Amira Amor Childcare Center

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: AMIRA AMOR CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 26002532 Consultant: ANGELA STEVENS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2026 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 3/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed April 10, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 90%, which is above the 75% required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three- Star License issued December 11, 2025. The License was based on the program earning four points within education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option with the child care administrator who has at least 10years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melissa Rivera. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 10/24/2025. Fire Classification of Approved Daytime Only completed 10/1/2025. Ms. Rivera were present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Space 2,3, and 5 were transitioning for outdoor play. Staff were available to assist children who were observed on small play structures, riding small push toys, and running about the space. Staff were available to assist children in space 6, children were exploring books, and creative artwork. Lunch served were fish sticks, mashed potatoes, garlic bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Rivera. The following violation(s) were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer refrigerator in space 2, read a temperature of 50 degrees. During the visit the administrator moved the thermometer and it reads 40 degrees. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. Facility Specific /Technical Assistant/Reminders NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholder to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measle. resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. During today’s visit, M. Rivera followed the centers policy to assist ill children in care. I encouraged M. Rivera to continue keeping the parents and staff updated and to also contact Nicole Richardon Child Care Health Consultant for additional information. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov School-aged Professional Development Opportunities: The Cumberland County Partnership for Children is sponsoring the “Let’s Get Connected” The School Aged Connection. The in-person event focuses on creating a safe and inclusive community for sharing and learning new concepts. This learning event is for directors and school-age staff only (newly hired and/or seasoned Group Leaders). Training topics to be covered are: growth and development, classroom management, learning environments, building relationships, safety and wellness, positive behaviors, activity planning, and sanitation. For more information on how to register, contact Mary Anders, Lead Coach, at manders@ccpfc.org or (910)826-3018 DCDEE/Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest provider resources use https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov\ If you have questions, please contact me at: 919-527-2038 or angela.stevens@dhhs.nc.gov or Licensing Supervisor information: Rhonda Blackmon PO Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 910-709-4168 rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09. 0204 · Violation

Name of Operation: AMIRA AMOR CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 26002532 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/3/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 12/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed April 10, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%. This program currently operates with a three-Star License issued June 7, 2023. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet the educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented early childhood work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The information on record with the DCDEE was verified as correct by Margarita Blanche. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 10/24/2025. Fire Classification of Approved for Daytime Only completed 10/1/2025. Upon my arrival I had to contact Ms. Margarita to inform her I was at the facility. I knocked on the door three times, and no one came to the door. I asked if the facility was operating and she stated that they were open and she would call someone to let me in. Ms. Margarita stated that she was at an appointment and would be back shortly. I was let into the facility by one of the staff members. I procced to monitor for compliance and complete observations. Lunch served today was spaghetti, fresh apples, green beans, and milk An observation was completed in space #1, from 9:15a.m. to 9:30a.m., the children were observed participating in free choice play. Children were observed playing with small stacking blocks. They counted the blocks as they stacked them. Two children were riding about the space on small rolling toys. Two children were observed sitting at a table completing an art project and playing with playdough. The teacher moved about the space and assisted the children when needed. One child was having a difficult time riding the small riding toy in the class. The teacher had another child to help while she encouraged the child to do it on her own. An observation was completed in space #2, from 8:55a.m. to 9:15a.m., the children were observed crawling and walking about the space playing with small push toys and books. The teacher was talking to the children about what they were doing. She would call them by name and say what they were playing with, the color of the toy, and how many the child had. She would encourage them to say the name to her. An observation was completed in space #4, from 9:30a.m. to 9:45a.m., the children were observed participating in free choice play. The teacher moved about the space talking with the children in Spanish and English. The children would respond in Spanish and English also. The children stacked blocks, counted, shared what color the blocks were. Some of the other children played with magnetic blocks. One child put several on her arm and came to show me that she had bracelets on. The children were really engaged in their activities. At the completion of the visit the visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Margarita. The following violation was observed:” Violation Number Comment Rule 1804 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. The operator filed to become a corporation with the North Carolina Secretary of State on 5/23/2022, with the Secretary of State. The operator did not notify the Division of Child Development and Early Education at least 30 days prior to making the change in ownership. