G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GROWING FOOTPRINTS CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 09000140 Consultant: NAKITA BELLAMY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/16/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 6/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child care Centers was used today to note requirements that were monitored. The program operates with a 4-star rated license issued October 23, 2017, earning 7 points for education standards, 2 points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with a programmatic option. License restrictions include: 1st shift, meets enhanced space, children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only. Today’s visit was conducted with the Sheila Rowell, Administrator The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Staff/child ratios, group size, capacity, and use of space. Adequate handwashing was observed. A sanitation inspection was complected on April 1, 2025, with a Superior rating. A fire inspection was completed on February 14, 2025. The following violation was observed during today's visits. Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The facility did not have a roster in the ABCMS system for review during the time of the annual compliance visit. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 30, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699- 2201 Nakita.Bellamyl@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 For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant, (910) 651-0362, Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, Janet.Edwards@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GROWING FOOTPRINTS CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 09000140 Consultant: NAKITA BELLAMY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/16/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 6/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child care Centers was used today to note requirements that were monitored. The program operates with a 4-star rated license issued October 23, 2017, earning 7 points for education standards, 2 points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with a programmatic option. License restrictions include: 1st shift, meets enhanced space, children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only. Today’s visit was conducted with the Sheila Rowell, Administrator The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Staff/child ratios, group size, capacity, and use of space. Adequate handwashing was observed. A sanitation inspection was complected on April 1, 2025, with a Superior rating. A fire inspection was completed on February 14, 2025. The following violation was observed during today's visits. Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The facility did not have a roster in the ABCMS system for review during the time of the annual compliance visit. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 30, 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699- 2201 Nakita.Bellamyl@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 For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant, (910) 651-0362, Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: GROWING FOOTPRINTS CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 09000140 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 7/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child care Centers was used today to note requirements that were monitored. The program operates with a 4-star rated license issued October 23, 2017, earning 7 points for education standards, 2 points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with a programmatic option. License restrictions include: 1st shift, meets enhanced space, children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only. Today’s visit was conducted with the Owner/Administrator, Sheila Rowell. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Staff/child ratios, group size, capacity, use of space, and supervision were observed. I observed Preschool-School-Age children playing in various activity centers, teacher lead activities, and outdoor play. Developmentally age-appropriate materials were used. Positive and nurturing communication occurred as teachers interacted with children. Three infants were observed during today's visit. They were participating in daily routines and free play. A sanitation inspection was completed on November 16, 2023 with 6 demerits and a Superior rating. A fire inspection was completed on January 30, 2024. The Emergency Drill log was reviewed during today’s visit. Prior to today’s visit the staff and training worksheet was obtained. A review of the information was completed. Two staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. During today’s visit, three children records were reviewed. The children’s records form was completed during the visit. Two violations of child care requirements was observed during today's visit. Computer-generated report was completed at the conclusion of today's visit and a copy was left with Ms. Rowell. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The following was observed on the outdoor play area: 1) A vine was running alongside the building near the exit door, accessible to the children; 2) Weeds are growing in the two fall zone areas. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child did not have a signed discipline policy on file. .1804(c) Child care programs must be in compliance with applicable child care requirements at all times. The violations must be corrected immediately. Please stated in your compliance letter how the violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received by August 31, 2024. You can mail or email the compliance letter to: Miriam Byrd, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 1731, Clinton, NC 28329 Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Health and Safety training requirements were monitored. I verified via Clean Classrooms for Kids website the Lead in water test has been completed and results are on file. The Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos testing is waiting survey review by RTI. During today's visit, Ms. Rowell had a vehicle on site that she is considering purchasing for transportation purposes. The vehicle was monitored. Vehicle- 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Dealer tags- 136155 Inspection: 10/24 Transportation requirements were reviewed with Ms. Rowell. Emergency information for each child transported with identification is on file. Insurance is current. Based on the observation of the vehicle, only 5 children can be transported in the vehicle. No one can occupy the passenger side front seat due to the airbag. Reminders: 1. Ms. L Williams needs to upload a copy of the NCECC test out certificate to her WORKS account and request equivalency for Lead Teacher Rated License: The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. The Child Care Commission is currently in the process of drafting proposed child care rule language to begin the rulemaking process for implementing the new requirements. The rulemaking process will include publishing of proposed revised rules as well as a public hearing and public comment period. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. During today's visit, Ms. Rowell stated she would like to proceed with the Environment Rating Scales. The rated License Assessment request review was completed during the visit. I also shared the NRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) with her during the visit. Make sure to select the Resources topic as well as review the videos posted. Some of the Top 5 Most Requested Resources are: *About the assessment process *Handwashing and other basic health considerations *Handwashing and Basic Health Considerations *Child Care Weather Watch Chart *A Safe Space for Gross Motor Play These are listed on the website under Resources. You can also contact CCR&R at sccnc.edu/community/region-4-child-care-resource-referral/ for assistance with the following: INFANT/TODDLER ENHANCEMENT PROJECT Provides technical assistance for child care providers caring for infants and toddlers in Region 4. This is a free service offered by NC Division of Child Development for caregivers desiring to improve the quality of care they provide. PROMOTING HEALTHY SOCIAL BEHAVIORS PROJECT Provides assistance to child care providers and programs that care for young children with challenging behaviors. This is a free service to child care providers and programs within Region 4. SCHOOL-AGE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Offers services to improve the availability and quality of licensed school-age care in Region 4 service area. All services are free. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110- 90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GROWING FOOTPRINTS CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 09000140 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 7/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child care Centers was used today to note requirements that were monitored. The program operates with a 4-star rated license issued October 23, 2017, earning 7 points for education standards, 2 points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with a programmatic option. License restrictions include: 1st shift, meets enhanced space, children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only. Today’s visit was conducted with the Owner/Administrator, Sheila Rowell. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Staff/child ratios, group size, capacity, use of space, and supervision were observed. I observed Preschool-School-Age children playing in various activity centers, teacher lead activities, and outdoor play. Developmentally age-appropriate materials were used. Positive and nurturing communication occurred as teachers interacted with children. Three infants were observed during today's visit. They were participating in daily routines and free play. A sanitation inspection was completed on November 16, 2023 with 6 demerits and a Superior rating. A fire inspection was completed on January 30, 2024. The Emergency Drill log was reviewed during today’s visit. Prior to today’s visit the staff and training worksheet was obtained. A review of the information was completed. Two staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. During today’s visit, three children records were reviewed. The children’s records form was completed during the visit. Two violations of child care requirements was observed during today's visit. Computer-generated report was completed at the conclusion of today's visit and a copy was left with Ms. Rowell. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The following was observed on the outdoor play area: 1) A vine was running alongside the building near the exit door, accessible to the children; 2) Weeds are growing in the two fall zone areas. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child did not have a signed discipline policy on file. .1804(c) Child care programs must be in compliance with applicable child care requirements at all times. The violations must be corrected immediately. Please stated in your compliance letter how the violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received by August 31, 2024. You can mail or email the compliance letter to: Miriam Byrd, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 1731, Clinton, NC 28329 Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Health and Safety training requirements were monitored. I verified via Clean Classrooms for Kids website the Lead in water test has been completed and results are on file. The Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos testing is waiting survey review by RTI. During today's visit, Ms. Rowell had a vehicle on site that she is considering purchasing for transportation purposes. The vehicle was monitored. Vehicle- 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Dealer tags- 136155 Inspection: 10/24 Transportation requirements were reviewed with Ms. Rowell. Emergency information for each child transported with identification is on file. Insurance is current. Based on the observation of the vehicle, only 5 children can be transported in the vehicle. No one can occupy the passenger side front seat due to the airbag. Reminders: 1. Ms. L Williams needs to upload a copy of the NCECC test out certificate to her WORKS account and request equivalency for Lead Teacher Rated License: The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. The Child Care Commission is currently in the process of drafting proposed child care rule language to begin the rulemaking process for implementing the new requirements. The rulemaking process will include publishing of proposed revised rules as well as a public hearing and public comment period. