Brandy Ferrell's Child Care

10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRANDY FERRELL'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 70000318 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/21/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Jennifer Bradshaw Garrett, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. The FCCH Operator, Brandy Ferrell, was present and assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a two (2) star license, issued on November 6, 2019, earning one (1) points in the education component, two (2) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted June 5, 2025. The family childcare home’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent (96%) as of May 20, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on May 20 ,2026 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding ownership of this facility. The contact information for the facility was reviewed with you and all information was verified. No changes are required. Contact me immediately if you need to request any changes to your address, telephone number, or email address or to request changes to the license. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. The children were eating breakfast that consisted of cheerios, bananas, and milk. After they used the bathroom and washed their hands. The Operator coached the children on proper handwashing techniques. The children looked at books while waiting for the other children to finish in the bathroom. The children then played in the outdoor play space. They swung on swings, dug in the sand, and climbed on the climber. The indoor space had low open shelves with a variety of toys. The Operator asked open-ended questions and joined the children in their play. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, blueberries, crackers, and milk. The following six (6) violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. There was an outlet not covered in the indoor play space. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). John Ferrell’s qualification letter expired on March 3, 2026, and was not requalified until May 7, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator’s ITS-SIDS training expired on September 7, 2025. .1703(a)(4) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. The easel in the outdoor space had rust on it. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. John Ferrell’s qualification letter expired on March 3, 2026, and was not on file until May 7, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. The Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was dated March 4, 2021. .1703(d)(2) 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 June 4, 2026, 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 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: Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant PO Box 56 Jackson, NC 27846 Michelle.OKelley@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 Criminal Background Check (CBC) – Criminal Background Checks ensure that operator’s and their household members have not committed any crimes which could potentially make them unsafe to be around children. Because Abuse and Neglect registries are also checked, it helps to ensure that children are protected from physical, mental, and sexual abuse. John Ferrell’s five-year qualification letter expired on March 3, 2026, and they were not requalified until May 7, 2026. You said it has been corrected. Scheduling due date reminders on apps like Google or Outlook calendar for criminal background checks, CPR and First Aid training, ITS-SIDS training, and other requirements will help you stay in compliance. For your compliance letter, state how you plan to ensure that Criminal Background Checks are complete and on file before the current one expires. ITS-SIDS Training – Completing ITS-SIDS training every three years provides you with the most current information and required practices to protect infants from sudden infant death syndrome and other accidents that may occur while sleeping. Since you are licensed for children under twelve months of age, whether or not have infants enrolled you are required to complete ITS-SIDS training every three (3) years. The operator’s ITS-SIDS training expired on September 7, 2025. You said you did not think you had to take it since you had no infants enrolled. For your compliance letter, state the date you completed the ITS/SIDS training and attach a copy of your certificate. Also, state how you plan to ensure that your ITS-SIDS is taken before the current training expires. Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment: Operators are mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. Education is important in identifying manifestations of child maltreatment that can increase the likelihood of appropriate reports to child protection and law enforcement agencies. Your Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training certificate was dated March 4, 2021. You said you did not realize it had expired. You must complete the training at https://preventchildabusenc.org/. In your compliance letter, include the date the training was completed and state how you plan to ensure that your Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment is completed and on file before the current one expires. Safe Outdoor Environment: Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. The easel in the outdoor space had rust on it. You said "I need to paint it". You must remove the easel until it is painted, as children can get a skin infection from or tetanus if they have a small break in the skin and touch rust. Electrical Outlets: Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets. For this reason, all electrical outlets, including those on power strips, not in use that are in areas accessible to children must be protected with a safety plug or a tamper-resistant electrical outlet. There was an outlet in the indoor play space that was not covered. You said you did not realize it was not covered. This was corrected during the visit. Make it part of your daily routine to check that outlet covers are in place before children arrive. Reminders Your annual training hours requirement must be met by June 5, 2026. Your EPR plan is due to be updated on May 26. 2026. Sex Offender Registry: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID Credentials: Use your NCID credentials periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. Resources: DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov) – The Division’s website contains the current laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina. On the “What’s New” tab, the Items Number Listing can be found and used as a checklist for your program. Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families is available to provide you with resources, training, technical assistance, and information on child care issues and trends. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233. You can also check their website at https://aacfnc.org. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, Child Care Resources Inc., https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/ and Early Years, https://www.earlyyearsnc.org/ offer DCDEE approved, on-line, self-paced and virtual real-time training and CEUs. SWCDC also offers affordable annual packages allowing you to take as many courses as you need or want for one price. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant at, (252)-508-3955 or Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor at Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov or (252) 373-4199 if you have questions. 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: BRANDY FERRELL'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 70000318 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/21/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Jennifer Bradshaw Garrett, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. The FCCH Operator, Brandy Ferrell, was present and assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a two (2) star license, issued on November 6, 2019, earning one (1) points in the education component, two (2) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted June 5, 2025. The family childcare home’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent (96%) as of May 20, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on May 20 ,2026 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding ownership of this facility. The contact information for the facility was reviewed with you and all information was verified. No changes are required. Contact me immediately if you need to request any changes to your address, telephone number, or email address or to request changes to the license. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. The children were eating breakfast that consisted of cheerios, bananas, and milk. After they used the bathroom and washed their hands. The Operator coached the children on proper handwashing techniques. The children looked at books while waiting for the other children to finish in the bathroom. The children then played in the outdoor play space. They swung on swings, dug in the sand, and climbed on the climber. The indoor space had low open shelves with a variety of toys. The Operator asked open-ended questions and joined the children in their play. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, blueberries, crackers, and milk. The following six (6) violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. There was an outlet not covered in the indoor play space. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). John Ferrell’s qualification letter expired on March 3, 2026, and was not requalified until May 7, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator’s ITS-SIDS training expired on September 7, 2025. .1703(a)(4) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. The easel in the outdoor space had rust on it. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. John Ferrell’s qualification letter expired on March 3, 2026, and was not on file until May 7, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. The Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was dated March 4, 2021. .1703(d)(2) 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 June 4, 2026, 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 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: Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant PO Box 56 Jackson, NC 27846 Michelle.OKelley@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 Criminal Background Check (CBC) – Criminal Background Checks ensure that operator’s and their household members have not committed any crimes which could potentially make them unsafe to be around children. Because Abuse and Neglect registries are also checked, it helps to ensure that children are protected from physical, mental, and sexual abuse. John Ferrell’s five-year qualification letter expired on March 3, 2026, and they were not requalified until May 7, 2026. You said it has been corrected. Scheduling due date reminders on apps like Google or Outlook calendar for criminal background checks, CPR and First Aid training, ITS-SIDS training, and other requirements will help you stay in compliance. For your compliance letter, state how you plan to ensure that Criminal Background Checks are complete and on file before the current one expires. ITS-SIDS Training – Completing ITS-SIDS training every three years provides you with the most current information and required practices to protect infants from sudden infant death syndrome and other accidents that may occur while sleeping. Since you are licensed for children under twelve months of age, whether or not have infants enrolled you are required to complete ITS-SIDS training every three (3) years. The operator’s ITS-SIDS training expired on September 7, 2025. You said you did not think you had to take it since you had no infants enrolled. For your compliance letter, state the date you completed the ITS/SIDS training and attach a copy of your certificate. Also, state how you plan to ensure that your ITS-SIDS is taken before the current training expires. Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment: Operators are mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. Education is important in identifying manifestations of child maltreatment that can increase the likelihood of appropriate reports to child protection and law enforcement agencies. Your Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training certificate was dated March 4, 2021. You said you did not realize it had expired. You must complete the training at https://preventchildabusenc.org/. In your compliance letter, include the date the training was completed and state how you plan to ensure that your Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment is completed and on file before the current one expires. Safe Outdoor Environment: Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. The easel in the outdoor space had rust on it. You said "I need to paint it". You must remove the easel until it is painted, as children can get a skin infection from or tetanus if they have a small break in the skin and touch rust. Electrical Outlets: Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets. For this reason, all electrical outlets, including those on power strips, not in use that are in areas accessible to children must be protected with a safety plug or a tamper-resistant electrical outlet. There was an outlet in the indoor play space that was not covered. You said you did not realize it was not covered. This was corrected during the visit. Make it part of your daily routine to check that outlet covers are in place before children arrive. Reminders Your annual training hours requirement must be met by June 5, 2026. Your EPR plan is due to be updated on May 26. 