10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: J&J CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 42000125 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 2/6/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, you, S. Johnson, lead teacher (legal designee) was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 10, 2018, earning 5 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point an Administrator has completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 4, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on November 3, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “13” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 8, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime and night care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Nine (9) children from ages one-year-old to four-years-old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free choice play. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following was served for lunch: chicken nuggets, backed beans, corn, bread, and milk. You stated you do not provide transportation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space number one (1) there was an activity plan posted; however, it was not current. The activity plan was dated November 10,2025. In space number three (3) there was an activity plan posted; however, it was not current. The activity plan was dated November 10, 2025, through November 14, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space number three (3) there were two (2) electrical outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the bathroom in space number three (3) where children have their diapers changed, there was a can of aerosol Microban disinfectant spray not locked up. .2820(b) 1044 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 for the date of issuance). There were three (3) staff members who had CBC letters on file; however, they had expired. Juanita Powell’s CBC letter expired on January 29, 2026, Nathaniel Powell’s CBC letter expired on January 29, 2026, and Brenda Simmons’s CBC letter expired on December 10, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. There were two (2) children who did not have a medical assessments or immunization records on file. One child with an enrollment date of February 2, 2025, and one child with an enrollment date April 15, 2024. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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. I was not able to view your ABCMS roster and you have two staff members who need to be added to your ABCMS roster. 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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 20, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 92%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: J & J Child Care, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J Child Care, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: You did not have your staff and training worksheet available for me to review. I have scheduled to come back on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, to review ten percent of existing staff files and any new staff member’s files. I reviewed all staff CBC letters. I reviewed ten percent of your children’s files today. Two of the children’s files had missing items. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (CBC): There were three (3) staff members who had CBC letters on file; however, they had expired. Juanita Powell’s CBC letter expired on January 29, 2026, Nathaniel Powell’s CBC letter expired on January 29, 2026, and Brenda Simmons’s CBC letter expired on December 10, 2025. You stated all three staff members have started the process to update their CBC letters. All three staff members have fourteen (14) days from today, Friday, February 6, 2026, to have a qualifying CBC letter on file. If each staff member does not receive a qualifying CBC letter by day fourteen (14), that staff member may not return to the child care facility on day fifteen (15). CHILDREN’S MEDICAL ASSESSMENT: There were two (2) children who did not have a medical assessment on file. One child with an enrollment date of February 2, 2025, and one child with an enrollment date April 15, 2024, did not have health assessment on file. All health assessments must be on file with 30 days of enrollment. IMMUNIZATIONS: There were two (2) children who did not have immunization records on file. One child with an enrollment date of February 2, 2025, and one child with an enrollment date April 15, 2024, did not have immunization records on file. All immunization records must be on file with 30 days of enrollment. ACTIVITY PLANS: In space number one (1) there was an activity plan posted; however, it was not current. The activity plan was dated November 10,2025. In space number three (3) there was an activity plan posted; however, it was not current. The activity plan was dated November 10, 2025, through November 14, 2025. All activity plans to current and posted. ELECTIRCAL OUTLET: In space number three (3) there were two (2) electrical outlets not covered. One out let was next to the cribs, and one outlet was located in the play area. You immediately put a protective cover in the outlet. You may want to have the staff who open the building to walk through the building prior to children attending to make sure all outlets are covered and to check through-out the day. This was corrected during the visit. HAZARDOUS ITEMS: In the bathroom in space number three (3) where children have their diapers changed, there was a can of aerosol Microban disinfectant spray not locked up. Please remember all aerosol items must always be locked up. You immediately removed the aerosol can and locked it up. This was corrected during the visit. ABCMS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK ROSTER: You stated you have created your ABCMS roster; however, when I log into the ABCMS portal to review your roster I can not see it. I suggested you make sure you have clicked the “hire” button for each staff member and filled out the information. Once you do this I should be able to see your facility ABCMS roster. T. Epps began employment on September 15, 2025 and T. Lassiter began employment on September 19, 2025. Both staff members need to be connected to the facilities' ABCMS roster. QRIS UPDATE: You have started collecting the information you need to transition your child care facility using Pathway Two: Classroom and Instructional Quality. You shared with me your notebook that you have created to keep all the information. You are in the process of completing your facility CQI and Individual CQI. You are also working on making sure all staff members have DCDEE WORKS letters on file. REMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids Website, you last tested your water on March 7, 2024. Please remember all child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three (3) years. You have completed the requirements for the lead paint and asbestos testing. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at 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

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G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: J&J CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 42000125 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 2/6/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, you, S. Johnson, lead teacher (legal designee) was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 10, 2018, earning 5 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point an Administrator has completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 4, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on November 3, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “13” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 8, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime and night care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Nine (9) children from ages one-year-old to four-years-old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free choice play. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following was served for lunch: chicken nuggets, backed beans, corn, bread, and milk. You stated you do not provide transportation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space number one (1) there was an activity plan posted; however, it was not current. The activity plan was dated November 10,2025. In space number three (3) there was an activity plan posted; however, it was not current. The activity plan was dated November 10, 2025, through November 14, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space number three (3) there were two (2) electrical outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the bathroom in space number three (3) where children have their diapers changed, there was a can of aerosol Microban disinfectant spray not locked up. .2820(b) 1044 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 for the date of issuance). There were three (3) staff members who had CBC letters on file; however, they had expired. Juanita Powell’s CBC letter expired on January 29, 2026, Nathaniel Powell’s CBC letter expired on January 29, 2026, and Brenda Simmons’s CBC letter expired on December 10, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. There were two (2) children who did not have a medical assessments or immunization records on file. One child with an enrollment date of February 2, 2025, and one child with an enrollment date April 15, 2024. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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. I was not able to view your ABCMS roster and you have two staff members who need to be added to your ABCMS roster. 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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 20, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 92%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: J & J Child Care, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J Child Care, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: You did not have your staff and training worksheet available for me to review. I have scheduled to come back on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, to review ten percent of existing staff files and any new staff member’s files. I reviewed all staff CBC letters. I reviewed ten percent of your children’s files today. Two of the children’s files had missing items. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (CBC): There were three (3) staff members who had CBC letters on file; however, they had expired. Juanita Powell’s CBC letter expired on January 29, 2026, Nathaniel Powell’s CBC letter expired on January 29, 2026, and Brenda Simmons’s CBC letter expired on December 10, 2025. You stated all three staff members have started the process to update their CBC letters. All three staff members have fourteen (14) days from today, Friday, February 6, 2026, to have a qualifying CBC letter on file. If each staff member does not receive a qualifying CBC letter by day fourteen (14), that staff member may not return to the child care facility on day fifteen (15). CHILDREN’S MEDICAL ASSESSMENT: There were two (2) children who did not have a medical assessment on file. One child with an enrollment date of February 2, 2025, and one child with an enrollment date April 15, 2024, did not have health assessment on file. All health assessments must be on file with 30 days of enrollment. IMMUNIZATIONS: There were two (2) children who did not have immunization records on file. One child with an enrollment date of February 2, 2025, and one child with an enrollment date April 15, 2024, did not have immunization records on file. All immunization records must be on file with 30 days of enrollment. ACTIVITY PLANS: In space number one (1) there was an activity plan posted; however, it was not current. The activity plan was dated November 10,2025. In space number three (3) there was an activity plan posted; however, it was not current. The activity plan was dated November 10, 2025, through November 14, 2025. All activity plans to current and posted. ELECTIRCAL OUTLET: In space number three (3) there were two (2) electrical outlets not covered. One out let was next to the cribs, and one outlet was located in the play area. You immediately put a protective cover in the outlet. You may want to have the staff who open the building to walk through the building prior to children attending to make sure all outlets are covered and to check through-out the day. This was corrected during the visit. HAZARDOUS ITEMS: In the bathroom in space number three (3) where children have their diapers changed, there was a can of aerosol Microban disinfectant spray not locked up. Please remember all aerosol items must always be locked up. You immediately removed the aerosol can and locked it up. This was corrected during the visit. ABCMS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK ROSTER: You stated you have created your ABCMS roster; however, when I log into the ABCMS portal to review your roster I can not see it. I suggested you make sure you have clicked the “hire” button for each staff member and filled out the information. Once you do this I should be able to see your facility ABCMS roster. T. Epps began employment on September 15, 2025 and T. Lassiter began employment on September 19, 2025. Both staff members need to be connected to the facilities' ABCMS roster. QRIS UPDATE: You have started collecting the information you need to transition your child care facility using Pathway Two: Classroom and Instructional Quality. You shared with me your notebook that you have created to keep all the information. You are in the process of completing your facility CQI and Individual CQI. You are also working on making sure all staff members have DCDEE WORKS letters on file. REMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids Website, you last tested your water on March 7, 2024. Please remember all child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three (3) years. You have completed the requirements for the lead paint and asbestos testing. