Jump 'n' Jack

10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: JUMP 'N' JACK Facility ID: 70000082 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2026 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 6/10/2026 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. L. Jackson, Owner/Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program operates with a four-star license, issued October 21, 2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality caring for no more than two infants under age 1. 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 July 15, 2025. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent as of June 10, 2026. Linda F. Jackson is listed as the current owner of this program. Prior to making changes in ownership status, contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. I visited the indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free choice and outdoor play with developmentally age-appropriate materials/toys, completing toileting, and hand-washing routines, completing a teacher-directed coloring activity, interacting with caregivers and napping. Lunch was observed during the visit. Lunch consisted of hot dogs, buns, applesauce, beans, and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 923 Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year. Documentation was not on file to verify completion of an outdoor play inspection for the month of May 2026. .1721 (e)(7) 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). The criminal background check for the operator was not renewed on or before the expiration date of August 13, m2025. The current criminal background check was dated for September 15, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. small toy items in the outdoor play area used by children were cracked exposing rough edges. Active ant piles were observed in outdoor space used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (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 June 24, 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. Criminal background checks must be renewed every five years on or before the date of the current qualification letter. The criminal background check on file was dated August13, 2025; however, the current background check was completed on September 15, 2026, which exceed the five-year renewal date. It was recommended that you record the renewal dates on a hard copy calendar or add to an electronic calendar so a reminder/alert can be provided to ensure the process is completed in a timely manner. The criminal background renewal process can be completed six months early. This allows time for the process to be completed, and the qualification received before the expiration date of the current letter. Outdoor inspections are vital to ensuring a safe environment is provided for children in care. An outdoor play inspection was not completed for May 2026. You stated the inspection was completed; however, it was not recorded on the form. It was suggested carrying the form out with you while completing the outdoor inspection. This will ensure the information is recorded and not forgotten. A plastic slide, lawn mower and foot on the caterpillar were cracked exposing rough edges. You removed the slide from the playground during our walkthrough. I informed you broken and damaged items should be removed from the play area once identified. We talked about conducting a thorough check of toys and materials at the same time as the outdoor play inspection. You should also be monitoring the play items daily. Although ants were not observed in the piles seen during the outdoor walkthrough, I encouraged you to pay close attention to them to ensure they remain empty. If at any time ants are observed in the pile, you should address them immediately. Based on documentation provided, you received two ongoing training hours with one carryover. I informed you the remaining five hours must be completed on or before June 15, 2026, to meet your annual completion date. The training hours will be reviewed during your routine unannounced visit. You should place copies of your training certificates and the logs in your staff file. I informed you I would research to determine if the adult mental health training could be counted towards ongoing training hours since it is not geared to children. I reviewed the information on the FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form with you during the visit. You acknowledged understanding by signing the document. You reported no children are currently enrolled on second or third shift. QRIS STATUS You stated your pathway choice was Pathway #2 (Classroom & Instructional Quality). We talked about the requirements for implementing an approved curriculum and formative assessment. You stated an email was received referencing the state would assist with providing curriculums for child care programs. I explained this information was not provided; therefore, I was unsure if it was accurate. I advised you to follow up to determine where the information you provided was given and inquire more about how it was used. During our conversation, I reminded you that the curriculum chosen must cover all ages of children enrolled in your program. Training must be taken and verification provided regarding completion. Also, a formative assessment must be conducted with all children except school-age and the results shared with families annually. If you opt to complete additional training or coaching, ensure documentation is available to verify completion. I suggested contacting your local partnership for children to obtain assistance and guidance as needed. I am also available if you have questions about the process. I advised you to start completing the continuous quality improvement plan and gather evidence of the family community engagement practices with additional choice. You can submit your application and required documents to me when you are ready to apply. It is vital to ensure your education is updated in the DCDEE WORKS system and a status letter has been generated. 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. 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. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: JUMP 'N' JACK Facility ID: 70000082 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2026 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 6/10/2026 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. L. Jackson, Owner/Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program operates with a four-star license, issued October 21, 2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality caring for no more than two infants under age 1. 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 July 15, 2025. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent as of June 10, 2026. Linda F. Jackson is listed as the current owner of this program. Prior to making changes in ownership status, contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. I visited the indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free choice and outdoor play with developmentally age-appropriate materials/toys, completing toileting, and hand-washing routines, completing a teacher-directed coloring activity, interacting with caregivers and napping. Lunch was observed during the visit. Lunch consisted of hot dogs, buns, applesauce, beans, and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 923 Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year. Documentation was not on file to verify completion of an outdoor play inspection for the month of May 2026. .1721 (e)(7) 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). The criminal background check for the operator was not renewed on or before the expiration date of August 13, m2025. The current criminal background check was dated for September 15, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. small toy items in the outdoor play area used by children were cracked exposing rough edges. Active ant piles were observed in outdoor space used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (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 June 24, 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. Criminal background checks must be renewed every five years on or before the date of the current qualification letter. The criminal background check on file was dated August13, 2025; however, the current background check was completed on September 15, 2026, which exceed the five-year renewal date. It was recommended that you record the renewal dates on a hard copy calendar or add to an electronic calendar so a reminder/alert can be provided to ensure the process is completed in a timely manner. The criminal background renewal process can be completed six months early. This allows time for the process to be completed, and the qualification received before the expiration date of the current letter. Outdoor inspections are vital to ensuring a safe environment is provided for children in care. An outdoor play inspection was not completed for May 2026. You stated the inspection was completed; however, it was not recorded on the form. It was suggested carrying the form out with you while completing the outdoor inspection. This will ensure the information is recorded and not forgotten. A plastic slide, lawn mower and foot on the caterpillar were cracked exposing rough edges. You removed the slide from the playground during our walkthrough. I informed you broken and damaged items should be removed from the play area once identified. We talked about conducting a thorough check of toys and materials at the same time as the outdoor play inspection. You should also be monitoring the play items daily. Although ants were not observed in the piles seen during the outdoor walkthrough, I encouraged you to pay close attention to them to ensure they remain empty. If at any time ants are observed in the pile, you should address them immediately. Based on documentation provided, you received two ongoing training hours with one carryover. I informed you the remaining five hours must be completed on or before June 15, 2026, to meet your annual completion date. The training hours will be reviewed during your routine unannounced visit. You should place copies of your training certificates and the logs in your staff file. I informed you I would research to determine if the adult mental health training could be counted towards ongoing training hours since it is not geared to children. I reviewed the information on the FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form with you during the visit. You acknowledged understanding by signing the document. You reported no children are currently enrolled on second or third shift. QRIS STATUS You stated your pathway choice was Pathway #2 (Classroom & Instructional Quality). We talked about the requirements for implementing an approved curriculum and formative assessment. You stated an email was received referencing the state would assist with providing curriculums for child care programs. I explained this information was not provided; therefore, I was unsure if it was accurate. I advised you to follow up to determine where the information you provided was given and inquire more about how it was used. During our conversation, I reminded you that the curriculum chosen must cover all ages of children enrolled in your program. Training must be taken and verification provided regarding completion. Also, a formative assessment must be conducted with all children except school-age and the results shared with families annually. If you opt to complete additional training or coaching, ensure documentation is available to verify completion. I suggested contacting your local partnership for children to obtain assistance and guidance as needed. I am also available if you have questions about the process. I advised you to start completing the continuous quality improvement plan and gather evidence of the family community engagement practices with additional choice. You can submit your application and required documents to me when you are ready to apply. It is vital to ensure your education is updated in the DCDEE WORKS system and a status letter has been generated. 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. 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. 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: JUMP 'N' JACK Facility ID: 70000082 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2026 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 6/10/2026 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. L. Jackson, Owner/Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program operates with a four-star license, issued October 21, 2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality caring for no more than two infants under age 1. 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 July 15, 2025. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent as of June 10, 2026. Linda F. Jackson is listed as the current owner of this program. Prior to making changes in ownership status, contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. I visited the indoor and outdoor spaces used by children. Children were engaged in free choice and outdoor play with developmentally age-appropriate materials/toys, completing toileting, and hand-washing routines, completing a teacher-directed coloring activity, interacting with caregivers and napping. Lunch was observed during the visit. Lunch consisted of hot dogs, buns, applesauce, beans, and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 923 Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year. Documentation was not on file to verify completion of an outdoor play inspection for the month of May 2026. .1721 (e)(7) 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). The criminal background check for the operator was not renewed on or before the expiration date of August 13, m2025. The current criminal background check was dated for September 15, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. small toy items in the outdoor play area used by children were cracked exposing rough edges. Active ant piles were observed in outdoor space used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (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 June 24, 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. Criminal background checks must be renewed every five years on or before the date of the current qualification letter. The criminal background check on file was dated August13, 2025; however, the current background check was completed on September 15, 2026, which exceed the five-year renewal date. It was recommended that you record the renewal dates on a hard copy calendar or add to an electronic calendar so a reminder/alert can be provided to ensure the process is completed in a timely manner. The criminal background renewal process can be completed six months early. This allows time for the process to be completed, and the qualification received before the expiration date of the current letter. Outdoor inspections are vital to ensuring a safe environment is provided for children in care. An outdoor play inspection was not completed for May 2026. You stated the inspection was completed; however, it was not recorded on the form. It was suggested carrying the form out with you while completing the outdoor inspection. This will ensure the information is recorded and not forgotten. A plastic slide, lawn mower and foot on the caterpillar were cracked exposing rough edges. You removed the slide from the playground during our walkthrough. I informed you broken and damaged items should be removed from the play area once identified. We talked about conducting a thorough check of toys and materials at the same time as the outdoor play inspection. You should also be monitoring the play items daily. Although ants were not observed in the piles seen during the outdoor walkthrough, I encouraged you to pay close attention to them to ensure they remain empty. If at any time ants are observed in the pile, you should address them immediately. Based on documentation provided, you received two ongoing training hours with one carryover. I informed you the remaining five hours must be completed on or before June 15, 2026, to meet your annual completion date. The training hours will be reviewed during your routine unannounced visit. You should place copies of your training certificates and the logs in your staff file. I informed you I would research to determine if the adult mental health training could be counted towards ongoing training hours since it is not geared to children. I reviewed the information on the FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form with you during the visit. You acknowledged understanding by signing the document. You reported no children are currently enrolled on second or third shift. QRIS STATUS You stated your pathway choice was Pathway #2 (Classroom & Instructional Quality). We talked about the requirements for implementing an approved curriculum and formative assessment. You stated an email was received referencing the state would assist with providing curriculums for child care programs. I explained this information was not provided; therefore, I was unsure if it was accurate. I advised you to follow up to determine where the information you provided was given and inquire more about how it was used. During our conversation, I reminded you that the curriculum chosen must cover all ages of children enrolled in your program. Training must be taken and verification provided regarding completion. Also, a formative assessment must be conducted with all children except school-age and the results shared with families annually. If you opt to complete additional training or coaching, ensure documentation is available to verify completion. I suggested contacting your local partnership for children to obtain assistance and guidance as needed. I am also available if you have questions about the process. I advised you to start completing the continuous quality improvement plan and gather evidence of the family community engagement practices with additional choice. You can submit your application and required documents to me when you are ready to apply. It is vital to ensure your education is updated in the DCDEE WORKS system and a status letter has been generated. 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. 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. 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: JUMP 'N' JACK Facility ID: 70000082 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/17/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 12/17/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, L. Jackson, Owner/Operator, assisted me with the visit. Child Care Consultant, Jennifer Bradshaw Garrett accompanied me on today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued October 21, 2022, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 caring for no more than two infants under age one. 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 prior to October 2025, you did not have any four-year-old children enrolled; however, since the child’s fourth birthday you have begun using Ghee Wiz curriculum which is listed on the approved list. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent as of December 17, 2025. You are listed as the sole owner of this family child care home. 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 actively engaged in activities in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and capacity to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity with developmentally age-appropriate materials, transitions, personal care routines and interacting with the caregiver. Positive interaction and redirection were observed. Lunch was observed. Lunch consisted of ham and cheese subs, apples, broccoli and milk. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Fire and sanitation inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. One violation was observed today. The violation is as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. A bottle of hand sanitizer labeled “keep out of reach of children” was observed on a table accessible to children. The steps leading to the child care entrance were loose and unstable. An area of the wooden porch leading to entrance of the facility was soft and sinking. .1719(a)(1)&(17) Comments Section - 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 December 31, 2025, 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 QRIS CONVERSTATION: 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 in the early Spring. You stated that Pathway 2, Classroom and Instructional Quality 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. APPROVED CURRICULUM/FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT: 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 Gee Whiz curriculum; however, a formative assessment has not been utilized yet. FAMILY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PRACTICES: We reviewed the component of the family community engagement practices and expectation. You stated some of the components are already being met within your program. I explained evidence must be provided to verify implementation of the practices during the transition of the rated license. I suggested retaining documentation moving forward and placing in a binder or file for easy access. EDUCATION STANDARDS: We reviewed the requirements in the education standard for you. You stated you have earned a bachelor’s degree in business and an associate degree in early childhood education. I reviewed the education standards and determined you currently meet the five-star education rating. You stated your education has already been evaluated in DCDEE WORKS system. 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. -Support from your consultant with clarity if needed regarding requirements and guidance throughout the process regarding expected timeframes -NCRLAP website webinars and information -Technical assistance from local Smart Start Partnership for Children TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: The steps on the wooden deck leading to the entrance of the child care facility were loose and unstable. Also, one section of the wooden deck was unsecure. You stated contractors have been contacted for quotes for fixing the deck; however, you have secured the contract for the job yet. I informed you because the deck is used to access the entrance of the facility it must be repaired immediately. We discussed the option of using the front entrance of the home until the deck leading into the child care area could be repaired. Be reminded if you choose to utilize the front entrance safety requirements must be met. During the visit, a large dog from the neighbor’s yard came across the premises of the child care program. The dog roamed throughout your yard for a period. You stated this incident has occurred once before and you had to contact the neighbors relative to request, he come remove the dog. The owner did come and remove the dog. You spoke with the owner about the dog’s release and asked for his direct number for contact. I recommend that you monitor the outdoor arear prior to children going outside to ensure the dogs is not onsite. 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. 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. At the conclusion of this visit, a visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Jennifer Linhardt at 252-373-4199 or email susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: JUMP 'N' JACK Facility ID: 70000082 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/15/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 7/15/2025 Age: From 2 To 7 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The Owner/operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 10/21/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for serving no more than two children under one year of age. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 8/6/24. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 92% as of 7/14/25. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. There was only one (1) child in attendance when I arrived. The child had free play while the provider assisted me with monitoring. The provider then transitioned the child to a spelling activity where the child could look at a picture and use cubes with letters to spell the word. Two (2) additional children arrived later in the morning. The doorway to the rest of the home was blocked by a child gate to prevent the children from leaving the approved space. The provider interacted with the children and met their developmental needs. They then transitioned to outdoor play. The children had access to a sand box, bicycles, balls, and other age-appropriate materials. Lunch was observed and consisted of a cheese pizza, salad, cantaloupe, and milk. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. There was a tractor with a front loader parked at the back of the yard which was rusting and close to where the children play creating a hazard to the children. In the front of the home, where children also sometime play, there were two (2) metal chairs. The back of the arms were rusted through and had sharp edges. .1719 (a) (1) 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 7/29/25 I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: 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 there are no hazards and the space is ready for use by the children. There was a tractor with a front loader parked at the back of the yard and close to where the children play. The tractor was rusting and created a hazard to the children. In the front of the home, where children also sometimes play, there were two (2) metal chairs. The back of the arms were rusted through and had sharp edges. These items must be removed immediately. You stated that you would remove the chairs. You also stated that you have already contacted the owner of the tractor via phone and he stated that he would remove the tractor. Consultation: Approval for Transportation: You requested to be reapproved for transportation. Today, I monitored the 2014 Nissan Murano, the fire extinguisher, first aid kit, documentation of liability insurance, registration, transportation policies and procedures, and your driver’s license. You have not yet created your emergency information file for the children or completed the required permission forms for transporting children. Once verification of these two items is received, I will move forward with approving your facility to provide transportation. Per our discussion, you will need to review the NC Child Care rules to ensure you are meeting all requirements. Your transportation policies must be shared with parents and documentation of receipt of the information placed in the children’s files. The children’s transportation file should also include any Medical Permission forms, Medical Action Plans, and a current photo of the child. These should be attached to their application in the transportation file. Additional Information: Raise NC Newsletter – If you are not receiving and reading the Raise NC Newsletter, you are missing out on current relevant information about early childhood issues in North Carolina, information about proposed rules, available trainings and other information that may be of interest to you and your staff. The Raise NC Newsletter is typically sent out weekly to all facility contact email addresses, but if your email is not the facility contact email address, you can go to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and click on the “What’s New” tab. Click on “What’s New” and enter your email address and name under “Sign Up for Updates”. As an early learning professional, you need to stay in the know about issues in North Carolina that affect you and your business. Share with your staff so they can be in the know too! NCID Password Rule to Change - If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, when you change your current password after Feb. 23, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • It consists 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. Keep Your NCID Active - Did you know that if you do not login on to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. *Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you, your staff and your household members (CLIAR only) every 6 months to log in and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. *For assistance with NCID, contact ncid.nc.gov or 919-754-6000. Strong, unique passwords, along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices, are key components to the Division protecting your devices and personal information ABCMS Portal - The process of notifying the Division when you have new staff (or household members for family child care homes and centers licensed in a residence) has changed and is now captured in ABCMS, the new Criminal Background Check portal. You have completed the ABCMS Provider Portal Training and are now authorized to log in the ABCMS Provider Portal https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/ using your Business NCID. You have created your roster. Continue to update it as staff change so that it reflects staff working at your center. One person can be the portal manager for multiple sites. Information was also shared on the following topics: 1. New Training in Module – Child Development 2. Public Notice: Proposed Rules Amendment to Orientation, H&S Training, Religious-Sponsored 3. Pathway to the Stars – Where Quality and Choice Meet (QRIS Rules Adopted), Survey available 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 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: JUMP 'N' JACK Facility ID: 70000082 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/4/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 2/4/2025 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 02:05 PM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. L. Jackson, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 10/21/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for serving no more than two children under one year of age. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new FCCRS-3 assessment tool that will be used in the new QRIS system. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 88% as of 2/3/25. 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. Per your statements, you would like to remove approval for transportation from your facility information. You stated that you no longer transport children. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were napping on linen covered cots in the child care space. When the children finished nap, they went outside. The children had access to tricycles, push toys, a bouncy seat toy, balls and a hoop. The caregiver interacted with the children and met their developmental needs. When they returned inside, they washed hands. 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 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. There was an adult size plastic picnic table located on the playground used by the children. There were cracks in the plastic running down the length of both sides of the table surface. In places there were sharp edged openings where a child's finger could become injured. There was a tricycle with a broken basket on the back. There was a tricycle that had no covers on the the ends of the handles and the handles were covered in rust. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. A plastic bag of potatoes and a plastic bag of sweet potatoes were stored less than 5 feet above the floor in the pantry area of the kitchen. .1719(a)(18) 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 2/18/25, 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: Plastic Bags – Young children like to put things in their mouths. Plastic bags can be easily torn and swallowed creating a choking hazard. Plastic bags must be stored 5 feet above the floor or in locked storage. In your pantry area of your kitchen, items were stored below 5 feet and accessible to the children 2 years of age. Plastic coverings must be removed from all items before storing them in the pantry unless the space is made inaccessible to the children. Consider adding a gate or storing items in clear storage tubs so you can see the items you need. Stacking drawers could also be used. The area must be cleaned of plastic bags and coverings or made in accessible. You stated that you have already contacted someone to help you clean the space out and create better storage. Playground Safety – Materials on the playground receive a lot of hard play and are exposed to the elements. This can cause damage to the materials. Daily check must be completed each day before the children arrive to ensure any broken or damaged items are removed before the children go outside to play. You stated that, due to the recent weather, you had not been outside in awhile. You stated that you have someone coming to haul off some items from your yard and will have that person remove the damaged items. Additional Information: 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/. ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. You have completed the training. Per our discussion, add the person who sometime assists you and who has a criminal background check to your roster. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 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. Based on information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, you have are in process with your water test and have completed the lead based paint and asbestos testing with no hazards identified. 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: JUMP 'N' JACK Facility ID: 70000082 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/4/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 2/4/2025 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 02:05 PM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. L. Jackson, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 10/21/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for serving no more than two children under one year of age. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new FCCRS-3 assessment tool that will be used in the new QRIS system. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 88% as of 2/3/25. 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. Per your statements, you would like to remove approval for transportation from your facility information. You stated that you no longer transport children. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were napping on linen covered cots in the child care space. When the children finished nap, they went outside. The children had access to tricycles, push toys, a bouncy seat toy, balls and a hoop. The caregiver interacted with the children and met their developmental needs. When they returned inside, they washed hands. 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 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. There was an adult size plastic picnic table located on the playground used by the children. There were cracks in the plastic running down the length of both sides of the table surface. In places there were sharp edged openings where a child's finger could become injured. There was a tricycle with a broken basket on the back. There was a tricycle that had no covers on the the ends of the handles and the handles were covered in rust. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. A plastic bag of potatoes and a plastic bag of sweet potatoes were stored less than 5 feet above the floor in the pantry area of the kitchen. .1719(a)(18) 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 2/18/25, 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: Plastic Bags – Young children like to put things in their mouths. Plastic bags can be easily torn and swallowed creating a choking hazard. Plastic bags must be stored 5 feet above the floor or in locked storage. In your pantry area of your kitchen, items were stored below 5 feet and accessible to the children 2 years of age. Plastic coverings must be removed from all items before storing them in the pantry unless the space is made inaccessible to the children. Consider adding a gate or storing items in clear storage tubs so you can see the items you need. Stacking drawers could also be used. The area must be cleaned of plastic bags and coverings or made in accessible. You stated that you have already contacted someone to help you clean the space out and create better storage. Playground Safety – Materials on the playground receive a lot of hard play and are exposed to the elements. This can cause damage to the materials. Daily check must be completed each day before the children arrive to ensure any broken or damaged items are removed before the children go outside to play. You stated that, due to the recent weather, you had not been outside in awhile. You stated that you have someone coming to haul off some items from your yard and will have that person remove the damaged items. Additional Information: 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/. ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. You have completed the training. Per our discussion, add the person who sometime assists you and who has a criminal background check to your roster. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 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. Based on information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, you have are in process with your water test and have completed the lead based paint and asbestos testing with no hazards identified. 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: JUMP 'N' JACK Facility ID: 70000082 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/4/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 2/4/2025 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 02:05 PM Time Out: 04:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. L. Jackson, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 10/21/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for serving no more than two children under one year of age. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new FCCRS-3 assessment tool that will be used in the new QRIS system. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 88% as of 2/3/25. 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. Per your statements, you would like to remove approval for transportation from your facility information. You stated that you no longer transport children. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were napping on linen covered cots in the child care space. When the children finished nap, they went outside. The children had access to tricycles, push toys, a bouncy seat toy, balls and a hoop. The caregiver interacted with the children and met their developmental needs. When they returned inside, they washed hands. 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 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. There was an adult size plastic picnic table located on the playground used by the children. There were cracks in the plastic running down the length of both sides of the table surface. In places there were sharp edged openings where a child's finger could become injured. There was a tricycle with a broken basket on the back. There was a tricycle that had no covers on the the ends of the handles and the handles were covered in rust. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. A plastic bag of potatoes and a plastic bag of sweet potatoes were stored less than 5 feet above the floor in the pantry area of the kitchen. .1719(a)(18) 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 2/18/25, 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: Plastic Bags – Young children like to put things in their mouths. Plastic bags can be easily torn and swallowed creating a choking hazard. Plastic bags must be stored 5 feet above the floor or in locked storage. In your pantry area of your kitchen, items were stored below 5 feet and accessible to the children 2 years of age. Plastic coverings must be removed from all items before storing them in the pantry unless the space is made inaccessible to the children. Consider adding a gate or storing items in clear storage tubs so you can see the items you need. Stacking drawers could also be used. The area must be cleaned of plastic bags and coverings or made in accessible. You stated that you have already contacted someone to help you clean the space out and create better storage. Playground Safety – Materials on the playground receive a lot of hard play and are exposed to the elements. This can cause damage to the materials. Daily check must be completed each day before the children arrive to ensure any broken or damaged items are removed before the children go outside to play. You stated that, due to the recent weather, you had not been outside in awhile. You stated that you have someone coming to haul off some items from your yard and will have that person remove the damaged items. Additional Information: 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/. ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. You have completed the training. Per our discussion, add the person who sometime assists you and who has a criminal background check to your roster. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 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. Based on information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, you have are in process with your water test and have completed the lead based paint and asbestos testing with no hazards identified. 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: JUMP 'N' JACK Facility ID: 70000082 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The Owner/operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 10/21/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for serving no more than two children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/1/23. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 88% as of 8/5/24. 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. The children were having free play time. Later they washed their hands and had a morning snack of cheerios and milk. The children then transitioned to circle time where they sang good morning to everyone and practiced counting and the months of the year. The child, one year of age, was allowed to move around the space and play with toys during this time. Lunch was also observed and consisted of a ham and cheese sandwich on white bread, corn, peaches, 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. Transportation: You stated that you are not currently transporting children, therefore, no transportation records were available for review. All other requirements were monitored and you continue to be approved for transportation. 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 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. Documentation on file stated that the last playground inspection was completed on 6/27/24. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 1838 A Four- or Five-Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. Documentation of an approved curriculum was not available for review. .2802(d) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. Documentation on file stated that the last fire drill was completed 6/22/24 .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. Documentation on file stated that the last shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill was completed on 4/8/24. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. On the playground, there was a mini trampoline that was torn and unsafe for use by the children. The materials also need to be cleaned and sanitized. .1719(a)(17) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules 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 8/20/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Emergency Drills - Practicing emergency drills helps providers and children respond to emergency situations in a calm and safe manner. Fire drills must be completed monthly, and a shelter-in-a-place or lockdown drill must be completed every 3 months. The last fire drill was completed 6/22/24. A drill was completed during the visit today. The last shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill was completed on 4/8/24. You must create a plan to help you remember to complete these drills on time. This could be an alarm on your watch or computer to let you know when one is due. Playground Inspections – Regular monitoring of the playground helps to ensure that all materials are clean, in good repair, and ready for use by the children. The last playground inspection was completed on 6/27/24. On the playground, there was a mini trampoline that was torn and unsafe for use by the children. The materials also need to be cleaned and sanitized. These spaces should be monitored daily and the equipment set out for use by the children. Approved Curriculum – Higher star rated licenses help to ensure that children are receiving the best quality care possible. Part of this quality is using a curriculum that is approved by the Division. All facilities who are a four or five start rated license are required to use an approved curriculum if they serve children four years of age. You currently have a child, four years of age, enrolled. Documentation of the use of an approved curriculum was not available for review. A copy of the list of approved curricula is available on the Division website. You may use any curriculum listed and do not have to use only the ones approved for family child cares. Once you choose one, it must be implemented in your plans immediately. Additional Information: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor, contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1. Provider Access to ABCMS - Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members. •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. •See new background check applicants and add them to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. All staff must connect their CBC with your license number and the date this was completed listed on your Staff and Training Worksheet. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. You must email the results to me once these are completed. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1720 · Violation

Name of Operation: JUMP 'N' JACK Facility ID: 70000082 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/2/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 2/2/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. L. Jackson, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 6/21/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for: Has a BS/BA or higher in ECD. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 3 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/26-6/30/27. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/1/23. The facilities’ compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% as of 2/1/24. Approval for Transportation: You requested to be approved for transportation. Today, I monitored your car, the fire extinguisher, first aid kit, registration, and your driver’s licenses. You have not yet created your emergency information file for the children, or your transportation policies and procedures. All plastic bags and hazardous materials must be removed from the car. You will also need to submit documentation of liability insurance. Per our discussion, you can use the NC Child Care rules as a base for your procedures and then add any additional procedures specific to your program. Once completed, the policies must be shared with parents and documented in the children’s files. The children’s file must include a copy of their application, any Medical Permission forms, Medical Action Plans, and a current photo of the child. You will need to review the booster seat and the high back car seat to ensure they are age and weight appropriate for the children you are transporting. You must ensure that all children are transferred to a responsible person as authorized by the parent. A functioning cellular phone or other functioning two-way communication device must be in the vehicle for use in an emergency. Once verification of these items is received, I will move forward with approving your facility to provide transportation. 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. One child was waking up from a nap when I arrived. The child had been resting on a linen covered cot. The infant’s diaper was changed per requirements. Later, a morning snack of multigrain cheerios and milk was offered to the child. The infant was held for bottle feeding. Another child arrived later. Information was shared between the provider and parent. Your sister arrived later and assisted me to monitor your vehicle. You have had a new septic tank installed near your playground space and the area where it was installed is blocked off with small pieces of flower border fencing. You stated that the person who installed it said it would continue to settle and you did not want the children to walk on it until the process is finished. You stated that there is no danger or leakage. No leakage was observed. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1404 Medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn. or after authorization has expired, was not returned to the parent/guardian. Any medication not retrieved by parent/guardian within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, was not discarded. In the locked medication box, there was a container of Adderall for CW that expired in 12/2021 and had not been returned to the parent. The pharmacy label on the container of Amphetamine for JP was faded and could not be read. 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(5) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. There was a 3 wheel bike that had a seat that was peeling. There were pieces of broken PVC pipe in the backyard near the small shed. The fence around the gas tank had a gap of approximately 6 inches with nails, approximately 3 inches in length exposed on one side. There was an aerosol can of paint near the small storage shed. .1719(a)(17) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags were stored less than 5 feet above the floor in the unlocked pantry in the kitchen and accessible to the 2 children present who were under 3 years of age. .1719(a)(18) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules (updated 7/1/23) and environmental health rules (updated 7/1/23) in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 2/16/24, 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: Medications - Administering medication requires skill, knowledge, and careful attention to detail. Once a child is no longer enrolled or the medication has expired, the medication must be returned to the parent within 72 hours or disposed of. In the locked medication box, there was a container of Adderall for CW that expired in 12/2021 and had not been returned to the parent. The pharmacy label on the container of Amphetamine for JP could not be read. Per your statements, CW is no longer enrolled, and you have not administered Amphetamine. You stated that it has been a while since you had a child on medication and had forgotten that they were in the box. Per our discussion, consider creating a tracking tool to help you monitor medications that come into your home. This could be a white board that is posted where you can see and check to make sure everything is current and in compliance. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials within the outdoor play area and to ensure that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the materials are clean and ready for use by the children. There was a 3 wheel bike that had a seat that was peeling. There were pieces of broken PVC pipe in the backyard near the small shed. The fence around the gas tank had a gap of approximately 6 inches with nails, approximately 3 inches in length exposed on one side. There was an aerosol can of paint near the small storage shed. You stated that you have already promised the bike to someone, and they are going to pick it up. You stated that someone had vandalized your gas tank, and your nephew is coming today to repair it. Per our discussion, each time you go outside, monitor all equipment and the grounds to ensure they are safe for the children to use. Plastic Bags - Plastic bags have been recognized for many years as a suffocation hazard. According to Caring for Our Children, 3rd edition, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received average annual reports of twenty-five deaths per year to children due to suffocation from plastic bags. In child care facilities, plastic bags must be made inaccessible to children less than three years of age. Plastic bags were stored less than 5 feet above the floor in the unlocked pantry in the kitchen and accessible to the 2 children present who were under 3 years of age. To make plastic bags inaccessible to children, store them above five feet from the finished floor. As you place items in your pantry, make sure all items in plastic bags are stored above 5 feet. Additional Technical Assistance: Approved Curriculum – The Division has reviewed and approved new curriculum for use in child care facilities who are required to use an approved curriculum in their program. Consider reviewing these curriculums for one that has ready-made activity plans. This can same time and energy for providers. You can always supplement the plans with activities that the children are currently interested in to keep it interesting. Additional Information: FCCH Eligible for Free Lead Testing of Tap Water - This is a reminder that testing your drinking and cooking water for lead is currently free through the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program. Family child care homes are required to be free of lead-poisoning hazards, and this testing helps ensure that this requirement is met. If you have not already done so, you are encouraged to complete this test while it is still free. Funding Opportunity to Address Asbestos and Lead Based Pant - The NCDHHS, Health Hazards Control Unit (HHCU) is providing a presentation regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Reimbursement Program for NC Licensed Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes. Under the ARPA Reimbursement Program licensed facilities can be reimbursed up to 100% for eligible expenses related to asbestos or lead-based paint abatement or remediation activities. Funding for reimbursement will be available until December 31, 2026, or until it is depleted, whichever comes first. For more information, you can attend one of the 2 information meetings being held on 2/5/24 at 1:00 pm and again at 7:00 pm. To log into the meeting, see the Raise NC Weekly Newsletter sent on 1/16/24 and click on the Zoom link provided. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor, contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1. 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: JUMP 'N' JACK Facility ID: 70000082 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/2/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 2/2/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. L. Jackson, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 6/21/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for: Has a BS/BA or higher in ECD. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 3 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/26-6/30/27. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/1/23. The facilities’ compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% as of 2/1/24. Approval for Transportation: You requested to be approved for transportation. Today, I monitored your car, the fire extinguisher, first aid kit, registration, and your driver’s licenses. You have not yet created your emergency information file for the children, or your transportation policies and procedures. All plastic bags and hazardous materials must be removed from the car. You will also need to submit documentation of liability insurance. Per our discussion, you can use the NC Child Care rules as a base for your procedures and then add any additional procedures specific to your program. Once completed, the policies must be shared with parents and documented in the children’s files. The children’s file must include a copy of their application, any Medical Permission forms, Medical Action Plans, and a current photo of the child. You will need to review the booster seat and the high back car seat to ensure they are age and weight appropriate for the children you are transporting. You must ensure that all children are transferred to a responsible person as authorized by the parent. A functioning cellular phone or other functioning two-way communication device must be in the vehicle for use in an emergency. Once verification of these items is received, I will move forward with approving your facility to provide transportation. 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. One child was waking up from a nap when I arrived. The child had been resting on a linen covered cot. The infant’s diaper was changed per requirements. Later, a morning snack of multigrain cheerios and milk was offered to the child. The infant was held for bottle feeding. Another child arrived later. Information was shared between the provider and parent. Your sister arrived later and assisted me to monitor your vehicle. You have had a new septic tank installed near your playground space and the area where it was installed is blocked off with small pieces of flower border fencing. You stated that the person who installed it said it would continue to settle and you did not want the children to walk on it until the process is finished. You stated that there is no danger or leakage. No leakage was observed. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1404 Medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn. or after authorization has expired, was not returned to the parent/guardian. Any medication not retrieved by parent/guardian within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, was not discarded. In the locked medication box, there was a container of Adderall for CW that expired in 12/2021 and had not been returned to the parent. The pharmacy label on the container of Amphetamine for JP was faded and could not be read. 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(5) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. There was a 3 wheel bike that had a seat that was peeling. There were pieces of broken PVC pipe in the backyard near the small shed. The fence around the gas tank had a gap of approximately 6 inches with nails, approximately 3 inches in length exposed on one side. There was an aerosol can of paint near the small storage shed. .1719(a)(17) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags were stored less than 5 feet above the floor in the unlocked pantry in the kitchen and accessible to the 2 children present who were under 3 years of age. .1719(a)(18) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules (updated 7/1/23) and environmental health rules (updated 7/1/23) in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 2/16/24, 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: Medications - Administering medication requires skill, knowledge, and careful attention to detail. Once a child is no longer enrolled or the medication has expired, the medication must be returned to the parent within 72 hours or disposed of. In the locked medication box, there was a container of Adderall for CW that expired in 12/2021 and had not been returned to the parent. The pharmacy label on the container of Amphetamine for JP could not be read. Per your statements, CW is no longer enrolled, and you have not administered Amphetamine. You stated that it has been a while since you had a child on medication and had forgotten that they were in the box. Per our discussion, consider creating a tracking tool to help you monitor medications that come into your home. This could be a white board that is posted where you can see and check to make sure everything is current and in compliance. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials within the outdoor play area and to ensure that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The outdoor play area should be inspected daily to ensure the materials are clean and ready for use by the children. There was a 3 wheel bike that had a seat that was peeling. There were pieces of broken PVC pipe in the backyard near the small shed. The fence around the gas tank had a gap of approximately 6 inches with nails, approximately 3 inches in length exposed on one side. There was an aerosol can of paint near the small storage shed. You stated that you have already promised the bike to someone, and they are going to pick it up. You stated that someone had vandalized your gas tank, and your nephew is coming today to repair it. Per our discussion, each time you go outside, monitor all equipment and the grounds to ensure they are safe for the children to use. Plastic Bags - Plastic bags have been recognized for many years as a suffocation hazard. According to Caring for Our Children, 3rd edition, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received average annual reports of twenty-five deaths per year to children due to suffocation from plastic bags. In child care facilities, plastic bags must be made inaccessible to children less than three years of age. Plastic bags were stored less than 5 feet above the floor in the unlocked pantry in the kitchen and accessible to the 2 children present who were under 3 years of age. To make plastic bags inaccessible to children, store them above five feet from the finished floor. As you place items in your pantry, make sure all items in plastic bags are stored above 5 feet. Additional Technical Assistance: Approved Curriculum – The Division has reviewed and approved new curriculum for use in child care facilities who are required to use an approved curriculum in their program. Consider reviewing these curriculums for one that has ready-made activity plans. This can same time and energy for providers. You can always supplement the plans with activities that the children are currently interested in to keep it interesting. Additional Information: FCCH Eligible for Free Lead Testing of Tap Water - This is a reminder that testing your drinking and cooking water for lead is currently free through the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program. Family child care homes are required to be free of lead-poisoning hazards, and this testing helps ensure that this requirement is met. If you have not already done so, you are encouraged to complete this test while it is still free. Funding Opportunity to Address Asbestos and Lead Based Pant - The NCDHHS, Health Hazards Control Unit (HHCU) is providing a presentation regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Reimbursement Program for NC Licensed Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes. Under the ARPA Reimbursement Program licensed facilities can be reimbursed up to 100% for eligible expenses related to asbestos or lead-based paint abatement or remediation activities. Funding for reimbursement will be available until December 31, 2026, or until it is depleted, whichever comes first. For more information, you can attend one of the 2 information meetings being held on 2/5/24 at 1:00 pm and again at 7:00 pm. To log into the meeting, see the Raise NC Weekly Newsletter sent on 1/16/24 and click on the Zoom link provided. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor, contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1. 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 .1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: JUMP 'N' JACK Facility ID: 70000082 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/1/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 9/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 391 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 03:41 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. L. Jackson, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 10/21/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for serving no more than two children under one year of age. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 3 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/26-6/30/27. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/15/22. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 96% as of 8/28/23. 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. The children were playing with a variety of toys available on low open shelving. One toy played music and the children danced to the music. Later, the children colored while the infant was held for bottle feeding. Diaper changing occurred as necessary. The provider interacted with each child in a nurturing and caring manner. The outdoor play space is being renovated due to the removal of 2 large trees. The outdoor porch had a variety of materials for the children to use. More materials were located at the side of the yard. Hands were washed in preparation for lunch. Lunch was observed and consisted of Salisbury steak, rice, gravy, broccoli, pears, 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 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The First Aid certification expired 10/17/22 and was not renewed until 6/2/23. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The CPR certification expired 10/17/22 and was not renewed until 6/2/23. .1703(a)(3) 802 Sanitary toilet, diaper changing and hand-washing facilities were not provided. There was a 1 inch tear in the covering of the changing pad located in the bathroom. .1725(a)(5)(A-F) 906 Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available. The application for AH did not have a signature authorizing medical care in the event of an emergency. .1721(a)(3)(I) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A medical report for KM, enrolled on 2/15/23, was not available for review. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. The written plan of care for RJ was not signed by the parent. The written plan of care for ZL was signed but the information on the form had not been completed by the provider. .1712(e )(6) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR plan available for review was last updated on 3/25/22. .1714(e ) 1893 Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. The files for ZL, RJ, and AS did not include the child's fears or behavior characteristics. The file for AH did not include information on the child's allergies. 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. The trash can in the kitchen did not have a lid. A plastic bag was on top of other trash and accessible to the children. .1719(a)(18) 1990 Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. The second page of the infant feeding plan for RJ was not on file. .1706(i) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. The operator had only completed 7 of the 11 trainings needs on the required topic areas. .1703(d)(2) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Documentation on file stated that a copy of the policy was not provided to the parents of KM or ZL. .1726(b)&(c) 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 9/15/23, 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: CPR/First Aid – CPR and First Aid certification is essential to respond quickly to injuries and emergencies. First aid and CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification or every two years, whichever is less. Your CPR/First Aid certification expired 10/17/22 and was not renewed until 6/2/23. To ensure compliance in the future, you must create a plan for tracking required trainings to ensure they are completed as required. This plan must be submitted as part of you compliance verification. Diaper Changing Surface – Keeping the changing table surface clean and free of bio contaminants is an important step in keeping children safe and healthy. The surface of the changing pad must be solid with no tears in the surface. The changing pad in the bathroom had a 1-inch tear in the plastic surface. Per our discussion, once the plastic has been torn, bio contaminants can get into the foam interior causing a cross contamination hazard. This must be replaced immediately. Consider replacing the quilted type of pad with a stronger vinyl covered pad that will hold up to repeated use. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan needs to be reviewed and updated annually. The plan available for review was dated 3/25/22. You stated that the plan had been updated, however, you could not print the published copy because your printer was not set up. If you need assistance with printing your EPR Plan contact Amia M. Eaton, Training and Program Development Consultant Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov. Per our discussion, a hard copy of the plan must be available for review and placed in your Ready to Go file. Plastic Bags - Plastic bags have been recognized for many years as a suffocation hazard. In child care facilities, plastic bags should be made inaccessible to children less than three years of age. The trash can in the kitchen did not have a lid. A plastic bag was on top of other trash and accessible to the children. You stated that you are in the process of switching this trash can with one that has a lid. Per our discussion this is both a hazard because of the plastic bag, but also because of the other trash in the container. Each day, before children arrive, a check must be made to ensure that all child care areas are safe and free of hazards. Children’s Records - Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records can assist you in maintaining your records. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach for record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. In 3, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the children’s particular behaviors and fears were not documented on the application. In 2, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the written plan of care was either not signed or the form had not been completed by the provider. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the discipline policy did not include the date of enrollment. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the second page of the infant feeding plan was not on file therefore there was no documentation of a parent signature. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, no allergy or medical needs were documented on the application. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the parent had not signed giving the provider permission for emergency medical care. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, a medical report was not on file for a child enrolled on 2/15/23. In 2, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, documentation was not on file stating that the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy had been shared with the parent. Per our discussion, consider planning at least 2 teacher work days in your calendar to allow you time to review files when children are not in care. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements - Staff who originally completed their initial Health & Safety Training in 2018 are required to complete their five-year renewal cycle in 2023. To help you 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. Continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once you 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. There is a second Child Maltreatment training available called “What is Prevention” available on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website that can be used for the 5-year renewal. Technical assistance was given on how to access the required trainings in Moodle. Reminders: Infant Care – Infants require special time and attention. There are also many more rule requirements to follow to ensure their safety. Because you have just enrolled and infant, you will want to review these requirements in the most recent copy of the NC Child Care Rules locating under Provider on the Division’s website. Remember that no items may be placed in the pack-n-play with the sleeping child. They must have a tight fitting sheet to prevent suffocation hazards. Bottles must be labeled with the child’s name and date the bottle was prepared. Infant’s must be checked every 15 minutes to ensure they are breathing, and these checks must be documented on a Safe Sleep Check log. The infant feeding plan must be posted where you can reference the information throughout the day. Professional Development Plans - The Professional Development Plan helps guide you in enrolling in workshops that will help improve your quality of care. Per our discussion, consider completing this task both semi-annually and annually as you think about the trainings you will complete this year and how they will help you meet the needs of your children. This requires less tracking and can help you better grow professionally. Additional Information: MCCYN-PLUS expansion in NC - Child care programs with a license rated 3 stars or higher can now participate in the military’s fee assistance program. The Department of Defense and Child Care Aware® of America have launched the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative to make it easier for North Carolina’s military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. Child care programs with a license rated 3 stars or higher in the state’s quality rating and improvement program are eligible to apply. In addition to increasing the number of quality child care options for military families, MCCYN-PLUS gives eligible child care providers an opportunity to support and expand their businesses. Providers interested in qualifying for MCCYN-PLUS can apply through Child Care Aware® of America. 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. 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 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: JUMP 'N' JACK Facility ID: 70000082 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/1/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 9/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 391 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 03:41 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. L. Jackson, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 10/21/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for serving no more than two children under one year of age. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 3 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/26-6/30/27. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/15/22. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 96% as of 8/28/23. 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. The children were playing with a variety of toys available on low open shelving. One toy played music and the children danced to the music. Later, the children colored while the infant was held for bottle feeding. Diaper changing occurred as necessary. The provider interacted with each child in a nurturing and caring manner. The outdoor play space is being renovated due to the removal of 2 large trees. The outdoor porch had a variety of materials for the children to use. More materials were located at the side of the yard. Hands were washed in preparation for lunch. Lunch was observed and consisted of Salisbury steak, rice, gravy, broccoli, pears, 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 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The First Aid certification expired 10/17/22 and was not renewed until 6/2/23. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The CPR certification expired 10/17/22 and was not renewed until 6/2/23. .1703(a)(3) 802 Sanitary toilet, diaper changing and hand-washing facilities were not provided. There was a 1 inch tear in the covering of the changing pad located in the bathroom. .1725(a)(5)(A-F) 906 Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available. The application for AH did not have a signature authorizing medical care in the event of an emergency. .1721(a)(3)(I) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A medical report for KM, enrolled on 2/15/23, was not available for review. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. The written plan of care for RJ was not signed by the parent. The written plan of care for ZL was signed but the information on the form had not been completed by the provider. .1712(e )(6) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR plan available for review was last updated on 3/25/22. .1714(e ) 1893 Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. The files for ZL, RJ, and AS did not include the child's fears or behavior characteristics. The file for AH did not include information on the child's allergies. 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. The trash can in the kitchen did not have a lid. A plastic bag was on top of other trash and accessible to the children. .1719(a)(18) 1990 Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. The second page of the infant feeding plan for RJ was not on file. .1706(i) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. The operator had only completed 7 of the 11 trainings needs on the required topic areas. .1703(d)(2) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Documentation on file stated that a copy of the policy was not provided to the parents of KM or ZL. .1726(b)&(c) 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 9/15/23, 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: CPR/First Aid – CPR and First Aid certification is essential to respond quickly to injuries and emergencies. First aid and CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification or every two years, whichever is less. Your CPR/First Aid certification expired 10/17/22 and was not renewed until 6/2/23. To ensure compliance in the future, you must create a plan for tracking required trainings to ensure they are completed as required. This plan must be submitted as part of you compliance verification. Diaper Changing Surface – Keeping the changing table surface clean and free of bio contaminants is an important step in keeping children safe and healthy. The surface of the changing pad must be solid with no tears in the surface. The changing pad in the bathroom had a 1-inch tear in the plastic surface. Per our discussion, once the plastic has been torn, bio contaminants can get into the foam interior causing a cross contamination hazard. This must be replaced immediately. Consider replacing the quilted type of pad with a stronger vinyl covered pad that will hold up to repeated use. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan needs to be reviewed and updated annually. The plan available for review was dated 3/25/22. You stated that the plan had been updated, however, you could not print the published copy because your printer was not set up. If you need assistance with printing your EPR Plan contact Amia M. Eaton, Training and Program Development Consultant Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov. Per our discussion, a hard copy of the plan must be available for review and placed in your Ready to Go file. Plastic Bags - Plastic bags have been recognized for many years as a suffocation hazard. In child care facilities, plastic bags should be made inaccessible to children less than three years of age. The trash can in the kitchen did not have a lid. A plastic bag was on top of other trash and accessible to the children. You stated that you are in the process of switching this trash can with one that has a lid. Per our discussion this is both a hazard because of the plastic bag, but also because of the other trash in the container. Each day, before children arrive, a check must be made to ensure that all child care areas are safe and free of hazards. Children’s Records - Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records can assist you in maintaining your records. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach for record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. In 3, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the children’s particular behaviors and fears were not documented on the application. In 2, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the written plan of care was either not signed or the form had not been completed by the provider. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the discipline policy did not include the date of enrollment. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the second page of the infant feeding plan was not on file therefore there was no documentation of a parent signature. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, no allergy or medical needs were documented on the application. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the parent had not signed giving the provider permission for emergency medical care. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, a medical report was not on file for a child enrolled on 2/15/23. In 2, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, documentation was not on file stating that the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy had been shared with the parent. Per our discussion, consider planning at least 2 teacher work days in your calendar to allow you time to review files when children are not in care. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements - Staff who originally completed their initial Health & Safety Training in 2018 are required to complete their five-year renewal cycle in 2023. To help you 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. Continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once you 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. There is a second Child Maltreatment training available called “What is Prevention” available on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website that can be used for the 5-year renewal. Technical assistance was given on how to access the required trainings in Moodle. Reminders: Infant Care – Infants require special time and attention. There are also many more rule requirements to follow to ensure their safety. Because you have just enrolled and infant, you will want to review these requirements in the most recent copy of the NC Child Care Rules locating under Provider on the Division’s website. Remember that no items may be placed in the pack-n-play with the sleeping child. They must have a tight fitting sheet to prevent suffocation hazards. Bottles must be labeled with the child’s name and date the bottle was prepared. Infant’s must be checked every 15 minutes to ensure they are breathing, and these checks must be documented on a Safe Sleep Check log. The infant feeding plan must be posted where you can reference the information throughout the day. Professional Development Plans - The Professional Development Plan helps guide you in enrolling in workshops that will help improve your quality of care. Per our discussion, consider completing this task both semi-annually and annually as you think about the trainings you will complete this year and how they will help you meet the needs of your children. This requires less tracking and can help you better grow professionally. Additional Information: MCCYN-PLUS expansion in NC - Child care programs with a license rated 3 stars or higher can now participate in the military’s fee assistance program. The Department of Defense and Child Care Aware® of America have launched the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative to make it easier for North Carolina’s military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. Child care programs with a license rated 3 stars or higher in the state’s quality rating and improvement program are eligible to apply. In addition to increasing the number of quality child care options for military families, MCCYN-PLUS gives eligible child care providers an opportunity to support and expand their businesses. Providers interested in qualifying for MCCYN-PLUS can apply through Child Care Aware® of America. 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. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: JUMP 'N' JACK Facility ID: 70000082 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/1/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 9/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 391 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 03:41 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. L. Jackson, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 10/21/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for serving no more than two children under one year of age. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 3 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/26-6/30/27. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/15/22. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 96% as of 8/28/23. 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. The children were playing with a variety of toys available on low open shelving. One toy played music and the children danced to the music. Later, the children colored while the infant was held for bottle feeding. Diaper changing occurred as necessary. The provider interacted with each child in a nurturing and caring manner. The outdoor play space is being renovated due to the removal of 2 large trees. The outdoor porch had a variety of materials for the children to use. More materials were located at the side of the yard. Hands were washed in preparation for lunch. Lunch was observed and consisted of Salisbury steak, rice, gravy, broccoli, pears, 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 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The First Aid certification expired 10/17/22 and was not renewed until 6/2/23. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The CPR certification expired 10/17/22 and was not renewed until 6/2/23. .1703(a)(3) 802 Sanitary toilet, diaper changing and hand-washing facilities were not provided. There was a 1 inch tear in the covering of the changing pad located in the bathroom. .1725(a)(5)(A-F) 906 Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available. The application for AH did not have a signature authorizing medical care in the event of an emergency. .1721(a)(3)(I) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A medical report for KM, enrolled on 2/15/23, was not available for review. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. The written plan of care for RJ was not signed by the parent. The written plan of care for ZL was signed but the information on the form had not been completed by the provider. .1712(e )(6) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR plan available for review was last updated on 3/25/22. .1714(e ) 1893 Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. The files for ZL, RJ, and AS did not include the child's fears or behavior characteristics. The file for AH did not include information on the child's allergies. 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. The trash can in the kitchen did not have a lid. A plastic bag was on top of other trash and accessible to the children. .1719(a)(18) 1990 Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. The second page of the infant feeding plan for RJ was not on file. .1706(i) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. The operator had only completed 7 of the 11 trainings needs on the required topic areas. .1703(d)(2) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Documentation on file stated that a copy of the policy was not provided to the parents of KM or ZL. .1726(b)&(c) 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 9/15/23, 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: CPR/First Aid – CPR and First Aid certification is essential to respond quickly to injuries and emergencies. First aid and CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification or every two years, whichever is less. Your CPR/First Aid certification expired 10/17/22 and was not renewed until 6/2/23. To ensure compliance in the future, you must create a plan for tracking required trainings to ensure they are completed as required. This plan must be submitted as part of you compliance verification. Diaper Changing Surface – Keeping the changing table surface clean and free of bio contaminants is an important step in keeping children safe and healthy. The surface of the changing pad must be solid with no tears in the surface. The changing pad in the bathroom had a 1-inch tear in the plastic surface. Per our discussion, once the plastic has been torn, bio contaminants can get into the foam interior causing a cross contamination hazard. This must be replaced immediately. Consider replacing the quilted type of pad with a stronger vinyl covered pad that will hold up to repeated use. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan needs to be reviewed and updated annually. The plan available for review was dated 3/25/22. You stated that the plan had been updated, however, you could not print the published copy because your printer was not set up. If you need assistance with printing your EPR Plan contact Amia M. Eaton, Training and Program Development Consultant Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov. Per our discussion, a hard copy of the plan must be available for review and placed in your Ready to Go file. Plastic Bags - Plastic bags have been recognized for many years as a suffocation hazard. In child care facilities, plastic bags should be made inaccessible to children less than three years of age. The trash can in the kitchen did not have a lid. A plastic bag was on top of other trash and accessible to the children. You stated that you are in the process of switching this trash can with one that has a lid. Per our discussion this is both a hazard because of the plastic bag, but also because of the other trash in the container. Each day, before children arrive, a check must be made to ensure that all child care areas are safe and free of hazards. Children’s Records - Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records can assist you in maintaining your records. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach for record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. In 3, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the children’s particular behaviors and fears were not documented on the application. In 2, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the written plan of care was either not signed or the form had not been completed by the provider. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the discipline policy did not include the date of enrollment. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the second page of the infant feeding plan was not on file therefore there was no documentation of a parent signature. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, no allergy or medical needs were documented on the application. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the parent had not signed giving the provider permission for emergency medical care. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, a medical report was not on file for a child enrolled on 2/15/23. In 2, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, documentation was not on file stating that the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy had been shared with the parent. Per our discussion, consider planning at least 2 teacher work days in your calendar to allow you time to review files when children are not in care. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements - Staff who originally completed their initial Health & Safety Training in 2018 are required to complete their five-year renewal cycle in 2023. To help you 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. Continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once you 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. There is a second Child Maltreatment training available called “What is Prevention” available on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website that can be used for the 5-year renewal. Technical assistance was given on how to access the required trainings in Moodle. Reminders: Infant Care – Infants require special time and attention. There are also many more rule requirements to follow to ensure their safety. Because you have just enrolled and infant, you will want to review these requirements in the most recent copy of the NC Child Care Rules locating under Provider on the Division’s website. Remember that no items may be placed in the pack-n-play with the sleeping child. They must have a tight fitting sheet to prevent suffocation hazards. Bottles must be labeled with the child’s name and date the bottle was prepared. Infant’s must be checked every 15 minutes to ensure they are breathing, and these checks must be documented on a Safe Sleep Check log. The infant feeding plan must be posted where you can reference the information throughout the day. Professional Development Plans - The Professional Development Plan helps guide you in enrolling in workshops that will help improve your quality of care. Per our discussion, consider completing this task both semi-annually and annually as you think about the trainings you will complete this year and how they will help you meet the needs of your children. This requires less tracking and can help you better grow professionally. Additional Information: MCCYN-PLUS expansion in NC - Child care programs with a license rated 3 stars or higher can now participate in the military’s fee assistance program. The Department of Defense and Child Care Aware® of America have launched the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative to make it easier for North Carolina’s military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. Child care programs with a license rated 3 stars or higher in the state’s quality rating and improvement program are eligible to apply. In addition to increasing the number of quality child care options for military families, MCCYN-PLUS gives eligible child care providers an opportunity to support and expand their businesses. Providers interested in qualifying for MCCYN-PLUS can apply through Child Care Aware® of America. 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. 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: JUMP 'N' JACK Facility ID: 70000082 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/1/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 9/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 391 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 03:41 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. L. Jackson, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 10/21/22 earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for serving no more than two children under one year of age. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 3 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/26-6/30/27. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/15/22. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 96% as of 8/28/23. 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. The children were playing with a variety of toys available on low open shelving. One toy played music and the children danced to the music. Later, the children colored while the infant was held for bottle feeding. Diaper changing occurred as necessary. The provider interacted with each child in a nurturing and caring manner. The outdoor play space is being renovated due to the removal of 2 large trees. The outdoor porch had a variety of materials for the children to use. More materials were located at the side of the yard. Hands were washed in preparation for lunch. Lunch was observed and consisted of Salisbury steak, rice, gravy, broccoli, pears, 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 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The First Aid certification expired 10/17/22 and was not renewed until 6/2/23. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The CPR certification expired 10/17/22 and was not renewed until 6/2/23. .1703(a)(3) 802 Sanitary toilet, diaper changing and hand-washing facilities were not provided. There was a 1 inch tear in the covering of the changing pad located in the bathroom. .1725(a)(5)(A-F) 906 Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available. The application for AH did not have a signature authorizing medical care in the event of an emergency. .1721(a)(3)(I) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A medical report for KM, enrolled on 2/15/23, was not available for review. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. The written plan of care for RJ was not signed by the parent. The written plan of care for ZL was signed but the information on the form had not been completed by the provider. .1712(e )(6) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR plan available for review was last updated on 3/25/22. .1714(e ) 1893 Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. The files for ZL, RJ, and AS did not include the child's fears or behavior characteristics. The file for AH did not include information on the child's allergies. 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. The trash can in the kitchen did not have a lid. A plastic bag was on top of other trash and accessible to the children. .1719(a)(18) 1990 Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. The second page of the infant feeding plan for RJ was not on file. .1706(i) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. The operator had only completed 7 of the 11 trainings needs on the required topic areas. .1703(d)(2) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Documentation on file stated that a copy of the policy was not provided to the parents of KM or ZL. .1726(b)&(c) 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 9/15/23, 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: CPR/First Aid – CPR and First Aid certification is essential to respond quickly to injuries and emergencies. First aid and CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification or every two years, whichever is less. Your CPR/First Aid certification expired 10/17/22 and was not renewed until 6/2/23. To ensure compliance in the future, you must create a plan for tracking required trainings to ensure they are completed as required. This plan must be submitted as part of you compliance verification. Diaper Changing Surface – Keeping the changing table surface clean and free of bio contaminants is an important step in keeping children safe and healthy. The surface of the changing pad must be solid with no tears in the surface. The changing pad in the bathroom had a 1-inch tear in the plastic surface. Per our discussion, once the plastic has been torn, bio contaminants can get into the foam interior causing a cross contamination hazard. This must be replaced immediately. Consider replacing the quilted type of pad with a stronger vinyl covered pad that will hold up to repeated use. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan needs to be reviewed and updated annually. The plan available for review was dated 3/25/22. You stated that the plan had been updated, however, you could not print the published copy because your printer was not set up. If you need assistance with printing your EPR Plan contact Amia M. Eaton, Training and Program Development Consultant Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov. Per our discussion, a hard copy of the plan must be available for review and placed in your Ready to Go file. Plastic Bags - Plastic bags have been recognized for many years as a suffocation hazard. In child care facilities, plastic bags should be made inaccessible to children less than three years of age. The trash can in the kitchen did not have a lid. A plastic bag was on top of other trash and accessible to the children. You stated that you are in the process of switching this trash can with one that has a lid. Per our discussion this is both a hazard because of the plastic bag, but also because of the other trash in the container. Each day, before children arrive, a check must be made to ensure that all child care areas are safe and free of hazards. Children’s Records - Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records can assist you in maintaining your records. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach for record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. In 3, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the children’s particular behaviors and fears were not documented on the application. In 2, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the written plan of care was either not signed or the form had not been completed by the provider. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the discipline policy did not include the date of enrollment. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the second page of the infant feeding plan was not on file therefore there was no documentation of a parent signature. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, no allergy or medical needs were documented on the application. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, the parent had not signed giving the provider permission for emergency medical care. In 1, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, a medical report was not on file for a child enrolled on 2/15/23. In 2, out of 14 children’s files reviewed, documentation was not on file stating that the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy had been shared with the parent. Per our discussion, consider planning at least 2 teacher work days in your calendar to allow you time to review files when children are not in care. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements - Staff who originally completed their initial Health & Safety Training in 2018 are required to complete their five-year renewal cycle in 2023. To help you 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. Continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once you 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. There is a second Child Maltreatment training available called “What is Prevention” available on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website that can be used for the 5-year renewal. Technical assistance was given on how to access the required trainings in Moodle. Reminders: Infant Care – Infants require special time and attention. There are also many more rule requirements to follow to ensure their safety. Because you have just enrolled and infant, you will want to review these requirements in the most recent copy of the NC Child Care Rules locating under Provider on the Division’s website. Remember that no items may be placed in the pack-n-play with the sleeping child. They must have a tight fitting sheet to prevent suffocation hazards. Bottles must be labeled with the child’s name and date the bottle was prepared. Infant’s must be checked every 15 minutes to ensure they are breathing, and these checks must be documented on a Safe Sleep Check log. The infant feeding plan must be posted where you can reference the information throughout the day. Professional Development Plans - The Professional Development Plan helps guide you in enrolling in workshops that will help improve your quality of care. Per our discussion, consider completing this task both semi-annually and annually as you think about the trainings you will complete this year and how they will help you meet the needs of your children. This requires less tracking and can help you better grow professionally. Additional Information: MCCYN-PLUS expansion in NC - Child care programs with a license rated 3 stars or higher can now participate in the military’s fee assistance program. The Department of Defense and Child Care Aware® of America have launched the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative to make it easier for North Carolina’s military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. Child care programs with a license rated 3 stars or higher in the state’s quality rating and improvement program are eligible to apply. In addition to increasing the number of quality child care options for military families, MCCYN-PLUS gives eligible child care providers an opportunity to support and expand their businesses. Providers interested in qualifying for MCCYN-PLUS can apply through Child Care Aware® of America. 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. 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