2026. Sex Offender Registry: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID Credentials: Use your NCID credentials periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. Resources: DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov) – The Division’s website contains the current laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina. On the “What’s New” tab, the Items Number Listing can be found and used as a checklist for your program. Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families is available to provide you with resources, training, technical assistance, and information on child care issues and trends. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233. You can also check their website at https://aacfnc.org. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, Child Care Resources Inc., https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/ and Early Years, https://www.earlyyearsnc.org/ offer DCDEE approved, on-line, self-paced and virtual real-time training and CEUs. SWCDC also offers affordable annual packages allowing you to take as many courses as you need or want for one price. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant at, (252)-508-3955 or Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor at Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov or (252) 373-4199 if you have questions. 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: BRANDY FERRELL'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 70000318 Consultant: MICHELLE O'KELLEY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/21/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Jennifer Bradshaw Garrett, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. The FCCH Operator, Brandy Ferrell, was present and assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a two (2) star license, issued on November 6, 2019, earning one (1) points in the education component, two (2) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted June 5, 2025. The family childcare home’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent (96%) as of May 20, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on May 20 ,2026 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding ownership of this facility. The contact information for the facility was reviewed with you and all information was verified. No changes are required. Contact me immediately if you need to request any changes to your address, telephone number, or email address or to request changes to the license. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. The children were eating breakfast that consisted of cheerios, bananas, and milk. After they used the bathroom and washed their hands. The Operator coached the children on proper handwashing techniques. The children looked at books while waiting for the other children to finish in the bathroom. The children then played in the outdoor play space. They swung on swings, dug in the sand, and climbed on the climber. The indoor space had low open shelves with a variety of toys. The Operator asked open-ended questions and joined the children in their play. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, blueberries, crackers, and milk. The following six (6) violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. There was an outlet not covered in the indoor play space. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). John Ferrell’s qualification letter expired on March 3, 2026, and was not requalified until May 7, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator’s ITS-SIDS training expired on September 7, 2025. .1703(a)(4) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. The easel in the outdoor space had rust on it. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. John Ferrell’s qualification letter expired on March 3, 2026, and was not on file until May 7, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. The Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was dated March 4, 2021. .1703(d)(2) 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 June 4, 2026, 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 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: Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant PO Box 56 Jackson, NC 27846 Michelle.OKelley@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 Criminal Background Check (CBC) – Criminal Background Checks ensure that operator’s and their household members have not committed any crimes which could potentially make them unsafe to be around children. Because Abuse and Neglect registries are also checked, it helps to ensure that children are protected from physical, mental, and sexual abuse. John Ferrell’s five-year qualification letter expired on March 3, 2026, and they were not requalified until May 7, 2026. You said it has been corrected. Scheduling due date reminders on apps like Google or Outlook calendar for criminal background checks, CPR and First Aid training, ITS-SIDS training, and other requirements will help you stay in compliance. For your compliance letter, state how you plan to ensure that Criminal Background Checks are complete and on file before the current one expires. ITS-SIDS Training – Completing ITS-SIDS training every three years provides you with the most current information and required practices to protect infants from sudden infant death syndrome and other accidents that may occur while sleeping. Since you are licensed for children under twelve months of age, whether or not have infants enrolled you are required to complete ITS-SIDS training every three (3) years. The operator’s ITS-SIDS training expired on September 7, 2025. You said you did not think you had to take it since you had no infants enrolled. For your compliance letter, state the date you completed the ITS/SIDS training and attach a copy of your certificate. Also, state how you plan to ensure that your ITS-SIDS is taken before the current training expires. Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment: Operators are mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. Education is important in identifying manifestations of child maltreatment that can increase the likelihood of appropriate reports to child protection and law enforcement agencies. Your Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training certificate was dated March 4, 2021. You said you did not realize it had expired. You must complete the training at https://preventchildabusenc.org/. In your compliance letter, include the date the training was completed and state how you plan to ensure that your Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment is completed and on file before the current one expires. Safe Outdoor Environment: Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. The easel in the outdoor space had rust on it. You said "I need to paint it". You must remove the easel until it is painted, as children can get a skin infection from or tetanus if they have a small break in the skin and touch rust. Electrical Outlets: Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets. For this reason, all electrical outlets, including those on power strips, not in use that are in areas accessible to children must be protected with a safety plug or a tamper-resistant electrical outlet. There was an outlet in the indoor play space that was not covered. You said you did not realize it was not covered. This was corrected during the visit. Make it part of your daily routine to check that outlet covers are in place before children arrive. Reminders Your annual training hours requirement must be met by June 5, 2026. Your EPR plan is due to be updated on May 26. 2026. Sex Offender Registry: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID Credentials: Use your NCID credentials periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. Resources: DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov) – The Division’s website contains the current laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina. On the “What’s New” tab, the Items Number Listing can be found and used as a checklist for your program. Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families is available to provide you with resources, training, technical assistance, and information on child care issues and trends. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233. You can also check their website at https://aacfnc.org. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, Child Care Resources Inc., https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/ and Early Years, https://www.earlyyearsnc.org/ offer DCDEE approved, on-line, self-paced and virtual real-time training and CEUs. SWCDC also offers affordable annual packages allowing you to take as many courses as you need or want for one price. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant at, (252)-508-3955 or Michelle.OKelley@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor at Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov or (252) 373-4199 if you have questions. 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: BRANDY FERRELL'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 70000318 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 6/5/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 895 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 11:40 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 two-star license, issued 11/6/19 earning 1 point 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 ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 6/27/24. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93% as of 6/2/25. 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 seated at the dining room table for breakfast. Breakfast was observed and consisted of cheerios, apple slices, and milk. The children washed their hands and toileted after breakfast. Free play, transitions, diapering, and personal care routines were also observed. After breakfast, the children transitioned to outside play in the fenced backyard. The pool was surrounded by a four (4) foot high fence which was locked with a padlock. 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 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The first aid certificate on file expired on 3/18/25. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The CPR certificate on file expired on 3/18/25. .1703(a)(3) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. Documentation on file stated that the last inspection was completed on 4/2/25. Documentation of an inspection completed in May 2025 was not available for review. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 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 6/19/25, 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: CPR/First Aid - Basic first aid and CPR certification are essential to respond quickly to injuries and emergencies. All staff who are left alone with children must have a current first aid and CPR certifications. Documentation, whether a certification card or certificate, must be present to confirm staff have a current certification. Virtual training can be accepted but only if the testing is completed in person. You stated that you have been trying to find a training since January but each time you tried to enroll in a class, the class was already full. Per our discussion, when you are looking for a training, consider contacting all of the local partnerships such as the Chowan Perquimans Smart Start and even the ones in Dare or Northampton. There are also private individuals who may be able to complete the training one-on-one. You stated that you took a virtual training to have something on file but will continue to try to find a full training. Additional Information: ABCMS New Process – Now that you have completed the training and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current household members are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as things change in your household. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new people who have moved into the child care facility within five business days. 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. NCID Password Change – In the Raise NC email blast sent out on 2/21/25, announced changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from 8 to 14 characters. The change will apply to all providers. NCID passwords must be updated on a regular basis to keep them active. The next time you update your current password; you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords, along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices, are key components to the Division protecting your devices and personal information 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 or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have completed all requirements. 