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. During today's visit, Ms. Rowell stated she would like to proceed with the Environment Rating Scales. The rated License Assessment request review was completed during the visit. I also shared the NRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) with her during the visit. Make sure to select the Resources topic as well as review the videos posted. Some of the Top 5 Most Requested Resources are: *About the assessment process *Handwashing and other basic health considerations *Handwashing and Basic Health Considerations *Child Care Weather Watch Chart *A Safe Space for Gross Motor Play These are listed on the website under Resources. You can also contact CCR&R at sccnc.edu/community/region-4-child-care-resource-referral/ for assistance with the following: INFANT/TODDLER ENHANCEMENT PROJECT Provides technical assistance for child care providers caring for infants and toddlers in Region 4. This is a free service offered by NC Division of Child Development for caregivers desiring to improve the quality of care they provide. PROMOTING HEALTHY SOCIAL BEHAVIORS PROJECT Provides assistance to child care providers and programs that care for young children with challenging behaviors. This is a free service to child care providers and programs within Region 4. SCHOOL-AGE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Offers services to improve the availability and quality of licensed school-age care in Region 4 service area. All services are free. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: GROWING FOOTPRINTS CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 09000140 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 3/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Routine Unannounced visit. The program currently operates with a 4 star rated license issued October 23, 2017 with 7 points earned in Staff Education, 2 points in Program Standards (meets minimum requirements and meets enhanced space only), and 1 point in Quality. Restrictions: daytime care only, meets enhanced space, children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. Today’s visit was conducted with the Administrator, Sheila Rowell. 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 license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, music activities, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. 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 are current. Two violations of child care requirements were observed and documented during today’s visit. One was corrected during the visit. The computer-generated report was printed at the conclusion of today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A one-year old child was laid down in their crib with a bottle. This was corrected during the visit when the caregiver was informed the child could not be laid down with a bottle and the child was placed in an appropriate feeding apparatus. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Chipping paint on the wall in the space used for children ages 2-5 was located behind play centers. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated statement must be received by March 27, 2024 describing how the violations were corrected. Mail or email the information to: Miriam Byrd Child Care Consultant PO Box 1731 Clinton, NC 28329 Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. The Administrator requested assistance with the following: 1. On-going training requirements for staff: I referred you to the child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: (a) After the first year of employment, the child care administrator and any staff who have responsibility for planning and supervising a child care center, and staff who work with children, shall participate in on-going training activities annually. (d) Any staff working less than 40 hours per week may choose to complete on-going training requirements as outlined in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, or the training requirement may be prorated as follows: WORKING HOURS PER WEEK CLOCK HOURS REQUIRED 0-10 5 11-20 10 21-30 15 31-40 20 2. Child Care Health Consultants (CCHCs) work in partnership with early care and education programs to promote best practices to ensure children’s safe and healthy growth and development. Get In touch with CCHC’s for Technical Assistance • Materials and Resources • Training and Professional Development • Support with Policies and Procedures • Classroom Based Assessments • Connecting to Community Resources North Carolina Child Care Health. You will contact: Sharleen Laporte, MS, CHES, CCHC-C/E Regional Child Care Health Consultant Covering Anson, Bladen, Columbus, Harnett, Lee, Sampson, & Scotland Counties, slaporte@unc.edu 910-401-2207 3. During today’s visit several children in the space used for children 2-5 years, exhibited unique and challenging behaviors during transition times to and from the outdoor area, as well as with indoor activities. The healthy social behavior specialist can be of assistance to offer strategies to support the classroom environment. Contact Matthew Schaeffer Early Childhood Education Specialist Region 4 Child Care Resource & Referral Southeastern Community College Whiteville, NC28472Email:matt.schaeffer@sccnc.edu