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(o) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 17, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited regarding a change of ownership; sole proprietor Margarita Blanche, to corporation Amira Amor Childcare Center, Inc. All changes in ownership require a minimum 30 day prior notice to the Division of Child Development and Early Education pursuant to NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09. 0204(a). During my observations today, the children were engaged in playing in free choice play and participating in small group activities. The teachers were sitting with the children, moving about the space, and talking with the children. They sat at eye level, supported the children and encouraged them to try different things and to spare items they were playing with. The teachers would help the children with words to use when they got frustrated and did not want to try or share. I shared with the administrator that the teachers were having good interaction with the children, talking and playing with them. I asked her to share with the teachers to keep helping the children with their conversational speech and giving them the words to use when they need help with solving problems. These things will help with the children’s vocabulary, social and emotional skills. During today’s visit the following information was reviewed and forms left for the Pathways to the Stars. (New QRIS), Education Standards for all positions of each staff member, Staff Information and Education Worksheet, CQI Plan, Family and Community Engagement Standards, Self Study, the Oris Pathways #1, and #2, Program Assessment document, and Classroom and instructional Quality for Centers, and Application for Assessment for a Rated License, and Rated License Assessment Request Review. Ms. Margarita and l reviewed all documents. She stated that she was unsure but thinks that pathway #2 might be the best option. She will let me know in the next few weeks. I shared with Ms. Margarita that if she would like help with Pathway 2, she could reach out to me or apply with the Partnership for Children and request additional assistants. We discussed ensuring that all staff have submitted information for their Works account. I shared with her that she can reach out to me through email or via phone with any additional questions. I also shared with her that she can also reach out to NCRLAP. During today’s visit, I discussed access and use of the NCFELD book in the development of activity planning as required by NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .0508 Activity Schedules and Plans. Your program has a copy of the publication. You stated that you could use another one due to the number of staff and only having one copy of the book. I left a copy of the book during today’s visit, Additionally, the publication is available on-line, free of charge, at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/N/NC_Foundations.pdf Training on use of the publication is available through our Partnership for Children, so please encourage Lead Teachers to visit their website ( https://ccpfc.org/ ) and complete the training. Reminders: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Please feel free to contact me at sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: AMIRA AMOR CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 26002532 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/3/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 12/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed April 10, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%. This program currently operates with a three-Star License issued June 7, 2023. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet the educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented early childhood work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The information on record with the DCDEE was verified as correct by Margarita Blanche. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 10/24/2025. Fire Classification of Approved for Daytime Only completed 10/1/2025. Upon my arrival I had to contact Ms. Margarita to inform her I was at the facility. I knocked on the door three times, and no one came to the door. I asked if the facility was operating and she stated that they were open and she would call someone to let me in. Ms. Margarita stated that she was at an appointment and would be back shortly. I was let into the facility by one of the staff members. I procced to monitor for compliance and complete observations. Lunch served today was spaghetti, fresh apples, green beans, and milk An observation was completed in space #1, from 9:15a.m. to 9:30a.m., the children were observed participating in free choice play. Children were observed playing with small stacking blocks. They counted the blocks as they stacked them. Two children were riding about the space on small rolling toys. Two children were observed sitting at a table completing an art project and playing with playdough. The teacher moved about the space and assisted the children when needed. One child was having a difficult time riding the small riding toy in the class. The teacher had another child to help while she encouraged the child to do it on her own. An observation was completed in space #2, from 8:55a.m. to 9:15a.m., the children were observed crawling and walking about the space playing with small push toys and books. The teacher was talking to the children about what they were doing. She would call them by name and say what they were playing with, the color of the toy, and how many the child had. She would encourage them to say the name to her. An observation was completed in space #4, from 9:30a.m. to 9:45a.m., the children were observed participating in free choice play. The teacher moved about the space talking with the children in Spanish and English. The children would respond in Spanish and English also. The children stacked blocks, counted, shared what color the blocks were. Some of the other children played with magnetic blocks. One child put several on her arm and came to show me that she had bracelets on. The children were really engaged in their activities. At the completion of the visit the visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Margarita. The following violation was observed:” Violation Number Comment Rule 1804 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. The operator filed to become a corporation with the North Carolina Secretary of State on 5/23/2022, with the Secretary of State. The operator did not notify the Division of Child Development and Early Education at least 30 days prior to making the change in ownership. