Dot'S Angels Learning Academy

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/21/2026 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 4/21/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival A. Leigh, Lead teacher assisted with the visit. You R. Kee (Moore), Administrator, arrived shortly after and assisted. Jennifer Bradshaw Garrett, Child Care Consultant accompanied on today's visit. Your program operates with a four-star license, issued September 26, 2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 15. 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed June 24, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 28, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five percent as of April 21, 2026. You Rebecca (Moore) Kee are listed as the sole owner of this program. Prior to making changes to the ownership, contact me to discuss changes in ownership status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free-choice play, outdoor play, participating in story time, completing toileting and hand-washing routines, interacting with caregivers. Lunch was also observed and consisted of hot dogs on a bun, corn, mixed fruit and milk. Proper hand-washing techniques were observed. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. A one year old child was grouped with children ages two to four years old in Space #4. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Three screws were protruding from the side of the playhouse used by children on playground #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Documentation was not on file to verify an annual evaluation was completed for an employee hired on March 1, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Documentation was not on file to verify the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) was reviewed/updated annually as required. The hand-written date on the plan was September 5, 2024. .0607(e) 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 violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 5, 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: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@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 FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. STAFF/TRAINING WORKSHEET: Staff and training worksheet was not completed and available today. Although staff/training worksheets were not available, staff records were reviewed and two violations form the records were documented. I requested that you complete the staff/training worksheet and send it to me by Friday, April 24, 2026. Please ensure the staff and training worksheet is signed and dated. QRIS CONVERSTATION: During the visit, we briefly discussed QRIS status. You would be reviewing and comparing the two pathways to determine if you would continue with the pathway choice during the routine unannounced visit. I recommend when reviewing the pathways choices to determine if you will change that you consider time needed to complete specific components such as the three-month self-study, environment rating scales, completion of required training, selecting and implementation of formative assessments, etc. If you opt to change pathways, contact to discuss to ensure you are aware of all components required and the timeline for meeting requirements of the desired pathway choice. STAFF/CHILD RATIO -GROUPING A four-year-old child was observed in Space 4 with children ranging from ages one to two years old. You stated the child was dealing with issues and wanted to be with her relative who was the caregiver in Space #4. We talked about the ages of children that could be grouped together and finding alternate solutions to meet the needs of the children and remain in compliance. It was explained the caregivers could have switched places temporarily to ensure the child could be comforted. This would have allowed the spaces to remain in compliance with staff/child ratio and ensure the child’s needs were met. I informed you a follow-up visit would be conducted to monitor applicable child care requirements including compliance with staff/child ratios. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE: The emergency preparedness and response plan provided was last updated on September 5, 2024. The information was handwritten on the plan. I informed you the information had to be documented in the risk management portal. We discussed utilizing the NCID credential to access the portal to update your plan. I also reminded you to update the consultant’s information at that time. Once the EPR plan is updated, print off the updated pages and add them to the notebook for verification. ANNUAL EVALUATION: An annual evaluation was not completed for one employee hired on March 1, 2023. You stated the individual transitioned from a substitute to a floater/cook and you forgot to complete the annual evaluation. I advised you to complete the evaluation and review with staff. A copy should be available for review during monitoring visits. FIRST AID/CPR: You stated all staff would be completing first aid/CPR together soon. Additionally, this will ensure everyone is on the same schedule and help with tracking. Be reminded first aid/CPR training must be renewed on or before the date of the previous training date. WAGE$ & STEPS: I provided you with a flyer sharing information regarding two education-based salary supplement programs to help support the early care and education workforce. We talked about the information on the flyer, and you were encouraged to share it with staff who would benefit from it. Instructions regarding applying were also included in the flyer. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: I shared a flyer with professional development opportunities through your local partnership Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families. Some of the training courses are offered in virtual format. All information including registration and pricing was in the flyer. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: 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: Remember to use your NCID credential 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. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. RESOURCES: Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families is available to provide your program with training, technical assistance and support. The Agency can be reached at (252) 333-1233 or visit their website at https://www.aacfnc.org. The location address is 1403 Parkview Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. At the completion of the visit, a visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov 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

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/21/2026 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 4/21/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival A. Leigh, Lead teacher assisted with the visit. You R. Kee (Moore), Administrator, arrived shortly after and assisted. Jennifer Bradshaw Garrett, Child Care Consultant accompanied on today's visit. Your program operates with a four-star license, issued September 26, 2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 15. 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed June 24, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 28, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five percent as of April 21, 2026. You Rebecca (Moore) Kee are listed as the sole owner of this program. Prior to making changes to the ownership, contact me to discuss changes in ownership status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free-choice play, outdoor play, participating in story time, completing toileting and hand-washing routines, interacting with caregivers. Lunch was also observed and consisted of hot dogs on a bun, corn, mixed fruit and milk. Proper hand-washing techniques were observed. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. A one year old child was grouped with children ages two to four years old in Space #4. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Three screws were protruding from the side of the playhouse used by children on playground #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Documentation was not on file to verify an annual evaluation was completed for an employee hired on March 1, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Documentation was not on file to verify the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) was reviewed/updated annually as required. The hand-written date on the plan was September 5, 2024. .0607(e) 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 violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 5, 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: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@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 FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. STAFF/TRAINING WORKSHEET: Staff and training worksheet was not completed and available today. Although staff/training worksheets were not available, staff records were reviewed and two violations form the records were documented. I requested that you complete the staff/training worksheet and send it to me by Friday, April 24, 2026. Please ensure the staff and training worksheet is signed and dated. QRIS CONVERSTATION: During the visit, we briefly discussed QRIS status. You would be reviewing and comparing the two pathways to determine if you would continue with the pathway choice during the routine unannounced visit. I recommend when reviewing the pathways choices to determine if you will change that you consider time needed to complete specific components such as the three-month self-study, environment rating scales, completion of required training, selecting and implementation of formative assessments, etc. If you opt to change pathways, contact to discuss to ensure you are aware of all components required and the timeline for meeting requirements of the desired pathway choice. STAFF/CHILD RATIO -GROUPING A four-year-old child was observed in Space 4 with children ranging from ages one to two years old. You stated the child was dealing with issues and wanted to be with her relative who was the caregiver in Space #4. We talked about the ages of children that could be grouped together and finding alternate solutions to meet the needs of the children and remain in compliance. It was explained the caregivers could have switched places temporarily to ensure the child could be comforted. This would have allowed the spaces to remain in compliance with staff/child ratio and ensure the child’s needs were met. I informed you a follow-up visit would be conducted to monitor applicable child care requirements including compliance with staff/child ratios. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE: The emergency preparedness and response plan provided was last updated on September 5, 2024. The information was handwritten on the plan. I informed you the information had to be documented in the risk management portal. We discussed utilizing the NCID credential to access the portal to update your plan. I also reminded you to update the consultant’s information at that time. Once the EPR plan is updated, print off the updated pages and add them to the notebook for verification. ANNUAL EVALUATION: An annual evaluation was not completed for one employee hired on March 1, 2023. You stated the individual transitioned from a substitute to a floater/cook and you forgot to complete the annual evaluation. I advised you to complete the evaluation and review with staff. A copy should be available for review during monitoring visits. FIRST AID/CPR: You stated all staff would be completing first aid/CPR together soon. Additionally, this will ensure everyone is on the same schedule and help with tracking. Be reminded first aid/CPR training must be renewed on or before the date of the previous training date. WAGE$ & STEPS: I provided you with a flyer sharing information regarding two education-based salary supplement programs to help support the early care and education workforce. We talked about the information on the flyer, and you were encouraged to share it with staff who would benefit from it. Instructions regarding applying were also included in the flyer. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: I shared a flyer with professional development opportunities through your local partnership Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families. Some of the training courses are offered in virtual format. All information including registration and pricing was in the flyer. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: 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: Remember to use your NCID credential 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. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. RESOURCES: Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families is available to provide your program with training, technical assistance and support. The Agency can be reached at (252) 333-1233 or visit their website at https://www.aacfnc.org. The location address is 1403 Parkview Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. At the completion of the visit, a visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov 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

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/21/2026 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 4/21/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival A. Leigh, Lead teacher assisted with the visit. You R. Kee (Moore), Administrator, arrived shortly after and assisted. Jennifer Bradshaw Garrett, Child Care Consultant accompanied on today's visit. Your program operates with a four-star license, issued September 26, 2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 15. 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed June 24, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 28, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five percent as of April 21, 2026. You Rebecca (Moore) Kee are listed as the sole owner of this program. Prior to making changes to the ownership, contact me to discuss changes in ownership status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free-choice play, outdoor play, participating in story time, completing toileting and hand-washing routines, interacting with caregivers. Lunch was also observed and consisted of hot dogs on a bun, corn, mixed fruit and milk. Proper hand-washing techniques were observed. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. A one year old child was grouped with children ages two to four years old in Space #4. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Three screws were protruding from the side of the playhouse used by children on playground #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Documentation was not on file to verify an annual evaluation was completed for an employee hired on March 1, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Documentation was not on file to verify the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) was reviewed/updated annually as required. The hand-written date on the plan was September 5, 2024. .0607(e) 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 violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 5, 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: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@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 FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. STAFF/TRAINING WORKSHEET: Staff and training worksheet was not completed and available today. Although staff/training worksheets were not available, staff records were reviewed and two violations form the records were documented. I requested that you complete the staff/training worksheet and send it to me by Friday, April 24, 2026. Please ensure the staff and training worksheet is signed and dated. QRIS CONVERSTATION: During the visit, we briefly discussed QRIS status. You would be reviewing and comparing the two pathways to determine if you would continue with the pathway choice during the routine unannounced visit. I recommend when reviewing the pathways choices to determine if you will change that you consider time needed to complete specific components such as the three-month self-study, environment rating scales, completion of required training, selecting and implementation of formative assessments, etc. If you opt to change pathways, contact to discuss to ensure you are aware of all components required and the timeline for meeting requirements of the desired pathway choice. STAFF/CHILD RATIO -GROUPING A four-year-old child was observed in Space 4 with children ranging from ages one to two years old. You stated the child was dealing with issues and wanted to be with her relative who was the caregiver in Space #4. We talked about the ages of children that could be grouped together and finding alternate solutions to meet the needs of the children and remain in compliance. It was explained the caregivers could have switched places temporarily to ensure the child could be comforted. This would have allowed the spaces to remain in compliance with staff/child ratio and ensure the child’s needs were met. I informed you a follow-up visit would be conducted to monitor applicable child care requirements including compliance with staff/child ratios. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE: The emergency preparedness and response plan provided was last updated on September 5, 2024. The information was handwritten on the plan. I informed you the information had to be documented in the risk management portal. We discussed utilizing the NCID credential to access the portal to update your plan. I also reminded you to update the consultant’s information at that time. Once the EPR plan is updated, print off the updated pages and add them to the notebook for verification. ANNUAL EVALUATION: An annual evaluation was not completed for one employee hired on March 1, 2023. You stated the individual transitioned from a substitute to a floater/cook and you forgot to complete the annual evaluation. I advised you to complete the evaluation and review with staff. A copy should be available for review during monitoring visits. FIRST AID/CPR: You stated all staff would be completing first aid/CPR together soon. Additionally, this will ensure everyone is on the same schedule and help with tracking. Be reminded first aid/CPR training must be renewed on or before the date of the previous training date. WAGE$ & STEPS: I provided you with a flyer sharing information regarding two education-based salary supplement programs to help support the early care and education workforce. We talked about the information on the flyer, and you were encouraged to share it with staff who would benefit from it. Instructions regarding applying were also included in the flyer. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: I shared a flyer with professional development opportunities through your local partnership Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families. Some of the training courses are offered in virtual format. All information including registration and pricing was in the flyer. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: 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: Remember to use your NCID credential 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. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. RESOURCES: Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families is available to provide your program with training, technical assistance and support. The Agency can be reached at (252) 333-1233 or visit their website at https://www.aacfnc.org. The location address is 1403 Parkview Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. At the completion of the visit, a visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov 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: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/21/2026 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 4/21/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival A. Leigh, Lead teacher assisted with the visit. You R. Kee (Moore), Administrator, arrived shortly after and assisted. Jennifer Bradshaw Garrett, Child Care Consultant accompanied on today's visit. Your program operates with a four-star license, issued September 26, 2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 15. 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed June 24, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on May 28, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-five percent as of April 21, 2026. You Rebecca (Moore) Kee are listed as the sole owner of this program. Prior to making changes to the ownership, contact me to discuss changes in ownership status. I visited all indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free-choice play, outdoor play, participating in story time, completing toileting and hand-washing routines, interacting with caregivers. Lunch was also observed and consisted of hot dogs on a bun, corn, mixed fruit and milk. Proper hand-washing techniques were observed. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. A one year old child was grouped with children ages two to four years old in Space #4. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Three screws were protruding from the side of the playhouse used by children on playground #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Documentation was not on file to verify an annual evaluation was completed for an employee hired on March 1, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Documentation was not on file to verify the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) was reviewed/updated annually as required. The hand-written date on the plan was September 5, 2024. .0607(e) 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 violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 5, 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: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@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 FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number, email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. STAFF/TRAINING WORKSHEET: Staff and training worksheet was not completed and available today. Although staff/training worksheets were not available, staff records were reviewed and two violations form the records were documented. I requested that you complete the staff/training worksheet and send it to me by Friday, April 24, 2026. Please ensure the staff and training worksheet is signed and dated. QRIS CONVERSTATION: During the visit, we briefly discussed QRIS status. You would be reviewing and comparing the two pathways to determine if you would continue with the pathway choice during the routine unannounced visit. I recommend when reviewing the pathways choices to determine if you will change that you consider time needed to complete specific components such as the three-month self-study, environment rating scales, completion of required training, selecting and implementation of formative assessments, etc. If you opt to change pathways, contact to discuss to ensure you are aware of all components required and the timeline for meeting requirements of the desired pathway choice. STAFF/CHILD RATIO -GROUPING A four-year-old child was observed in Space 4 with children ranging from ages one to two years old. You stated the child was dealing with issues and wanted to be with her relative who was the caregiver in Space #4. We talked about the ages of children that could be grouped together and finding alternate solutions to meet the needs of the children and remain in compliance. It was explained the caregivers could have switched places temporarily to ensure the child could be comforted. This would have allowed the spaces to remain in compliance with staff/child ratio and ensure the child’s needs were met. I informed you a follow-up visit would be conducted to monitor applicable child care requirements including compliance with staff/child ratios. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE: The emergency preparedness and response plan provided was last updated on September 5, 2024. The information was handwritten on the plan. I informed you the information had to be documented in the risk management portal. We discussed utilizing the NCID credential to access the portal to update your plan. I also reminded you to update the consultant’s information at that time. Once the EPR plan is updated, print off the updated pages and add them to the notebook for verification. ANNUAL EVALUATION: An annual evaluation was not completed for one employee hired on March 1, 2023. You stated the individual transitioned from a substitute to a floater/cook and you forgot to complete the annual evaluation. I advised you to complete the evaluation and review with staff. A copy should be available for review during monitoring visits. FIRST AID/CPR: You stated all staff would be completing first aid/CPR together soon. Additionally, this will ensure everyone is on the same schedule and help with tracking. Be reminded first aid/CPR training must be renewed on or before the date of the previous training date. WAGE$ & STEPS: I provided you with a flyer sharing information regarding two education-based salary supplement programs to help support the early care and education workforce. We talked about the information on the flyer, and you were encouraged to share it with staff who would benefit from it. Instructions regarding applying were also included in the flyer. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: I shared a flyer with professional development opportunities through your local partnership Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families. Some of the training courses are offered in virtual format. All information including registration and pricing was in the flyer. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: 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: Remember to use your NCID credential 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. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. RESOURCES: Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families is available to provide your program with training, technical assistance and support. The Agency can be reached at (252) 333-1233 or visit their website at https://www.aacfnc.org. The location address is 1403 Parkview Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. At the completion of the visit, a visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov 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

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 1/29/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Staff assisted me upon arrival. You (Rebecca Moore) arrived shortly after and assisted. Jennifer Bradshaw Garret, Child Care Consultant accompanied on today's visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued September 26, 2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You stated the program currently utilizes the Creative Curriculum; however, the tools were not available for review during the visit. You shared the tools and resources for that curriculum were at your other program. I advised you to bring the resource here to be implemented with the four-years-old in care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-one percent as of January 29, 2026. You (Rebecca Moore) are listed as the sole owner of this program. Prior to making any changes to the ownership status, contact me to discuss changes in ownership procedures. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children actively engaged in activities in the indoor learning environments. Compliance with supervision and staff/child ratios requirements were met. Children throughout the facility were participating in group activities, free choice with age-appropriate materials, transitions and personal care routines. Snack and lunch were also observed. Snack consisted of goldfish crackers and water. Lunch consisted of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, mixed vegetables, peaches/apples, and milk. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. You stated no new staff have been hired since the last visit. Fire and sanitation inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. Three violations were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Screen time was provided to children ages one to two years old in Space #4. .0510(f) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children's hands were not washed prior to snack in Space #3. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A bottle of hand sanitizer with warning labels was on a shelf below 5ft. from the finished floor in Space #3. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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 violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 12, 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 that 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with 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/GUIDANCE: HAND WASHING PRACTICES: During the visit children’s hands were washed in preparation for snacks; however, they were placed on the floor prior next to the bathroom to wait for others to finish. While sitting on the floor waiting for the remaining children to finish toileting and hand washing, hands were re-contaminated. We discussed the importance of ensuring children’s hands remain clean and free of germs. It was suggested encouraging staff to have children stand in their spaces and complete fingerplays that keep their hands free from surfaces that contaminate them. SAFE ENVIRONMENT: Hand sanitizer was on shelf below 5ft. from the finished floor. Upon notification, you moved the hand sanitizer to a rack on the wall above 5ft. You stated the rack was installed for hand sanitizers and disinfectant solutions. I recommended encouraging staff to return potentially hazardous items to their designated spaces when finished. QRIS CONVERSATION: Today we discussed the three pathways available. We reviewed in detail and discussed the requirements of your anticipated pathway choice as well as the resources, and the support you may need to assist you with the application process. During the conversation, we talked about developing a plan to complete the application process within the next six months. You stated that Pathway 1, Program Assessment would be the best option for your program. We reviewed the requirements for this pathway and discussed a timeline to apply for a rated license. CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) PLAN AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN: This plan is meant to be an intentional process that you will use to identify areas of growth and determine a path toward enhanced teaching, learning and practices that achieve better outcomes for children, staff, and programs. This process will build over time, using established goals to support both you in achieving and maintaining long term quality care within your program. All plans should identify a goal, what is needed to accomplish the goal, why the goal is needed, and an annual review of progress toward the goal. It is possible that a goal is achieved, and a new goal is set during your annual review. It is also possible that there were challenges in completing a goal that are documented during the annual review. Revising and changing goals is expected to be part of this process. FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STANDARDS: These new rules require that a program offers engagement opportunities through foundational practices and engagement opportunities. It is up to each individual family to determine if and how they would like to participate in offered activities. At the 3-, 4- and 5-star levels, foundational practices continue but you will choose additional options that best fit the needs of your families. The number of choices increases as the star rating increases. We reviewed and discussed many of the options that you are already providing for your families. We discussed ways that you can document these options. APPROVED CURRICULUM: This pathway requires curriculum to be implemented for all ages served by the program, ensuring quality practices that are developmentally appropriate for each age group. Child-focused planning through observation of individual growth and development is included in this pathway. Your program utilizes the Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies GOLD; however, you were planning to change curriculums. I explained the curriculum choice must be from the approved list on the Division’s website. I provided you with a copy of the approved curriculum list during the visit. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALE: We reviewed that your selected Pathway #1 will require an ERS to be completed for your program. The selected pathway also will require a three-month self-study to be completed. I advise you to begin identifying specific for completing the self-study along with steps and actions required to achieve those goals. I also recommend establishing a timeline and schedule to support timely completion. Adequate time should be allotted to address any potential barriers that may arise during the process. EDUCATION STANDARDS: We reviewed the requirements in the education standard for you and your staff. I request that you list all staff, the age group for children cared for and hour worked. This information will be used to determine the star level for staff member’s education. You should also check to ensure staff education is included in the DCDEE WORKS system. I shared if you have an employee that choose to meet education using the competency evaluations, to notify me so we can talk to ensure the process is completed with all components included. COMPETENCY EVALUATION: I shared information with you about the option for staff to complete the competency evaluation for education standards. We talked about who was eligible for the competency evaluation and components included in completing the evaluation. If you have staff interested in the competency evaluation, contact me to further discuss the process. SUPPORT AND RESOURCES: You share the following support, and resources would be needed to help ensure a smooth transition to the Pathway to the Star. -Training and Guidance from your local Partnership for Children -Support from your consultant with clarity if needed regarding requirements and guidance throughout the process regarding expected timeframes -Information from the NCRLAP project website. 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: Please remember to use your NCID credential 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. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. NEW OFFICE LOCATION: The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including the Division of Child Development and Early Education, has moved to a new location. The DCDEE mailing address will remain at 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you are visiting the new building, the paid parking deck for our headquarters is immediately beside the building at 1910 Human Services Lane. All guests will check in at the front desk and be escorted by a DHHS staff member to the appropriate floor for their meeting. Getting Here: For GPS and map apps, use 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 to get directions. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov 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: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2026 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 1/29/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Staff assisted me upon arrival. You (Rebecca Moore) arrived shortly after and assisted. Jennifer Bradshaw Garret, Child Care Consultant accompanied on today's visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued September 26, 2022, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You stated the program currently utilizes the Creative Curriculum; however, the tools were not available for review during the visit. You shared the tools and resources for that curriculum were at your other program. I advised you to bring the resource here to be implemented with the four-years-old in care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-one percent as of January 29, 2026. You (Rebecca Moore) are listed as the sole owner of this program. Prior to making any changes to the ownership status, contact me to discuss changes in ownership procedures. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children actively engaged in activities in the indoor learning environments. Compliance with supervision and staff/child ratios requirements were met. Children throughout the facility were participating in group activities, free choice with age-appropriate materials, transitions and personal care routines. Snack and lunch were also observed. Snack consisted of goldfish crackers and water. Lunch consisted of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, mixed vegetables, peaches/apples, and milk. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. You stated no new staff have been hired since the last visit. Fire and sanitation inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. Three violations were observed today. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Screen time was provided to children ages one to two years old in Space #4. .0510(f) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children's hands were not washed prior to snack in Space #3. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A bottle of hand sanitizer with warning labels was on a shelf below 5ft. from the finished floor in Space #3. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 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 violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 12, 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 that 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with 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/GUIDANCE: HAND WASHING PRACTICES: During the visit children’s hands were washed in preparation for snacks; however, they were placed on the floor prior next to the bathroom to wait for others to finish. While sitting on the floor waiting for the remaining children to finish toileting and hand washing, hands were re-contaminated. We discussed the importance of ensuring children’s hands remain clean and free of germs. It was suggested encouraging staff to have children stand in their spaces and complete fingerplays that keep their hands free from surfaces that contaminate them. SAFE ENVIRONMENT: Hand sanitizer was on shelf below 5ft. from the finished floor. Upon notification, you moved the hand sanitizer to a rack on the wall above 5ft. You stated the rack was installed for hand sanitizers and disinfectant solutions. I recommended encouraging staff to return potentially hazardous items to their designated spaces when finished. QRIS CONVERSATION: Today we discussed the three pathways available. We reviewed in detail and discussed the requirements of your anticipated pathway choice as well as the resources, and the support you may need to assist you with the application process. During the conversation, we talked about developing a plan to complete the application process within the next six months. You stated that Pathway 1, Program Assessment would be the best option for your program. We reviewed the requirements for this pathway and discussed a timeline to apply for a rated license. CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) PLAN AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN: This plan is meant to be an intentional process that you will use to identify areas of growth and determine a path toward enhanced teaching, learning and practices that achieve better outcomes for children, staff, and programs. This process will build over time, using established goals to support both you in achieving and maintaining long term quality care within your program. All plans should identify a goal, what is needed to accomplish the goal, why the goal is needed, and an annual review of progress toward the goal. It is possible that a goal is achieved, and a new goal is set during your annual review. It is also possible that there were challenges in completing a goal that are documented during the annual review. Revising and changing goals is expected to be part of this process. FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STANDARDS: These new rules require that a program offers engagement opportunities through foundational practices and engagement opportunities. It is up to each individual family to determine if and how they would like to participate in offered activities. At the 3-, 4- and 5-star levels, foundational practices continue but you will choose additional options that best fit the needs of your families. The number of choices increases as the star rating increases. We reviewed and discussed many of the options that you are already providing for your families. We discussed ways that you can document these options. APPROVED CURRICULUM: This pathway requires curriculum to be implemented for all ages served by the program, ensuring quality practices that are developmentally appropriate for each age group. Child-focused planning through observation of individual growth and development is included in this pathway. Your program utilizes the Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies GOLD; however, you were planning to change curriculums. I explained the curriculum choice must be from the approved list on the Division’s website. I provided you with a copy of the approved curriculum list during the visit. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALE: We reviewed that your selected Pathway #1 will require an ERS to be completed for your program. The selected pathway also will require a three-month self-study to be completed. I advise you to begin identifying specific for completing the self-study along with steps and actions required to achieve those goals. I also recommend establishing a timeline and schedule to support timely completion. Adequate time should be allotted to address any potential barriers that may arise during the process. EDUCATION STANDARDS: We reviewed the requirements in the education standard for you and your staff. I request that you list all staff, the age group for children cared for and hour worked. This information will be used to determine the star level for staff member’s education. You should also check to ensure staff education is included in the DCDEE WORKS system. I shared if you have an employee that choose to meet education using the competency evaluations, to notify me so we can talk to ensure the process is completed with all components included. COMPETENCY EVALUATION: I shared information with you about the option for staff to complete the competency evaluation for education standards. We talked about who was eligible for the competency evaluation and components included in completing the evaluation. If you have staff interested in the competency evaluation, contact me to further discuss the process. SUPPORT AND RESOURCES: You share the following support, and resources would be needed to help ensure a smooth transition to the Pathway to the Star. -Training and Guidance from your local Partnership for Children -Support from your consultant with clarity if needed regarding requirements and guidance throughout the process regarding expected timeframes -Information from the NCRLAP project website. 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: Please remember to use your NCID credential 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. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. NEW OFFICE LOCATION: The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including the Division of Child Development and Early Education, has moved to a new location. The DCDEE mailing address will remain at 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you are visiting the new building, the paid parking deck for our headquarters is immediately beside the building at 1910 Human Services Lane. All guests will check in at the front desk and be escorted by a DHHS staff member to the appropriate floor for their meeting. Getting Here: For GPS and map apps, use 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 to get directions. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Keshia Hayward, Child Care Consultant, 252-214-2709, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, or email jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov 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: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/15/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 5/15/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 325 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. R. Moore, Owner/administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/26/22earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for: The administrator has more than 10 years of administrative experience. 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. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You are currently using the Creative Curriculum Second Edition. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 6/21/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 9/19/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 5/16/24. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% as of 5/12/25. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed and 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 throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and diapering routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Handwashing occurred as required. 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 536 Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. Bottles of formula, which were stored in the kitchen refrigerator, were not labeled with the date or name of the child. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space 5, there was an air freshener stored on a shelf less than 5 feet above the floor and accessible to the children. .2820(b) 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. All violations were corrected during the visit, therefore you are not required to submit a compliance verification letter. Technical Assistance: Infant Bottles – Serving formula or milk to the wrong child can be dangerous. All bottles and sippy cups brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name and the date it was brought to the facility. This ensures that the right child receives the correct formula or beverage. Clearly labeling the containers helps to ensure there is no cross contamination or allergy accidents. You must create a plan for how these containers enter your building, where they are stored, and who will inspect them to ensure they are clearly labeled. Reminders: Extended Leave of Staff - When staff need to take extended leave, it can be difficult to know when to list them as on leave or if they are no longer employed. It can also make tracking the required reviews, on-going training hours, and other requirements. Review your policies and procedures to ensure they clearly state how long a staff member can be absent before they are no longer considered employed and will need to reapply for their position. The policies should also clearly state your expectations for keeping up with all requirements if they continue as an employee. Additional Information: 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 lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by May 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. Per the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Water Testing: Completed 5/16/24 Lead Paint: Enrollment started Asbestos: Survey review by RTI 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