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: J&J CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 42000125 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 2/6/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, you, S. Johnson, lead teacher (legal designee) was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 10, 2018, earning 5 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point an Administrator has completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 4, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on November 3, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “13” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 8, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime and night care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Nine (9) children from ages one-year-old to four-years-old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free choice play. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following was served for lunch: chicken nuggets, backed beans, corn, bread, and milk. You stated you do not provide transportation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space number one (1) there was an activity plan posted; however, it was not current. The activity plan was dated November 10,2025. In space number three (3) there was an activity plan posted; however, it was not current. The activity plan was dated November 10, 2025, through November 14, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space number three (3) there were two (2) electrical outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the bathroom in space number three (3) where children have their diapers changed, there was a can of aerosol Microban disinfectant spray not locked up. .2820(b) 1044 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 for the date of issuance). There were three (3) staff members who had CBC letters on file; however, they had expired. Juanita Powell’s CBC letter expired on January 29, 2026, Nathaniel Powell’s CBC letter expired on January 29, 2026, and Brenda Simmons’s CBC letter expired on December 10, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. There were two (2) children who did not have a medical assessments or immunization records on file. One child with an enrollment date of February 2, 2025, and one child with an enrollment date April 15, 2024. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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. I was not able to view your ABCMS roster and you have two staff members who need to be added to your ABCMS roster. 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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 20, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 92%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: J & J Child Care, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J Child Care, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: You did not have your staff and training worksheet available for me to review. I have scheduled to come back on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, to review ten percent of existing staff files and any new staff member’s files. I reviewed all staff CBC letters. I reviewed ten percent of your children’s files today. Two of the children’s files had missing items. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (CBC): There were three (3) staff members who had CBC letters on file; however, they had expired. Juanita Powell’s CBC letter expired on January 29, 2026, Nathaniel Powell’s CBC letter expired on January 29, 2026, and Brenda Simmons’s CBC letter expired on December 10, 2025. You stated all three staff members have started the process to update their CBC letters. All three staff members have fourteen (14) days from today, Friday, February 6, 2026, to have a qualifying CBC letter on file. If each staff member does not receive a qualifying CBC letter by day fourteen (14), that staff member may not return to the child care facility on day fifteen (15). CHILDREN’S MEDICAL ASSESSMENT: There were two (2) children who did not have a medical assessment on file. One child with an enrollment date of February 2, 2025, and one child with an enrollment date April 15, 2024, did not have health assessment on file. All health assessments must be on file with 30 days of enrollment. IMMUNIZATIONS: There were two (2) children who did not have immunization records on file. One child with an enrollment date of February 2, 2025, and one child with an enrollment date April 15, 2024, did not have immunization records on file. All immunization records must be on file with 30 days of enrollment. ACTIVITY PLANS: In space number one (1) there was an activity plan posted; however, it was not current. The activity plan was dated November 10,2025. In space number three (3) there was an activity plan posted; however, it was not current. The activity plan was dated November 10, 2025, through November 14, 2025. All activity plans to current and posted. ELECTIRCAL OUTLET: In space number three (3) there were two (2) electrical outlets not covered. One out let was next to the cribs, and one outlet was located in the play area. You immediately put a protective cover in the outlet. You may want to have the staff who open the building to walk through the building prior to children attending to make sure all outlets are covered and to check through-out the day. This was corrected during the visit. HAZARDOUS ITEMS: In the bathroom in space number three (3) where children have their diapers changed, there was a can of aerosol Microban disinfectant spray not locked up. Please remember all aerosol items must always be locked up. You immediately removed the aerosol can and locked it up. This was corrected during the visit. ABCMS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK ROSTER: You stated you have created your ABCMS roster; however, when I log into the ABCMS portal to review your roster I can not see it. I suggested you make sure you have clicked the “hire” button for each staff member and filled out the information. Once you do this I should be able to see your facility ABCMS roster. T. Epps began employment on September 15, 2025 and T. Lassiter began employment on September 19, 2025. Both staff members need to be connected to the facilities' ABCMS roster. QRIS UPDATE: You have started collecting the information you need to transition your child care facility using Pathway Two: Classroom and Instructional Quality. You shared with me your notebook that you have created to keep all the information. You are in the process of completing your facility CQI and Individual CQI. You are also working on making sure all staff members have DCDEE WORKS letters on file. REMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids Website, you last tested your water on March 7, 2024. Please remember all child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three (3) years. You have completed the requirements for the lead paint and asbestos testing. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at 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: J&J CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 42000125 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 2/6/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, you, S. Johnson, lead teacher (legal designee) was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 10, 2018, earning 5 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point an Administrator has completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 4, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on November 3, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “13” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 8, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime and night care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Nine (9) children from ages one-year-old to four-years-old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free choice play. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following was served for lunch: chicken nuggets, backed beans, corn, bread, and milk. You stated you do not provide transportation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space number one (1) there was an activity plan posted; however, it was not current. The activity plan was dated November 10,2025. In space number three (3) there was an activity plan posted; however, it was not current. The activity plan was dated November 10, 2025, through November 14, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space number three (3) there were two (2) electrical outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the bathroom in space number three (3) where children have their diapers changed, there was a can of aerosol Microban disinfectant spray not locked up. .2820(b) 1044 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 for the date of issuance). There were three (3) staff members who had CBC letters on file; however, they had expired. Juanita Powell’s CBC letter expired on January 29, 2026, Nathaniel Powell’s CBC letter expired on January 29, 2026, and Brenda Simmons’s CBC letter expired on December 10, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. There were two (2) children who did not have a medical assessments or immunization records on file. One child with an enrollment date of February 2, 2025, and one child with an enrollment date April 15, 2024. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 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. I was not able to view your ABCMS roster and you have two staff members who need to be added to your ABCMS roster. 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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 20, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 92%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: J & J Child Care, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J Child Care, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: You did not have your staff and training worksheet available for me to review. I have scheduled to come back on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, to review ten percent of existing staff files and any new staff member’s files. I reviewed all staff CBC letters. I reviewed ten percent of your children’s files today. Two of the children’s files had missing items. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (CBC): There were three (3) staff members who had CBC letters on file; however, they had expired. Juanita Powell’s CBC letter expired on January 29, 2026, Nathaniel Powell’s CBC letter expired on January 29, 2026, and Brenda Simmons’s CBC letter expired on December 10, 2025. You stated all three staff members have started the process to update their CBC letters. All three staff members have fourteen (14) days from today, Friday, February 6, 2026, to have a qualifying CBC letter on file. If each staff member does not receive a qualifying CBC letter by day fourteen (14), that staff member may not return to the child care facility on day fifteen (15). CHILDREN’S MEDICAL ASSESSMENT: There were two (2) children who did not have a medical assessment on file. One child with an enrollment date of February 2, 2025, and one child with an enrollment date April 15, 2024, did not have health assessment on file. All health assessments must be on file with 30 days of enrollment. IMMUNIZATIONS: There were two (2) children who did not have immunization records on file. One child with an enrollment date of February 2, 2025, and one child with an enrollment date April 15, 2024, did not have immunization records on file. All immunization records must be on file with 30 days of enrollment. ACTIVITY PLANS: In space number one (1) there was an activity plan posted; however, it was not current. The activity plan was dated November 10,2025. In space number three (3) there was an activity plan posted; however, it was not current. The activity plan was dated November 10, 2025, through November 14, 2025. All activity plans to current and posted. ELECTIRCAL OUTLET: In space number three (3) there were two (2) electrical outlets not covered. One out let was next to the cribs, and one outlet was located in the play area. You immediately put a protective cover in the outlet. You may want to have the staff who open the building to walk through the building prior to children attending to make sure all outlets are covered and to check through-out the day. This was corrected during the visit. HAZARDOUS ITEMS: In the bathroom in space number three (3) where children have their diapers changed, there was a can of aerosol Microban disinfectant spray not locked up. Please remember all aerosol items must always be locked up. You immediately removed the aerosol can and locked it up. This was corrected during the visit. ABCMS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK ROSTER: You stated you have created your ABCMS roster; however, when I log into the ABCMS portal to review your roster I can not see it. I suggested you make sure you have clicked the “hire” button for each staff member and filled out the information. Once you do this I should be able to see your facility ABCMS roster. T. Epps began employment on September 15, 2025 and T. Lassiter began employment on September 19, 2025. Both staff members need to be connected to the facilities' ABCMS roster. QRIS UPDATE: You have started collecting the information you need to transition your child care facility using Pathway Two: Classroom and Instructional Quality. You shared with me your notebook that you have created to keep all the information. You are in the process of completing your facility CQI and Individual CQI. You are also working on making sure all staff members have DCDEE WORKS letters on file. REMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids Website, you last tested your water on March 7, 2024. Please remember all child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three (3) years. You have completed the requirements for the lead paint and asbestos testing. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at 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

