10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: STEPHANIE'S GRACE CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 74000907 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 2/19/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 198 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. V. Fields- Rodgers, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four- star license, issued 5/1/2023 earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component(meeting enhanced ratio and space). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/6/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 9/9/25 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/6/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/19/26 and Stephanie’s Grace Childcare Center LLC was listed as current-active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. You were present and caring for four children in classroom space #1. The children were observed during outdoor free play. The children ran as they played, rode on scooters and played in the portable play house. Following outdoor play the children engage in an art activity. Lunch was observed and included tortilla chips, cheese, salsa, cucumbers, 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 last documented fire drill at the facility was conducted on 8/6/24, a fire inspection was not scheduled or obtained within 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the summary of child care laws. GS 110-102 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In classroom space #1 a cell phone played children's songs and learning videos, the screen was in view of children two years of age. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The administrator did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgment of receipt of the facilities operational policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgment of receipt of the facilities parent participation plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 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. One child enrolled on 8/22/2g had an immunization record on file dated 1/16/2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The administrators qualification letter expired on 1/12/26 and new letter was not on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One of five children's records did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities smoking and tobacco restrictions. .0604(j) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 5, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. The previous inspection was completed on 8/6/24 a current inspection was not on file. You were aware the fire inspection had not been completed and stated that you needed to get the inspection. Submit a current fire inspection with your compliance letter. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a immunization record on file. One child enrolled on 8/22/25 had an immunization record on file date 1/16/26. The child’s file also did not include parent acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities operational policies, parent participation plan, summary of NC Child Care Laws, or the smoking and tobacco policy. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Criminal Qualifying Letter: Qualification letters expire five years from the date on the letter and paperwork can be sent in up to six months in advance of the expiration date in order to obtain a new letter. A tracking system should be put into place to help you remind staff to submit paperwork before a qualification letter expires. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers, criminal qualifying letter expired on 1/12/26. You were aware your qualification letter expired in January. We discussed that you will have fifteen days (March 6, 2026) to receive an updated qualifying letter, or you will not be able to return to work until the letter is received. Please submit the qualifying letter to me upon receipt as proof of correction with your compliance letter. Screen time: Screen time should only be offered to children over three years of age and used to meet a developmental goal. Screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or activity plan. In classroom space #1 a cell phone play children’s songs and videos, in view of a child two years of age. We discussed placement of the cell phone to ensure the screen is not visible or use a speaker to play music. Additional Comments: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet ofproperty of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: STEPHANIE'S GRACE CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 74000907 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 2/19/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 198 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. V. Fields- Rodgers, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four- star license, issued 5/1/2023 earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component(meeting enhanced ratio and space). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/6/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 9/9/25 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/6/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/19/26 and Stephanie’s Grace Childcare Center LLC was listed as current-active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. You were present and caring for four children in classroom space #1. The children were observed during outdoor free play. The children ran as they played, rode on scooters and played in the portable play house. Following outdoor play the children engage in an art activity. Lunch was observed and included tortilla chips, cheese, salsa, cucumbers, 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 last documented fire drill at the facility was conducted on 8/6/24, a fire inspection was not scheduled or obtained within 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the summary of child care laws. GS 110-102 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In classroom space #1 a cell phone played children's songs and learning videos, the screen was in view of children two years of age. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The administrator did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgment of receipt of the facilities operational policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgment of receipt of the facilities parent participation plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 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. One child enrolled on 8/22/2g had an immunization record on file dated 1/16/2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The administrators qualification letter expired on 1/12/26 and new letter was not on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One of five children's records did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities smoking and tobacco restrictions. .0604(j) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 5, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. The previous inspection was completed on 8/6/24 a current inspection was not on file. You were aware the fire inspection had not been completed and stated that you needed to get the inspection. Submit a current fire inspection with your compliance letter. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a immunization record on file. One child enrolled on 8/22/25 had an immunization record on file date 1/16/26. The child’s file also did not include parent acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities operational policies, parent participation plan, summary of NC Child Care Laws, or the smoking and tobacco policy. