10A NCAC 09 .0509 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 333 Time In: 09:27 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Stella Baldwin, owner/director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued September 2, 2022, earning 4 points in education, 2 points in program (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). Restrictions include: First and second shift The sanitation inspection was completed August 13, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last completed fire inspection is dated October 8, 2024, and approved for daytime and night care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 88% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed playing in both their inside learning environments. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play on the carpet. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. One new file was monitored. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Mr. Clarance Jennings / bus driver transported the children on the daycare bus this morning alone. He does not have a file at the center. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Mr. Jennings MAY NOT return to the center or drive the bus until he has a valid qualification letter on file. Lunch consisted of bologna, corn, bread, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. In space#2, approximately 4 infant books were located on the bookshelf. The children present ranged in age between 3years - 10 years old. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. In space #2, the housekeeping materials were visibly dirty. .2822(a)(1-4) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #2, a hole in the wall is located under the window. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation of at least an annual review was not on file for 5 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. The bus driver did not acquire a valid qualification letter prior to transporting children alone. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member did not receive orientation in each required topic area. .1101(a)(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Children were transported without their photographs or emergency contact information on the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1127 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. Documentation was not on file for children transported on 3/5/25. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Information had not been updated for one child. .0802(c) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of at least an annual review was not on file for 5 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification was not available for four children. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information for one staff member was not maintained separately from their individual personnel file. .0701(d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #2, a live roach was climbing up the wall behind the sink. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/19/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given: If you are experiencing challenging behaviors that are concerning you, reach out to Emily Jones at the Robeson County Partnership for Children (RCPFC). For more information email her at: ejones@rcpartnership4children.org. Or you can call her at: 910-738-6767. If you need help with your daycare, the RCPFC can help. They may be able to help you get ready for the environmental rating scales with $1000 in grant funds per/classroom. Technical assistance is available to help with classroom arrangement, schedules, activity plans, safety and more. Don’t wait to reach out for help. Their resource library is full of wonderful books, kits, and materials to help teachers with activities in their classrooms. Contact: Amanda Lovette, Quality Enhancement Senior Specialist, ext. 297 Today I left you two flyers from the RCPFC. Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Feel free to contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0515 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 333 Time In: 09:27 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Stella Baldwin, owner/director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued September 2, 2022, earning 4 points in education, 2 points in program (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). Restrictions include: First and second shift The sanitation inspection was completed August 13, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last completed fire inspection is dated October 8, 2024, and approved for daytime and night care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 88% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed playing in both their inside learning environments. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play on the carpet. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. One new file was monitored. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Mr. Clarance Jennings / bus driver transported the children on the daycare bus this morning alone. He does not have a file at the center. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Mr. Jennings MAY NOT return to the center or drive the bus until he has a valid qualification letter on file. Lunch consisted of bologna, corn, bread, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. In space#2, approximately 4 infant books were located on the bookshelf. The children present ranged in age between 3years - 10 years old. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. In space #2, the housekeeping materials were visibly dirty. .2822(a)(1-4) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #2, a hole in the wall is located under the window. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation of at least an annual review was not on file for 5 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. The bus driver did not acquire a valid qualification letter prior to transporting children alone. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member did not receive orientation in each required topic area. .1101(a)(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Children were transported without their photographs or emergency contact information on the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1127 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. Documentation was not on file for children transported on 3/5/25. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Information had not been updated for one child. .0802(c) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of at least an annual review was not on file for 5 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification was not available for four children. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information for one staff member was not maintained separately from their individual personnel file. .0701(d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #2, a live roach was climbing up the wall behind the sink. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/19/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given: If you are experiencing challenging behaviors that are concerning you, reach out to Emily Jones at the Robeson County Partnership for Children (RCPFC). For more information email her at: ejones@rcpartnership4children.org. Or you can call her at: 910-738-6767. If you need help with your daycare, the RCPFC can help. They may be able to help you get ready for the environmental rating scales with $1000 in grant funds per/classroom. Technical assistance is available to help with classroom arrangement, schedules, activity plans, safety and more. Don’t wait to reach out for help. Their resource library is full of wonderful books, kits, and materials to help teachers with activities in their classrooms. Contact: Amanda Lovette, Quality Enhancement Senior Specialist, ext. 297 Today I left you two flyers from the RCPFC. Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Feel free to contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 333 Time In: 09:27 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Stella Baldwin, owner/director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued September 2, 2022, earning 4 points in education, 2 points in program (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). Restrictions include: First and second shift The sanitation inspection was completed August 13, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last completed fire inspection is dated October 8, 2024, and approved for daytime and night care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 88% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed playing in both their inside learning environments. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play on the carpet. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. One new file was monitored. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Mr. Clarance Jennings / bus driver transported the children on the daycare bus this morning alone. He does not have a file at the center. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Mr. Jennings MAY NOT return to the center or drive the bus until he has a valid qualification letter on file. Lunch consisted of bologna, corn, bread, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. In space#2, approximately 4 infant books were located on the bookshelf. The children present ranged in age between 3years - 10 years old. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. In space #2, the housekeeping materials were visibly dirty. .2822(a)(1-4) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #2, a hole in the wall is located under the window. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation of at least an annual review was not on file for 5 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. The bus driver did not acquire a valid qualification letter prior to transporting children alone. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member did not receive orientation in each required topic area. .1101(a)(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Children were transported without their photographs or emergency contact information on the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1127 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. Documentation was not on file for children transported on 3/5/25. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Information had not been updated for one child. .0802(c) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of at least an annual review was not on file for 5 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification was not available for four children. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information for one staff member was not maintained separately from their individual personnel file. .0701(d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #2, a live roach was climbing up the wall behind the sink. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/19/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given: If you are experiencing challenging behaviors that are concerning you, reach out to Emily Jones at the Robeson County Partnership for Children (RCPFC). For more information email her at: ejones@rcpartnership4children.org. Or you can call her at: 910-738-6767. If you need help with your daycare, the RCPFC can help. They may be able to help you get ready for the environmental rating scales with $1000 in grant funds per/classroom. Technical assistance is available to help with classroom arrangement, schedules, activity plans, safety and more. Don’t wait to reach out for help. Their resource library is full of wonderful books, kits, and materials to help teachers with activities in their classrooms. Contact: Amanda Lovette, Quality Enhancement Senior Specialist, ext. 297 Today I left you two flyers from the RCPFC. Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Feel free to contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 333 Time In: 09:27 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Stella Baldwin, owner/director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued September 2, 2022, earning 4 points in education, 2 points in program (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). Restrictions include: First and second shift The sanitation inspection was completed August 13, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last completed fire inspection is dated October 8, 2024, and approved for daytime and night care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 88% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed playing in both their inside learning environments. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play on the carpet. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. One new file was monitored. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Mr. Clarance Jennings / bus driver transported the children on the daycare bus this morning alone. He does not have a file at the center. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Mr. Jennings MAY NOT return to the center or drive the bus until he has a valid qualification letter on file. Lunch consisted of bologna, corn, bread, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. In space#2, approximately 4 infant books were located on the bookshelf. The children present ranged in age between 3years - 10 years old. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. In space #2, the housekeeping materials were visibly dirty. .2822(a)(1-4) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #2, a hole in the wall is located under the window. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation of at least an annual review was not on file for 5 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. The bus driver did not acquire a valid qualification letter prior to transporting children alone. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member did not receive orientation in each required topic area. .1101(a)(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Children were transported without their photographs or emergency contact information on the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1127 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. Documentation was not on file for children transported on 3/5/25. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Information had not been updated for one child. .0802(c) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of at least an annual review was not on file for 5 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification was not available for four children. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information for one staff member was not maintained separately from their individual personnel file. .0701(d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #2, a live roach was climbing up the wall behind the sink. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/19/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given: If you are experiencing challenging behaviors that are concerning you, reach out to Emily Jones at the Robeson County Partnership for Children (RCPFC). For more information email her at: ejones@rcpartnership4children.org. Or you can call her at: 910-738-6767. If you need help with your daycare, the RCPFC can help. They may be able to help you get ready for the environmental rating scales with $1000 in grant funds per/classroom. Technical assistance is available to help with classroom arrangement, schedules, activity plans, safety and more. Don’t wait to reach out for help. Their resource library is full of wonderful books, kits, and materials to help teachers with activities in their classrooms. Contact: Amanda Lovette, Quality Enhancement Senior Specialist, ext. 297 Today I left you two flyers from the RCPFC. Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Feel free to contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 333 Time In: 09:27 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Stella Baldwin, owner/director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued September 2, 2022, earning 4 points in education, 2 points in program (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). Restrictions include: First and second shift The sanitation inspection was completed August 13, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last completed fire inspection is dated October 8, 2024, and approved for daytime and night care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 88% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed playing in both their inside learning environments. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play on the carpet. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. One new file was monitored. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Mr. Clarance Jennings / bus driver transported the children on the daycare bus this morning alone. He does not have a file at the center. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Mr. Jennings MAY NOT return to the center or drive the bus until he has a valid qualification letter on file. Lunch consisted of bologna, corn, bread, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. In space#2, approximately 4 infant books were located on the bookshelf. The children present ranged in age between 3years - 10 years old. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. In space #2, the housekeeping materials were visibly dirty. .2822(a)(1-4) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #2, a hole in the wall is located under the window. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation of at least an annual review was not on file for 5 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. The bus driver did not acquire a valid qualification letter prior to transporting children alone. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member did not receive orientation in each required topic area. .1101(a)(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Children were transported without their photographs or emergency contact information on the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1127 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. Documentation was not on file for children transported on 3/5/25. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Information had not been updated for one child. .0802(c) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of at least an annual review was not on file for 5 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification was not available for four children. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information for one staff member was not maintained separately from their individual personnel file. .0701(d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #2, a live roach was climbing up the wall behind the sink. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/19/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given: If you are experiencing challenging behaviors that are concerning you, reach out to Emily Jones at the Robeson County Partnership for Children (RCPFC). For more information email her at: ejones@rcpartnership4children.org. Or you can call her at: 910-738-6767. If you need help with your daycare, the RCPFC can help. They may be able to help you get ready for the environmental rating scales with $1000 in grant funds per/classroom. Technical assistance is available to help with classroom arrangement, schedules, activity plans, safety and more. Don’t wait to reach out for help. Their resource library is full of wonderful books, kits, and materials to help teachers with activities in their classrooms. Contact: Amanda Lovette, Quality Enhancement Senior Specialist, ext. 297 Today I left you two flyers from the RCPFC. Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Feel free to contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 333 Time In: 09:27 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Stella Baldwin, owner/director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued September 2, 2022, earning 4 points in education, 2 points in program (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). Restrictions include: First and second shift The sanitation inspection was completed August 13, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last completed fire inspection is dated October 8, 2024, and approved for daytime and night care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 88% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed playing in both their inside learning environments. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play on the carpet. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. One new file was monitored. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Mr. Clarance Jennings / bus driver transported the children on the daycare bus this morning alone. He does not have a file at the center. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Mr. Jennings MAY NOT return to the center or drive the bus until he has a valid qualification letter on file. Lunch consisted of bologna, corn, bread, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. In space#2, approximately 4 infant books were located on the bookshelf. The children present ranged in age between 3years - 10 years old. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. In space #2, the housekeeping materials were visibly dirty. .2822(a)(1-4) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #2, a hole in the wall is located under the window. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation of at least an annual review was not on file for 5 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. The bus driver did not acquire a valid qualification letter prior to transporting children alone. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member did not receive orientation in each required topic area. .1101(a)(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Children were transported without their photographs or emergency contact information on the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1127 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. Documentation was not on file for children transported on 3/5/25. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Information had not been updated for one child. .0802(c) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of at least an annual review was not on file for 5 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification was not available for four children. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information for one staff member was not maintained separately from their individual personnel file. .0701(d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #2, a live roach was climbing up the wall behind the sink. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/19/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given: If you are experiencing challenging behaviors that are concerning you, reach out to Emily Jones at the Robeson County Partnership for Children (RCPFC). For more information email her at: ejones@rcpartnership4children.org. Or you can call her at: 910-738-6767. If you need help with your daycare, the RCPFC can help. They may be able to help you get ready for the environmental rating scales with $1000 in grant funds per/classroom. Technical assistance is available to help with classroom arrangement, schedules, activity plans, safety and more. Don’t wait to reach out for help. Their resource library is full of wonderful books, kits, and materials to help teachers with activities in their classrooms. Contact: Amanda Lovette, Quality Enhancement Senior Specialist, ext. 297 Today I left you two flyers from the RCPFC. Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Feel free to contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 333 Time In: 09:27 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Stella Baldwin, owner/director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued September 2, 2022, earning 4 points in education, 2 points in program (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). Restrictions include: First and second shift The sanitation inspection was completed August 13, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last completed fire inspection is dated October 8, 2024, and approved for daytime and night care. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 88% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed playing in both their inside learning environments. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play on the carpet. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. One new file was monitored. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Mr. Clarance Jennings / bus driver transported the children on the daycare bus this morning alone. He does not have a file at the center. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Mr. Jennings MAY NOT return to the center or drive the bus until he has a valid qualification letter on file. Lunch consisted of bologna, corn, bread, mixed fruit and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 432 The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. In space#2, approximately 4 infant books were located on the bookshelf. The children present ranged in age between 3years - 10 years old. GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) 616 Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. In space #2, the housekeeping materials were visibly dirty. .2822(a)(1-4) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #2, a hole in the wall is located under the window. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation of at least an annual review was not on file for 5 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1030 Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. .0302(d)(1)(A) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. The bus driver did not acquire a valid qualification letter prior to transporting children alone. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member did not receive orientation in each required topic area. .1101(a)(b) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Children were transported without their photographs or emergency contact information on the vehicle. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1127 For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. Documentation was not on file for children transported on 3/5/25. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Information had not been updated for one child. .0802(c) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of at least an annual review was not on file for 5 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification was not available for four children. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information for one staff member was not maintained separately from their individual personnel file. .0701(d) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #2, a live roach was climbing up the wall behind the sink. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/19/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given: If you are experiencing challenging behaviors that are concerning you, reach out to Emily Jones at the Robeson County Partnership for Children (RCPFC). For more information email her at: ejones@rcpartnership4children.org. Or you can call her at: 910-738-6767. If you need help with your daycare, the RCPFC can help. They may be able to help you get ready for the environmental rating scales with $1000 in grant funds per/classroom. Technical assistance is available to help with classroom arrangement, schedules, activity plans, safety and more. Don’t wait to reach out for help. Their resource library is full of wonderful books, kits, and materials to help teachers with activities in their classrooms. Contact: Amanda Lovette, Quality Enhancement Senior Specialist, ext. 297 Today I left you two flyers from the RCPFC. Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Feel free to contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/14/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 1/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 63 Time In: 01:17 PM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the Written Warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on October 25, 2024. Stella Baldwin, director received the certified Notice of Administrative Action on 10/31/24. Upon my arrival, the notice was posted in the hallway near the front entrance. We read through the action during your 10/30/24, visit. Ms. Baldwin stated that she does not wish to appeal the action. Your fire and sanitation inspections remain current. No new staff file had been hired. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 regarding supervision. 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Stella L. Baldwin, Administrator shall contact Amanda Lovette, Quality Enhancement Senior Specialist, Robeson County Partnership for Children, Inc., 210 East 2nd Street, Lumberton, NC 28358, telephone number 910-738-6767 ext. 290, mobile 910-802-0225, email alovette@rcpartnership4children.org, to arrange for training that will address adequate supervision. No children shall be in care during this training. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in the mandatory training. Documentation of the training shall be maintained in the facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early education upon request. ** You stated that you completed the required training with Mary Anders, at the Cumberland County Partnership for Children on December 7, 2024. 3. Within two (2) weeks after the required supervision training is completed, Ms. Baldwin shall develop the facility’s supervision policy and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure adequate supervision at all times. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • When children are napping/resting • When children are transitioned from one caregiver to another • When staff members need to complete tasks outside the classroom • Procedures for supervisory staff members to visit each classroom and monitor staff members’ implementation of the supervision plan • Procedures for periodic review of the supervision plan with all staff members, including the review of the plan in the orientation of new staff members before they assume child care responsibilities The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 910-709-4198, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Baldwin, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. ** Your corrective action plan was approved on 12/30/24. 4. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures related to supervision, Ms. Baldwin shall conduct a staff meeting with all staff members to discuss the policy and procedures. Documentation of the staff meeting shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance, the date, time, and length of the meeting, and minutes documenting the information discussed during the meeting. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. ** You conducted a staff meeting with all of your staff on 1/4/25. Due to the nature of a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violation was documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #4, (5) infants and (1) one-year-old were cared for by one teacher. This was corrected by adding another teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/28/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 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 Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/14/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 1/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 63 Time In: 01:17 PM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the Written Warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on October 25, 2024. Stella Baldwin, director received the certified Notice of Administrative Action on 10/31/24. Upon my arrival, the notice was posted in the hallway near the front entrance. We read through the action during your 10/30/24, visit. Ms. Baldwin stated that she does not wish to appeal the action. Your fire and sanitation inspections remain current. No new staff file had been hired. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 regarding supervision. 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Stella L. Baldwin, Administrator shall contact Amanda Lovette, Quality Enhancement Senior Specialist, Robeson County Partnership for Children, Inc., 210 East 2nd Street, Lumberton, NC 28358, telephone number 910-738-6767 ext. 290, mobile 910-802-0225, email alovette@rcpartnership4children.org, to arrange for training that will address adequate supervision. No children shall be in care during this training. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in the mandatory training. Documentation of the training shall be maintained in the facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early education upon request. ** You stated that you completed the required training with Mary Anders, at the Cumberland County Partnership for Children on December 7, 2024. 3. Within two (2) weeks after the required supervision training is completed, Ms. Baldwin shall develop the facility’s supervision policy and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure adequate supervision at all times. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • When children are napping/resting • When children are transitioned from one caregiver to another • When staff members need to complete tasks outside the classroom • Procedures for supervisory staff members to visit each classroom and monitor staff members’ implementation of the supervision plan • Procedures for periodic review of the supervision plan with all staff members, including the review of the plan in the orientation of new staff members before they assume child care responsibilities The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 910-709-4198, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Baldwin, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. ** Your corrective action plan was approved on 12/30/24. 4. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures related to supervision, Ms. Baldwin shall conduct a staff meeting with all staff members to discuss the policy and procedures. Documentation of the staff meeting shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance, the date, time, and length of the meeting, and minutes documenting the information discussed during the meeting. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. ** You conducted a staff meeting with all of your staff on 1/4/25. Due to the nature of a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violation was documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #4, (5) infants and (1) one-year-old were cared for by one teacher. This was corrected by adding another teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/28/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 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 Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/14/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 1/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 63 Time In: 01:17 PM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the Written Warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on October 25, 2024. Stella Baldwin, director received the certified Notice of Administrative Action on 10/31/24. Upon my arrival, the notice was posted in the hallway near the front entrance. We read through the action during your 10/30/24, visit. Ms. Baldwin stated that she does not wish to appeal the action. Your fire and sanitation inspections remain current. No new staff file had been hired. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 regarding supervision. 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Stella L. Baldwin, Administrator shall contact Amanda Lovette, Quality Enhancement Senior Specialist, Robeson County Partnership for Children, Inc., 210 East 2nd Street, Lumberton, NC 28358, telephone number 910-738-6767 ext. 290, mobile 910-802-0225, email alovette@rcpartnership4children.org, to arrange for training that will address adequate supervision. No children shall be in care during this training. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in the mandatory training. Documentation of the training shall be maintained in the facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early education upon request. ** You stated that you completed the required training with Mary Anders, at the Cumberland County Partnership for Children on December 7, 2024. 3. Within two (2) weeks after the required supervision training is completed, Ms. Baldwin shall develop the facility’s supervision policy and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure adequate supervision at all times. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • When children are napping/resting • When children are transitioned from one caregiver to another • When staff members need to complete tasks outside the classroom • Procedures for supervisory staff members to visit each classroom and monitor staff members’ implementation of the supervision plan • Procedures for periodic review of the supervision plan with all staff members, including the review of the plan in the orientation of new staff members before they assume child care responsibilities The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 910-709-4198, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Baldwin, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. ** Your corrective action plan was approved on 12/30/24. 4. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures related to supervision, Ms. Baldwin shall conduct a staff meeting with all staff members to discuss the policy and procedures. Documentation of the staff meeting shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance, the date, time, and length of the meeting, and minutes documenting the information discussed during the meeting. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. ** You conducted a staff meeting with all of your staff on 1/4/25. Due to the nature of a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violation was documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #4, (5) infants and (1) one-year-old were cared for by one teacher. This was corrected by adding another teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/28/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 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 Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 10/30/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the Written Warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on October 25, 2024. Stella Baldwin, director stated that she has not received her copy of the certified Notice of Administrative Action yet. During today’s visit we read through a copy of the action. Ms. Baldwin stated that she does not wish to appeal the action. Today I received your fire inspection dated 10/8/24, approved for daytime and nighttime care. One new staff file was monitored for compliance: M. Vereen Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 regarding supervision. 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Stella L. Baldwin, Administrator shall contact Amanda Lovette, Quality Enhancement Senior Specialist, Robeson County Partnership for Children, Inc., 210 East 2nd Street, Lumberton, NC 28358, telephone number 910-738-6767 ext. 290, mobile 910-802-0225, email alovette@rcpartnership4children.org, to arrange for training that will address adequate supervision. No children shall be in care during this training. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in the mandatory training. Documentation of the training shall be maintained in the facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early education upon request. 3. Within two (2) weeks after the required supervision training is completed, Ms. Baldwin shall develop the facility’s supervision policy and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure adequate supervision at all times. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • When children are napping/resting • When children are transitioned from one caregiver to another • When staff members need to complete tasks outside the classroom • Procedures for supervisory staff members to visit each classroom and monitor staff members’ implementation of the supervision plan • Procedures for periodic review of the supervision plan with all staff members, including the review of the plan in the orientation of new staff members before they assume child care responsibilities The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 910-709-4198, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Baldwin, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures related to supervision, Ms. Baldwin shall conduct a staff meeting with all staff members to discuss the policy and procedures. Documentation of the staff meeting shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance, the date, time, and length of the meeting, and minutes documenting the information discussed during the meeting. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space#1, plastic bags were located in low cubbies. This was corrected by making all plastic bags inaccessible to the children. .0604(q) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One new employee received 3.5 hours during their first two weeks of hire. .1101(a)(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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 11/13/2024, 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 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. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 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 Please feel free to contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 10/30/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the Written Warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on October 25, 2024. Stella Baldwin, director stated that she has not received her copy of the certified Notice of Administrative Action yet. During today’s visit we read through a copy of the action. Ms. Baldwin stated that she does not wish to appeal the action. Today I received your fire inspection dated 10/8/24, approved for daytime and nighttime care. One new staff file was monitored for compliance: M. Vereen Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 regarding supervision. 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Stella L. Baldwin, Administrator shall contact Amanda Lovette, Quality Enhancement Senior Specialist, Robeson County Partnership for Children, Inc., 210 East 2nd Street, Lumberton, NC 28358, telephone number 910-738-6767 ext. 290, mobile 910-802-0225, email alovette@rcpartnership4children.org, to arrange for training that will address adequate supervision. No children shall be in care during this training. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in the mandatory training. Documentation of the training shall be maintained in the facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early education upon request. 3. Within two (2) weeks after the required supervision training is completed, Ms. Baldwin shall develop the facility’s supervision policy and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure adequate supervision at all times. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • When children are napping/resting • When children are transitioned from one caregiver to another • When staff members need to complete tasks outside the classroom • Procedures for supervisory staff members to visit each classroom and monitor staff members’ implementation of the supervision plan • Procedures for periodic review of the supervision plan with all staff members, including the review of the plan in the orientation of new staff members before they assume child care responsibilities The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 910-709-4198, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Baldwin, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures related to supervision, Ms. Baldwin shall conduct a staff meeting with all staff members to discuss the policy and procedures. Documentation of the staff meeting shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance, the date, time, and length of the meeting, and minutes documenting the information discussed during the meeting. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space#1, plastic bags were located in low cubbies. This was corrected by making all plastic bags inaccessible to the children. .0604(q) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One new employee received 3.5 hours during their first two weeks of hire. .1101(a)(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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 11/13/2024, 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 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. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 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 Please feel free to contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0924-262L Visit Date: 9/25/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 9/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 157 Time In: 08:53 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. Violation item number 303, cited out of compliance on 9/18/24, was also monitored and found in compliance. Adequate supervision was provided during today’s visit. The allegation is as follows: There are concerns that: - There is a concern that meals/snacks are not complying with meal patterns for children in child care programs. There is a concern that the breakfast meal/ snack does not contain all the required components. I completed a walk through of the center. Each classroom was monitored and found in compliance. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. No additional staff had been hired since your last visit. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Stella Baldwin, owner/ director arrived at the center as I was getting ready to enter the building. You were given an opportunity to respond to the alleged allegations. You stated that normally you go by the Cape Fear Tutoring menu. Every now and then substitutions are made. You stated that your center serves nutritional meals daily. You also stated that recently fruit breakfast bars were served for breakfast because you saw the wrapping papers in the trash. You are normally not here when breakfast is served between the hours of 7:30am-8:30am. You do not remember what else was served that day other than 1% and whole milk because you had not been there for breakfast. Upon my arrival the menu was posted in the hallway near the front door. The menu was also posted during the last 2 visits conducted on 9/18/24 and 9/17/24. The menu was posted during your 9/4/24, routine unannounced visit when a violation was cited and corrected during the visit. I interviewed one teacher during today’s visit. The teacher stated that today's breakfast consisted of grits, eggs, and milk. She also stated that she did not have time to write the substitutions on the menu yet. She stated that the day she served the breakfast bars she believes she served some fruit with it and milk. She does not remember what kind of fruit, nor did she record the substitutions made for that meal before serving the children. I asked another teacher in another room what was served for today's breakfast. She stated that she was not at work during breakfast. She told me to ask the children in the class. One child spoke out clearly and immediately stating that they had grits, eggs and milk for breakfast. One violation was cited. - Based on today’s observations, the findings regarding the allegation that meals/snacks are not complying with meal patterns for children in child care programs ( breakfast meal/snack does not contain all of the required components), the allegation has been unsubstantiated. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Substitutions for breakfast were served to the children before being recorded on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 9, 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 any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be Advised Due to the substantiation of a complaint visit conducted on 9/17/24, your program may be pending an action. You shall be notified verbally and/or in writing of any action against your center. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0924-262L Visit Date: 9/25/2024 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 9/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 157 Time In: 08:53 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. Violation item number 303, cited out of compliance on 9/18/24, was also monitored and found in compliance. Adequate supervision was provided during today’s visit. The allegation is as follows: There are concerns that: - There is a concern that meals/snacks are not complying with meal patterns for children in child care programs. There is a concern that the breakfast meal/ snack does not contain all the required components. I completed a walk through of the center. Each classroom was monitored and found in compliance. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. No additional staff had been hired since your last visit. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Stella Baldwin, owner/ director arrived at the center as I was getting ready to enter the building. You were given an opportunity to respond to the alleged allegations. You stated that normally you go by the Cape Fear Tutoring menu. Every now and then substitutions are made. You stated that your center serves nutritional meals daily. You also stated that recently fruit breakfast bars were served for breakfast because you saw the wrapping papers in the trash. You are normally not here when breakfast is served between the hours of 7:30am-8:30am. You do not remember what else was served that day other than 1% and whole milk because you had not been there for breakfast. Upon my arrival the menu was posted in the hallway near the front door. The menu was also posted during the last 2 visits conducted on 9/18/24 and 9/17/24. The menu was posted during your 9/4/24, routine unannounced visit when a violation was cited and corrected during the visit. I interviewed one teacher during today’s visit. The teacher stated that today's breakfast consisted of grits, eggs, and milk. She also stated that she did not have time to write the substitutions on the menu yet. She stated that the day she served the breakfast bars she believes she served some fruit with it and milk. She does not remember what kind of fruit, nor did she record the substitutions made for that meal before serving the children. I asked another teacher in another room what was served for today's breakfast. She stated that she was not at work during breakfast. She told me to ask the children in the class. One child spoke out clearly and immediately stating that they had grits, eggs and milk for breakfast. One violation was cited. - Based on today’s observations, the findings regarding the allegation that meals/snacks are not complying with meal patterns for children in child care programs ( breakfast meal/snack does not contain all of the required components), the allegation has been unsubstantiated. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Substitutions for breakfast were served to the children before being recorded on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 9, 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 any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be Advised Due to the substantiation of a complaint visit conducted on 9/17/24, your program may be pending an action. You shall be notified verbally and/or in writing of any action against your center. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Stella Baldwin, director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three – Star license effective September 2, 2022, earning (4) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84 percent as of today. The license was posted. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play, transitions, and personal care routines. Sleep checks were reviewed. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The file for one new staff member was reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The last sanitation inspection was dated August 13, 2024, with a “Superior” rating. The last fire inspection was dated July 21, 2023. Make sure to contact the Fire Marshall as soon as possible to receive a completed fire inspection. One new staff member's file was reviewed: Jasmin Jenkins did not have a qualification letter on file. I was able to pull up a valid qualification letter that expires 8/2/28, in the ABCMC background check system. You will need to print and maintain a copy of the valid qualification letter on file. This was corrected during the visit. Lunch consisted of chicken, rice, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The current fire inspection is dated 7/21/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Upon my arrival the menu posted was for August. This was corrected by printing and posting September's menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The round-about trike set on the playground has chipping and rusted paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space#1, plastic bags were located in the children's cubbies. This was corrected by removing the items from the bags, placing the items in the cubbies and discarding the bags. .0604(q) 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. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started employment on 7/8/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One employee hired on 7/8/24, did not receive any orientation. .1101(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started employment on 7/8/24. This was corrected by printing off a copy and putting it in the staff member's file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(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. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started caring for children on 7/8/24. .0608(d)(1-4) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A live roach was observed crawling on a wall in the hallway. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/18/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 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 children playing in each room were observed during free play and center activities. Technical Assistance was given on the following: ORGANIZATION Today you mentioned you were having issues staying organized. Staying organized as a daycare director can be quite a challenge, but with the right strategies, it can become much more manageable. Here are some tips to help you stay on top of paperwork and deadlines. 1. **Create a To-Do List** - **Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Tasks**: Break down your tasks into daily, weekly, and monthly lists. This helps you manage your workload more effectively and ensures nothing is overlooked. 2. **Prioritize Tasks** **Highlight Deadlines**: Make sure to highlight tasks with deadlines on your to-do list. This way, you can focus on what needs to be done first. 3. **Use a Digital Calendar** **Schedule Reminders**: Use a digital calendar to schedule reminders for important deadlines and meetings. This can help you stay on track and avoid missing any critical dates. 4. **Organize Paperwork Systematically** **Filing System**: Develop a systematic filing system for both physical and digital documents. This will save you time when you need to retrieve specific information. 5. **Delegate Tasks** **Empower Your Team**: Delegate tasks to your staff where appropriate. This not only helps you manage your workload but also empowers your team and builds trust. 6. **Regular Reviews** **Weekly Check-ins**: Set aside time each week to review your progress and adjust your plans as needed. This helps you stay flexible and responsive to any changes. 7. **Take Breaks** **Avoid Burnout**: Regular breaks can help you stay focused and productive. Short breaks throughout the day can refresh your mind and improve your efficiency. 8. **Professional Development** **Stay Informed**: Keep up with the latest best practices in early childhood education and management. This can provide new insights and techniques to improve your organizational skills. Implementing these strategies can help you stay organized and reduce stress, allowing you to focus more on providing quality care and education to the children in your daycare. PESTS Today you received a violation for live pests. Consider hiring a professional to come out to spray the center often. You may require more than quarterly service to rid your center of unwanted pests. CHILD ABUSE Training provided by Child Advocacy Center focuses on recognizing and responding to signs of child abuse and neglect. This knowledge is vital for daycare staff to ensure the safety and well-being of children in childcare. Professional development through CAC training helps daycare providers enhance their skills in child development behavior management and creating a nurturing environment. This leads to higher quality care and better development outcomes for children. CAC training equips daycare staff with the tools to support families dealing with child abuse or neglect. This includes providing resources referrals and emotional support which can be crucial for the child's recovery and family stability. Ongoing training and education opportunities helps daycare staff stay updated with the latest best practices and research in early childhood education not only improves their professional skills but also boost their confidence and job satisfaction. Daycares that invest in CAC training demonstrate a commitment to child safety and quality care, building trust with parents and the community. I highly suggest you take advantage of any training opportunities they can provide. Their contact information is as follows: Cumberland County DSS 910-677-2450 Today I also left you a card with information from the Child Advocacy Center, to help you as you continue to advocate for the children in our community For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213- 6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Stella Baldwin, director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three – Star license effective September 2, 2022, earning (4) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84 percent as of today. The license was posted. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play, transitions, and personal care routines. Sleep checks were reviewed. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The file for one new staff member was reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The last sanitation inspection was dated August 13, 2024, with a “Superior” rating. The last fire inspection was dated July 21, 2023. Make sure to contact the Fire Marshall as soon as possible to receive a completed fire inspection. One new staff member's file was reviewed: Jasmin Jenkins did not have a qualification letter on file. I was able to pull up a valid qualification letter that expires 8/2/28, in the ABCMC background check system. You will need to print and maintain a copy of the valid qualification letter on file. This was corrected during the visit. Lunch consisted of chicken, rice, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The current fire inspection is dated 7/21/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Upon my arrival the menu posted was for August. This was corrected by printing and posting September's menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The round-about trike set on the playground has chipping and rusted paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space#1, plastic bags were located in the children's cubbies. This was corrected by removing the items from the bags, placing the items in the cubbies and discarding the bags. .0604(q) 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. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started employment on 7/8/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One employee hired on 7/8/24, did not receive any orientation. .1101(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started employment on 7/8/24. This was corrected by printing off a copy and putting it in the staff member's file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(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. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started caring for children on 7/8/24. .0608(d)(1-4) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A live roach was observed crawling on a wall in the hallway. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/18/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 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 children playing in each room were observed during free play and center activities. Technical Assistance was given on the following: ORGANIZATION Today you mentioned you were having issues staying organized. Staying organized as a daycare director can be quite a challenge, but with the right strategies, it can become much more manageable. Here are some tips to help you stay on top of paperwork and deadlines. 1. **Create a To-Do List** - **Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Tasks**: Break down your tasks into daily, weekly, and monthly lists. This helps you manage your workload more effectively and ensures nothing is overlooked. 2. **Prioritize Tasks** **Highlight Deadlines**: Make sure to highlight tasks with deadlines on your to-do list. This way, you can focus on what needs to be done first. 3. **Use a Digital Calendar** **Schedule Reminders**: Use a digital calendar to schedule reminders for important deadlines and meetings. This can help you stay on track and avoid missing any critical dates. 4. **Organize Paperwork Systematically** **Filing System**: Develop a systematic filing system for both physical and digital documents. This will save you time when you need to retrieve specific information. 