10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: HUMBLE BEGINNINGS FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 43000582 Consultant: TANYA HERRING Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/11/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 2/11/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit to your family child care home (FCCH). The annual compliance monitoring checklist for FCCH was used to note requirements monitored today. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the owner/operator, E. Davis-Judd. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor environments. A total of two (2) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children participating in free choice play and completing routine care tasks. I also observed the caregiver engaging in positive and nurturing interactions with the children during the visit. Today’s lunch was in compliance with the Meal Pattern requirements. LICENSE STATUS: This FCCH currently operates with a four-star rated license issued on March 21, 2023. REQUIRED DRILLS/INSPECTIONS: The last annual compliance visit was completed on February 29, 2024. The last documented monthly fire drill and the last documented quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill were conducted on January 27, 2025, and the last documented monthly playground inspection was completed on January 10, 2025. During today’s visit, a full assessment of the child care requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, and attendance logs. There are no infants currently enrolled in the program. So, safe sleep logs were not monitored. I monitored the program/space requirements, equipment & furnishings, capacity & supervision, storage and/or administering of medication, the outdoor area & equipment, children’s records, and the operator’s and additional caregiver’s files. The operator and the additional caregiver are in compliance with the training requirements, including CPR, First Aid, and SIDS. The qualification letter for Ms. Davis-Judd, her household members, and the additional caregiver was in compliance. The operator stated that she does not have any pets, nor does she provide transportation. The Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form and the Operator’s Statements of Responsibility form were completed during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. Cans of paint and gasoline were stored in an unlocked storage shed in the outdoor play area. .1719 (a) (1) 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. Motrin was stored in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen. .1719(a)(5) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. All purpose-cleaners, Clorox, and a can of Lysol were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the kitchen. .1719 (a)(7) 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. An electrical outlet not in use was uncovered. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. A burning candle was observed in a space accessible to the enrolled children. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1924 Balloons were accessible to children. Latex balloon debris was observed on the ground in the outdoor play area. .1719(a)(19) 2056 Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. The operator did not complete and/or maintain a copy of the EPR plan on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this FCCH was 100%. A compliance verification letter is not required because the violations observed and documented were corrected during the visit. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: It is recommended that providers stay current and up-to-date with the latest information on child care rules and regulations. You may visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ regularly, click on the “What’s New” tab, and review the highlighted topic areas that are applicable to your program. SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: During today's visit, I observed four (4) violations regarding the requirements for a safe indoor and outdoor environment. I recommend that you conduct a daily inspection of the indoor and outdoor learning environments to ensure the safety of the enrolled children and to promote a healthy learning environment. All hazardous chemicals such as all-purpose cleaners, aerosol cans, and prescription & nonprescription medicines except for those used for chronic life-threatening conditions must be stored in locked cabinets or storages. In addition, candles and other open flame devices are prohibited as these items are a fire hazard and could easily result in injuries, destruction of property, and fatalities. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions, please contact me at tanya.herring@dhhs.nc.gov or at 910-624-4171. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa Leak at teraesa.leak@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-971-7765. 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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