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Criminal Qualifying Letter: Qualification letters expire five years from the date on the letter and paperwork can be sent in up to six months in advance of the expiration date in order to obtain a new letter. A tracking system should be put into place to help you remind staff to submit paperwork before a qualification letter expires. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers, criminal qualifying letter expired on 1/12/26. You were aware your qualification letter expired in January. We discussed that you will have fifteen days (March 6, 2026) to receive an updated qualifying letter, or you will not be able to return to work until the letter is received. Please submit the qualifying letter to me upon receipt as proof of correction with your compliance letter. Screen time: Screen time should only be offered to children over three years of age and used to meet a developmental goal. Screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or activity plan. In classroom space #1 a cell phone play children’s songs and videos, in view of a child two years of age. We discussed placement of the cell phone to ensure the screen is not visible or use a speaker to play music. Additional Comments: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet ofproperty of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: STEPHANIE'S GRACE CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 74000907 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 2/19/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 198 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. V. Fields- Rodgers, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four- star license, issued 5/1/2023 earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component(meeting enhanced ratio and space). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/6/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 9/9/25 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/6/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/19/26 and Stephanie’s Grace Childcare Center LLC was listed as current-active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. You were present and caring for four children in classroom space #1. The children were observed during outdoor free play. The children ran as they played, rode on scooters and played in the portable play house. Following outdoor play the children engage in an art activity. Lunch was observed and included tortilla chips, cheese, salsa, cucumbers, 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 last documented fire drill at the facility was conducted on 8/6/24, a fire inspection was not scheduled or obtained within 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the summary of child care laws. GS 110-102 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In classroom space #1 a cell phone played children's songs and learning videos, the screen was in view of children two years of age. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The administrator did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgment of receipt of the facilities operational policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgment of receipt of the facilities parent participation plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 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. One child enrolled on 8/22/2g had an immunization record on file dated 1/16/2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The administrators qualification letter expired on 1/12/26 and new letter was not on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One of five children's records did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities smoking and tobacco restrictions. .0604(j) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 5, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. The previous inspection was completed on 8/6/24 a current inspection was not on file. You were aware the fire inspection had not been completed and stated that you needed to get the inspection. Submit a current fire inspection with your compliance letter. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a immunization record on file. One child enrolled on 8/22/25 had an immunization record on file date 1/16/26. The child’s file also did not include parent acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities operational policies, parent participation plan, summary of NC Child Care Laws, or the smoking and tobacco policy. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Criminal Qualifying Letter: Qualification letters expire five years from the date on the letter and paperwork can be sent in up to six months in advance of the expiration date in order to obtain a new letter. A tracking system should be put into place to help you remind staff to submit paperwork before a qualification letter expires. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers, criminal qualifying letter expired on 1/12/26. You were aware your qualification letter expired in January. We discussed that you will have fifteen days (March 6, 2026) to receive an updated qualifying letter, or you will not be able to return to work until the letter is received. Please submit the qualifying letter to me upon receipt as proof of correction with your compliance letter. Screen time: Screen time should only be offered to children over three years of age and used to meet a developmental goal. Screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or activity plan. In classroom space #1 a cell phone play children’s songs and videos, in view of a child two years of age. We discussed placement of the cell phone to ensure the screen is not visible or use a speaker to play music. Additional Comments: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet ofproperty of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0515 · Violation

Name of Operation: STEPHANIE'S GRACE CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 74000907 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 2/19/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 198 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. V. Fields- Rodgers, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four- star license, issued 5/1/2023 earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component(meeting enhanced ratio and space). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/6/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 9/9/25 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/6/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/19/26 and Stephanie’s Grace Childcare Center LLC was listed as current-active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. You were present and caring for four children in classroom space #1. The children were observed during outdoor free play. The children ran as they played, rode on scooters and played in the portable play house. Following outdoor play the children engage in an art activity. Lunch was observed and included tortilla chips, cheese, salsa, cucumbers, 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 last documented fire drill at the facility was conducted on 8/6/24, a fire inspection was not scheduled or obtained within 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the summary of child care laws. GS 110-102 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In classroom space #1 a cell phone played children's songs and learning videos, the screen was in view of children two years of age. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The administrator did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgment of receipt of the facilities operational policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgment of receipt of the facilities parent participation plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 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. One child enrolled on 8/22/2g had an immunization record on file dated 1/16/2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The administrators qualification letter expired on 1/12/26 and new letter was not on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One of five children's records did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities smoking and tobacco restrictions. .0604(j) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 5, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. The previous inspection was completed on 8/6/24 a current inspection was not on file. You were aware the fire inspection had not been completed and stated that you needed to get the inspection. Submit a current fire inspection with your compliance letter. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a immunization record on file. One child enrolled on 8/22/25 had an immunization record on file date 1/16/26. The child’s file also did not include parent acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities operational policies, parent participation plan, summary of NC Child Care Laws, or the smoking and tobacco policy. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Criminal Qualifying Letter: Qualification letters expire five years from the date on the letter and paperwork can be sent in up to six months in advance of the expiration date in order to obtain a new letter. A tracking system should be put into place to help you remind staff to submit paperwork before a qualification letter expires. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers, criminal qualifying letter expired on 1/12/26. You were aware your qualification letter expired in January. We discussed that you will have fifteen days (March 6, 2026) to receive an updated qualifying letter, or you will not be able to return to work until the letter is received. Please submit the qualifying letter to me upon receipt as proof of correction with your compliance letter. Screen time: Screen time should only be offered to children over three years of age and used to meet a developmental goal. Screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or activity plan. In classroom space #1 a cell phone play children’s songs and videos, in view of a child two years of age. We discussed placement of the cell phone to ensure the screen is not visible or use a speaker to play music. Additional Comments: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet ofproperty of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: STEPHANIE'S GRACE CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 74000907 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 2/19/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 198 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. V. Fields- Rodgers, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four- star license, issued 5/1/2023 earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component(meeting enhanced ratio and space). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/6/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 9/9/25 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/6/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/19/26 and Stephanie’s Grace Childcare Center LLC was listed as current-active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. You were present and caring for four children in classroom space #1. The children were observed during outdoor free play. The children ran as they played, rode on scooters and played in the portable play house. Following outdoor play the children engage in an art activity. Lunch was observed and included tortilla chips, cheese, salsa, cucumbers, 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 last documented fire drill at the facility was conducted on 8/6/24, a fire inspection was not scheduled or obtained within 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the summary of child care laws. GS 110-102 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In classroom space #1 a cell phone played children's songs and learning videos, the screen was in view of children two years of age. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The administrator did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgment of receipt of the facilities operational policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgment of receipt of the facilities parent participation plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 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. One child enrolled on 8/22/2g had an immunization record on file dated 1/16/2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The administrators qualification letter expired on 1/12/26 and new letter was not on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One of five children's records did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities smoking and tobacco restrictions. .0604(j) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 5, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. The previous inspection was completed on 8/6/24 a current inspection was not on file. You were aware the fire inspection had not been completed and stated that you needed to get the inspection. Submit a current fire inspection with your compliance letter. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a immunization record on file. One child enrolled on 8/22/25 had an immunization record on file date 1/16/26. The child’s file also did not include parent acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities operational policies, parent participation plan, summary of NC Child Care Laws, or the smoking and tobacco policy. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Criminal Qualifying Letter: Qualification letters expire five years from the date on the letter and paperwork can be sent in up to six months in advance of the expiration date in order to obtain a new letter. A tracking system should be put into place to help you remind staff to submit paperwork before a qualification letter expires. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers, criminal qualifying letter expired on 1/12/26. You were aware your qualification letter expired in January. We discussed that you will have fifteen days (March 6, 2026) to receive an updated qualifying letter, or you will not be able to return to work until the letter is received. Please submit the qualifying letter to me upon receipt as proof of correction with your compliance letter. Screen time: Screen time should only be offered to children over three years of age and used to meet a developmental goal. Screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or activity plan. In classroom space #1 a cell phone play children’s songs and videos, in view of a child two years of age. We discussed placement of the cell phone to ensure the screen is not visible or use a speaker to play music. Additional Comments: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet ofproperty of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: STEPHANIE'S GRACE CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 74000907 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 2/19/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 198 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. V. Fields- Rodgers, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four- star license, issued 5/1/2023 earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component(meeting enhanced ratio and space). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/6/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 9/9/25 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/6/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/19/26 and Stephanie’s Grace Childcare Center LLC was listed as current-active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. You were present and caring for four children in classroom space #1. The children were observed during outdoor free play. The children ran as they played, rode on scooters and played in the portable play house. Following outdoor play the children engage in an art activity. Lunch was observed and included tortilla chips, cheese, salsa, cucumbers, 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 last documented fire drill at the facility was conducted on 8/6/24, a fire inspection was not scheduled or obtained within 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the summary of child care laws. GS 110-102 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In classroom space #1 a cell phone played children's songs and learning videos, the screen was in view of children two years of age. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The administrator did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgment of receipt of the facilities operational policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgment of receipt of the facilities parent participation plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 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. One child enrolled on 8/22/2g had an immunization record on file dated 1/16/2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The administrators qualification letter expired on 1/12/26 and new letter was not on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One of five children's records did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities smoking and tobacco restrictions. .0604(j) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 5, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. The previous inspection was completed on 8/6/24 a current inspection was not on file. You were aware the fire inspection had not been completed and stated that you needed to get the inspection. Submit a current fire inspection with your compliance letter. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a immunization record on file. One child enrolled on 8/22/25 had an immunization record on file date 1/16/26. The child’s file also did not include parent acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities operational policies, parent participation plan, summary of NC Child Care Laws, or the smoking and tobacco policy. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Criminal Qualifying Letter: Qualification letters expire five years from the date on the letter and paperwork can be sent in up to six months in advance of the expiration date in order to obtain a new letter. A tracking system should be put into place to help you remind staff to submit paperwork before a qualification letter expires. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers, criminal qualifying letter expired on 1/12/26. You were aware your qualification letter expired in January. We discussed that you will have fifteen days (March 6, 2026) to receive an updated qualifying letter, or you will not be able to return to work until the letter is received. Please submit the qualifying letter to me upon receipt as proof of correction with your compliance letter. Screen time: Screen time should only be offered to children over three years of age and used to meet a developmental goal. Screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or activity plan. In classroom space #1 a cell phone play children’s songs and videos, in view of a child two years of age. We discussed placement of the cell phone to ensure the screen is not visible or use a speaker to play music. Additional Comments: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet ofproperty of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: STEPHANIE'S GRACE CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 74000907 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 2/19/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 198 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. V. Fields- Rodgers, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four- star license, issued 5/1/2023 earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component(meeting enhanced ratio and space). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/6/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 9/9/25 with an “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/6/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/19/26 and Stephanie’s Grace Childcare Center LLC was listed as current-active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. You were present and caring for four children in classroom space #1. The children were observed during outdoor free play. The children ran as they played, rode on scooters and played in the portable play house. Following outdoor play the children engage in an art activity. Lunch was observed and included tortilla chips, cheese, salsa, cucumbers, 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 last documented fire drill at the facility was conducted on 8/6/24, a fire inspection was not scheduled or obtained within 12 months. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the summary of child care laws. GS 110-102 524 When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In classroom space #1 a cell phone played children's songs and learning videos, the screen was in view of children two years of age. .0510(d)(2)(A-C) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The administrator did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgment of receipt of the facilities operational policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgment of receipt of the facilities parent participation plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 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. One child enrolled on 8/22/2g had an immunization record on file dated 1/16/2026. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The administrators qualification letter expired on 1/12/26 and new letter was not on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One of five children's records did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities smoking and tobacco restrictions. .0604(j) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 5, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: Facility safeguarding is not achieved by one agency carrying out a single regulatory program. Total safeguarding is achieved through a multiplicity of regulatory programs and agencies including sanitation and fire inspectors. Fire inspections should be completed annually and within 12 months of the previous inspection. The previous inspection was completed on 8/6/24 a current inspection was not on file. You were aware the fire inspection had not been completed and stated that you needed to get the inspection. Submit a current fire inspection with your compliance letter. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a immunization record on file. One child enrolled on 8/22/25 had an immunization record on file date 1/16/26. The child’s file also did not include parent acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities operational policies, parent participation plan, summary of NC Child Care Laws, or the smoking and tobacco policy. Review children’s files often and use the Center children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Criminal Qualifying Letter: Qualification letters expire five years from the date on the letter and paperwork can be sent in up to six months in advance of the expiration date in order to obtain a new letter. A tracking system should be put into place to help you remind staff to submit paperwork before a qualification letter expires. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers, criminal qualifying letter expired on 1/12/26. You were aware your qualification letter expired in January. We discussed that you will have fifteen days (March 6, 2026) to receive an updated qualifying letter, or you will not be able to return to work until the letter is received. Please submit the qualifying letter to me upon receipt as proof of correction with your compliance letter. Screen time: Screen time should only be offered to children over three years of age and used to meet a developmental goal. Screen time must be documented on a cumulative log or activity plan. In classroom space #1 a cell phone play children’s songs and videos, in view of a child two years of age. We discussed placement of the cell phone to ensure the screen is not visible or use a speaker to play music. Additional Comments: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet ofproperty of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: STEPHANIE'S GRACE CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 74000907 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/15/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 7/15/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 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. V. Fields-Rodgers, operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 5/1/2023 earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent as of 7/15/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 7/15/25 and Stephanie’s Grace Childcare Center LLC was listed as active-not current status. Please be reminded that an administrative action may be issued if a revenue suspension is issued by the North Carolina Secretary of State. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Children rested on linen covered cots in classroom space #1. The lights were dimmed and soft music played. Today’s lunch included chicken fries, cherry mixed fruit, carrots, and milk. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. A menu was posted for the day. Meals and snacks were not planned 1 week in advance. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground near the border containment at the back of the playground there was a large hole creating a tripping hazard. There was an active ant hill on near the hole on the inside of the containment border. On the emergency exit ramp outside of classroom space #1 there was a rail protruding. Mold and mildew is present on the railing at the door to the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not available for June 2025. .0605(q) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 29, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with violations documented: Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. On the playground there was large hole near the back of the playground by the containment border. On the inside of the containment border was an active ant hill. The rails leading the playground had visible mold/mildew. There was a rail protruding from the exit ramp outside of classroom space #1. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. A monthly playground inspection was not on file for June 2025. Schedule a monthly date on your calendar on set an alarm on your phone to ensure monthly inspections are completed. Menu: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. You had a menu planned for today, and it was posted at the entry of the facility. A menu should be planned a week in advance, any adjustments prior to meals being served can be notated on the menu. Additional Comments: DCDEE has launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. You have completed the ABCMS provider portal training, now complete your facility roster. On June 26th, the North Carolina Rules Review Commission (RRC) approved the QRIS Modernization rules adopted by the NC Child Care Commission during their April meeting. The Division of Child Development and Early Education is preparing a summary of the rules, an online training module for Moodle, and an implementation plan. Visit the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website to learn more now, and, if you have not already completed the QRIS survey. Today we discussed requirements for providing transportation and off-premise activities. Review section .1000 for additional information on transportation and off-premise activities. Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: STEPHANIE'S GRACE CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 74000907 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/15/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 7/15/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 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. V. Fields-Rodgers, operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 5/1/2023 earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent as of 7/15/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 7/15/25 and Stephanie’s Grace Childcare Center LLC was listed as active-not current status. Please be reminded that an administrative action may be issued if a revenue suspension is issued by the North Carolina Secretary of State. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Children rested on linen covered cots in classroom space #1. The lights were dimmed and soft music played. Today’s lunch included chicken fries, cherry mixed fruit, carrots, and milk. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. A menu was posted for the day. Meals and snacks were not planned 1 week in advance. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground near the border containment at the back of the playground there was a large hole creating a tripping hazard. There was an active ant hill on near the hole on the inside of the containment border. On the emergency exit ramp outside of classroom space #1 there was a rail protruding. Mold and mildew is present on the railing at the door to the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not available for June 2025. .0605(q) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 29, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with violations documented: Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. On the playground there was large hole near the back of the playground by the containment border. On the inside of the containment border was an active ant hill. The rails leading the playground had visible mold/mildew. There was a rail protruding from the exit ramp outside of classroom space #1. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. A monthly playground inspection was not on file for June 2025. Schedule a monthly date on your calendar on set an alarm on your phone to ensure monthly inspections are completed. Menu: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. You had a menu planned for today, and it was posted at the entry of the facility. A menu should be planned a week in advance, any adjustments prior to meals being served can be notated on the menu. Additional Comments: DCDEE has launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. You have completed the ABCMS provider portal training, now complete your facility roster. On June 26th, the North Carolina Rules Review Commission (RRC) approved the QRIS Modernization rules adopted by the NC Child Care Commission during their April meeting. The Division of Child Development and Early Education is preparing a summary of the rules, an online training module for Moodle, and an implementation plan. Visit the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website to learn more now, and, if you have not already completed the QRIS survey. Today we discussed requirements for providing transportation and off-premise activities. Review section .1000 for additional information on transportation and off-premise activities. Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: STEPHANIE'S GRACE CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 74000907 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/15/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 7/15/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 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. V. Fields-Rodgers, operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 5/1/2023 earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratio). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent as of 7/15/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 7/15/25 and Stephanie’s Grace Childcare Center LLC was listed as active-not current status. Please be reminded that an administrative action may be issued if a revenue suspension is issued by the North Carolina Secretary of State. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Children rested on linen covered cots in classroom space #1. The lights were dimmed and soft music played. Today’s lunch included chicken fries, cherry mixed fruit, carrots, and milk. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. A menu was posted for the day. Meals and snacks were not planned 1 week in advance. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground near the border containment at the back of the playground there was a large hole creating a tripping hazard. There was an active ant hill on near the hole on the inside of the containment border. On the emergency exit ramp outside of classroom space #1 there was a rail protruding. Mold and mildew is present on the railing at the door to the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not available for June 2025. .0605(q) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 29, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with violations documented: Outdoor Environment: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. On the playground there was large hole near the back of the playground by the containment border. On the inside of the containment border was an active ant hill. The rails leading the playground had visible mold/mildew. There was a rail protruding from the exit ramp outside of classroom space #1. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. A monthly playground inspection was not on file for June 2025. Schedule a monthly date on your calendar on set an alarm on your phone to ensure monthly inspections are completed. Menu: Parents/guardians need to be informed about food served in the facility to know how to complement it with the food they serve at home. You had a menu planned for today, and it was posted at the entry of the facility. A menu should be planned a week in advance, any adjustments prior to meals being served can be notated on the menu. Additional Comments: DCDEE has launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. You have completed the ABCMS provider portal training, now complete your facility roster. On June 26th, the North Carolina Rules Review Commission (RRC) approved the QRIS Modernization rules adopted by the NC Child Care Commission during their April meeting. The Division of Child Development and Early Education is preparing a summary of the rules, an online training module for Moodle, and an implementation plan. Visit the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website to learn more now, and, if you have not already completed the QRIS survey. Today we discussed requirements for providing transportation and off-premise activities. Review section .1000 for additional information on transportation and off-premise activities. Reminders: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: STEPHANIE'S GRACE CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 74000907 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/6/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. V. Fields- Rodgers, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four- star license, issued 5/1/2023 earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component(meeting enhanced ratio and space). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/3/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 9/4/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/6/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/10/23 and Stephanie’s Grace Childcare Center LLC was listed as active-not current status. Please be reminded that an administrative action may be issued if a revenue suspension is issued by the North Carolina Secretary of State. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. You were present and caring for three children in classroom space #1. The children engaged in free play with large lego blocks and bristle blocks. Following free play you transitioned to space #4 for lunch. Lunch was observed and included chicken nuggets, peanut butter crackers, apple slices, fries, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff hired on 4/29/24 received 5 hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The administrator did not complete the ABCMS provider portal training. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff hired on 4/29/24 had a training certificate on file dated 3/5/25. .1102(g) – Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 20, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: DCDEE has launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to, see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment: Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. All staff are required to complete the training within 90 days of hire. Staff K. James hired on 4/29/24 had a training on file dated 3/5/25. We discussed including the training as part of orientation to ensure staff complete the training within 90 days. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. Staff K. James hired on 4/29/24 Orientation documentation reflected the staff received five hours of orientation during the first two weeks of employment. Additional Comments: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Public Notice: QRIS Modernization Proposed Rule This set of rules is proposed for adoption and amendment by the N.C. Child Care Commission in response to Session Laws 2023-40 and 2024-34 regarding the modernization of the state’s Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS). QRIS is based on a star-rating licensing system that applies to child care centers and family child care homes that meet all minimum child care requirements which include but are not limited to health and safety standards and those who voluntarily choose to meet higher standards. You can access the Proposed Amendments and Adoption on the Division’s website under the “What’s New” tab visit QRIS Modernization. Public comments ends April 4, 2025. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: STEPHANIE'S GRACE CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 74000907 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/6/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/6/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. V. Fields- Rodgers, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four- star license, issued 5/1/2023 earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component(meeting enhanced ratio and space). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/3/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 9/4/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/6/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/10/23 and Stephanie’s Grace Childcare Center LLC was listed as active-not current status. Please be reminded that an administrative action may be issued if a revenue suspension is issued by the North Carolina Secretary of State. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. You were present and caring for three children in classroom space #1. The children engaged in free play with large lego blocks and bristle blocks. Following free play you transitioned to space #4 for lunch. Lunch was observed and included chicken nuggets, peanut butter crackers, apple slices, fries, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff hired on 4/29/24 received 5 hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The administrator did not complete the ABCMS provider portal training. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff hired on 4/29/24 had a training certificate on file dated 3/5/25. .1102(g) – Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 20, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: DCDEE has launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to, see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment: Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. All staff are required to complete the training within 90 days of hire. Staff K. James hired on 4/29/24 had a training on file dated 3/5/25. We discussed including the training as part of orientation to ensure staff complete the training within 90 days. Orientation: Staff qualifications and training requirements are essential for adults who interact with and teach children. These requirements protect children in child care facilities by ensuring these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of children are being met and where children are cared for by qualified staff. Each staff person shall receive 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Six of the hours are required to be completed within the first two weeks of employment. Staff K. James hired on 4/29/24 Orientation documentation reflected the staff received five hours of orientation during the first two weeks of employment. Additional Comments: NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Public Notice: QRIS Modernization Proposed Rule This set of rules is proposed for adoption and amendment by the N.C. Child Care Commission in response to Session Laws 2023-40 and 2024-34 regarding the modernization of the state’s Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS). QRIS is based on a star-rating licensing system that applies to child care centers and family child care homes that meet all minimum child care requirements which include but are not limited to health and safety standards and those who voluntarily choose to meet higher standards. You can access the Proposed Amendments and Adoption on the Division’s website under the “What’s New” tab visit QRIS Modernization. Public comments ends April 4, 2025. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: STEPHANIE'S GRACE CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 74000907 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/3/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 4/3/2024 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Michelle O'Kelley, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today's visit. V. Fields- Rodgers, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four- star license, issued 5/1/2023 earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component(meeting enhanced ratio and space). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/25/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/13/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 7/20/23 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/10/23 and Stephanie’s Grace Childcare Center LLC was listed as current-active status. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. A child was being cared for in classroom space #1. The child was observed drawing on paper with markers, you sat with the child and engaged in conversation with the child. Todays lunch menu peanut butter and jelly sandwich, yogurt, celery and juice. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff V. Fields- Rodgers and K. Vargas did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .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. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers and K. Vargas did not have a current emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff K. Vargas First Aid training expired May, 2023, a new training was not on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff K. Vargas CPR training expired May, 2023, a new training was not on file. .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . On-going training hours for staff V. Fields-Rodgers and K. Vargas were not on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers and K. Vargas did not have a current staff evaluation or staff development plan on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1814 The EPR Plan did not include written procedures for accounting for all in attendance including: the name of the person(s) responsible for bringing the children, staff, volunteer and visitor attendance lists in the event of an emergency. The facilities EPR Plan procedures for accounting for all in attendance was undefined. .0607(d)(1)(B) 1815 The EPR Plan did not include a description for how and when children shall be transported. The facilities EPR Plan did not include a description of how and when children shall be transported the section was listed as undefined. .0607(d)(2) 1816 The EPR Plan did not include methods for communicating with parents and emergency personnel or law enforcement. In the facilities EPR Plan the methods for communicating with parents was undefined. .0607(d)(3) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers and K. Vargas did not have a completed training certificate for the Medications in Child Care training on file. .1102(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 16,2024, 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: EPR Plan: Your programs Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was created to assist you with following a plan in the event of an emergency. You must update your plan yearly or update the plan whenever changes occur in your program. Your facilities emergency response plan was updated on March 31, 2024 however we discussed updated the areas that are listed an undefined. Update your EPR plan and submit with your compliance letter. CPR/First Aid: Knowing what to do in an emergency medical situation can mean the difference between life or death. Being trained in CPR and first aid can be invaluable when someone is in serious medical distress. Therefore, it is so important that all staff working directly with children have current CPR and First Aid Certification. Have K Vargas complete CPR and FA training, submit a copy of the training card/certificate with your compliance letter. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include emergency contact information. We discussed setting an annual review date that forms will be updated to ensure they are current for the year Reminders: DCDEE has launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to, see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits.To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1106 · Violation