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: BRANDY FERRELL'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 70000318 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The owner/operator assisted me with today’s visit. The owner’s husband, daughter and the daughter’s friend were also present during the visit. Your program currently operates with a two-star license, issued 11/6/19 earning 1 point in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for: Infant capacity restricted to 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 can help you to get ready for the new FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. The facilities’ compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 96% as of 11/18/24. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in free play in the classroom, transitions and personal care routines. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The fenced backyard continues to be used for gross motor play. The children did not go outside in the morning because the provider’s husband was completing maintenance tasks in the yard. Lunch was observed and consisted of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread, black beans, green beans, grapes, and milk. After lunch, the children washed hands and rested on linen covered mats. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The plan available for review was updated on 9/5/24. The previous plan was updated on 7/16/23. .1714(e ) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. There was a plastic wagon with a hole in the back, approximately 5 inches by 7 inches, that had sharp broken edges. .1719(a)(17) 1940 Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. In the shower, of the bathroom used by the children, there were containers of shampoo, foaming face wash, and makeup remover on a shelf less than 5 feet above the floor. .1719(a)(6) 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 12/4/24, 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: Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements and Ready to Go File – Your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan needs to be reviewed and updated annually. The plan available for review was updated on 9/5/24. The previous plan was updated on 7/16/23. Per our discussion, you stated that you will set up a reminder on your phone, computer, or calendar to help you complete this task before the date of the previous plan. Currently, you use your children, staff, and program binders as your Ready to Go files. Consider creating one place to keep all required information. This could be a binder or a portable file box where all the program information is stored. Refer to the Ready to Go file checklist located on the Division website under Provider Documents to ensure all items are included. Hazardous Materials – To ensure the safety of the children, all child care spaces must be monitored each day and adjustments made to ensure that all spaces are safe for the ages of the children in care. In the shower, of the bathroom used by the children, there were containers of shampoo, foaming face wash, and makeup remover on a shelf less than 5 feet above the floor. Per our discussion, these items must be removed or placed above 5 feet. You stated that you would find some way to store them higher. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. It also ensures that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the materials are in good repair and ready for use by the children. There was a plastic wagon with a hole in the back, approximately 5 inches by 7 inches, that had sharp broken edges. You stated that you will remove it later today. Additional Information: ABCMS New Process - 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 or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Documentation on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids stated that you have not yet started the process to complete the tests. You must immediately enroll and start the process to be incompliance by the deadline. 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: BRANDY FERRELL'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 70000318 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The owner/operator assisted me with today’s visit. The owner’s husband, daughter and the daughter’s friend were also present during the visit. Your program currently operates with a two-star license, issued 11/6/19 earning 1 point in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for: Infant capacity restricted to 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 can help you to get ready for the new FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. The facilities’ compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 96% as of 11/18/24. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in free play in the classroom, transitions and personal care routines. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The fenced backyard continues to be used for gross motor play. The children did not go outside in the morning because the provider’s husband was completing maintenance tasks in the yard. Lunch was observed and consisted of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread, black beans, green beans, grapes, and milk. After lunch, the children washed hands and rested on linen covered mats. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The plan available for review was updated on 9/5/24. The previous plan was updated on 7/16/23. .1714(e ) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. There was a plastic wagon with a hole in the back, approximately 5 inches by 7 inches, that had sharp broken edges. .1719(a)(17) 1940 Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. In the shower, of the bathroom used by the children, there were containers of shampoo, foaming face wash, and makeup remover on a shelf less than 5 feet above the floor. .1719(a)(6) 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 12/4/24, 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: Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements and Ready to Go File – Your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan needs to be reviewed and updated annually. The plan available for review was updated on 9/5/24. The previous plan was updated on 7/16/23. Per our discussion, you stated that you will set up a reminder on your phone, computer, or calendar to help you complete this task before the date of the previous plan. Currently, you use your children, staff, and program binders as your Ready to Go files. Consider creating one place to keep all required information. This could be a binder or a portable file box where all the program information is stored. Refer to the Ready to Go file checklist located on the Division website under Provider Documents to ensure all items are included. Hazardous Materials – To ensure the safety of the children, all child care spaces must be monitored each day and adjustments made to ensure that all spaces are safe for the ages of the children in care. In the shower, of the bathroom used by the children, there were containers of shampoo, foaming face wash, and makeup remover on a shelf less than 5 feet above the floor. Per our discussion, these items must be removed or placed above 5 feet. You stated that you would find some way to store them higher. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. It also ensures that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the materials are in good repair and ready for use by the children. There was a plastic wagon with a hole in the back, approximately 5 inches by 7 inches, that had sharp broken edges. You stated that you will remove it later today. Additional Information: ABCMS New Process - 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 or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Documentation on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids stated that you have not yet started the process to complete the tests. You must immediately enroll and start the process to be incompliance by the deadline. 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: BRANDY FERRELL'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 70000318 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/27/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 6/27/2024 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of 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 two-star license, issued 11/6/19 earning 1 point 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. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 8/8/23. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95% as of 6/26/2. A walk-through of the child care space 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. The children were preparing to go outside when I arrived. On the back porch, they stopped to put on sun hats that were stored in a plastic tub. The children then played in the fenced back yard. They had access to sand play, push toys, swings, trucks, and portable slides. The pool is separated from the play space by a locked 4 foot fence. Drinking water was provided to the children while they played. When they returned inside, they washed their hands and toileted. The provider asked if they wanted to play playdough. All the children sat at the table and were allowed to select colors of playdough and tools. The youngest sat on the provider’s lap and stacked the playdough containers. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, tater tots, applesauce, whale cheese crackers, and milk. 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 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. The unlocked shed, located at the back of the yard, contained two chain saws, a container of gasoline, and a push mower. .1719 (a) (1) 1927 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, and handrails were not smaller than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches to prevent entrapment. The railing on the back porch had one section that measured 4 inches between the slats and not the required 3 and a half inches. .1719(a)(23) 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 7/11/24, 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: Playground Safety – Daily inspections of the playground, ensures the space is safe and ready for use by the children. All hazardous materials must be stored in locked storage. The unlocked shed, located at the back of the yard, contained two chain saws, a container of gasoline, and a push mower. This was corrected during the visit. The railing on the back porch had one section that measured 4 inches between the slats and not the required 3 and a half inches. The wider space could allow a child to become trapped between the slats. An extra slat must be added to reduce the space between the slats to less than 3 and a half inches. You stated that you would add the additional slat to ensure the safety of the children. Additional Information: 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. Provider Access to ABCMS - Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers 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 them to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. All staff must connect their CBC with your license number and the date this was completed listed on your Staff and Training Worksheet. 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. You must email the results to me once these are completed. 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: BRANDY FERRELL'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 70000318 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/24/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/24/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. B. Ferrell, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a two-star license, issued 11/6/19, earning 1 point in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under the age of one. 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 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. 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 NC Rated License Assessment Project also has many helpful resources available on their website. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 8/8/23. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95% as of 1/22/24. 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. 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. The children were cleaning up toys in the living room and preparing to go outside. After clean-up, the children toileted, washed, hands and put on their coats. The provider’s daughter was present and assisted with the children during the transitions. The children went outside to the fenced back yard. They rode bikes and push cars, dug in the sand, climbed the portable climbing structures, and used the swing set. When the children returned inside, they washed hands and got a book while the provider completed a diaper change for the infant. Safe sleep checks were completed and recorded as required. The provider was interacting with the children and meeting their developmental needs. Lunch was observed and consisted of vegetable beef soup, peanut butter and jelly sandwich on wheat bread, applesauce, a cheese slice, and milk. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. The paint on the handrails leading from the back porch to the playground were peeling and rough. There was a broken ceramic plant pot located beside the step to the storage shed at the back of the playground. A portable climbing structure had a crack in the exterior plastic and foam insulation was accessible to the children. .1719(a)(17) 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 2/7/23, 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: Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the outdoor play area and to ensure that repairs are made as soon as possible. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the equipment and materials are safe and ready for use by the children. The paint on the handrails leading from the back porch to the playground were peeling and rough. There was a broken ceramic plant pot located beside the step to the storage shed at the back of the playground. A portable climbing structure had a crack in the exterior plastic and foam insulation was accessible to the children. These items must be repaired or made inaccessible immediately. You stated that you have plans to replace and refurbish the playground space and materials, but you were waiting for warmer weather. You stated that you had already removed the broken ceramic pot. 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. Funding Opportunity to Address Asbestos and Lead Based Pant - The NCDHHS, Health Hazards Control Unit (HHCU) is providing a presentation regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Reimbursement Program for NC Licensed Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes. Under the ARPA Reimbursement Program licensed facilities can be reimbursed up to 100% for eligible expenses related to asbestos or lead-based paint abatement or remediation activities. Funding for reimbursement will be available until December 31, 2026, or until it is depleted, whichever comes first. For more information, you can attend one of the 2 information meetings being held on 2/5/24 at 1:00 pm and again at 7:00 pm. To log into the meeting, see the Raise NC Weekly Newsletter sent on 1/16/24 and click on the Zoom link provided. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRANDY FERRELL'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 70000318 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/8/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 8/8/2023 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:15 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. Ferrell, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a two-star license, issued 11/6/19 earning 1 point 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. 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 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. 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 9/8/22. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 94% as of 8//23. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. The provider’s daughter was present and assisted with the children. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were eating a breakfast of cheerios, milk, and grapes. The grapes were cut small for the younger children. The provider had conversations with each child as they ate. After eating, the children toileted, washed hands, and prepared to go outside. Diapers were changed on the changing table in the dinning room and diapers disposed of in a covered container. There continues to be a fenced play area for the children in the back yard. The pool was fenced and locked as required. There were swings, push toys, and dramatic play materials available for the children. Shade was provided by two large umbrellas and trees. When the children returned inside, they washed hands and were offered a variety of art materials or magnetic blocks to play with. While the older children engaged in their activities, the infant was given supervised tummy time. 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 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There was a crack in the plastic play house doorway with sharp edges that could injure a child as they go in or out. A black inner tube bouncy toy was hot to the touch. The new swings, on the swing set, were attached to the chain with “S” hooks which can catch children’s clothing causing a hazard. .1719(a)(1)&(17) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes (Updated September 2020), Child Care Rules (Updated February 2021), and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care requirements. 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 8/22/23, 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: Playground Equipment – Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment to prevent and reduce injuries and promotes all areas of a child's development. There was a crack in the plastic play house doorway with sharp edges that could injure a child as they go in or out. A black inner tube bouncy toy was hot to the touch. The new swings, on the swing set, were attached to the chain with “S” hooks which can catch children’s clothing causing a hazard. Per our discussion, the “S” hooks must be replaced with carabiner type clips to ensure that children’s clothing does not become entangled in the hook and get dragged by the swing. You stated that you would switch them out with the correct attachments. During the visit, you moved the black inter tube to the shaded area and cooled it with water. You also stated that you will cover the sharp place on the play house or use a heating tool to smooth the edge. As you complete your daily checks on the playground, make sure you are closely inspecting and placing your hands on the materials to look for cracks, breaks, and to ensure they are not too hot for the children to use. Additional Information: Health and Safety Trainings – You have completed your 5 year cycle of trainings. These trainings must be logged on a Heath and Safety Training Log and the certificates attached as verification. Per our discussion, begin a new log for your next 5 year cycle which will be due on 8/8/28. This will help you document any trainings, that you take over the next 5 years, that meet one of the 11 topic areas. Moodle Support - The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through the online learning platform Moodle. DCDEE has established a new support email address and phone number to help providers navigate Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. The NC Early Childhood Credential Equivalency Exam is another pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. This equivalency exam assesses the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable and inclusive early childhood education, planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, and teaching strategies for indoor and outdoor environments for all young children, guidance techniques, and professionalism. This option is now available on Moodle at no cost. Before staff take the test, they should review the NC Child Care Rules, the NC Foundations of Early Education and Development, and the most current version of Caring for Our Children. Each of these will help them prepare to score well on the test. 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