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 1/31/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. R. Moore, Owner/administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/26/22 earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for: The administrator has more than 10 years of documented administrative experience. 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 center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91 % as of 1/31/25. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. 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 the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Lunch was observed and consisted of cheese pizza, corn, blueberries, strawberry yogurt, and milk. After lunch, the children rested on linen covered cots. 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 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground used by the preschool children, there was a hole in the ground under the play house close to the parking lot. The gap between the base of the house and the hole created a tripping hazard for children. On the same playground the adult size table top was cracked down the length of the table and had sharp edged gaps approximately 1 inch wide. The plastic ball hoop was also cracked on one side with sharp edges. In space 1, there was an outlet by the closet that did not have an outlet cover over the hole in the wall and wires were exposed. In space 4, the smoke detector was beeping and needed a new battery. The paper towel dispenser, located in the bathroom used by the children, was rusty. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space 1, there were plastic zip lock bags, with diaper wipes, located under the changing table and less than 5 feet above the floor. .0604(q) 860 Balloons were accessible to children. In space 5, which was not in use today, there were balloons on the floor. The door was not locked making the space accessible to the children. .0604(q) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Per the owner/administrator's statements, she has not yet taken ABCMS training. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 2/14/25, 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 that 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: Safe Indoor and Outdoor Space – Daily monitoring of all spaces helps to ensure the children are cared for in a safe and healthy environment. On the playground used by the preschool children, there was a hole under the play house close to the parking lot. The gap between the base of the house and the hole created a tripping hazard for children. On the same playground the adult size table top was cracked down the length of the table and had sharp edged gaps approximatley 1 inch wide. The plastic ball hoop was also cracked on one side with sharp edges. In space 1, there were plastic ziplock bags with wipes located under the changing table and less than 5 feet above the floor. In the same space, there was also an outlet by the closet that did not have an outlet cover over the hole in the wall and wires were exposed. In space 4, the smoke detector was beeping and needed a new battery. In space 5, which was not in use today, there were balloons on the floor. The door was not locked making the space accessible to the children. The paper towel dispenser, located in the bathroom used by the children, was rusty. All spaces in the facility should be monitored daily to ensure they are safe and ready for use by the children. Consider creating a checklist for staff to use each day before children arrive to ensure they take a careful look at all aspects of their rooms. Different people could be assigned to do a daily check of the playground and remove any broken items. Having a specific plan and dividing the work can help to prevent injuries to children. You stated that you will have the broken items removed. You also stated that the balloons were supposed to be popped and removed last night. You also think you have a new towel dispenser that can be placed in the bathroom. 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. 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. 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. You stated that you had not yet taken the training. Together we reviewed how to access the training on the Division’s website. You stated that you plan to complete the training on Monday. Reminders: Infant Feeding Plan – To ensure continuity of care between the provider and home, the parents or healthcare provider must complete an individual written feeding plan for each child under the age of 15 months. The information in the plan helps the provider follow the same schedule with the same types of foods as the parent is providing at home. Children feel more secure when their day follows a steady pattern. The written plan is posted in the room for the provider to follow and updated as needed. Nutrition - Nutritious foods are offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. Posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen can help you as you are planning your menu to ensure all required components are included. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care center to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Additional Information: Display of Books – Children love to read books and having a variety of books helps to promote literacy. Displaying books on shelving where children can see the covers can help them choose different types of books. The books in space 3 were in a pile in a tub. This made for easy access for the younger children, however, you could only see the covers of the books on top of the pile. Consider a bookshelf that helps to display each book to encourage the children’s intrest in various topics. 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/. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by May 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. Per the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: You have completed the water testing and are in the process of completing the lead and asbestos testing. 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

10A NCAC 09.0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 1/31/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. R. Moore, Owner/administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/26/22 earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for: The administrator has more than 10 years of documented administrative experience. 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 center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91 % as of 1/31/25. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. 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 the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Lunch was observed and consisted of cheese pizza, corn, blueberries, strawberry yogurt, and milk. After lunch, the children rested on linen covered cots. 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 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground used by the preschool children, there was a hole in the ground under the play house close to the parking lot. The gap between the base of the house and the hole created a tripping hazard for children. On the same playground the adult size table top was cracked down the length of the table and had sharp edged gaps approximately 1 inch wide. The plastic ball hoop was also cracked on one side with sharp edges. In space 1, there was an outlet by the closet that did not have an outlet cover over the hole in the wall and wires were exposed. In space 4, the smoke detector was beeping and needed a new battery. The paper towel dispenser, located in the bathroom used by the children, was rusty. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space 1, there were plastic zip lock bags, with diaper wipes, located under the changing table and less than 5 feet above the floor. .0604(q) 860 Balloons were accessible to children. In space 5, which was not in use today, there were balloons on the floor. The door was not locked making the space accessible to the children. .0604(q) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Per the owner/administrator's statements, she has not yet taken ABCMS training. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 2/14/25, 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 that 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: Safe Indoor and Outdoor Space – Daily monitoring of all spaces helps to ensure the children are cared for in a safe and healthy environment. On the playground used by the preschool children, there was a hole under the play house close to the parking lot. The gap between the base of the house and the hole created a tripping hazard for children. On the same playground the adult size table top was cracked down the length of the table and had sharp edged gaps approximatley 1 inch wide. The plastic ball hoop was also cracked on one side with sharp edges. In space 1, there were plastic ziplock bags with wipes located under the changing table and less than 5 feet above the floor. In the same space, there was also an outlet by the closet that did not have an outlet cover over the hole in the wall and wires were exposed. In space 4, the smoke detector was beeping and needed a new battery. In space 5, which was not in use today, there were balloons on the floor. The door was not locked making the space accessible to the children. The paper towel dispenser, located in the bathroom used by the children, was rusty. All spaces in the facility should be monitored daily to ensure they are safe and ready for use by the children. Consider creating a checklist for staff to use each day before children arrive to ensure they take a careful look at all aspects of their rooms. Different people could be assigned to do a daily check of the playground and remove any broken items. Having a specific plan and dividing the work can help to prevent injuries to children. You stated that you will have the broken items removed. You also stated that the balloons were supposed to be popped and removed last night. You also think you have a new towel dispenser that can be placed in the bathroom. 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. 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. 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. You stated that you had not yet taken the training. Together we reviewed how to access the training on the Division’s website. You stated that you plan to complete the training on Monday. Reminders: Infant Feeding Plan – To ensure continuity of care between the provider and home, the parents or healthcare provider must complete an individual written feeding plan for each child under the age of 15 months. The information in the plan helps the provider follow the same schedule with the same types of foods as the parent is providing at home. Children feel more secure when their day follows a steady pattern. The written plan is posted in the room for the provider to follow and updated as needed. Nutrition - Nutritious foods are offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. Posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen can help you as you are planning your menu to ensure all required components are included. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care center to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Additional Information: Display of Books – Children love to read books and having a variety of books helps to promote literacy. Displaying books on shelving where children can see the covers can help them choose different types of books. The books in space 3 were in a pile in a tub. This made for easy access for the younger children, however, you could only see the covers of the books on top of the pile. Consider a bookshelf that helps to display each book to encourage the children’s intrest in various topics. 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/. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by May 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. Per the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: You have completed the water testing and are in the process of completing the lead and asbestos testing. 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: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 1/31/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. R. Moore, Owner/administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/26/22 earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for: The administrator has more than 10 years of documented administrative experience. 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 center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91 % as of 1/31/25. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. 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 the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Lunch was observed and consisted of cheese pizza, corn, blueberries, strawberry yogurt, and milk. After lunch, the children rested on linen covered cots. 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 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground used by the preschool children, there was a hole in the ground under the play house close to the parking lot. The gap between the base of the house and the hole created a tripping hazard for children. On the same playground the adult size table top was cracked down the length of the table and had sharp edged gaps approximately 1 inch wide. The plastic ball hoop was also cracked on one side with sharp edges. In space 1, there was an outlet by the closet that did not have an outlet cover over the hole in the wall and wires were exposed. In space 4, the smoke detector was beeping and needed a new battery. The paper towel dispenser, located in the bathroom used by the children, was rusty. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space 1, there were plastic zip lock bags, with diaper wipes, located under the changing table and less than 5 feet above the floor. .0604(q) 860 Balloons were accessible to children. In space 5, which was not in use today, there were balloons on the floor. The door was not locked making the space accessible to the children. .0604(q) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Per the owner/administrator's statements, she has not yet taken ABCMS training. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 2/14/25, 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 that 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: Safe Indoor and Outdoor Space – Daily monitoring of all spaces helps to ensure the children are cared for in a safe and healthy environment. On the playground used by the preschool children, there was a hole under the play house close to the parking lot. The gap between the base of the house and the hole created a tripping hazard for children. On the same playground the adult size table top was cracked down the length of the table and had sharp edged gaps approximatley 1 inch wide. The plastic ball hoop was also cracked on one side with sharp edges. In space 1, there were plastic ziplock bags with wipes located under the changing table and less than 5 feet above the floor. In the same space, there was also an outlet by the closet that did not have an outlet cover over the hole in the wall and wires were exposed. In space 4, the smoke detector was beeping and needed a new battery. In space 5, which was not in use today, there were balloons on the floor. The door was not locked making the space accessible to the children. The paper towel dispenser, located in the bathroom used by the children, was rusty. All spaces in the facility should be monitored daily to ensure they are safe and ready for use by the children. Consider creating a checklist for staff to use each day before children arrive to ensure they take a careful look at all aspects of their rooms. Different people could be assigned to do a daily check of the playground and remove any broken items. Having a specific plan and dividing the work can help to prevent injuries to children. You stated that you will have the broken items removed. You also stated that the balloons were supposed to be popped and removed last night. You also think you have a new towel dispenser that can be placed in the bathroom. 