Name of Operation: STEPHANIE'S GRACE CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 74000907 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/3/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 4/3/2024 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Michelle O'Kelley, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today's visit. V. Fields- Rodgers, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four- star license, issued 5/1/2023 earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component(meeting enhanced ratio and space). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/25/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/13/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 7/20/23 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/10/23 and Stephanie’s Grace Childcare Center LLC was listed as current-active status. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. A child was being cared for in classroom space #1. The child was observed drawing on paper with markers, you sat with the child and engaged in conversation with the child. Todays lunch menu peanut butter and jelly sandwich, yogurt, celery and juice. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff V. Fields- Rodgers and K. Vargas did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .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. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers and K. Vargas did not have a current emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff K. Vargas First Aid training expired May, 2023, a new training was not on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff K. Vargas CPR training expired May, 2023, a new training was not on file. .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . On-going training hours for staff V. Fields-Rodgers and K. Vargas were not on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers and K. Vargas did not have a current staff evaluation or staff development plan on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1814 The EPR Plan did not include written procedures for accounting for all in attendance including: the name of the person(s) responsible for bringing the children, staff, volunteer and visitor attendance lists in the event of an emergency. The facilities EPR Plan procedures for accounting for all in attendance was undefined. .0607(d)(1)(B) 1815 The EPR Plan did not include a description for how and when children shall be transported. The facilities EPR Plan did not include a description of how and when children shall be transported the section was listed as undefined. .0607(d)(2) 1816 The EPR Plan did not include methods for communicating with parents and emergency personnel or law enforcement. In the facilities EPR Plan the methods for communicating with parents was undefined. .0607(d)(3) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers and K. Vargas did not have a completed training certificate for the Medications in Child Care training on file. .1102(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 16,2024, 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: EPR Plan: Your programs Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was created to assist you with following a plan in the event of an emergency. You must update your plan yearly or update the plan whenever changes occur in your program. Your facilities emergency response plan was updated on March 31, 2024 however we discussed updated the areas that are listed an undefined. Update your EPR plan and submit with your compliance letter. CPR/First Aid: Knowing what to do in an emergency medical situation can mean the difference between life or death. Being trained in CPR and first aid can be invaluable when someone is in serious medical distress. Therefore, it is so important that all staff working directly with children have current CPR and First Aid Certification. Have K Vargas complete CPR and FA training, submit a copy of the training card/certificate with your compliance letter. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include emergency contact information. We discussed setting an annual review date that forms will be updated to ensure they are current for the year Reminders: DCDEE has launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to, see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits.To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: STEPHANIE'S GRACE CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 74000907 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/3/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 4/3/2024 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Michelle O'Kelley, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today's visit. V. Fields- Rodgers, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four- star license, issued 5/1/2023 earning 5 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component(meeting enhanced ratio and space). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 4/25/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/13/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 7/20/23 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/10/23 and Stephanie’s Grace Childcare Center LLC was listed as current-active status. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. A child was being cared for in classroom space #1. The child was observed drawing on paper with markers, you sat with the child and engaged in conversation with the child. Todays lunch menu peanut butter and jelly sandwich, yogurt, celery and juice. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff V. Fields- Rodgers and K. Vargas did not have a current health questionnaire on file. .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. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers and K. Vargas did not have a current emergency information form on file. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff K. Vargas First Aid training expired May, 2023, a new training was not on file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff K. Vargas CPR training expired May, 2023, a new training was not on file. .1102(d) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . On-going training hours for staff V. Fields-Rodgers and K. Vargas were not on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers and K. Vargas did not have a current staff evaluation or staff development plan on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1814 The EPR Plan did not include written procedures for accounting for all in attendance including: the name of the person(s) responsible for bringing the children, staff, volunteer and visitor attendance lists in the event of an emergency. The facilities EPR Plan procedures for accounting for all in attendance was undefined. .0607(d)(1)(B) 1815 The EPR Plan did not include a description for how and when children shall be transported. The facilities EPR Plan did not include a description of how and when children shall be transported the section was listed as undefined. .0607(d)(2) 1816 The EPR Plan did not include methods for communicating with parents and emergency personnel or law enforcement. In the facilities EPR Plan the methods for communicating with parents was undefined. .0607(d)(3) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers and K. Vargas did not have a completed training certificate for the Medications in Child Care training on file. .1102(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 16,2024, 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. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was provided on the following: EPR Plan: Your programs Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was created to assist you with following a plan in the event of an emergency. You must update your plan yearly or update the plan whenever changes occur in your program. Your facilities emergency response plan was updated on March 31, 2024 however we discussed updated the areas that are listed an undefined. Update your EPR plan and submit with your compliance letter. CPR/First Aid: Knowing what to do in an emergency medical situation can mean the difference between life or death. Being trained in CPR and first aid can be invaluable when someone is in serious medical distress. Therefore, it is so important that all staff working directly with children have current CPR and First Aid Certification. Have K Vargas complete CPR and FA training, submit a copy of the training card/certificate with your compliance letter. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include emergency contact information. We discussed setting an annual review date that forms will be updated to ensure they are current for the year Reminders: DCDEE has launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to, see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits.To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times