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(o) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 17, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited regarding a change of ownership; sole proprietor Margarita Blanche, to corporation Amira Amor Childcare Center, Inc. All changes in ownership require a minimum 30 day prior notice to the Division of Child Development and Early Education pursuant to NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09. 0204(a). During my observations today, the children were engaged in playing in free choice play and participating in small group activities. The teachers were sitting with the children, moving about the space, and talking with the children. They sat at eye level, supported the children and encouraged them to try different things and to spare items they were playing with. The teachers would help the children with words to use when they got frustrated and did not want to try or share. I shared with the administrator that the teachers were having good interaction with the children, talking and playing with them. I asked her to share with the teachers to keep helping the children with their conversational speech and giving them the words to use when they need help with solving problems. These things will help with the children’s vocabulary, social and emotional skills. During today’s visit the following information was reviewed and forms left for the Pathways to the Stars. (New QRIS), Education Standards for all positions of each staff member, Staff Information and Education Worksheet, CQI Plan, Family and Community Engagement Standards, Self Study, the Oris Pathways #1, and #2, Program Assessment document, and Classroom and instructional Quality for Centers, and Application for Assessment for a Rated License, and Rated License Assessment Request Review. Ms. Margarita and l reviewed all documents. She stated that she was unsure but thinks that pathway #2 might be the best option. She will let me know in the next few weeks. I shared with Ms. Margarita that if she would like help with Pathway 2, she could reach out to me or apply with the Partnership for Children and request additional assistants. We discussed ensuring that all staff have submitted information for their Works account. I shared with her that she can reach out to me through email or via phone with any additional questions. I also shared with her that she can also reach out to NCRLAP. During today’s visit, I discussed access and use of the NCFELD book in the development of activity planning as required by NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .0508 Activity Schedules and Plans. Your program has a copy of the publication. You stated that you could use another one due to the number of staff and only having one copy of the book. I left a copy of the book during today’s visit, Additionally, the publication is available on-line, free of charge, at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/N/NC_Foundations.pdf Training on use of the publication is available through our Partnership for Children, so please encourage Lead Teachers to visit their website ( https://ccpfc.org/ ) and complete the training. Reminders: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Please feel free to contact me at sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: AMIRA AMOR CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 26002532 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/3/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 12/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed April 10, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 85%. This program currently operates with a three-Star License issued June 7, 2023. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet the educational option: The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented early childhood work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The information on record with the DCDEE was verified as correct by Margarita Blanche. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 10/24/2025. Fire Classification of Approved for Daytime Only completed 10/1/2025. Upon my arrival I had to contact Ms. Margarita to inform her I was at the facility. I knocked on the door three times, and no one came to the door. I asked if the facility was operating and she stated that they were open and she would call someone to let me in. Ms. Margarita stated that she was at an appointment and would be back shortly. I was let into the facility by one of the staff members. I procced to monitor for compliance and complete observations. Lunch served today was spaghetti, fresh apples, green beans, and milk An observation was completed in space #1, from 9:15a.m. to 9:30a.m., the children were observed participating in free choice play. Children were observed playing with small stacking blocks. They counted the blocks as they stacked them. Two children were riding about the space on small rolling toys. Two children were observed sitting at a table completing an art project and playing with playdough. The teacher moved about the space and assisted the children when needed. One child was having a difficult time riding the small riding toy in the class. The teacher had another child to help while she encouraged the child to do it on her own. An observation was completed in space #2, from 8:55a.m. to 9:15a.m., the children were observed crawling and walking about the space playing with small push toys and books. The teacher was talking to the children about what they were doing. She would call them by name and say what they were playing with, the color of the toy, and how many the child had. She would encourage them to say the name to her. An observation was completed in space #4, from 9:30a.m. to 9:45a.m., the children were observed participating in free choice play. The teacher moved about the space talking with the children in Spanish and English. The children would respond in Spanish and English also. The children stacked blocks, counted, shared what color the blocks were. Some of the other children played with magnetic blocks. One child put several on her arm and came to show me that she had bracelets on. The children were really engaged in their activities. At the completion of the visit the visit summary was reviewed with Ms. Margarita. The following violation was observed:” Violation Number Comment Rule 1804 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. The operator filed to become a corporation with the North Carolina Secretary of State on 5/23/2022, with the Secretary of State. The operator did not notify the Division of Child Development and Early Education at least 30 days prior to making the change in ownership. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(o) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 17, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited regarding a change of ownership; sole proprietor Margarita Blanche, to corporation Amira Amor Childcare Center, Inc. All changes in ownership require a minimum 30 day prior notice to the Division of Child Development and Early Education pursuant to NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09. 