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. 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. 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. You stated that you had not yet taken the training. Together we reviewed how to access the training on the Division’s website. You stated that you plan to complete the training on Monday. Reminders: Infant Feeding Plan – To ensure continuity of care between the provider and home, the parents or healthcare provider must complete an individual written feeding plan for each child under the age of 15 months. The information in the plan helps the provider follow the same schedule with the same types of foods as the parent is providing at home. Children feel more secure when their day follows a steady pattern. The written plan is posted in the room for the provider to follow and updated as needed. Nutrition - Nutritious foods are offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. Posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen can help you as you are planning your menu to ensure all required components are included. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care center to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Additional Information: Display of Books – Children love to read books and having a variety of books helps to promote literacy. Displaying books on shelving where children can see the covers can help them choose different types of books. The books in space 3 were in a pile in a tub. This made for easy access for the younger children, however, you could only see the covers of the books on top of the pile. Consider a bookshelf that helps to display each book to encourage the children’s intrest in various topics. 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/. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by May 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. Per the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: You have completed the water testing and are in the process of completing the lead and asbestos testing. 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: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2025 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 1/31/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. R. Moore, Owner/administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/26/22 earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for: The administrator has more than 10 years of documented administrative experience. 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 center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91 % as of 1/31/25. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. 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 the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Lunch was observed and consisted of cheese pizza, corn, blueberries, strawberry yogurt, and milk. After lunch, the children rested on linen covered cots. 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 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground used by the preschool children, there was a hole in the ground under the play house close to the parking lot. The gap between the base of the house and the hole created a tripping hazard for children. On the same playground the adult size table top was cracked down the length of the table and had sharp edged gaps approximately 1 inch wide. The plastic ball hoop was also cracked on one side with sharp edges. In space 1, there was an outlet by the closet that did not have an outlet cover over the hole in the wall and wires were exposed. In space 4, the smoke detector was beeping and needed a new battery. The paper towel dispenser, located in the bathroom used by the children, was rusty. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space 1, there were plastic zip lock bags, with diaper wipes, located under the changing table and less than 5 feet above the floor. .0604(q) 860 Balloons were accessible to children. In space 5, which was not in use today, there were balloons on the floor. The door was not locked making the space accessible to the children. .0604(q) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Per the owner/administrator's statements, she has not yet taken ABCMS training. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 2/14/25, 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 that 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: Safe Indoor and Outdoor Space – Daily monitoring of all spaces helps to ensure the children are cared for in a safe and healthy environment. On the playground used by the preschool children, there was a hole under the play house close to the parking lot. The gap between the base of the house and the hole created a tripping hazard for children. On the same playground the adult size table top was cracked down the length of the table and had sharp edged gaps approximatley 1 inch wide. The plastic ball hoop was also cracked on one side with sharp edges. In space 1, there were plastic ziplock bags with wipes located under the changing table and less than 5 feet above the floor. In the same space, there was also an outlet by the closet that did not have an outlet cover over the hole in the wall and wires were exposed. In space 4, the smoke detector was beeping and needed a new battery. In space 5, which was not in use today, there were balloons on the floor. The door was not locked making the space accessible to the children. The paper towel dispenser, located in the bathroom used by the children, was rusty. All spaces in the facility should be monitored daily to ensure they are safe and ready for use by the children. Consider creating a checklist for staff to use each day before children arrive to ensure they take a careful look at all aspects of their rooms. Different people could be assigned to do a daily check of the playground and remove any broken items. Having a specific plan and dividing the work can help to prevent injuries to children. You stated that you will have the broken items removed. You also stated that the balloons were supposed to be popped and removed last night. You also think you have a new towel dispenser that can be placed in the bathroom. 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. 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. 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. You stated that you had not yet taken the training. Together we reviewed how to access the training on the Division’s website. You stated that you plan to complete the training on Monday. Reminders: Infant Feeding Plan – To ensure continuity of care between the provider and home, the parents or healthcare provider must complete an individual written feeding plan for each child under the age of 15 months. The information in the plan helps the provider follow the same schedule with the same types of foods as the parent is providing at home. Children feel more secure when their day follows a steady pattern. The written plan is posted in the room for the provider to follow and updated as needed. Nutrition - Nutritious foods are offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. Posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen can help you as you are planning your menu to ensure all required components are included. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care center to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Additional Information: Display of Books – Children love to read books and having a variety of books helps to promote literacy. Displaying books on shelving where children can see the covers can help them choose different types of books. The books in space 3 were in a pile in a tub. This made for easy access for the younger children, however, you could only see the covers of the books on top of the pile. Consider a bookshelf that helps to display each book to encourage the children’s intrest in various topics. 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/. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by May 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. Per the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: You have completed the water testing and are in the process of completing the lead and asbestos testing. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/21/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 6/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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/administrator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 2/18/22 earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for: The administrator has more than 10 years of administrative experience. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 3 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/26-6/30/27. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (https://ncrlap.org/) also has helpful information for your prep year and your assessment year. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You are currently using Creative Curriculum Third Edition. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 7/19/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/2/23. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted .5/16/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90% as of 6/20/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. 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 throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and diapering routines. Sleep checks were completed as required. The children in space 3 were discussing going to the beach and building sand castles. They then build sand castles out of Duplos. Lunch was observed and consisted of cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, mandarin oranges, 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 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. There was Silk Milk in the refrigerator and the Owner/administrator stated that there is a child enrolled and the parent has requested the Silk Milk to be served instead of cow’s milk. This information was not posted in the kitchen or the classroom. .0901(g) 815 Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In the infant room there was a speaker located on the window sill. The cord hung down to the outlet and was accessible to the infants and toddlers in care. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. An aerosol can of Febreze air freshener was located on a shelf in the bathroom. The shelf was 5 feet above the floor but not in locked storage. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Two incident reports were reviewed and neither form included the child’s last name. One did not include the child’s age, steps taken to prevent recurrence, and was not signed or dated by the parent. .0802(g)(1-6) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the preschool playground, on the brown play kitchen, the oven door was broken and had sharp edges, the green playhouse had a door that was broken and had sharp edges, and the handle on the side of the small red slide was cracked. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 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 7/5/24, 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: Electrical Cords – Children are curious and will reach for things without fear. In the infant room there was a speaker located on the window sill. The speaker cord hung down to the outlet and was accessible to the infants and toddlers in care. Per our discussion, a child could easily reach the cord and pull the speaker down and injure themselves. The cord must be made inaccessible to the children. The speaker was moved during the visit and the cord secured so that it was inaccessible to the children. Special Diet Information – Parents may request a special diet for their child. When this happens, the substitution must be posted in the kitchen and in the classroom where the child eats. There was Silk Milk in the refrigerator and the Owner/administrator stated that there is a child enrolled and the parent has requested the Silk Milk to be served instead of cow’s milk. This information was not posted in the kitchen or the classroom. Posting this information helps to ensure that anyone working in the kitchen or classroom knows what should be served to the child. 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. On the preschool playground, on the brown play kitchen, the oven door was broken and had sharp edges, the green playhouse had a door that was broken and had sharp edges, and the handle on the side of the small red slide was cracked. These items must be removed or repaired to ensure the materials are safe for the children to use. Incident Reports and Log - You must now document every injury incurred while a child is in your care, including cuts, scrapes, bumps, and bitemarks. These incidents must be recorded on the incident report form supplied by the Division. The report must include all the required information and be signed by the parent. The incident must then be logged on the facility incident report log and the completed report placed in the child’s file. Two incident reports were reviewed and neither form included the child’s last name. One did not include the child’s age, steps taken to prevent recurrence, and was not signed or dated by the parent. The incident log should be used to track patterns of injuries and adjust routines or the learning environment to prevent further injuries. It must be kept with other program records for review during monitoring visits. Per our discussion, it is important to ensure all information is completed on the form to verify that the incident was properly addressed and reported to the parent. Staff should be fully trained on how to complete the form. The report for one child was not placed in the child’s file. Keeping a copy with the Incident Log can help you track and prevent additional incidents; however, the rule requires the original form to be placed in the child’s file. 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 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. 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: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/21/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 6/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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/administrator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 2/18/22 earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for: The administrator has more than 10 years of administrative experience. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 3 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/26-6/30/27. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (https://ncrlap.org/) also has helpful information for your prep year and your assessment year. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You are currently using Creative Curriculum Third Edition. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 7/19/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/2/23. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted .5/16/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90% as of 6/20/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. 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 throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and diapering routines. Sleep checks were completed as required. The children in space 3 were discussing going to the beach and building sand castles. They then build sand castles out of Duplos. Lunch was observed and consisted of cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, mandarin oranges, 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 508 Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. There was Silk Milk in the refrigerator and the Owner/administrator stated that there is a child enrolled and the parent has requested the Silk Milk to be served instead of cow’s milk. This information was not posted in the kitchen or the classroom. .0901(g) 815 Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In the infant room there was a speaker located on the window sill. The cord hung down to the outlet and was accessible to the infants and toddlers in care. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. An aerosol can of Febreze air freshener was located on a shelf in the bathroom. The shelf was 5 feet above the floor but not in locked storage. .2820(b) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Two incident reports were reviewed and neither form included the child’s last name. One did not include the child’s age, steps taken to prevent recurrence, and was not signed or dated by the parent. .0802(g)(1-6) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the preschool playground, on the brown play kitchen, the oven door was broken and had sharp edges, the green playhouse had a door that was broken and had sharp edges, and the handle on the side of the small red slide was cracked. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 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 7/5/24, 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: Electrical Cords – Children are curious and will reach for things without fear. In the infant room there was a speaker located on the window sill. The speaker cord hung down to the outlet and was accessible to the infants and toddlers in care. Per our discussion, a child could easily reach the cord and pull the speaker down and injure themselves. The cord must be made inaccessible to the children. The speaker was moved during the visit and the cord secured so that it was inaccessible to the children. Special Diet Information – Parents may request a special diet for their child. When this happens, the substitution must be posted in the kitchen and in the classroom where the child eats. There was Silk Milk in the refrigerator and the Owner/administrator stated that there is a child enrolled and the parent has requested the Silk Milk to be served instead of cow’s milk. This information was not posted in the kitchen or the classroom. Posting this information helps to ensure that anyone working in the kitchen or classroom knows what should be served to the child. 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. On the preschool playground, on the brown play kitchen, the oven door was broken and had sharp edges, the green playhouse had a door that was broken and had sharp edges, and the handle on the side of the small red slide was cracked. These items must be removed or repaired to ensure the materials are safe for the children to use. Incident Reports and Log - You must now document every injury incurred while a child is in your care, including cuts, scrapes, bumps, and bitemarks. These incidents must be recorded on the incident report form supplied by the Division. The report must include all the required information and be signed by the parent. The incident must then be logged on the facility incident report log and the completed report placed in the child’s file. Two incident reports were reviewed and neither form included the child’s last name. One did not include the child’s age, steps taken to prevent recurrence, and was not signed or dated by the parent. The incident log should be used to track patterns of injuries and adjust routines or the learning environment to prevent further injuries. It must be kept with other program records for review during monitoring visits. Per our discussion, it is important to ensure all information is completed on the form to verify that the incident was properly addressed and reported to the parent. Staff should be fully trained on how to complete the form. The report for one child was not placed in the child’s file. Keeping a copy with the Incident Log can help you track and prevent additional incidents; however, the rule requires the original form to be placed in the child’s file. 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 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. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0205 · Violation

Name of Operation: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1023-166L Visit Date: 11/15/2023 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 11/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 03:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to complete the investigation begun on 10/26/23 regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: 1. There is a concern that court documents regarding custody are not being followed by the provider. Staff/child ratio, supervision, permit restrictions, adequate/approved space, and license posted were monitored. The following staff/child ratios were monitored: Space 4- 0:5 Infant/Toddler Investigation: The allegation was shared with the Owner/administrator. During the previous visit, the administrator shared documentation in children’s files, emails, and texts to verify contacts with parents. There was a custody court order on file with both parents listed as having equal custody. One parent was not listed on the application. When questioned as to how applications with only one parent listed were handled, the administrator stated that she does not ask about the other parent. Per the administrator’s statements there are currently no procedures for requesting information about the other parent or if there is a custody court order in place. Based upon your statements and my observations, this allegation is confirmed. Verification of a violation during a complaint visit may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2203(1). You will be notified in writing of any action is taken. In addition, follow-up visits will be conducted. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Five (5) children, ages infant to one (1) year of age were left alone in space 4. .1801(a)(1-5) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space 4, a four (4) month old infant (NJ) was swaddled with a blanket and sleeping in a swing. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1837 Court orders related to the custody of a child were not followed resulting in unauthorized parental access to the center. There was a custody court order on file with both parents listed as having equal custody. One parent was not listed on the application. .0205(b) 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 11/29/23, 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: Custody Court Orders – Per “Caring for Our Children” 4th edition, during the enrollment process, caregivers/teachers should clarify who is/are the legal guardian(s) of the child. All relevant legal documents, court orders, etc., should also be collected and filed during the enrollment process (1). Caregivers/teachers should comply with court orders and written consent from the parent/guardian with legal authority, and not try to make the determination themselves regarding the best interests of the child. All aspects of child care programs should be designed to facilitate parent/guardian input and involvement. Noncustodial parents should have access to the same developmental and behavioral information given to the custodial parent/guardian, if they have joint legal custody, permission by court order, or written consent from the custodial parent/guardian. Unless otherwise ordered by the court system, parents have a legal right to information pertaining to their child. Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0205 (b), parents subject to court orders related to custody of a child enrolled in a child care center shall only be allowed access to the center in accordance with the court order. These orders must be followed to ensure the rights of the parent. Per our discussion, having conversations during enrollment and requiring copies of any custody orders before beginning care will ensure that you are following these requirements. As part of your compliance verification, you must address how these situations will be handled. Having this information will help you make informed decisions as to whether you can meet the child’s needs at your facility. You stated that you will put thought into how you will move forward. Supervision – Infants must be watched closely, even when they are sleeping, to ensure they are still breathing and not in distress. The staff members were gathered in space 3. There were no providers present in the infant room. The room was dark, and all the children were asleep. Per our discussion, children should never be left alone in a room. For children under the age of 2, the staff/child ratio must be maintained at all time. Safe Sleep Practices – Your facility has a written policy that describes the practices to be used to promote safe sleep when infants are napping or sleeping. The policy explains that these practices aim to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), suffocation death, and other infant deaths that could occur when an infant is in a crib or asleep. In space 4, a 4 month old infant (NJ) was swaddled with a blanket and sleeping in a swing. Per our discussion, swaddling restricts a child’s movements and when a blanket is used, could also over heat the child. When a child sleeps in a swing, their head is forward, and this may constrict their breathing. Following safe sleep practices can prevent a child’s death and the procedures must be followed to keep the children in your care safe. You stated that you plan to have a meeting with the staff to review the policies and stress the importance maintaining supervision and following the safety policies. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1023-166L Visit Date: 11/15/2023 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 11/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 03:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to complete the investigation begun on 10/26/23 regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: 1. There is a concern that court documents regarding custody are not being followed by the provider. Staff/child ratio, supervision, permit restrictions, adequate/approved space, and license posted were monitored. The following staff/child ratios were monitored: Space 4- 0:5 Infant/Toddler Investigation: The allegation was shared with the Owner/administrator. During the previous visit, the administrator shared documentation in children’s files, emails, and texts to verify contacts with parents. There was a custody court order on file with both parents listed as having equal custody. One parent was not listed on the application. When questioned as to how applications with only one parent listed were handled, the administrator stated that she does not ask about the other parent. Per the administrator’s statements there are currently no procedures for requesting information about the other parent or if there is a custody court order in place. Based upon your statements and my observations, this allegation is confirmed. Verification of a violation during a complaint visit may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2203(1). You will be notified in writing of any action is taken. In addition, follow-up visits will be conducted. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Five (5) children, ages infant to one (1) year of age were left alone in space 4. .1801(a)(1-5) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space 4, a four (4) month old infant (NJ) was swaddled with a blanket and sleeping in a swing. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1837 Court orders related to the custody of a child were not followed resulting in unauthorized parental access to the center. There was a custody court order on file with both parents listed as having equal custody. One parent was not listed on the application. .0205(b) 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 11/29/23, 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: Custody Court Orders – Per “Caring for Our Children” 4th edition, during the enrollment process, caregivers/teachers should clarify who is/are the legal guardian(s) of the child. All relevant legal documents, court orders, etc., should also be collected and filed during the enrollment process (1). Caregivers/teachers should comply with court orders and written consent from the parent/guardian with legal authority, and not try to make the determination themselves regarding the best interests of the child. All aspects of child care programs should be designed to facilitate parent/guardian input and involvement. Noncustodial parents should have access to the same developmental and behavioral information given to the custodial parent/guardian, if they have joint legal custody, permission by court order, or written consent from the custodial parent/guardian. Unless otherwise ordered by the court system, parents have a legal right to information pertaining to their child. Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0205 (b), parents subject to court orders related to custody of a child enrolled in a child care center shall only be allowed access to the center in accordance with the court order. These orders must be followed to ensure the rights of the parent. Per our discussion, having conversations during enrollment and requiring copies of any custody orders before beginning care will ensure that you are following these requirements. As part of your compliance verification, you must address how these situations will be handled. Having this information will help you make informed decisions as to whether you can meet the child’s needs at your facility. You stated that you will put thought into how you will move forward. Supervision – Infants must be watched closely, even when they are sleeping, to ensure they are still breathing and not in distress. The staff members were gathered in space 3. There were no providers present in the infant room. The room was dark, and all the children were asleep. Per our discussion, children should never be left alone in a room. For children under the age of 2, the staff/child ratio must be maintained at all time. Safe Sleep Practices – Your facility has a written policy that describes the practices to be used to promote safe sleep when infants are napping or sleeping. The policy explains that these practices aim to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), suffocation death, and other infant deaths that could occur when an infant is in a crib or asleep. In space 4, a 4 month old infant (NJ) was swaddled with a blanket and sleeping in a swing. Per our discussion, swaddling restricts a child’s movements and when a blanket is used, could also over heat the child. When a child sleeps in a swing, their head is forward, and this may constrict their breathing. Following safe sleep practices can prevent a child’s death and the procedures must be followed to keep the children in your care safe. You stated that you plan to have a meeting with the staff to review the policies and stress the importance maintaining supervision and following the safety policies. 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

10A NCAC 09 .2203 · Violation