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: J&J CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 42000125 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/5/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 11/5/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 11:40 AM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, you, S. Johnson, lead teacher, were present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 10, 2018, earning 5 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point an Administrator has completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 4, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on November 3, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “13” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 17, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime and night-time care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twelve (12) children from ages one (1) to four (4) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in rest time on mats with mat sheets on the mat. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, License Posted, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today; however, the violation was corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. There was a health assessment on file for T. Lassiter who began employment on September 19, 2025; however, the assessment was on file on September 30, 2025. T. Epps began employment on September 15, 2025, and had a health assessment on files; however, the health assessment was dated September 25, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 94%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: J & J Child Care, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J Child Care, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF FILES: Two (2) new staff files (T. Lassiter and T. Epps) were reviewed during today's visit. As a reminder the staff have one years from the first day of employment to completed the following: health and safety trainings, staff evaluation, and professional development plan. You staff also have 90 days from the first day of employment to completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. They can completed the training at preventchildabusenc.org. STAFF MEDICAL: There was a health assessment on file for T. Lassiter who began employment on September 19, 2025; however, the assessment was on file on September 30, 2025. T. Epps began employment on September 15, 2025, and had a health assessment on files; however, the health assessment was dated September 25, 2025. Please remember the health assessments must be conducted prior to the first day of employment. This was corrected during the visit. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: We reviewed section 3200 of child care rule. All three (3) pathways were reviewed, staff education requirements, competency evaluation requirements, Facility Continuous Quality Improvement, Individual Continuous Quality Improvement, Family and Community Engagement Standards, approved curriculum and approved formative assessment, and we reviewed the mentor requirements. You want to maintain your five-star license using Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality. We discussed making sure you have updated DCDEE WORKS letters. A couple of your staff did not have current DCDEE WORKS letters available. We also discussed ways to document each of the requirements for Pathway Two. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. REMINDERS: LICENSING FEES: Keep an eye on your email inbox for the 2025 Annual License Fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to the facility email address by November 3, 2025. Since the invoice number changes each year, you will need to ensure the invoice number you are paying begins with 25. Online payments are due by December 3, 2025. License fees are paid online only, and paper checks are not accepted for payment. Licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2025, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Please note that annual license fees do not apply to state or public school-operated child care facilities, or to religious-sponsored facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. For questions regarding license fees, visit the License Fee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs en español) or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov for further assistance. IMMUNIZATION REPORT: The 2025-2026 Annual Child Care Immunization Reporting Portal is now open, and reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. Instructions and worksheets are available for download and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. For more information, download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-270-1533. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website, you tested your water on March 7, 2024. Please remember child care facilities must test water every three years. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: You have completed your ABCMS rosters for your facility; however, you need to go into the system and click the hire button for all your staff. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at 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

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: J&J CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 42000125 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/5/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 11/5/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 11:40 AM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, you, S. Johnson, lead teacher, were present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 10, 2018, earning 5 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point an Administrator has completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 4, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed on November 3, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “13” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 17, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime and night-time care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twelve (12) children from ages one (1) to four (4) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in rest time on mats with mat sheets on the mat. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, License Posted, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today; however, the violation was corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. There was a health assessment on file for T. Lassiter who began employment on September 19, 2025; however, the assessment was on file on September 30, 2025. T. Epps began employment on September 15, 2025, and had a health assessment on files; however, the health assessment was dated September 25, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 94%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: J & J Child Care, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J Child Care, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF FILES: Two (2) new staff files (T. Lassiter and T. Epps) were reviewed during today's visit. As a reminder the staff have one years from the first day of employment to completed the following: health and safety trainings, staff evaluation, and professional development plan. You staff also have 90 days from the first day of employment to completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. They can completed the training at preventchildabusenc.org. STAFF MEDICAL: There was a health assessment on file for T. Lassiter who began employment on September 19, 2025; however, the assessment was on file on September 30, 2025. T. Epps began employment on September 15, 2025, and had a health assessment on files; however, the health assessment was dated September 25, 2025. Please remember the health assessments must be conducted prior to the first day of employment. This was corrected during the visit. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: We reviewed section 3200 of child care rule. All three (3) pathways were reviewed, staff education requirements, competency evaluation requirements, Facility Continuous Quality Improvement, Individual Continuous Quality Improvement, Family and Community Engagement Standards, approved curriculum and approved formative assessment, and we reviewed the mentor requirements. You want to maintain your five-star license using Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality. We discussed making sure you have updated DCDEE WORKS letters. A couple of your staff did not have current DCDEE WORKS letters available. We also discussed ways to document each of the requirements for Pathway Two. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. REMINDERS: LICENSING FEES: Keep an eye on your email inbox for the 2025 Annual License Fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to the facility email address by November 3, 2025. Since the invoice number changes each year, you will need to ensure the invoice number you are paying begins with 25. Online payments are due by December 3, 2025. License fees are paid online only, and paper checks are not accepted for payment. Licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2025, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Please note that annual license fees do not apply to state or public school-operated child care facilities, or to religious-sponsored facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. For questions regarding license fees, visit the License Fee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs en español) or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov for further assistance. IMMUNIZATION REPORT: The 2025-2026 Annual Child Care Immunization Reporting Portal is now open, and reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. Instructions and worksheets are available for download and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. For more information, download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-270-1533. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website, you tested your water on March 7, 2024. Please remember child care facilities must test water every three years. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: You have completed your ABCMS rosters for your facility; however, you need to go into the system and click the hire button for all your staff. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at 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

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: J&J CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 42000125 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, you, S. Johnson, lead teacher (legal designee) was present and available to assist with today’s visit. J. Powell arrived shortly after the visit began. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 10, 2018, earning 5 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point an Administrator has completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 5, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “10” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 17, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime and night care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eleven (11) children from ages four (4) months to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free choice play. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following were observed being served for lunch: fish, tater-tots, apples, peas, rolls, and milk. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space number three (3) there were four children. One (1) four-month-old, one (1) one-year-old child, and two (2) two-year-children were present. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An electrical outlet located to the right of the front door entrance did not have a protective cover in the outlet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell did not have an emergency information form on file for review. .0701(a) 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. You stated you have not completed the ABCMS Moodle training to access your staff CBC roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was last reviewed on February 19, 2024, the plan should have been reviewed on or prior to February 19, 2025. .0607(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell did not have documentation available for review of the review of the prevention of shaken baby syndrome policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell had 90 days from the first day of employment to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. .1102(g) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. K. Arrington had the following three (3) health and safety trainings available for review: prevention and control of infectious diseases (1), prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions (3), and building and physical premises safety (4). Ms. Arrington was missing the other six (6) health and safety trainings. .1103(b) 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 March 18, 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: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 96%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: J & J Child Care, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J Child Care, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of existing staff files and one new staff were reviewed today. The files were missing items and not complete. Ten percent (10%) of children’s records were reviewed today. The files were missing items and not complete. EMERGENCY INFORMATION: D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell did not have an emergency information form on file for review. This form needs to be completed on the first day of employment. You printed a blank copy of the form and had Ms. Powell complete the form and placed it in her file. This was corrected during the visit. PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME POLICY: D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell did not have documentation available for review of the review of the prevention of shaken baby syndrome policy. You reviewed the policy and had Ms. Powell sign the policy. This was corrected during the visit. SPECIAL TRAINING: RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell had 90 days from the first day of employment to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. The training should have been completed on or prior to August 31, 2024. Please go to the Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect website at https://preventchildabusenc.org/ to complete the training. Once the training is complete, please place the certificate in each staff member’s file. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS: K. Arrington had the following three (3) health and safety trainings available for review: prevention and control of infectious diseases (1), prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions (3), and building and physical premises safety (4). Ms. Arrington was missing the other six (6) health and safety trainings. The health and safety trainings must be completed every five years. Please have Ms. Arrington complete the rest of the trainings at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ and print the certificates as she completes the training and place in her file. STAFF CHILD RATIOS (GROUPING): In space number three (3) there were four children. One (1) four-month-old, one (1) one-year-old child, and two (2) two-year-children were present. When I explained to Ms. Johnson that two-year-old children can not be combined with infant-aged children she stated she was not aware of that and promptly moved the children to space number one (1). I informed Ms. Johnson that a follow-up visit would be conducted to verify that the children are in the correct space. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (EPR) PLAN: Your EPR plan needs to be reviewed annually at the NC Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ . You last reviewed your EPR plan on February 19, 2024. If you make changes, please print a new copy and review with your staff. If you do not make any changes you may print out the page that shows when, who, and what time you reviewed your plan in the portal. The best practice is to always download and save your EPR plan once you have reviewed your plan in the NC Risk Management Portal. ELECTIRCAL OUTLET: An electrical outlet located to the right of the front door entrance did not have a protective cover in the outlet. You immediately put a protective cover in the outlet. You may want to have the staff who open the building to walk through the building prior to children attending to make sure all outlets are covered and to check through-out the day. This was corrected during the visit. ABCMS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK MOODLE TRAINING: You stated you did not complete the ABCMS Moodle training. We discussed the training and how to access it at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. You stated you have created a business NCID and I sent you a link to complete the Moodle training. I also emailed you the instructions on how to have your staff connect their existing application to your facility. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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. REMINDERS: NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at 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

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10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: J&J CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 42000125 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, you, S. Johnson, lead teacher (legal designee) was present and available to assist with today’s visit. J. Powell arrived shortly after the visit began. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 10, 2018, earning 5 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point an Administrator has completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 5, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “10” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 17, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime and night care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eleven (11) children from ages four (4) months to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free choice play. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following were observed being served for lunch: fish, tater-tots, apples, peas, rolls, and milk. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space number three (3) there were four children. One (1) four-month-old, one (1) one-year-old child, and two (2) two-year-children were present. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An electrical outlet located to the right of the front door entrance did not have a protective cover in the outlet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell did not have an emergency information form on file for review. .0701(a) 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. You stated you have not completed the ABCMS Moodle training to access your staff CBC roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was last reviewed on February 19, 2024, the plan should have been reviewed on or prior to February 19, 2025. .0607(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell did not have documentation available for review of the review of the prevention of shaken baby syndrome policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell had 90 days from the first day of employment to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. .1102(g) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. K. Arrington had the following three (3) health and safety trainings available for review: prevention and control of infectious diseases (1), prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions (3), and building and physical premises safety (4). Ms. Arrington was missing the other six (6) health and safety trainings. .1103(b) 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 March 18, 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: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 96%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: J & J Child Care, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J Child Care, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of existing staff files and one new staff were reviewed today. The files were missing items and not complete. Ten percent (10%) of children’s records were reviewed today. The files were missing items and not complete. EMERGENCY INFORMATION: D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell did not have an emergency information form on file for review. This form needs to be completed on the first day of employment. You printed a blank copy of the form and had Ms. Powell complete the form and placed it in her file. This was corrected during the visit. PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME POLICY: D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell did not have documentation available for review of the review of the prevention of shaken baby syndrome policy. You reviewed the policy and had Ms. Powell sign the policy. This was corrected during the visit. SPECIAL TRAINING: RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell had 90 days from the first day of employment to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. The training should have been completed on or prior to August 31, 2024. Please go to the Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect website at https://preventchildabusenc.org/ to complete the training. Once the training is complete, please place the certificate in each staff member’s file. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS: K. Arrington had the following three (3) health and safety trainings available for review: prevention and control of infectious diseases (1), prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions (3), and building and physical premises safety (4). Ms. Arrington was missing the other six (6) health and safety trainings. The health and safety trainings must be completed every five years. Please have Ms. Arrington complete the rest of the trainings at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ and print the certificates as she completes the training and place in her file. STAFF CHILD RATIOS (GROUPING): In space number three (3) there were four children. One (1) four-month-old, one (1) one-year-old child, and two (2) two-year-children were present. When I explained to Ms. Johnson that two-year-old children can not be combined with infant-aged children she stated she was not aware of that and promptly moved the children to space number one (1). I informed Ms. Johnson that a follow-up visit would be conducted to verify that the children are in the correct space. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (EPR) PLAN: Your EPR plan needs to be reviewed annually at the NC Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ . You last reviewed your EPR plan on February 19, 2024. If you make changes, please print a new copy and review with your staff. If you do not make any changes you may print out the page that shows when, who, and what time you reviewed your plan in the portal. The best practice is to always download and save your EPR plan once you have reviewed your plan in the NC Risk Management Portal. ELECTIRCAL OUTLET: An electrical outlet located to the right of the front door entrance did not have a protective cover in the outlet. You immediately put a protective cover in the outlet. You may want to have the staff who open the building to walk through the building prior to children attending to make sure all outlets are covered and to check through-out the day. This was corrected during the visit. ABCMS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK MOODLE TRAINING: You stated you did not complete the ABCMS Moodle training. We discussed the training and how to access it at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. You stated you have created a business NCID and I sent you a link to complete the Moodle training. I also emailed you the instructions on how to have your staff connect their existing application to your facility. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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. REMINDERS: NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: J&J CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 42000125 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, you, S. Johnson, lead teacher (legal designee) was present and available to assist with today’s visit. J. Powell arrived shortly after the visit began. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 10, 2018, earning 5 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point an Administrator has completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 5, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “10” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 17, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime and night care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eleven (11) children from ages four (4) months to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free choice play. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following were observed being served for lunch: fish, tater-tots, apples, peas, rolls, and milk. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space number three (3) there were four children. One (1) four-month-old, one (1) one-year-old child, and two (2) two-year-children were present. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An electrical outlet located to the right of the front door entrance did not have a protective cover in the outlet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell did not have an emergency information form on file for review. .0701(a) 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. You stated you have not completed the ABCMS Moodle training to access your staff CBC roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was last reviewed on February 19, 2024, the plan should have been reviewed on or prior to February 19, 2025. .0607(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell did not have documentation available for review of the review of the prevention of shaken baby syndrome policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell had 90 days from the first day of employment to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. .1102(g) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. K. Arrington had the following three (3) health and safety trainings available for review: prevention and control of infectious diseases (1), prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions (3), and building and physical premises safety (4). Ms. Arrington was missing the other six (6) health and safety trainings. .1103(b) 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 March 18, 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: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 96%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: J & J Child Care, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J Child Care, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of existing staff files and one new staff were reviewed today. The files were missing items and not complete. Ten percent (10%) of children’s records were reviewed today. The files were missing items and not complete. EMERGENCY INFORMATION: D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell did not have an emergency information form on file for review. This form needs to be completed on the first day of employment. You printed a blank copy of the form and had Ms. Powell complete the form and placed it in her file. This was corrected during the visit. PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME POLICY: D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell did not have documentation available for review of the review of the prevention of shaken baby syndrome policy. You reviewed the policy and had Ms. Powell sign the policy. This was corrected during the visit. SPECIAL TRAINING: RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell had 90 days from the first day of employment to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. The training should have been completed on or prior to August 31, 2024. Please go to the Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect website at https://preventchildabusenc.org/ to complete the training. Once the training is complete, please place the certificate in each staff member’s file. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS: K. Arrington had the following three (3) health and safety trainings available for review: prevention and control of infectious diseases (1), prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions (3), and building and physical premises safety (4). Ms. Arrington was missing the other six (6) health and safety trainings. The health and safety trainings must be completed every five years. Please have Ms. Arrington complete the rest of the trainings at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ and print the certificates as she completes the training and place in her file. STAFF CHILD RATIOS (GROUPING): In space number three (3) there were four children. One (1) four-month-old, one (1) one-year-old child, and two (2) two-year-children were present. When I explained to Ms. Johnson that two-year-old children can not be combined with infant-aged children she stated she was not aware of that and promptly moved the children to space number one (1). I informed Ms. Johnson that a follow-up visit would be conducted to verify that the children are in the correct space. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (EPR) PLAN: Your EPR plan needs to be reviewed annually at the NC Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ . You last reviewed your EPR plan on February 19, 2024. If you make changes, please print a new copy and review with your staff. If you do not make any changes you may print out the page that shows when, who, and what time you reviewed your plan in the portal. The best practice is to always download and save your EPR plan once you have reviewed your plan in the NC Risk Management Portal. ELECTIRCAL OUTLET: An electrical outlet located to the right of the front door entrance did not have a protective cover in the outlet. You immediately put a protective cover in the outlet. You may want to have the staff who open the building to walk through the building prior to children attending to make sure all outlets are covered and to check through-out the day. This was corrected during the visit. ABCMS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK MOODLE TRAINING: You stated you did not complete the ABCMS Moodle training. We discussed the training and how to access it at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. You stated you have created a business NCID and I sent you a link to complete the Moodle training. I also emailed you the instructions on how to have your staff connect their existing application to your facility. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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. REMINDERS: NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at 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: J&J CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 42000125 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, you, S. Johnson, lead teacher (legal designee) was present and available to assist with today’s visit. J. Powell arrived shortly after the visit began. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 10, 2018, earning 5 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point an Administrator has completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 5, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “10” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on December 17, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime and night care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Eleven (11) children from ages four (4) months to five (5) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in free choice play. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following were observed being served for lunch: fish, tater-tots, apples, peas, rolls, and milk. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space number three (3) there were four children. One (1) four-month-old, one (1) one-year-old child, and two (2) two-year-children were present. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An electrical outlet located to the right of the front door entrance did not have a protective cover in the outlet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell did not have an emergency information form on file for review. .0701(a) 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. You stated you have not completed the ABCMS Moodle training to access your staff CBC roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was last reviewed on February 19, 2024, the plan should have been reviewed on or prior to February 19, 2025. .0607(e) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell did not have documentation available for review of the review of the prevention of shaken baby syndrome policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell had 90 days from the first day of employment to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. .1102(g) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. K. Arrington had the following three (3) health and safety trainings available for review: prevention and control of infectious diseases (1), prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions (3), and building and physical premises safety (4). Ms. Arrington was missing the other six (6) health and safety trainings. .1103(b) 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 March 18, 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: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 96%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: J & J Child Care, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J Child Care, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of existing staff files and one new staff were reviewed today. The files were missing items and not complete. Ten percent (10%) of children’s records were reviewed today. The files were missing items and not complete. EMERGENCY INFORMATION: D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell did not have an emergency information form on file for review. This form needs to be completed on the first day of employment. You printed a blank copy of the form and had Ms. Powell complete the form and placed it in her file. This was corrected during the visit. PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME POLICY: D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell did not have documentation available for review of the review of the prevention of shaken baby syndrome policy. You reviewed the policy and had Ms. Powell sign the policy. This was corrected during the visit. SPECIAL TRAINING: RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: D. Powell began employment on May 31, 2024. Ms. Powell had 90 days from the first day of employment to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. The training should have been completed on or prior to August 31, 2024. Please go to the Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect website at https://preventchildabusenc.org/ to complete the training. Once the training is complete, please place the certificate in each staff member’s file. HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS: K. Arrington had the following three (3) health and safety trainings available for review: prevention and control of infectious diseases (1), prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions (3), and building and physical premises safety (4). Ms. Arrington was missing the other six (6) health and safety trainings. The health and safety trainings must be completed every five years. Please have Ms. Arrington complete the rest of the trainings at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ and print the certificates as she completes the training and place in her file. STAFF CHILD RATIOS (GROUPING): In space number three (3) there were four children. One (1) four-month-old, one (1) one-year-old child, and two (2) two-year-children were present. When I explained to Ms. Johnson that two-year-old children can not be combined with infant-aged children she stated she was not aware of that and promptly moved the children to space number one (1). I informed Ms. Johnson that a follow-up visit would be conducted to verify that the children are in the correct space. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (EPR) PLAN: Your EPR plan needs to be reviewed annually at the NC Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ . You last reviewed your EPR plan on February 19, 2024. If you make changes, please print a new copy and review with your staff. If you do not make any changes you may print out the page that shows when, who, and what time you reviewed your plan in the portal. The best practice is to always download and save your EPR plan once you have reviewed your plan in the NC Risk Management Portal. ELECTIRCAL OUTLET: An electrical outlet located to the right of the front door entrance did not have a protective cover in the outlet. You immediately put a protective cover in the outlet. You may want to have the staff who open the building to walk through the building prior to children attending to make sure all outlets are covered and to check through-out the day. This was corrected during the visit. ABCMS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK MOODLE TRAINING: You stated you did not complete the ABCMS Moodle training. We discussed the training and how to access it at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. You stated you have created a business NCID and I sent you a link to complete the Moodle training. I also emailed you the instructions on how to have your staff connect their existing application to your facility. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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. REMINDERS: NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at 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

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: J&J CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 42000125 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/31/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 10/31/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 01:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, you, S. Johnson, lead teacher were present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 10, 2018, earning 5 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point an Administrator has completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 5, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “10” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 6, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twelve (12) children from ages one (1) to four (4) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in lunch, personal care routines, and rest time. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following were observed being served for lunch: chicken nuggets, corn, pear, and milk (the meal was missing a grain component). The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, License Posted, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The lunch served today consisted of chicken nuggets, pears, corn, and milk. The lunch was missing a grain component (rice, bread, or pasta). 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. S. Johnson completed the training on August 6, 2019, K. Arrington completed the training on August 6, 2019, and B. Simmons completed the training on October 23, 2024. .1103(b) 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 November 14, 2024. 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: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 94%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: J & J Child Care, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J Child Care, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: SPECIAL TRAINING: RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment needs to be completed every five (5) years as part of the required on-going training hours. S. Johnson completed the training on August 6, 2019, K. Arrington completed the training on August 6, 2019, and B. Simmons completed the training on October 23, 2024. Please go to the Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect website at https://preventchildabusenc.org/ . to complete the training. Once the training is complete, please place the certificate in each staff member’s file. NUTRITION: Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The following food components are required: milk, meat/meat alternative, grain, fruit, and vegetables. The lunch you served today consisted of chicken nuggets, pears, corn, and milk. The lunch was missing a grain component (rice, bread, or pasta). Please review the USDA Meal Guidelines at the following website: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks REMINDERS: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a family child care home provided. You tested your water on March 7, 2024. Please remember child care facilities must test water every three years. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids team determined that J&J Childcare & Learning Center #2 required an on-site visit to fulfill North Carolina rule requirements. An accredited asbestos professional did not identify asbestos hazards at the facility. There is no requirement to restrict access to or mitigate asbestos-containing materials that are in good condition per 10A NCAC 41C .1003. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids team determined that J&J Childcare & Learning Center #2 required an on-site visit to fulfill North Carolina rule requirements. A certified lead risk assessor did not identify lead-based paint hazards at the facility. There is no requirement to restrict access or to mitigate lead-based paint that is in good condition per 10A NCAC 41C.1004. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: 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 on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: J&J CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 42000125 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/31/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 10/31/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 01:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, you, S. Johnson, lead teacher were present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license issued on January 10, 2018, earning 5 points in the education component, 7 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point an Administrator has completed a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 5, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “10” demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 6, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twelve (12) children from ages one (1) to four (4) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. When I arrived, the children were participating in lunch, personal care routines, and rest time. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following were observed being served for lunch: chicken nuggets, corn, pear, and milk (the meal was missing a grain component). The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, License Posted, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The lunch served today consisted of chicken nuggets, pears, corn, and milk. The lunch was missing a grain component (rice, bread, or pasta). 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. S. Johnson completed the training on August 6, 2019, K. Arrington completed the training on August 6, 2019, and B. Simmons completed the training on October 23, 2024. .1103(b) 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 November 14, 2024. 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: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@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 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 94%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: J & J Child Care, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J Child Care, Inc. remains Current and Active. Prior to making any changes in the corporation status, please contact me to discuss changes of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: SPECIAL TRAINING: RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment needs to be completed every five (5) years as part of the required on-going training hours. S. Johnson completed the training on August 6, 2019, K. Arrington completed the training on August 6, 2019, and B. Simmons completed the training on October 23, 2024. Please go to the Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect website at https://preventchildabusenc.org/ . to complete the training. Once the training is complete, please place the certificate in each staff member’s file. NUTRITION: Meals and snacks served to children in a child care center shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The following food components are required: milk, meat/meat alternative, grain, fruit, and vegetables. The lunch you served today consisted of chicken nuggets, pears, corn, and milk. The lunch was missing a grain component (rice, bread, or pasta). Please review the USDA Meal Guidelines at the following website: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks REMINDERS: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a family child care home provided. You tested your water on March 7, 2024. Please remember child care facilities must test water every three years. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids team determined that J&J Childcare & Learning Center #2 required an on-site visit to fulfill North Carolina rule requirements. An accredited asbestos professional did not identify asbestos hazards at the facility. There is no requirement to restrict access to or mitigate asbestos-containing materials that are in good condition per 10A NCAC 41C .1003. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids team determined that J&J Childcare & Learning Center #2 required an on-site visit to fulfill North Carolina rule requirements. A certified lead risk assessor did not identify lead-based paint hazards at the facility. There is no requirement to restrict access or to mitigate lead-based paint that is in good condition per 10A NCAC 41C.1004. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: 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 on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: J&J CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 42000125 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/5/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 4/5/2024 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 10:25 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 this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. S. Johnson, Lead teacher/Legal Designee assisted with the visit. This center currently operates with a five-star license, earning five points in the education component, seven points in the program standard component and 1 quality point for the administrator completing a business training and a wage/hour course of at least 30 hours. This program continues to meet enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was completed on May 18, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 23, 2023, earning a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on November 6, 2023, and the center was approved for day and night time care. Three (3) children were observed in care today all age three years old. Children were engaged in morning activities, free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials in various activity areas, completing toileting and hand washing routines, and interacting with caregivers. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 92% as of April 4, 2024. The following violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical assessment on file for one child enrolled on November 26, 2022, was dated July 31, 2023. The medical assessment on file for a child enrolled on May 31, 2023, was dated July 31, 2019; therefore, it was more than twelve months old. GS110-91(1) The violation documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before April 19, 2024. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. CORPORATION STATUS: J & J Child Care, Inc. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, J & J Child Care, Inc. remains current and active. I reminded you the corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. 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. MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILDREN: Medical assessments for children enrolled must be on file within 30 days from the date of enrollment. I suggested you develop a plan of action to implement that will assist with retrieving medical assessment within the required timeframe. You should engage in ongoing communication and remind parents until the medical assessment is received. RATED LICENSE ASSESSMENT: Be reminded your program is in cohort 1; therefore, the rated license including the Environment Rating Scale assessment will be completed. You should ensure all staff education is uploaded and evaluated in DCDEE WORKS. If you have questions about the process contact me to further discuss. LEAD WATER/PAINT AND ASBESTOS: We discussed the rule requirements and information concerning Lead in Water/Paint and Asbestos. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. CHILD CARE RULE UPDATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2024: Please ensure you are using the updated rule book dated January 1, 2024, and review information in the DCDEE Moodle regarding the updated rule changes. You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. PROVIDER ACCESS to the BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DCDEE has launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS effective February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to: •See applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. We will grant your access within 2 business days. Please do not use this email account to ask background check questions. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. EQUIVALENCY EXAM OFFLINE for MAINTENANCE: The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. Better yet, take advantage of DCDEE’s offer of a No-Cost Professional Development Teacher Membership and earn your CDA! The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. 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. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: J&J CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 42000125 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2023 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 10/17/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival S. Johnson, Lead teacher assisted with the visit. J. Powell, Administrator arrived shortly after and assisted. Twelve children were observed in care today ranging from ages one to four years old. Children were engaged in free-choice play, playing with developmentally appropriate materials in various activity areas, interacting with the caregivers, watching television, eating lunch and completing toileting, diapering and hand washing routines. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, french fries, peaches, bread and milk. Children were cared for in a nurturing environment and staff adequately supervised children during the visit. Currently this program operates with a Five-Star License earning five points in education the component, seven points in program standards and one quality point for the administrator completing a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last fire inspection was completed on November 2, 2022, and the center was approved for day and nighttime care. The sanitation inspection was completed on October 4, 2022, earning a “Superior” classification. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 8, 2023. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. A sanitation inspection was not completed prior to the last inspection report dated October 4, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not documented for seven children on the sign in/out logs between October 10, 2023, to October 13, 2023. Arrival times were not documented for three children upon arrival during today’s visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Two children's hands were not washed upon arrival in Space #3. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Three electrical outlets not in use in Space #2 were not covered with safety caps. One electrical outlet against the building inside the outdoor play area used by children was missing an electrical outlet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Three grocery bags storing children’s clothes were observed in and on cubbies below 5ft. from the finished floor in Space #1. .0604(q) 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. CPR/First Aid training for all staff working today expired on October 16, 2023; therefore, at least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. .1102(c-d) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send a compliance letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You may submit the compliance letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before October 31, 2023. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined the information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90% percent as of October 16, 2023. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You stated the mailing address, phone number and email address listed for your program are correct. If changes in your facility information occurs, please contact me at telephone number 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is updated in the system. SANITATION INSPECTION: The center’s sanitation inspection has not been completed. The sanitation inspection expired on October 4, 2023. You stated contact has been made with Environmental Health to inquire about the sanitation inspection and you were told the inspection would be completed soon. I advised you to reach back out to Environmental Health to follow up on the completion of your program’s sanitation inspection. I also suggest in the future conducting a courtesy call to find out if you are on the schedule for an inspection prior to the expiration date of your current inspection report. SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: We discussed the potential hazards observed during the visit. You removed the plastic grocery bags from inside and on top of the cubbies and placed in a higher location that was above 5ft. from the finished floor. A safety cap was missing from the electrical outlet against the building inside the outdoor play area used by children. You inserted safety caps in the electrical outlets not in use in Space #2. I reminded you a safe environment must always be provided for children. I suggested conducting periodic safety checks of the indoor/outdoor areas used by children to ensure potentially hazardous items are not accessible. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES: Arrival and departure times must be documented for children as they arrive and leave each day. You stated the children missing the departure times were enrolled on second shift and it was late when they left for the day. It was suggested placing the sign in/out log closer to the door in visual view as a reminder to document the times. I also recommended checking arrival and departure logs periodically throughout the day to ensure times have been recorded. HAND WASHING: Two children in Space #3’s hands were not washed upon arrival. The children were allowed to play with toys/materials when they entered the classroom. I informed the caregiver in Space #3; children’s hands should have been washed when they entered the classroom. Hand washing is vital to cutting down on the spread of germs and illness. OUTDOOR INSPECTIONS: You stated the file with your outdoor inspections had been misplaced. You stated renovations were recently completed in the building and the records were moved from their designated location. You added the file could not be found when everything was brought back into the building. I suggested you create an electronic file for records to ensure you can access them when needed in the event the hard copies are lost or destroyed. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REVISIONS: Please take time to read the updated Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 Criminal History Record Check Requirements for Child Care Providers that was revised and amended effective October 1, 2023. Read the entire rule at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/Child-Care-Commission/Rule-Changes MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAININGS: The North Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children (NCAEYC) in partnership with ITTI is planning several Mental Health First Aid trainings for child care administrators to be held between November 2023 and June 2024. To best organize where to hold the training, NCAEYC is asking directors to fill out a short form to see where interest falls across the state. After completing the form, please share the link to the form and/or the flyer with QR code with your network. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. STAR RATED LICENSE: We discussed the star rated license status for your program. Your program is in Cohort 1 for the star rated license assessment. We reviewed the last Environment Rating Scale Assessment report and discussed items with a score below four points. I advise you to utilize the last assessment report as a guide to prepare for the upcoming assessment. We also talked about contacting Down East partnership for Children for technical assistance and guidance. Based on my review, you should remain eligible for five points earned in the Education component. Staffing in your program has not changed since the last rated license assessment. I encouraged you to have staff submit updated transcripts to DCDEE WORKS to ensure recent education obtained is evaluated if applicable. You stated you plan to keep the same quality point option earned for the administrator completing a 30-hour business course training. It was recommended that you and staff visit the NCRLAP website at ncrlap.org to view the webinars and prep year ideas/activities. You can also request an assessment from NCRLAP this year as well. The Environment Rating Scale Assessment will be requested for your program in the year 2024. If you have question about the cohort, you can access information form the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website also. 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. You can also complete training modules located in MOODLE platform, access provider's documents, and the child care rules and laws. At the end of this visit, the visit summary report was printed, reviewed with you, and a copy left for your records. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 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

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10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: J&J CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 42000125 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2023 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 10/17/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival S. Johnson, Lead teacher assisted with the visit. J. Powell, Administrator arrived shortly after and assisted. Twelve children were observed in care today ranging from ages one to four years old. Children were engaged in free-choice play, playing with developmentally appropriate materials in various activity areas, interacting with the caregivers, watching television, eating lunch and completing toileting, diapering and hand washing routines. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, french fries, peaches, bread and milk. Children were cared for in a nurturing environment and staff adequately supervised children during the visit. Currently this program operates with a Five-Star License earning five points in education the component, seven points in program standards and one quality point for the administrator completing a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last fire inspection was completed on November 2, 2022, and the center was approved for day and nighttime care. The sanitation inspection was completed on October 4, 2022, earning a “Superior” classification. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 8, 2023. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. A sanitation inspection was not completed prior to the last inspection report dated October 4, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not documented for seven children on the sign in/out logs between October 10, 2023, to October 13, 2023. Arrival times were not documented for three children upon arrival during today’s visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Two children's hands were not washed upon arrival in Space #3. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Three electrical outlets not in use in Space #2 were not covered with safety caps. One electrical outlet against the building inside the outdoor play area used by children was missing an electrical outlet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Three grocery bags storing children’s clothes were observed in and on cubbies below 5ft. from the finished floor in Space #1. .0604(q) 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. CPR/First Aid training for all staff working today expired on October 16, 2023; therefore, at least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. .1102(c-d) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send a compliance letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You may submit the compliance letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before October 31, 2023. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined the information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90% percent as of October 16, 2023. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You stated the mailing address, phone number and email address listed for your program are correct. If changes in your facility information occurs, please contact me at telephone number 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is updated in the system. SANITATION INSPECTION: The center’s sanitation inspection has not been completed. The sanitation inspection expired on October 4, 2023. You stated contact has been made with Environmental Health to inquire about the sanitation inspection and you were told the inspection would be completed soon. I advised you to reach back out to Environmental Health to follow up on the completion of your program’s sanitation inspection. I also suggest in the future conducting a courtesy call to find out if you are on the schedule for an inspection prior to the expiration date of your current inspection report. SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: We discussed the potential hazards observed during the visit. You removed the plastic grocery bags from inside and on top of the cubbies and placed in a higher location that was above 5ft. from the finished floor. A safety cap was missing from the electrical outlet against the building inside the outdoor play area used by children. You inserted safety caps in the electrical outlets not in use in Space #2. I reminded you a safe environment must always be provided for children. I suggested conducting periodic safety checks of the indoor/outdoor areas used by children to ensure potentially hazardous items are not accessible. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES: Arrival and departure times must be documented for children as they arrive and leave each day. You stated the children missing the departure times were enrolled on second shift and it was late when they left for the day. It was suggested placing the sign in/out log closer to the door in visual view as a reminder to document the times. I also recommended checking arrival and departure logs periodically throughout the day to ensure times have been recorded. HAND WASHING: Two children in Space #3’s hands were not washed upon arrival. The children were allowed to play with toys/materials when they entered the classroom. I informed the caregiver in Space #3; children’s hands should have been washed when they entered the classroom. Hand washing is vital to cutting down on the spread of germs and illness. OUTDOOR INSPECTIONS: You stated the file with your outdoor inspections had been misplaced. You stated renovations were recently completed in the building and the records were moved from their designated location. You added the file could not be found when everything was brought back into the building. I suggested you create an electronic file for records to ensure you can access them when needed in the event the hard copies are lost or destroyed. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REVISIONS: Please take time to read the updated Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 Criminal History Record Check Requirements for Child Care Providers that was revised and amended effective October 1, 2023. Read the entire rule at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/Child-Care-Commission/Rule-Changes MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAININGS: The North Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children (NCAEYC) in partnership with ITTI is planning several Mental Health First Aid trainings for child care administrators to be held between November 2023 and June 2024. To best organize where to hold the training, NCAEYC is asking directors to fill out a short form to see where interest falls across the state. After completing the form, please share the link to the form and/or the flyer with QR code with your network. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. STAR RATED LICENSE: We discussed the star rated license status for your program. Your program is in Cohort 1 for the star rated license assessment. We reviewed the last Environment Rating Scale Assessment report and discussed items with a score below four points. I advise you to utilize the last assessment report as a guide to prepare for the upcoming assessment. We also talked about contacting Down East partnership for Children for technical assistance and guidance. Based on my review, you should remain eligible for five points earned in the Education component. Staffing in your program has not changed since the last rated license assessment. I encouraged you to have staff submit updated transcripts to DCDEE WORKS to ensure recent education obtained is evaluated if applicable. You stated you plan to keep the same quality point option earned for the administrator completing a 30-hour business course training. It was recommended that you and staff visit the NCRLAP website at ncrlap.org to view the webinars and prep year ideas/activities. You can also request an assessment from NCRLAP this year as well. The Environment Rating Scale Assessment will be requested for your program in the year 2024. If you have question about the cohort, you can access information form the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website also. 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. You can also complete training modules located in MOODLE platform, access provider's documents, and the child care rules and laws. At the end of this visit, the visit summary report was printed, reviewed with you, and a copy left for your records. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 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

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: J&J CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 42000125 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2023 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 10/17/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival S. Johnson, Lead teacher assisted with the visit. J. Powell, Administrator arrived shortly after and assisted. Twelve children were observed in care today ranging from ages one to four years old. Children were engaged in free-choice play, playing with developmentally appropriate materials in various activity areas, interacting with the caregivers, watching television, eating lunch and completing toileting, diapering and hand washing routines. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, french fries, peaches, bread and milk. Children were cared for in a nurturing environment and staff adequately supervised children during the visit. Currently this program operates with a Five-Star License earning five points in education the component, seven points in program standards and one quality point for the administrator completing a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last fire inspection was completed on November 2, 2022, and the center was approved for day and nighttime care. The sanitation inspection was completed on October 4, 2022, earning a “Superior” classification. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 8, 2023. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. A sanitation inspection was not completed prior to the last inspection report dated October 4, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not documented for seven children on the sign in/out logs between October 10, 2023, to October 13, 2023. Arrival times were not documented for three children upon arrival during today’s visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Two children's hands were not washed upon arrival in Space #3. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Three electrical outlets not in use in Space #2 were not covered with safety caps. One electrical outlet against the building inside the outdoor play area used by children was missing an electrical outlet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Three grocery bags storing children’s clothes were observed in and on cubbies below 5ft. from the finished floor in Space #1. .0604(q) 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. CPR/First Aid training for all staff working today expired on October 16, 2023; therefore, at least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. .1102(c-d) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send a compliance letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You may submit the compliance letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before October 31, 2023. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined the information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90% percent as of October 16, 2023. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You stated the mailing address, phone number and email address listed for your program are correct. If changes in your facility information occurs, please contact me at telephone number 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is updated in the system. SANITATION INSPECTION: The center’s sanitation inspection has not been completed. The sanitation inspection expired on October 4, 2023. You stated contact has been made with Environmental Health to inquire about the sanitation inspection and you were told the inspection would be completed soon. I advised you to reach back out to Environmental Health to follow up on the completion of your program’s sanitation inspection. I also suggest in the future conducting a courtesy call to find out if you are on the schedule for an inspection prior to the expiration date of your current inspection report. SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: We discussed the potential hazards observed during the visit. You removed the plastic grocery bags from inside and on top of the cubbies and placed in a higher location that was above 5ft. from the finished floor. A safety cap was missing from the electrical outlet against the building inside the outdoor play area used by children. You inserted safety caps in the electrical outlets not in use in Space #2. I reminded you a safe environment must always be provided for children. I suggested conducting periodic safety checks of the indoor/outdoor areas used by children to ensure potentially hazardous items are not accessible. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES: Arrival and departure times must be documented for children as they arrive and leave each day. You stated the children missing the departure times were enrolled on second shift and it was late when they left for the day. It was suggested placing the sign in/out log closer to the door in visual view as a reminder to document the times. I also recommended checking arrival and departure logs periodically throughout the day to ensure times have been recorded. HAND WASHING: Two children in Space #3’s hands were not washed upon arrival. The children were allowed to play with toys/materials when they entered the classroom. I informed the caregiver in Space #3; children’s hands should have been washed when they entered the classroom. Hand washing is vital to cutting down on the spread of germs and illness. OUTDOOR INSPECTIONS: You stated the file with your outdoor inspections had been misplaced. You stated renovations were recently completed in the building and the records were moved from their designated location. You added the file could not be found when everything was brought back into the building. I suggested you create an electronic file for records to ensure you can access them when needed in the event the hard copies are lost or destroyed. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REVISIONS: Please take time to read the updated Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 Criminal History Record Check Requirements for Child Care Providers that was revised and amended effective October 1, 2023. Read the entire rule at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/Child-Care-Commission/Rule-Changes MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAININGS: The North Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children (NCAEYC) in partnership with ITTI is planning several Mental Health First Aid trainings for child care administrators to be held between November 2023 and June 2024. To best organize where to hold the training, NCAEYC is asking directors to fill out a short form to see where interest falls across the state. After completing the form, please share the link to the form and/or the flyer with QR code with your network. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. STAR RATED LICENSE: We discussed the star rated license status for your program. Your program is in Cohort 1 for the star rated license assessment. We reviewed the last Environment Rating Scale Assessment report and discussed items with a score below four points. I advise you to utilize the last assessment report as a guide to prepare for the upcoming assessment. We also talked about contacting Down East partnership for Children for technical assistance and guidance. Based on my review, you should remain eligible for five points earned in the Education component. Staffing in your program has not changed since the last rated license assessment. I encouraged you to have staff submit updated transcripts to DCDEE WORKS to ensure recent education obtained is evaluated if applicable. You stated you plan to keep the same quality point option earned for the administrator completing a 30-hour business course training. It was recommended that you and staff visit the NCRLAP website at ncrlap.org to view the webinars and prep year ideas/activities. You can also request an assessment from NCRLAP this year as well. The Environment Rating Scale Assessment will be requested for your program in the year 2024. If you have question about the cohort, you can access information form the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website also. 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. You can also complete training modules located in MOODLE platform, access provider's documents, and the child care rules and laws. At the end of this visit, the visit summary report was printed, reviewed with you, and a copy left for your records. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 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

10A NCAC 09 .2703 · Violation

Name of Operation: J&J CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER #2 Facility ID: 42000125 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2023 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 10/17/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival S. Johnson, Lead teacher assisted with the visit. J. Powell, Administrator arrived shortly after and assisted. Twelve children were observed in care today ranging from ages one to four years old. Children were engaged in free-choice play, playing with developmentally appropriate materials in various activity areas, interacting with the caregivers, watching television, eating lunch and completing toileting, diapering and hand washing routines. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, french fries, peaches, bread and milk. Children were cared for in a nurturing environment and staff adequately supervised children during the visit. Currently this program operates with a Five-Star License earning five points in education the component, seven points in program standards and one quality point for the administrator completing a business training course of at least 30 clock hours. The last fire inspection was completed on November 2, 2022, and the center was approved for day and nighttime care. The sanitation inspection was completed on October 4, 2022, earning a “Superior” classification. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 8, 2023. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. A sanitation inspection was not completed prior to the last inspection report dated October 4, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not documented for seven children on the sign in/out logs between October 10, 2023, to October 13, 2023. Arrival times were not documented for three children upon arrival during today’s visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Two children's hands were not washed upon arrival in Space #3. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Three electrical outlets not in use in Space #2 were not covered with safety caps. One electrical outlet against the building inside the outdoor play area used by children was missing an electrical outlet. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Three grocery bags storing children’s clothes were observed in and on cubbies below 5ft. from the finished floor in Space #1. .0604(q) 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. CPR/First Aid training for all staff working today expired on October 16, 2023; therefore, at least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. .1102(c-d) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send a compliance letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You may submit the compliance letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before October 31, 2023. This two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter and is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined the information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90% percent as of October 16, 2023. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You stated the mailing address, phone number and email address listed for your program are correct. If changes in your facility information occurs, please contact me at telephone number 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is updated in the system. SANITATION INSPECTION: The center’s sanitation inspection has not been completed. The sanitation inspection expired on October 4, 2023. You stated contact has been made with Environmental Health to inquire about the sanitation inspection and you were told the inspection would be completed soon. I advised you to reach back out to Environmental Health to follow up on the completion of your program’s sanitation inspection. I also suggest in the future conducting a courtesy call to find out if you are on the schedule for an inspection prior to the expiration date of your current inspection report. SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: We discussed the potential hazards observed during the visit. You removed the plastic grocery bags from inside and on top of the cubbies and placed in a higher location that was above 5ft. from the finished floor. A safety cap was missing from the electrical outlet against the building inside the outdoor play area used by children. You inserted safety caps in the electrical outlets not in use in Space #2. I reminded you a safe environment must always be provided for children. I suggested conducting periodic safety checks of the indoor/outdoor areas used by children to ensure potentially hazardous items are not accessible. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES: Arrival and departure times must be documented for children as they arrive and leave each day. You stated the children missing the departure times were enrolled on second shift and it was late when they left for the day. It was suggested placing the sign in/out log closer to the door in visual view as a reminder to document the times. I also recommended checking arrival and departure logs periodically throughout the day to ensure times have been recorded. HAND WASHING: Two children in Space #3’s hands were not washed upon arrival. The children were allowed to play with toys/materials when they entered the classroom. I informed the caregiver in Space #3; children’s hands should have been washed when they entered the classroom. Hand washing is vital to cutting down on the spread of germs and illness. OUTDOOR INSPECTIONS: You stated the file with your outdoor inspections had been misplaced. You stated renovations were recently completed in the building and the records were moved from their designated location. You added the file could not be found when everything was brought back into the building. I suggested you create an electronic file for records to ensure you can access them when needed in the event the hard copies are lost or destroyed. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REVISIONS: Please take time to read the updated Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 Criminal History Record Check Requirements for Child Care Providers that was revised and amended effective October 1, 2023. Read the entire rule at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/Child-Care-Commission/Rule-Changes MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAININGS: The North Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children (NCAEYC) in partnership with ITTI is planning several Mental Health First Aid trainings for child care administrators to be held between November 2023 and June 2024. To best organize where to hold the training, NCAEYC is asking directors to fill out a short form to see where interest falls across the state. After completing the form, please share the link to the form and/or the flyer with QR code with your network. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam. STAR RATED LICENSE: We discussed the star rated license status for your program. Your program is in Cohort 1 for the star rated license assessment. We reviewed the last Environment Rating Scale Assessment report and discussed items with a score below four points. I advise you to utilize the last assessment report as a guide to prepare for the upcoming assessment. We also talked about contacting Down East partnership for Children for technical assistance and guidance. Based on my review, you should remain eligible for five points earned in the Education component. Staffing in your program has not changed since the last rated license assessment. I encouraged you to have staff submit updated transcripts to DCDEE WORKS to ensure recent education obtained is evaluated if applicable. You stated you plan to keep the same quality point option earned for the administrator completing a 30-hour business course training. It was recommended that you and staff visit the NCRLAP website at ncrlap.org to view the webinars and prep year ideas/activities. You can also request an assessment from NCRLAP this year as well. The Environment Rating Scale Assessment will be requested for your program in the year 2024. If you have question about the cohort, you can access information form the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website also. 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. You can also complete training modules located in MOODLE platform, access provider's documents, and the child care rules and laws. At the end of this visit, the visit summary report was printed, reviewed with you, and a copy left for your records. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 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