5. **Delegate Tasks** **Empower Your Team**: Delegate tasks to your staff where appropriate. This not only helps you manage your workload but also empowers your team and builds trust. 6. **Regular Reviews** **Weekly Check-ins**: Set aside time each week to review your progress and adjust your plans as needed. This helps you stay flexible and responsive to any changes. 7. **Take Breaks** **Avoid Burnout**: Regular breaks can help you stay focused and productive. Short breaks throughout the day can refresh your mind and improve your efficiency. 8. **Professional Development** **Stay Informed**: Keep up with the latest best practices in early childhood education and management. This can provide new insights and techniques to improve your organizational skills. Implementing these strategies can help you stay organized and reduce stress, allowing you to focus more on providing quality care and education to the children in your daycare. PESTS Today you received a violation for live pests. Consider hiring a professional to come out to spray the center often. You may require more than quarterly service to rid your center of unwanted pests. CHILD ABUSE Training provided by Child Advocacy Center focuses on recognizing and responding to signs of child abuse and neglect. This knowledge is vital for daycare staff to ensure the safety and well-being of children in childcare. Professional development through CAC training helps daycare providers enhance their skills in child development behavior management and creating a nurturing environment. This leads to higher quality care and better development outcomes for children. CAC training equips daycare staff with the tools to support families dealing with child abuse or neglect. This includes providing resources referrals and emotional support which can be crucial for the child's recovery and family stability. Ongoing training and education opportunities helps daycare staff stay updated with the latest best practices and research in early childhood education not only improves their professional skills but also boost their confidence and job satisfaction. Daycares that invest in CAC training demonstrate a commitment to child safety and quality care, building trust with parents and the community. I highly suggest you take advantage of any training opportunities they can provide. Their contact information is as follows: Cumberland County DSS 910-677-2450 Today I also left you a card with information from the Child Advocacy Center, to help you as you continue to advocate for the children in our community For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213- 6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Stella Baldwin, director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three – Star license effective September 2, 2022, earning (4) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84 percent as of today. The license was posted. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play, transitions, and personal care routines. Sleep checks were reviewed. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The file for one new staff member was reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The last sanitation inspection was dated August 13, 2024, with a “Superior” rating. The last fire inspection was dated July 21, 2023. Make sure to contact the Fire Marshall as soon as possible to receive a completed fire inspection. One new staff member's file was reviewed: Jasmin Jenkins did not have a qualification letter on file. I was able to pull up a valid qualification letter that expires 8/2/28, in the ABCMC background check system. You will need to print and maintain a copy of the valid qualification letter on file. This was corrected during the visit. Lunch consisted of chicken, rice, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The current fire inspection is dated 7/21/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Upon my arrival the menu posted was for August. This was corrected by printing and posting September's menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The round-about trike set on the playground has chipping and rusted paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space#1, plastic bags were located in the children's cubbies. This was corrected by removing the items from the bags, placing the items in the cubbies and discarding the bags. .0604(q) 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. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started employment on 7/8/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One employee hired on 7/8/24, did not receive any orientation. .1101(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started employment on 7/8/24. This was corrected by printing off a copy and putting it in the staff member's file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(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. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started caring for children on 7/8/24. .0608(d)(1-4) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A live roach was observed crawling on a wall in the hallway. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/18/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 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 children playing in each room were observed during free play and center activities. Technical Assistance was given on the following: ORGANIZATION Today you mentioned you were having issues staying organized. Staying organized as a daycare director can be quite a challenge, but with the right strategies, it can become much more manageable. Here are some tips to help you stay on top of paperwork and deadlines. 1. **Create a To-Do List** - **Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Tasks**: Break down your tasks into daily, weekly, and monthly lists. This helps you manage your workload more effectively and ensures nothing is overlooked. 2. **Prioritize Tasks** **Highlight Deadlines**: Make sure to highlight tasks with deadlines on your to-do list. This way, you can focus on what needs to be done first. 3. **Use a Digital Calendar** **Schedule Reminders**: Use a digital calendar to schedule reminders for important deadlines and meetings. This can help you stay on track and avoid missing any critical dates. 4. **Organize Paperwork Systematically** **Filing System**: Develop a systematic filing system for both physical and digital documents. This will save you time when you need to retrieve specific information. 5. **Delegate Tasks** **Empower Your Team**: Delegate tasks to your staff where appropriate. This not only helps you manage your workload but also empowers your team and builds trust. 6. **Regular Reviews** **Weekly Check-ins**: Set aside time each week to review your progress and adjust your plans as needed. This helps you stay flexible and responsive to any changes. 7. **Take Breaks** **Avoid Burnout**: Regular breaks can help you stay focused and productive. Short breaks throughout the day can refresh your mind and improve your efficiency. 8. **Professional Development** **Stay Informed**: Keep up with the latest best practices in early childhood education and management. This can provide new insights and techniques to improve your organizational skills. Implementing these strategies can help you stay organized and reduce stress, allowing you to focus more on providing quality care and education to the children in your daycare. PESTS Today you received a violation for live pests. Consider hiring a professional to come out to spray the center often. You may require more than quarterly service to rid your center of unwanted pests. CHILD ABUSE Training provided by Child Advocacy Center focuses on recognizing and responding to signs of child abuse and neglect. This knowledge is vital for daycare staff to ensure the safety and well-being of children in childcare. Professional development through CAC training helps daycare providers enhance their skills in child development behavior management and creating a nurturing environment. This leads to higher quality care and better development outcomes for children. CAC training equips daycare staff with the tools to support families dealing with child abuse or neglect. This includes providing resources referrals and emotional support which can be crucial for the child's recovery and family stability. Ongoing training and education opportunities helps daycare staff stay updated with the latest best practices and research in early childhood education not only improves their professional skills but also boost their confidence and job satisfaction. Daycares that invest in CAC training demonstrate a commitment to child safety and quality care, building trust with parents and the community. I highly suggest you take advantage of any training opportunities they can provide. Their contact information is as follows: Cumberland County DSS 910-677-2450 Today I also left you a card with information from the Child Advocacy Center, to help you as you continue to advocate for the children in our community For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213- 6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Stella Baldwin, director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three – Star license effective September 2, 2022, earning (4) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84 percent as of today. The license was posted. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play, transitions, and personal care routines. Sleep checks were reviewed. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The file for one new staff member was reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The last sanitation inspection was dated August 13, 2024, with a “Superior” rating. The last fire inspection was dated July 21, 2023. Make sure to contact the Fire Marshall as soon as possible to receive a completed fire inspection. One new staff member's file was reviewed: Jasmin Jenkins did not have a qualification letter on file. I was able to pull up a valid qualification letter that expires 8/2/28, in the ABCMC background check system. You will need to print and maintain a copy of the valid qualification letter on file. This was corrected during the visit. Lunch consisted of chicken, rice, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The current fire inspection is dated 7/21/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Upon my arrival the menu posted was for August. This was corrected by printing and posting September's menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The round-about trike set on the playground has chipping and rusted paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space#1, plastic bags were located in the children's cubbies. This was corrected by removing the items from the bags, placing the items in the cubbies and discarding the bags. .0604(q) 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. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started employment on 7/8/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One employee hired on 7/8/24, did not receive any orientation. .1101(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started employment on 7/8/24. This was corrected by printing off a copy and putting it in the staff member's file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(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. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started caring for children on 7/8/24. .0608(d)(1-4) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A live roach was observed crawling on a wall in the hallway. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/18/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 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 children playing in each room were observed during free play and center activities. Technical Assistance was given on the following: ORGANIZATION Today you mentioned you were having issues staying organized. Staying organized as a daycare director can be quite a challenge, but with the right strategies, it can become much more manageable. Here are some tips to help you stay on top of paperwork and deadlines. 1. **Create a To-Do List** - **Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Tasks**: Break down your tasks into daily, weekly, and monthly lists. This helps you manage your workload more effectively and ensures nothing is overlooked. 2. **Prioritize Tasks** **Highlight Deadlines**: Make sure to highlight tasks with deadlines on your to-do list. This way, you can focus on what needs to be done first. 3. **Use a Digital Calendar** **Schedule Reminders**: Use a digital calendar to schedule reminders for important deadlines and meetings. This can help you stay on track and avoid missing any critical dates. 4. **Organize Paperwork Systematically** **Filing System**: Develop a systematic filing system for both physical and digital documents. This will save you time when you need to retrieve specific information. 5. **Delegate Tasks** **Empower Your Team**: Delegate tasks to your staff where appropriate. This not only helps you manage your workload but also empowers your team and builds trust. 6. **Regular Reviews** **Weekly Check-ins**: Set aside time each week to review your progress and adjust your plans as needed. This helps you stay flexible and responsive to any changes. 7. **Take Breaks** **Avoid Burnout**: Regular breaks can help you stay focused and productive. Short breaks throughout the day can refresh your mind and improve your efficiency. 8. **Professional Development** **Stay Informed**: Keep up with the latest best practices in early childhood education and management. This can provide new insights and techniques to improve your organizational skills. Implementing these strategies can help you stay organized and reduce stress, allowing you to focus more on providing quality care and education to the children in your daycare. PESTS Today you received a violation for live pests. Consider hiring a professional to come out to spray the center often. You may require more than quarterly service to rid your center of unwanted pests. CHILD ABUSE Training provided by Child Advocacy Center focuses on recognizing and responding to signs of child abuse and neglect. This knowledge is vital for daycare staff to ensure the safety and well-being of children in childcare. Professional development through CAC training helps daycare providers enhance their skills in child development behavior management and creating a nurturing environment. This leads to higher quality care and better development outcomes for children. CAC training equips daycare staff with the tools to support families dealing with child abuse or neglect. This includes providing resources referrals and emotional support which can be crucial for the child's recovery and family stability. Ongoing training and education opportunities helps daycare staff stay updated with the latest best practices and research in early childhood education not only improves their professional skills but also boost their confidence and job satisfaction. Daycares that invest in CAC training demonstrate a commitment to child safety and quality care, building trust with parents and the community. I highly suggest you take advantage of any training opportunities they can provide. Their contact information is as follows: Cumberland County DSS 910-677-2450 Today I also left you a card with information from the Child Advocacy Center, to help you as you continue to advocate for the children in our community For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213- 6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Stella Baldwin, director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three – Star license effective September 2, 2022, earning (4) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84 percent as of today. The license was posted. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play, transitions, and personal care routines. Sleep checks were reviewed. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The file for one new staff member was reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The last sanitation inspection was dated August 13, 2024, with a “Superior” rating. The last fire inspection was dated July 21, 2023. Make sure to contact the Fire Marshall as soon as possible to receive a completed fire inspection. One new staff member's file was reviewed: Jasmin Jenkins did not have a qualification letter on file. I was able to pull up a valid qualification letter that expires 8/2/28, in the ABCMC background check system. You will need to print and maintain a copy of the valid qualification letter on file. This was corrected during the visit. Lunch consisted of chicken, rice, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The current fire inspection is dated 7/21/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Upon my arrival the menu posted was for August. This was corrected by printing and posting September's menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The round-about trike set on the playground has chipping and rusted paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space#1, plastic bags were located in the children's cubbies. This was corrected by removing the items from the bags, placing the items in the cubbies and discarding the bags. .0604(q) 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. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started employment on 7/8/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One employee hired on 7/8/24, did not receive any orientation. .1101(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started employment on 7/8/24. This was corrected by printing off a copy and putting it in the staff member's file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(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. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started caring for children on 7/8/24. .0608(d)(1-4) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A live roach was observed crawling on a wall in the hallway. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/18/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 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 children playing in each room were observed during free play and center activities. Technical Assistance was given on the following: ORGANIZATION Today you mentioned you were having issues staying organized. Staying organized as a daycare director can be quite a challenge, but with the right strategies, it can become much more manageable. Here are some tips to help you stay on top of paperwork and deadlines. 1. **Create a To-Do List** - **Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Tasks**: Break down your tasks into daily, weekly, and monthly lists. This helps you manage your workload more effectively and ensures nothing is overlooked. 2. **Prioritize Tasks** **Highlight Deadlines**: Make sure to highlight tasks with deadlines on your to-do list. This way, you can focus on what needs to be done first. 3. **Use a Digital Calendar** **Schedule Reminders**: Use a digital calendar to schedule reminders for important deadlines and meetings. This can help you stay on track and avoid missing any critical dates. 4. **Organize Paperwork Systematically** **Filing System**: Develop a systematic filing system for both physical and digital documents. This will save you time when you need to retrieve specific information. 5. **Delegate Tasks** **Empower Your Team**: Delegate tasks to your staff where appropriate. This not only helps you manage your workload but also empowers your team and builds trust. 6. **Regular Reviews** **Weekly Check-ins**: Set aside time each week to review your progress and adjust your plans as needed. This helps you stay flexible and responsive to any changes. 7. **Take Breaks** **Avoid Burnout**: Regular breaks can help you stay focused and productive. Short breaks throughout the day can refresh your mind and improve your efficiency. 8. **Professional Development** **Stay Informed**: Keep up with the latest best practices in early childhood education and management. This can provide new insights and techniques to improve your organizational skills. Implementing these strategies can help you stay organized and reduce stress, allowing you to focus more on providing quality care and education to the children in your daycare. PESTS Today you received a violation for live pests. Consider hiring a professional to come out to spray the center often. You may require more than quarterly service to rid your center of unwanted pests. CHILD ABUSE Training provided by Child Advocacy Center focuses on recognizing and responding to signs of child abuse and neglect. This knowledge is vital for daycare staff to ensure the safety and well-being of children in childcare. Professional development through CAC training helps daycare providers enhance their skills in child development behavior management and creating a nurturing environment. This leads to higher quality care and better development outcomes for children. CAC training equips daycare staff with the tools to support families dealing with child abuse or neglect. This includes providing resources referrals and emotional support which can be crucial for the child's recovery and family stability. Ongoing training and education opportunities helps daycare staff stay updated with the latest best practices and research in early childhood education not only improves their professional skills but also boost their confidence and job satisfaction. Daycares that invest in CAC training demonstrate a commitment to child safety and quality care, building trust with parents and the community. I highly suggest you take advantage of any training opportunities they can provide. Their contact information is as follows: Cumberland County DSS 910-677-2450 Today I also left you a card with information from the Child Advocacy Center, to help you as you continue to advocate for the children in our community For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213- 6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/4/2024 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 9/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Stella Baldwin, director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three – Star license effective September 2, 2022, earning (4) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84 percent as of today. The license was posted. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play, transitions, and personal care routines. Sleep checks were reviewed. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The file for one new staff member was reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The last sanitation inspection was dated August 13, 2024, with a “Superior” rating. The last fire inspection was dated July 21, 2023. Make sure to contact the Fire Marshall as soon as possible to receive a completed fire inspection. One new staff member's file was reviewed: Jasmin Jenkins did not have a qualification letter on file. I was able to pull up a valid qualification letter that expires 8/2/28, in the ABCMC background check system. You will need to print and maintain a copy of the valid qualification letter on file. This was corrected during the visit. Lunch consisted of chicken, rice, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The current fire inspection is dated 7/21/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Upon my arrival the menu posted was for August. This was corrected by printing and posting September's menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The round-about trike set on the playground has chipping and rusted paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space#1, plastic bags were located in the children's cubbies. This was corrected by removing the items from the bags, placing the items in the cubbies and discarding the bags. .0604(q) 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. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started employment on 7/8/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One employee hired on 7/8/24, did not receive any orientation. .1101(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started employment on 7/8/24. This was corrected by printing off a copy and putting it in the staff member's file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(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. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started caring for children on 7/8/24. .0608(d)(1-4) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A live roach was observed crawling on a wall in the hallway. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/18/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 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 children playing in each room were observed during free play and center activities. Technical Assistance was given on the following: ORGANIZATION Today you mentioned you were having issues staying organized. Staying organized as a daycare director can be quite a challenge, but with the right strategies, it can become much more manageable. Here are some tips to help you stay on top of paperwork and deadlines. 1. **Create a To-Do List** - **Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Tasks**: Break down your tasks into daily, weekly, and monthly lists. This helps you manage your workload more effectively and ensures nothing is overlooked. 2. **Prioritize Tasks** **Highlight Deadlines**: Make sure to highlight tasks with deadlines on your to-do list. This way, you can focus on what needs to be done first. 3. **Use a Digital Calendar** **Schedule Reminders**: Use a digital calendar to schedule reminders for important deadlines and meetings. This can help you stay on track and avoid missing any critical dates. 4. **Organize Paperwork Systematically** **Filing System**: Develop a systematic filing system for both physical and digital documents. This will save you time when you need to retrieve specific information. 5. **Delegate Tasks** **Empower Your Team**: Delegate tasks to your staff where appropriate. This not only helps you manage your workload but also empowers your team and builds trust. 6. **Regular Reviews** **Weekly Check-ins**: Set aside time each week to review your progress and adjust your plans as needed. This helps you stay flexible and responsive to any changes. 7. **Take Breaks** **Avoid Burnout**: Regular breaks can help you stay focused and productive. Short breaks throughout the day can refresh your mind and improve your efficiency. 8. **Professional Development** **Stay Informed**: Keep up with the latest best practices in early childhood education and management. This can provide new insights and techniques to improve your organizational skills. Implementing these strategies can help you stay organized and reduce stress, allowing you to focus more on providing quality care and education to the children in your daycare. PESTS Today you received a violation for live pests. Consider hiring a professional to come out to spray the center often. You may require more than quarterly service to rid your center of unwanted pests. CHILD ABUSE Training provided by Child Advocacy Center focuses on recognizing and responding to signs of child abuse and neglect. This knowledge is vital for daycare staff to ensure the safety and well-being of children in childcare. Professional development through CAC training helps daycare providers enhance their skills in child development behavior management and creating a nurturing environment. This leads to higher quality care and better development outcomes for children. CAC training equips daycare staff with the tools to support families dealing with child abuse or neglect. This includes providing resources referrals and emotional support which can be crucial for the child's recovery and family stability. Ongoing training and education opportunities helps daycare staff stay updated with the latest best practices and research in early childhood education not only improves their professional skills but also boost their confidence and job satisfaction. Daycares that invest in CAC training demonstrate a commitment to child safety and quality care, building trust with parents and the community. I highly suggest you take advantage of any training opportunities they can provide. Their contact information is as follows: Cumberland County DSS 910-677-2450 Today I also left you a card with information from the Child Advocacy Center, to help you as you continue to advocate for the children in our community For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213- 6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 301 Time In: 09:14 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Stella Baldwin, owner/director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three star license, issued September 2, 2022, earning 4 points in education, 2 points in program (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). Restrictions include: First and second shift The sanitation inspection was completed September 8, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last completed fire inspection is dated July 21, 2023. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty four percent as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed playing in both their inside and outside learning environments. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play, napping, and feeding routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. One new volunteer file was monitored and found in compliance. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of beef steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, apple sauce, and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In space #4, one bottle was stored in the refrigerator uncovered. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #4, the refrigerator's temperature was 50 degrees. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground several pieces of equipment have chipping paint or rust. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member was required to complete 10 training hours. The staff member completed 8 training hours. .1103(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not located on the bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Documentation was not on file for 2 children transported during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. The plan was not discussed with the parents of one child or posted in the center. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member's evaluation had not been completed at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The emergency information for one child had not been updated at least annually. .0802(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/14/2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: I suggest touching up your playground equipment with a coat of paint at least quarterly. Add paint to your playground check list as a reminder. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 301 Time In: 09:14 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Stella Baldwin, owner/director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three star license, issued September 2, 2022, earning 4 points in education, 2 points in program (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). Restrictions include: First and second shift The sanitation inspection was completed September 8, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last completed fire inspection is dated July 21, 2023. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty four percent as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed playing in both their inside and outside learning environments. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play, napping, and feeding routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. One new volunteer file was monitored and found in compliance. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of beef steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, apple sauce, and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In space #4, one bottle was stored in the refrigerator uncovered. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #4, the refrigerator's temperature was 50 degrees. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground several pieces of equipment have chipping paint or rust. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member was required to complete 10 training hours. The staff member completed 8 training hours. .1103(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not located on the bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Documentation was not on file for 2 children transported during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. The plan was not discussed with the parents of one child or posted in the center. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member's evaluation had not been completed at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The emergency information for one child had not been updated at least annually. .0802(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/14/2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: I suggest touching up your playground equipment with a coat of paint at least quarterly. Add paint to your playground check list as a reminder. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0515 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 301 Time In: 09:14 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Stella Baldwin, owner/director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three star license, issued September 2, 2022, earning 4 points in education, 2 points in program (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). Restrictions include: First and second shift The sanitation inspection was completed September 8, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last completed fire inspection is dated July 21, 2023. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty four percent as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed playing in both their inside and outside learning environments. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play, napping, and feeding routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. One new volunteer file was monitored and found in compliance. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of beef steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, apple sauce, and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In space #4, one bottle was stored in the refrigerator uncovered. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #4, the refrigerator's temperature was 50 degrees. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground several pieces of equipment have chipping paint or rust. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member was required to complete 10 training hours. The staff member completed 8 training hours. .1103(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not located on the bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Documentation was not on file for 2 children transported during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. The plan was not discussed with the parents of one child or posted in the center. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member's evaluation had not been completed at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The emergency information for one child had not been updated at least annually. .0802(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/14/2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: I suggest touching up your playground equipment with a coat of paint at least quarterly. Add paint to your playground check list as a reminder. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 301 Time In: 09:14 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Stella Baldwin, owner/director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three star license, issued September 2, 2022, earning 4 points in education, 2 points in program (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). Restrictions include: First and second shift The sanitation inspection was completed September 8, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last completed fire inspection is dated July 21, 2023. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty four percent as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed playing in both their inside and outside learning environments. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play, napping, and feeding routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. One new volunteer file was monitored and found in compliance. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of beef steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, apple sauce, and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In space #4, one bottle was stored in the refrigerator uncovered. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #4, the refrigerator's temperature was 50 degrees. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground several pieces of equipment have chipping paint or rust. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member was required to complete 10 training hours. The staff member completed 8 training hours. .1103(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not located on the bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Documentation was not on file for 2 children transported during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. The plan was not discussed with the parents of one child or posted in the center. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member's evaluation had not been completed at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The emergency information for one child had not been updated at least annually. .0802(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/14/2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: I suggest touching up your playground equipment with a coat of paint at least quarterly. Add paint to your playground check list as a reminder. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 301 Time In: 09:14 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Stella Baldwin, owner/director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three star license, issued September 2, 2022, earning 4 points in education, 2 points in program (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). Restrictions include: First and second shift The sanitation inspection was completed September 8, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last completed fire inspection is dated July 21, 2023. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty four percent as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed playing in both their inside and outside learning environments. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play, napping, and feeding routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. One new volunteer file was monitored and found in compliance. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of beef steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, apple sauce, and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In space #4, one bottle was stored in the refrigerator uncovered. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #4, the refrigerator's temperature was 50 degrees. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground several pieces of equipment have chipping paint or rust. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member was required to complete 10 training hours. The staff member completed 8 training hours. .1103(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not located on the bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Documentation was not on file for 2 children transported during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. The plan was not discussed with the parents of one child or posted in the center. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member's evaluation had not been completed at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The emergency information for one child had not been updated at least annually. .0802(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/14/2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: I suggest touching up your playground equipment with a coat of paint at least quarterly. Add paint to your playground check list as a reminder. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/30/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 4/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 301 Time In: 09:14 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Stella Baldwin, owner/director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three star license, issued September 2, 2022, earning 4 points in education, 2 points in program (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). Restrictions include: First and second shift The sanitation inspection was completed September 8, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last completed fire inspection is dated July 21, 2023. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty four percent as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed playing in both their inside and outside learning environments. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play, napping, and feeding routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. One new volunteer file was monitored and found in compliance. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of beef steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, apple sauce, and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In space #4, one bottle was stored in the refrigerator uncovered. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #4, the refrigerator's temperature was 50 degrees. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground several pieces of equipment have chipping paint or rust. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member was required to complete 10 training hours. The staff member completed 8 training hours. .1103(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not located on the bus used to transport children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Documentation was not on file for 2 children transported during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. The plan was not discussed with the parents of one child or posted in the center. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member's evaluation had not been completed at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The emergency information for one child had not been updated at least annually. .0802(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not on file for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/14/2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: I suggest touching up your playground equipment with a coat of paint at least quarterly. Add paint to your playground check list as a reminder. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 1/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 153 Time In: 09:57 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Stella Baldwin, director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three – Star license effective September 2, 2022, earning (4) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced ratios ) and 1 quality point by (The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 80 percent as of today. The license was posted. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play, transitions, and personal care routines. The infant was sleeping. Sleep checks were reviewed. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The file for a new volunteer was reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The last sanitation inspection was dated September 8, 2023. The last fire inspection was dated July 21, 2023. One volunteer's file was reviewed: K. McNair Lunch consisted of: Baked Tilapia, pears, potatoes, green beans, sweet peas and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Substitutions were not posted prior to serving. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #3 and #4, the walls had peeling paint. In space #3, there were broken floor tiles. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 13, 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 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. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given: In space #1, the children played in centers. Some of the children are in the process of potty-training. Potty training can be a challenging time for parents, children, and daycare staff. Potty training is a partnership between the child's family and daycare family. One cannot work without the other, when it comes to potty-training. Parents should ensure that their child is ready before beginning the potty-training process. Open communication between parents, caregivers, and teachers is key when potty training a child in daycare. Consistency in potty training routines between home and daycare is key and will lead to successful potty training. When parents and child care providers work as a team, potty training can be a positive experience for a young child. For parent information visit healthychildren.org. I suggest creating a potty- training agreement between the daycare and the parents. Create an agreement that clearly outlines the expectations of the center and parent involvement at home. Make sure to include length of commitment and set goals according to each child’s individual readiness. In space #4, I observed one infant sleeping in a crib. Please refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2804 before receiving, handling and/or feeding an infant their food or bottle. Reminder: (d) All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, that are sent from home shall be fully prepared and labeled with the date received at the child care center and the name of the child to whom the milk, formula, or beverage belongs before being brought to the child care center. All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages shall be sent home with the child whose name is on the label or discarded at the end of each day. Formula and other beverages that require refrigeration, baby food that has been opened, and human milk shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the beverage, baby food, or milk belongs and shall be refrigerated at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below. (h) After the completion of each feeding, any leftover formula, human milk, or other bottled beverages used during the feeding shall be discarded or sent home with the child whose name is on the label for the formula, human milk, or bottled beverage at the end of each day. Feeding is complete when the child care center employee has stopped feeding the child and the child has been removed from the feeding area in the child care center and returned to other activities. Bottles previously used for feeding shall not be returned to communal mechanical refrigeration. Nothing in these Rules shall prohibit human milk from being sent home at the end of the day with the child whose name is on the label for the human milk instead of being discarded when the child's parent or guardian has given the child care center written permission to send the human milk home. I highly suggest checking each child’s bag before fully receiving the child to the classroom to make sure all bottles are properly labeled. Bottles can be stored in the classroom refrigerator or the kitchen’s refrigerator. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 1/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 153 Time In: 09:57 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Stella Baldwin, director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three – Star license effective September 2, 2022, earning (4) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced ratios ) and 1 quality point by (The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division). The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 80 percent as of today. The license was posted. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play, transitions, and personal care routines. The infant was sleeping. Sleep checks were reviewed. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The file for a new volunteer was reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The last sanitation inspection was dated September 8, 2023. The last fire inspection was dated July 21, 2023. One volunteer's file was reviewed: K. McNair Lunch consisted of: Baked Tilapia, pears, potatoes, green beans, sweet peas and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Substitutions were not posted prior to serving. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #3 and #4, the walls had peeling paint. In space #3, there were broken floor tiles. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 13, 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 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. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given: In space #1, the children played in centers. Some of the children are in the process of potty-training. Potty training can be a challenging time for parents, children, and daycare staff. Potty training is a partnership between the child's family and daycare family. One cannot work without the other, when it comes to potty-training. Parents should ensure that their child is ready before beginning the potty-training process. Open communication between parents, caregivers, and teachers is key when potty training a child in daycare. Consistency in potty training routines between home and daycare is key and will lead to successful potty training. When parents and child care providers work as a team, potty training can be a positive experience for a young child. For parent information visit healthychildren.org. I suggest creating a potty- training agreement between the daycare and the parents. Create an agreement that clearly outlines the expectations of the center and parent involvement at home. Make sure to include length of commitment and set goals according to each child’s individual readiness. In space #4, I observed one infant sleeping in a crib. Please refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2804 before receiving, handling and/or feeding an infant their food or bottle. Reminder: (d) All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, that are sent from home shall be fully prepared and labeled with the date received at the child care center and the name of the child to whom the milk, formula, or beverage belongs before being brought to the child care center. All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages shall be sent home with the child whose name is on the label or discarded at the end of each day. Formula and other beverages that require refrigeration, baby food that has been opened, and human milk shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the beverage, baby food, or milk belongs and shall be refrigerated at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below. (h) After the completion of each feeding, any leftover formula, human milk, or other bottled beverages used during the feeding shall be discarded or sent home with the child whose name is on the label for the formula, human milk, or bottled beverage at the end of each day. Feeding is complete when the child care center employee has stopped feeding the child and the child has been removed from the feeding area in the child care center and returned to other activities. Bottles previously used for feeding shall not be returned to communal mechanical refrigeration. Nothing in these Rules shall prohibit human milk from being sent home at the end of the day with the child whose name is on the label for the human milk instead of being discarded when the child's parent or guardian has given the child care center written permission to send the human milk home. I highly suggest checking each child’s bag before fully receiving the child to the classroom to make sure all bottles are properly labeled. Bottles can be stored in the classroom refrigerator or the kitchen’s refrigerator. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-198L Visit Date: 8/17/2023 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 8/17/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 189 Time In: 09:36 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There are concerns that: - There is a concern that the center has roaches. I completed a walkthrough of the center. Each classroom was monitored. In the kitchen I opened cabinets, drawers, and refrigerators. I did not see any roached during today’s visit. After my arrival I was met by Stella Baldwin, director/owner. Mrs. Baldwin was given an opportunity to respond to the alleged allegations. Mrs. Baldwin stated that the building was treated for roaches on Saturday, August 12, 2023. The treatment could not be administered as soon as possible. The treatment could not be administered while the children were in the center. In space #5, where the maximum capacity is 11, twelve school age children were cared for by one teacher K. Oxendine. The teacher did not have a valid qualification letter or other paperwork on file. The K. Oxendine was replaced by another teacher and left the center. Ms. Baldwin stated that Kim Oxendine is a volunteer. Be advised: Volunteers are never to be counted in ratio, left alone with a group of children, or supervise a group of children alone (for example, taking children to the restroom) During today’s visit I completed a walkthrough of each classroom and each bathroom. In the kitchen, I opened cabinets, drawers and both refrigerators. I did not see any roaches. A violation concerning room capacity and staff files were cited during today’s visit. A follow-up visit shall be conducted. Based on information received from a partnering agency, the findings regarding the allegation of roaches in the center, the allegation was substantiated. Due to the lack of visible roaches during today’s visit, the allegation has been documented as corrected during visit. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. In space #5, 12 children were cared for in the room. The room maximum capacity is 11. One child was sent to space #2. GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. In space #5, documentation was not on file for one-person caring for 12 children. .0701(a) 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. In space #5, documentation was not on file for one-person caring for 12 children. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. In space #5, twelve school age children were cared for by one person without a valid qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Documentation was not on file for the individual caring for children in space #5. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. In space #5, documentation was not on file for one-person caring for 12 children. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A partnering agency reported live roaches throughout the center and classrooms specifically in the kitchen areas where food is kept such as refrigerator, boxes, cabinets and counter tops. No roaches were observed during today's visit. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 31, 2023. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Please be advised: Your center may be pending an Action by the Division. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any actions taken against your center. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-198L Visit Date: 8/17/2023 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 8/17/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 189 Time In: 09:36 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There are concerns that: - There is a concern that the center has roaches. I completed a walkthrough of the center. Each classroom was monitored. In the kitchen I opened cabinets, drawers, and refrigerators. I did not see any roached during today’s visit. After my arrival I was met by Stella Baldwin, director/owner. Mrs. Baldwin was given an opportunity to respond to the alleged allegations. Mrs. Baldwin stated that the building was treated for roaches on Saturday, August 12, 2023. The treatment could not be administered as soon as possible. The treatment could not be administered while the children were in the center. In space #5, where the maximum capacity is 11, twelve school age children were cared for by one teacher K. Oxendine. The teacher did not have a valid qualification letter or other paperwork on file. The K. Oxendine was replaced by another teacher and left the center. Ms. Baldwin stated that Kim Oxendine is a volunteer. Be advised: Volunteers are never to be counted in ratio, left alone with a group of children, or supervise a group of children alone (for example, taking children to the restroom) During today’s visit I completed a walkthrough of each classroom and each bathroom. In the kitchen, I opened cabinets, drawers and both refrigerators. I did not see any roaches. A violation concerning room capacity and staff files were cited during today’s visit. A follow-up visit shall be conducted. Based on information received from a partnering agency, the findings regarding the allegation of roaches in the center, the allegation was substantiated. Due to the lack of visible roaches during today’s visit, the allegation has been documented as corrected during visit. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. In space #5, 12 children were cared for in the room. The room maximum capacity is 11. One child was sent to space #2. GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. In space #5, documentation was not on file for one-person caring for 12 children. .0701(a) 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. In space #5, documentation was not on file for one-person caring for 12 children. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. In space #5, twelve school age children were cared for by one person without a valid qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Documentation was not on file for the individual caring for children in space #5. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. In space #5, documentation was not on file for one-person caring for 12 children. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A partnering agency reported live roaches throughout the center and classrooms specifically in the kitchen areas where food is kept such as refrigerator, boxes, cabinets and counter tops. No roaches were observed during today's visit. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 31, 2023. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Please be advised: Your center may be pending an Action by the Division. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any actions taken against your center. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE TOTS ACADEMY Facility ID: 78000411 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-198L Visit Date: 8/17/2023 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 8/17/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 189 Time In: 09:36 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There are concerns that: - There is a concern that the center has roaches. I completed a walkthrough of the center. Each classroom was monitored. In the kitchen I opened cabinets, drawers, and refrigerators. I did not see any roached during today’s visit. After my arrival I was met by Stella Baldwin, director/owner. Mrs. Baldwin was given an opportunity to respond to the alleged allegations. Mrs. Baldwin stated that the building was treated for roaches on Saturday, August 12, 2023. The treatment could not be administered as soon as possible. The treatment could not be administered while the children were in the center. In space #5, where the maximum capacity is 11, twelve school age children were cared for by one teacher K. Oxendine. The teacher did not have a valid qualification letter or other paperwork on file. The K. Oxendine was replaced by another teacher and left the center. Ms. Baldwin stated that Kim Oxendine is a volunteer. Be advised: Volunteers are never to be counted in ratio, left alone with a group of children, or supervise a group of children alone (for example, taking children to the restroom) During today’s visit I completed a walkthrough of each classroom and each bathroom. In the kitchen, I opened cabinets, drawers and both refrigerators. I did not see any roaches. A violation concerning room capacity and staff files were cited during today’s visit. A follow-up visit shall be conducted. Based on information received from a partnering agency, the findings regarding the allegation of roaches in the center, the allegation was substantiated. Due to the lack of visible roaches during today’s visit, the allegation has been documented as corrected during visit. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. In space #5, 12 children were cared for in the room. The room maximum capacity is 11. One child was sent to space #2. GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. In space #5, documentation was not on file for one-person caring for 12 children. .0701(a) 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. In space #5, documentation was not on file for one-person caring for 12 children. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. In space #5, twelve school age children were cared for by one person without a valid qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Documentation was not on file for the individual caring for children in space #5. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1958 Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. In space #5, documentation was not on file for one-person caring for 12 children. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A partnering agency reported live roaches throughout the center and classrooms specifically in the kitchen areas where food is kept such as refrigerator, boxes, cabinets and counter tops. No roaches were observed during today's visit. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 31, 2023. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Please be advised: Your center may be pending an Action by the Division. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any actions taken against your center. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times