Name of Operation: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1023-166L Visit Date: 11/15/2023 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 11/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 03:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to complete the investigation begun on 10/26/23 regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: 1. There is a concern that court documents regarding custody are not being followed by the provider. Staff/child ratio, supervision, permit restrictions, adequate/approved space, and license posted were monitored. The following staff/child ratios were monitored: Space 4- 0:5 Infant/Toddler Investigation: The allegation was shared with the Owner/administrator. During the previous visit, the administrator shared documentation in children’s files, emails, and texts to verify contacts with parents. There was a custody court order on file with both parents listed as having equal custody. One parent was not listed on the application. When questioned as to how applications with only one parent listed were handled, the administrator stated that she does not ask about the other parent. Per the administrator’s statements there are currently no procedures for requesting information about the other parent or if there is a custody court order in place. Based upon your statements and my observations, this allegation is confirmed. Verification of a violation during a complaint visit may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2203(1). You will be notified in writing of any action is taken. In addition, follow-up visits will be conducted. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Five (5) children, ages infant to one (1) year of age were left alone in space 4. .1801(a)(1-5) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space 4, a four (4) month old infant (NJ) was swaddled with a blanket and sleeping in a swing. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1837 Court orders related to the custody of a child were not followed resulting in unauthorized parental access to the center. There was a custody court order on file with both parents listed as having equal custody. One parent was not listed on the application. .0205(b) 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 11/29/23, 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: Custody Court Orders – Per “Caring for Our Children” 4th edition, during the enrollment process, caregivers/teachers should clarify who is/are the legal guardian(s) of the child. All relevant legal documents, court orders, etc., should also be collected and filed during the enrollment process (1). Caregivers/teachers should comply with court orders and written consent from the parent/guardian with legal authority, and not try to make the determination themselves regarding the best interests of the child. All aspects of child care programs should be designed to facilitate parent/guardian input and involvement. Noncustodial parents should have access to the same developmental and behavioral information given to the custodial parent/guardian, if they have joint legal custody, permission by court order, or written consent from the custodial parent/guardian. Unless otherwise ordered by the court system, parents have a legal right to information pertaining to their child. Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0205 (b), parents subject to court orders related to custody of a child enrolled in a child care center shall only be allowed access to the center in accordance with the court order. These orders must be followed to ensure the rights of the parent. Per our discussion, having conversations during enrollment and requiring copies of any custody orders before beginning care will ensure that you are following these requirements. As part of your compliance verification, you must address how these situations will be handled. Having this information will help you make informed decisions as to whether you can meet the child’s needs at your facility. You stated that you will put thought into how you will move forward. Supervision – Infants must be watched closely, even when they are sleeping, to ensure they are still breathing and not in distress. The staff members were gathered in space 3. There were no providers present in the infant room. The room was dark, and all the children were asleep. Per our discussion, children should never be left alone in a room. For children under the age of 2, the staff/child ratio must be maintained at all time. Safe Sleep Practices – Your facility has a written policy that describes the practices to be used to promote safe sleep when infants are napping or sleeping. The policy explains that these practices aim to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), suffocation death, and other infant deaths that could occur when an infant is in a crib or asleep. In space 4, a 4 month old infant (NJ) was swaddled with a blanket and sleeping in a swing. Per our discussion, swaddling restricts a child’s movements and when a blanket is used, could also over heat the child. When a child sleeps in a swing, their head is forward, and this may constrict their breathing. Following safe sleep practices can prevent a child’s death and the procedures must be followed to keep the children in your care safe. You stated that you plan to have a meeting with the staff to review the policies and stress the importance maintaining supervision and following the safety policies. 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: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: 1023-166L Visit Date: 11/15/2023 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 11/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 03:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to complete the investigation begun on 10/26/23 regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: 1. There is a concern that court documents regarding custody are not being followed by the provider. Staff/child ratio, supervision, permit restrictions, adequate/approved space, and license posted were monitored. The following staff/child ratios were monitored: Space 4- 0:5 Infant/Toddler Investigation: The allegation was shared with the Owner/administrator. During the previous visit, the administrator shared documentation in children’s files, emails, and texts to verify contacts with parents. There was a custody court order on file with both parents listed as having equal custody. One parent was not listed on the application. When questioned as to how applications with only one parent listed were handled, the administrator stated that she does not ask about the other parent. Per the administrator’s statements there are currently no procedures for requesting information about the other parent or if there is a custody court order in place. Based upon your statements and my observations, this allegation is confirmed. Verification of a violation during a complaint visit may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2203(1). You will be notified in writing of any action is taken. In addition, follow-up visits will be conducted. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Five (5) children, ages infant to one (1) year of age were left alone in space 4. .1801(a)(1-5) 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space 4, a four (4) month old infant (NJ) was swaddled with a blanket and sleeping in a swing. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 1837 Court orders related to the custody of a child were not followed resulting in unauthorized parental access to the center. There was a custody court order on file with both parents listed as having equal custody. One parent was not listed on the application. .0205(b) 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 11/29/23, 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: Custody Court Orders – Per “Caring for Our Children” 4th edition, during the enrollment process, caregivers/teachers should clarify who is/are the legal guardian(s) of the child. All relevant legal documents, court orders, etc., should also be collected and filed during the enrollment process (1). Caregivers/teachers should comply with court orders and written consent from the parent/guardian with legal authority, and not try to make the determination themselves regarding the best interests of the child. All aspects of child care programs should be designed to facilitate parent/guardian input and involvement. Noncustodial parents should have access to the same developmental and behavioral information given to the custodial parent/guardian, if they have joint legal custody, permission by court order, or written consent from the custodial parent/guardian. Unless otherwise ordered by the court system, parents have a legal right to information pertaining to their child. Per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0205 (b), parents subject to court orders related to custody of a child enrolled in a child care center shall only be allowed access to the center in accordance with the court order. These orders must be followed to ensure the rights of the parent. Per our discussion, having conversations during enrollment and requiring copies of any custody orders before beginning care will ensure that you are following these requirements. As part of your compliance verification, you must address how these situations will be handled. Having this information will help you make informed decisions as to whether you can meet the child’s needs at your facility. You stated that you will put thought into how you will move forward. Supervision – Infants must be watched closely, even when they are sleeping, to ensure they are still breathing and not in distress. The staff members were gathered in space 3. There were no providers present in the infant room. The room was dark, and all the children were asleep. Per our discussion, children should never be left alone in a room. For children under the age of 2, the staff/child ratio must be maintained at all time. Safe Sleep Practices – Your facility has a written policy that describes the practices to be used to promote safe sleep when infants are napping or sleeping. The policy explains that these practices aim to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), suffocation death, and other infant deaths that could occur when an infant is in a crib or asleep. In space 4, a 4 month old infant (NJ) was swaddled with a blanket and sleeping in a swing. Per our discussion, swaddling restricts a child’s movements and when a blanket is used, could also over heat the child. When a child sleeps in a swing, their head is forward, and this may constrict their breathing. Following safe sleep practices can prevent a child’s death and the procedures must be followed to keep the children in your care safe. You stated that you plan to have a meeting with the staff to review the policies and stress the importance maintaining supervision and following the safety policies. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/19/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 7/19/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 445 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. R. Moore, Owner/administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/26/22 earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for: All Lead teachers have an AAS or higher in early childhood education or child development. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 3 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/26-6/30/27. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You currently use the Creative Curriculum 2nd edition. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 8/11/22. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/9/22. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 7/19/23. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The original copy of the inspection was given to me during the visit. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 94% as of 7/17/23. 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 throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, and diapering routines. Sleep checks were completed as required. The provider sat on the floor with the children and assisted them in standing. Age-appropriate materials were available on the floor and on low open shelving. In space 1, the provider sat on the floor with the children. As they played, she sang the alphabet song and encouraged the children to sing along. She then counted to ten and had the children count with her. In space 3, the children were having free play time. Later they transitioned to outdoor play. They toileted and washed hands before going out. There continues to be two playgrounds located in front of the building. Children had access to portable slides, balls, push cars, and dramatic play houses. Staff threw balls and talked with the children as they played. Interactions were nurturing and caring. When the children returned inside, they washed hands and prepared for lunch. Lunch was observed and consisted of a fish patty, peaches, peas, and milk. After lunch, the children rested on line covered mats. 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. Per our discussion, you are considering establishing an LLC. Before you begin the process, you must contact me at least 30 days prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. Transportation: You have requested to remove approval for transportation from your license. Once this is completed you may no longer transport children in your vehicle. If you decide to begin transporting children again, you must contact me and request in writing that you would like to be approved. 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 402 Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction. The changing table pad in space 4, had a ½ inch tear in the plastic surface. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(a) & (b) 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. A written feeding plan, dated 8/29/22, had not been updated as feeding changes occurred. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. A TV showing cartoons was on in space 3 while the children age breakfast. There were children 2 years of age in care. .0510(f) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator used to store milk and other items for use by the children had a thermometer that read 50 degrees Fahrenheit. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member was hired on 3/18/23 and the medical statement on file was dated 4/14/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One new staff member, hired on 3/18/23, completed the training on 7/13/23. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One new staff member, hired on 3/18/23, completed the training on 7/13/23. .1102(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member, hired on 3/18/23, did not have documentation of completion of the training on file and available for review. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, hired on 3/1/21, had completed trainings in 8 of the required 11 topic areas. One staff member, hired on 5/10/22, has completed trainings in 9 of the required 11 topic areas. One staff member, hired on 3/2/22, did not have documentation of completion of the required trainings. .1102(a) 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 8/2/23, 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: Screen Time – Children enjoy watching educational programs or dancing with the music on computers or TVs. However, screen time is prohibited for children 2 years of age and younger. Any type of screen time, (e.g., television, videos, DVDs, video games, computer) you are required to limit to no more than ½ hour per day for children 3 years of age and older. Screen time that is used routinely should be included on the daily schedule and may only be offered as a free choice activity. All screen time must have an educational purpose. Usage may be extended for school-age children completing homework assignments. If screen time is used in a classroom, you must track each child’s use of screen time on a Screen Time Log form available on the Division website. When I arrived, a TV showing cartoons was on in space 3 while the children age breakfast. There were children 2 years of age in care. Per our discussion, when you have a mixed group, the TV cannot be used while the children are in care. Annual Staff Evaluation and Professional Development Plans - Employers who routinely review employee performance and conduct regular employee evaluations reap tremendous benefits. The Professional Development Plan helps you guide staff in scheduling which classes they need to take or based on your observations of their work, help them enroll in workshops that will help them improve their classroom performance. Based on the information submitted on the Staff and Training Worksheet, T. Simpson was hired on 5/10/22 but did not completed the annual plan until 8/922. Per our discussion, consider completing this task both semi-annually and annually. It could also be helpful to complete all staff’s plans and evaluations at the same time. This requires less tracking and can help you better support your staff as they grow professionally. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and then complete training in all topic areas every five years. Staff who originally completed their initial Health & Safety Training in 2018 should have completed the five year cycle of trainings. S. Kee, hired on 3/1/21, had completed trainings in 8 of the required 11 topic areas. T. Cowell, hired on 5/10/22, has completed trainings in 9 of the required 11 topic areas. R. Sutton, hired on 3/2/22, did not have documentation of completion of the required trainings. To help meet this requirement, free H&S Trainings, developed specifically for providers in North Carolina, are available in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. New staff must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Use the Health & Safety Training Log, available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents, to document and track all H&S Training. Attach a certificate for each training topic area to the log. These trainings can also be used to meet annual on-going training requirements. Infant Feeding Plan – To ensure continuity of care between the provider and home, the parents or healthcare provider must complete an individual written feeding plan for each child under the age of 15 months. Today, a written feeding plan, dated 8/29/22, had not been updated since it was signed by the parent. Per our discussion, the information in the plan helps the provider follow the same schedule with the same types of foods as the parent is providing at home. Children feel more secure when their day follows a steady pattern. The written plan must be posted in the classroom for the provider to follow and must be updated as changes are made. Staff Medical Reports- Staff must be physically and emotionally healthy to perform the tasks of providing care to children. A medical statement must be on file upon hire. The medical statement must have been completed within the past 12 months to be current. S. Parker was hired on 3/18/23 and the medical statement on file was dated 4/14/23. Per our discussion, make sure you have all required forms and information before the staff member begins work in your building. 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. New providers must complete the training within 90 days of hire. S. Parker, hired on 3/18/23, completed the training on 7/13/23. Per our discussion, consider creating a tracking tool to monitor due dates for your staff’s training and other requirements. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training - Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training is due within three months of hire. Completing this training ensures that staff know what to look for and how to report their suspicions of child maltreatment and ensure children are safe at your facility and at home. S. Parker, hired on 3/18/23, did not have documentation of completion of the training on file and available for review. The training is free and available on demand. It can be completed on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, www.preventchildabusenc.org . Refrigeration – Keeping foods safe for consumption by the children is a top priority. To help keep foods fresh, the refrigerator must be maintained at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The refrigerator used to store milk and other items for use by the children had a thermometer that read 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature was checked several times during the day with no change. Because you are unsure how long the temperature has been at 50 degrees, the food in the refrigerator must be discarded and other arrangements for storage of food must be made until the refrigerator is either fixed or replaced. You stated that you will go to the store today and purchase another refrigerator. Diaper Changing Surface – Keeping the changing table surface clean and free of Biocontaminant is an important step in keeping children safe and healthy. The surface must remain smooth, intact, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, and of tight construction. The changing table pad in space 4, had a ½ inch tear in the plastic surface. Per our discussion, once a tear occurs, Biocontaminant can get into the foam where it cannot be cleaned. The pad must be replaced immediately. Additional Information: 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. Fire and Sanitation Inspections – The State of Emergency due to Covid-19 has been lifted, and flexibility for having fire and sanitation inspections completed is no longer available. Ensure that your inspections are completed at least annually by contacting your Environmental Health Inspector and/or Fire Inspector prior to the expiration of your inspections. 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: DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY Facility ID: 70000339 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/19/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 7/19/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 445 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. R. Moore, Owner/administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/26/22 earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for: All Lead teachers have an AAS or higher in early childhood education or child development. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 3 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/26-6/30/27. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You currently use the Creative Curriculum 2nd edition. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 8/11/22. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/9/22. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 7/19/23. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The original copy of the inspection was given to me during the visit. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 94% as of 7/17/23. 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 throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, and diapering routines. Sleep checks were completed as required. The provider sat on the floor with the children and assisted them in standing. Age-appropriate materials were available on the floor and on low open shelving. In space 1, the provider sat on the floor with the children. As they played, she sang the alphabet song and encouraged the children to sing along. She then counted to ten and had the children count with her. In space 3, the children were having free play time. Later they transitioned to outdoor play. They toileted and washed hands before going out. There continues to be two playgrounds located in front of the building. Children had access to portable slides, balls, push cars, and dramatic play houses. Staff threw balls and talked with the children as they played. Interactions were nurturing and caring. When the children returned inside, they washed hands and prepared for lunch. Lunch was observed and consisted of a fish patty, peaches, peas, and milk. After lunch, the children rested on line covered mats. 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. Per our discussion, you are considering establishing an LLC. Before you begin the process, you must contact me at least 30 days prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. Transportation: You have requested to remove approval for transportation from your license. Once this is completed you may no longer transport children in your vehicle. If you decide to begin transporting children again, you must contact me and request in writing that you would like to be approved. 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 402 Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction. The changing table pad in space 4, had a ½ inch tear in the plastic surface. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(a) & (b) 542 The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. A written feeding plan, dated 8/29/22, had not been updated as feeding changes occurred. 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. A TV showing cartoons was on in space 3 while the children age breakfast. There were children 2 years of age in care. .0510(f) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator used to store milk and other items for use by the children had a thermometer that read 50 degrees Fahrenheit. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member was hired on 3/18/23 and the medical statement on file was dated 4/14/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One new staff member, hired on 3/18/23, completed the training on 7/13/23. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One new staff member, hired on 3/18/23, completed the training on 7/13/23. .1102(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member, hired on 3/18/23, did not have documentation of completion of the training on file and available for review. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, hired on 3/1/21, had completed trainings in 8 of the required 11 topic areas. One staff member, hired on 5/10/22, has completed trainings in 9 of the required 11 topic areas. One staff member, hired on 3/2/22, did not have documentation of completion of the required trainings. .1102(a) 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 8/2/23, 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: Screen Time – Children enjoy watching educational programs or dancing with the music on computers or TVs. However, screen time is prohibited for children 2 years of age and younger. Any type of screen time, (e.g., television, videos, DVDs, video games, computer) you are required to limit to no more than ½ hour per day for children 3 years of age and older. Screen time that is used routinely should be included on the daily schedule and may only be offered as a free choice activity. All screen time must have an educational purpose. Usage may be extended for school-age children completing homework assignments. If screen time is used in a classroom, you must track each child’s use of screen time on a Screen Time Log form available on the Division website. When I arrived, a TV showing cartoons was on in space 3 while the children age breakfast. There were children 2 years of age in care. Per our discussion, when you have a mixed group, the TV cannot be used while the children are in care. Annual Staff Evaluation and Professional Development Plans - Employers who routinely review employee performance and conduct regular employee evaluations reap tremendous benefits. The Professional Development Plan helps you guide staff in scheduling which classes they need to take or based on your observations of their work, help them enroll in workshops that will help them improve their classroom performance. Based on the information submitted on the Staff and Training Worksheet, T. Simpson was hired on 5/10/22 but did not completed the annual plan until 8/922. Per our discussion, consider completing this task both semi-annually and annually. It could also be helpful to complete all staff’s plans and evaluations at the same time. This requires less tracking and can help you better support your staff as they grow professionally. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and then complete training in all topic areas every five years. Staff who originally completed their initial Health & Safety Training in 2018 should have completed the five year cycle of trainings. S. Kee, hired on 3/1/21, had completed trainings in 8 of the required 11 topic areas. T. Cowell, hired on 5/10/22, has completed trainings in 9 of the required 11 topic areas. R. Sutton, hired on 3/2/22, did not have documentation of completion of the required trainings. To help meet this requirement, free H&S Trainings, developed specifically for providers in North Carolina, are available in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. New staff must complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Use the Health & Safety Training Log, available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents, to document and track all H&S Training. Attach a certificate for each training topic area to the log. These trainings can also be used to meet annual on-going training requirements. Infant Feeding Plan – To ensure continuity of care between the provider and home, the parents or healthcare provider must complete an individual written feeding plan for each child under the age of 15 months. Today, a written feeding plan, dated 8/29/22, had not been updated since it was signed by the parent. Per our discussion, the information in the plan helps the provider follow the same schedule with the same types of foods as the parent is providing at home. Children feel more secure when their day follows a steady pattern. The written plan must be posted in the classroom for the provider to follow and must be updated as changes are made. Staff Medical Reports- Staff must be physically and emotionally healthy to perform the tasks of providing care to children. A medical statement must be on file upon hire. The medical statement must have been completed within the past 12 months to be current. S. Parker was hired on 3/18/23 and the medical statement on file was dated 4/14/23. Per our discussion, make sure you have all required forms and information before the staff member begins work in your building. 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. New providers must complete the training within 90 days of hire. S. Parker, hired on 3/18/23, completed the training on 7/13/23. Per our discussion, consider creating a tracking tool to monitor due dates for your staff’s training and other requirements. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training - Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training is due within three months of hire. Completing this training ensures that staff know what to look for and how to report their suspicions of child maltreatment and ensure children are safe at your facility and at home. S. Parker, hired on 3/18/23, did not have documentation of completion of the training on file and available for review. The training is free and available on demand. It can be completed on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, www.preventchildabusenc.org . Refrigeration – Keeping foods safe for consumption by the children is a top priority. To help keep foods fresh, the refrigerator must be maintained at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The refrigerator used to store milk and other items for use by the children had a thermometer that read 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature was checked several times during the day with no change. Because you are unsure how long the temperature has been at 50 degrees, the food in the refrigerator must be discarded and other arrangements for storage of food must be made until the refrigerator is either fixed or replaced. You stated that you will go to the store today and purchase another refrigerator. Diaper Changing Surface – Keeping the changing table surface clean and free of Biocontaminant is an important step in keeping children safe and healthy. The surface must remain smooth, intact, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, and of tight construction. The changing table pad in space 4, had a ½ inch tear in the plastic surface. Per our discussion, once a tear occurs, Biocontaminant can get into the foam where it cannot be cleaned. The pad must be replaced immediately. Additional Information: 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. Fire and Sanitation Inspections – The State of Emergency due to Covid-19 has been lifted, and flexibility for having fire and sanitation inspections completed is no longer available. Ensure that your inspections are completed at least annually by contacting your Environmental Health Inspector and/or Fire Inspector prior to the expiration of your inspections. 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