Phone: 910-788-6463 Challenging behavior benefits from a team approach to assist the child in developing healthy social behavior skills. The resources available to support children is their development include screening assessments like the Ages and Stages Questionnaire which is an approved screening tool to rule out developmental delays that are often not apparent in children before they go to school. ASQ Online - Ages and Stages also has screening tools specifically designed for social emotional development starting from two months old. Two handouts regarding Promoting Health Social Behaviors were left with you during the visit. Rated License: The Division of Child Development and Early Education is starting the Rated License Assessment back to get programs current with their Rated License. You are in Cohort 1. Therefore, your Prep year began July 1, 2023 and will end June 30, 2024. During this time, you need to make sure ALL full-time staff have completed the NCECC and their information in WORKS is updated. This means submitting any certificates or an original transcript showing EDU coursework completed is in WORKS. If you are wanting the Environment Rating scales completed to earn more points in Program Standards, please take advantage of all the trainings they have on their website: ncrlap.org. Your Assessment year will begin July 1, 2024, and you must complete the Rated License Assessment by June 30, 2025. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1103 · Violation

Name of Operation: GROWING FOOTPRINTS CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 09000140 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 3/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Routine Unannounced visit. The program currently operates with a 4 star rated license issued October 23, 2017 with 7 points earned in Staff Education, 2 points in Program Standards (meets minimum requirements and meets enhanced space only), and 1 point in Quality. Restrictions: daytime care only, meets enhanced space, children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. Today’s visit was conducted with the Administrator, Sheila Rowell. 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 license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, music activities, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. 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 are current. Two violations of child care requirements were observed and documented during today’s visit. One was corrected during the visit. The computer-generated report was printed at the conclusion of today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A one-year old child was laid down in their crib with a bottle. This was corrected during the visit when the caregiver was informed the child could not be laid down with a bottle and the child was placed in an appropriate feeding apparatus. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Chipping paint on the wall in the space used for children ages 2-5 was located behind play centers. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated statement must be received by March 27, 2024 describing how the violations were corrected. Mail or email the information to: Miriam Byrd Child Care Consultant PO Box 1731 Clinton, NC 28329 Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. The Administrator requested assistance with the following: 1. On-going training requirements for staff: I referred you to the child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: (a) After the first year of employment, the child care administrator and any staff who have responsibility for planning and supervising a child care center, and staff who work with children, shall participate in on-going training activities annually. (d) Any staff working less than 40 hours per week may choose to complete on-going training requirements as outlined in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, or the training requirement may be prorated as follows: WORKING HOURS PER WEEK CLOCK HOURS REQUIRED 0-10 5 11-20 10 21-30 15 31-40 20 2. Child Care Health Consultants (CCHCs) work in partnership with early care and education programs to promote best practices to ensure children’s safe and healthy growth and development. Get In touch with CCHC’s for Technical Assistance • Materials and Resources • Training and Professional Development • Support with Policies and Procedures • Classroom Based Assessments • Connecting to Community Resources North Carolina Child Care Health. You will contact: Sharleen Laporte, MS, CHES, CCHC-C/E Regional Child Care Health Consultant Covering Anson, Bladen, Columbus, Harnett, Lee, Sampson, & Scotland Counties, slaporte@unc.edu 910-401-2207 3. During today’s visit several children in the space used for children 2-5 years, exhibited unique and challenging behaviors during transition times to and from the outdoor area, as well as with indoor activities. The healthy social behavior specialist can be of assistance to offer strategies to support the classroom environment. Contact Matthew Schaeffer Early Childhood Education Specialist Region 4 Child Care Resource & Referral Southeastern Community College Whiteville, NC28472Email:matt.schaeffer@sccnc.edu Phone: 910-788-6463 Challenging behavior benefits from a team approach to assist the child in developing healthy social behavior skills. The resources available to support children is their development include screening assessments like the Ages and Stages Questionnaire which is an approved screening tool to rule out developmental delays that are often not apparent in children before they go to school. ASQ Online - Ages and Stages also has screening tools specifically designed for social emotional development starting from two months old. Two handouts regarding Promoting Health Social Behaviors were left with you during the visit. Rated License: The Division of Child Development and Early Education is starting the Rated License Assessment back to get programs current with their Rated License. You are in Cohort 1. Therefore, your Prep year began July 1, 2023 and will end June 30, 2024. During this time, you need to make sure ALL full-time staff have completed the NCECC and their information in WORKS is updated. This means submitting any certificates or an original transcript showing EDU coursework completed is in WORKS. If you are wanting the Environment Rating scales completed to earn more points in Program Standards, please take advantage of all the trainings they have on their website: ncrlap.org. Your Assessment year will begin July 1, 2024, and you must complete the Rated License Assessment by June 30, 2025. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@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: GROWING FOOTPRINTS CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 09000140 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 3/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:35 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Routine Unannounced visit. The program currently operates with a 4 star rated license issued October 23, 2017 with 7 points earned in Staff Education, 2 points in Program Standards (meets minimum requirements and meets enhanced space only), and 1 point in Quality. Restrictions: daytime care only, meets enhanced space, children under 2 ½ years old in rooms with direct exits only. Today’s visit was conducted with the Administrator, Sheila Rowell. 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 license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, music activities, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. 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 are current. Two violations of child care requirements were observed and documented during today’s visit. One was corrected during the visit. The computer-generated report was printed at the conclusion of today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A one-year old child was laid down in their crib with a bottle. This was corrected during the visit when the caregiver was informed the child could not be laid down with a bottle and the child was placed in an appropriate feeding apparatus. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Chipping paint on the wall in the space used for children ages 2-5 was located behind play centers. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated statement must be received by March 27, 2024 describing how the violations were corrected. Mail or email the information to: Miriam Byrd Child Care Consultant PO Box 1731 Clinton, NC 28329 Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. The Administrator requested assistance with the following: 1. On-going training requirements for staff: I referred you to the child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103 ON-GOING TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: (a) After the first year of employment, the child care administrator and any staff who have responsibility for planning and supervising a child care center, and staff who work with children, shall participate in on-going training activities annually. (d) Any staff working less than 40 hours per week may choose to complete on-going training requirements as outlined in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, or the training requirement may be prorated as follows: WORKING HOURS PER WEEK CLOCK HOURS REQUIRED 0-10 5 11-20 10 21-30 15 31-40 20 2. Child Care Health Consultants (CCHCs) work in partnership with early care and education programs to promote best practices to ensure children’s safe and healthy growth and development. Get In touch with CCHC’s for Technical Assistance • Materials and Resources • Training and Professional Development • Support with Policies and Procedures • Classroom Based Assessments • Connecting to Community Resources North Carolina Child Care Health. You will contact: Sharleen Laporte, MS, CHES, CCHC-C/E Regional Child Care Health Consultant Covering Anson, Bladen, Columbus, Harnett, Lee, Sampson, & Scotland Counties, slaporte@unc.edu 910-401-2207 3. During today’s visit several children in the space used for children 2-5 years, exhibited unique and challenging behaviors during transition times to and from the outdoor area, as well as with indoor activities. The healthy social behavior specialist can be of assistance to offer strategies to support the classroom environment. Contact Matthew Schaeffer Early Childhood Education Specialist Region 4 Child Care Resource & Referral Southeastern Community College Whiteville, NC28472Email:matt.schaeffer@sccnc.edu Phone: 910-788-6463 Challenging behavior benefits from a team approach to assist the child in developing healthy social behavior skills. The resources available to support children is their development include screening assessments like the Ages and Stages Questionnaire which is an approved screening tool to rule out developmental delays that are often not apparent in children before they go to school. ASQ Online - Ages and Stages also has screening tools specifically designed for social emotional development starting from two months old. Two handouts regarding Promoting Health Social Behaviors were left with you during the visit. Rated License: The Division of Child Development and Early Education is starting the Rated License Assessment back to get programs current with their Rated License. You are in Cohort 1. Therefore, your Prep year began July 1, 2023 and will end June 30, 2024. During this time, you need to make sure ALL full-time staff have completed the NCECC and their information in WORKS is updated. This means submitting any certificates or an original transcript showing EDU coursework completed is in WORKS. If you are wanting the Environment Rating scales completed to earn more points in Program Standards, please take advantage of all the trainings they have on their website: ncrlap.org. Your Assessment year will begin July 1, 2024, and you must complete the Rated License Assessment by June 30, 2025. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@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