0204(a). During my observations today, the children were engaged in playing in free choice play and participating in small group activities. The teachers were sitting with the children, moving about the space, and talking with the children. They sat at eye level, supported the children and encouraged them to try different things and to spare items they were playing with. The teachers would help the children with words to use when they got frustrated and did not want to try or share. I shared with the administrator that the teachers were having good interaction with the children, talking and playing with them. I asked her to share with the teachers to keep helping the children with their conversational speech and giving them the words to use when they need help with solving problems. These things will help with the children’s vocabulary, social and emotional skills. During today’s visit the following information was reviewed and forms left for the Pathways to the Stars. (New QRIS), Education Standards for all positions of each staff member, Staff Information and Education Worksheet, CQI Plan, Family and Community Engagement Standards, Self Study, the Oris Pathways #1, and #2, Program Assessment document, and Classroom and instructional Quality for Centers, and Application for Assessment for a Rated License, and Rated License Assessment Request Review. Ms. Margarita and l reviewed all documents. She stated that she was unsure but thinks that pathway #2 might be the best option. She will let me know in the next few weeks. I shared with Ms. Margarita that if she would like help with Pathway 2, she could reach out to me or apply with the Partnership for Children and request additional assistants. We discussed ensuring that all staff have submitted information for their Works account. I shared with her that she can reach out to me through email or via phone with any additional questions. I also shared with her that she can also reach out to NCRLAP. During today’s visit, I discussed access and use of the NCFELD book in the development of activity planning as required by NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .0508 Activity Schedules and Plans. Your program has a copy of the publication. You stated that you could use another one due to the number of staff and only having one copy of the book. I left a copy of the book during today’s visit, Additionally, the publication is available on-line, free of charge, at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/N/NC_Foundations.pdf Training on use of the publication is available through our Partnership for Children, so please encourage Lead Teachers to visit their website ( https://ccpfc.org/ ) and complete the training. Reminders: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Please feel free to contact me at sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: AMIRA AMOR CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 26002532 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 4/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 365 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed April 16, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97%, which is above the 75% required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three- Star License issued June 7, 2023. The License was based on the program earning four points within education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option with the child care administrator who has at least 10years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melissa Rivera. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 1/3/2025. Fire Classification of Approved Daytime Only completed 10/3/2024. Ms. Rivera was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Children observed participating in free choice play. Children were observed playing with soft toys, exploring books, and creative artwork. Some children were observed participating in outdoor play. Children were observed playing on small play structures, riding small push toys, and running out the space. Lunch served today was green beans, oranges, beef hamburger meat with pasta, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Rivera. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. In space #5, there was a small pest crawling on the wall. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(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. One staff member completed Frist Aid training through an online course. .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. One staff completed CPR training through an online course. .1102(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency and Identifying information was not in one of the vehicles that transported children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. This was corrected by the operator reviewing the staff evaluation today. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1887 Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. Infant bottle was not labeled with child's name or date. The teacher labeled the child's bottle once she was informed that they were not labeled. .0902(d) 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. One staff member had not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within the 90 days of hire. Hire date was 8/12/2024 .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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on April 25, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training not being completed within the first 90 days of hire. Refer to NC Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 1102(g). We discussed the strategies: Start a checklist on all new employees, start filling out Staff at training worksheet at the start of employment, give staff timelines for returning documents, and make sure you as the administrator are keeping track of all required documents. A violation was cited for not completing CPR and having it on file for one staff. It is required that all staff have CPR training in person. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (d). We discussed several strategies. Make sure you monitor the staff file to see when the certifications expire. Document on a calendar prior to when documents are due. First Aid: A violation was cited for One staff member not having First Aid training on file for review. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(c). We discussed several strategies. Make sure you monitor the staff file to see when the certifications expire. Document on a calendar prior to when documents are due. Reminders: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: AMIRA AMOR CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 26002532 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 4/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 365 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed April 16, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97%, which is above the 75% required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three- Star License issued June 7, 2023. The License was based on the program earning four points within education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option with the child care administrator who has at least 10years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melissa Rivera. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 1/3/2025. Fire Classification of Approved Daytime Only completed 10/3/2024. Ms. Rivera was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Children observed participating in free choice play. Children were observed playing with soft toys, exploring books, and creative artwork. Some children were observed participating in outdoor play. Children were observed playing on small play structures, riding small push toys, and running out the space. Lunch served today was green beans, oranges, beef hamburger meat with pasta, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Rivera. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. In space #5, there was a small pest crawling on the wall. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(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. One staff member completed Frist Aid training through an online course. .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. One staff completed CPR training through an online course. .1102(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency and Identifying information was not in one of the vehicles that transported children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. This was corrected by the operator reviewing the staff evaluation today. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1887 Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. Infant bottle was not labeled with child's name or date. The teacher labeled the child's bottle once she was informed that they were not labeled. .0902(d) 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. One staff member had not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within the 90 days of hire. Hire date was 8/12/2024 .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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on April 25, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training not being completed within the first 90 days of hire. Refer to NC Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 1102(g). We discussed the strategies: Start a checklist on all new employees, start filling out Staff at training worksheet at the start of employment, give staff timelines for returning documents, and make sure you as the administrator are keeping track of all required documents. A violation was cited for not completing CPR and having it on file for one staff. It is required that all staff have CPR training in person. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (d). We discussed several strategies. Make sure you monitor the staff file to see when the certifications expire. Document on a calendar prior to when documents are due. First Aid: A violation was cited for One staff member not having First Aid training on file for review. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(c). We discussed several strategies. Make sure you monitor the staff file to see when the certifications expire. Document on a calendar prior to when documents are due. Reminders: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: AMIRA AMOR CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 26002532 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 4/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 365 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed April 16, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97%, which is above the 75% required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three- Star License issued June 7, 2023. The License was based on the program earning four points within education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option with the child care administrator who has at least 10years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melissa Rivera. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 1/3/2025. Fire Classification of Approved Daytime Only completed 10/3/2024. Ms. Rivera was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Children observed participating in free choice play. Children were observed playing with soft toys, exploring books, and creative artwork. Some children were observed participating in outdoor play. Children were observed playing on small play structures, riding small push toys, and running out the space. Lunch served today was green beans, oranges, beef hamburger meat with pasta, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Rivera. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. In space #5, there was a small pest crawling on the wall. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(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. One staff member completed Frist Aid training through an online course. .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. One staff completed CPR training through an online course. .1102(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency and Identifying information was not in one of the vehicles that transported children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. This was corrected by the operator reviewing the staff evaluation today. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1887 Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. Infant bottle was not labeled with child's name or date. The teacher labeled the child's bottle once she was informed that they were not labeled. .0902(d) 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. One staff member had not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within the 90 days of hire. Hire date was 8/12/2024 .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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on April 25, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training not being completed within the first 90 days of hire. Refer to NC Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 1102(g). We discussed the strategies: Start a checklist on all new employees, start filling out Staff at training worksheet at the start of employment, give staff timelines for returning documents, and make sure you as the administrator are keeping track of all required documents. A violation was cited for not completing CPR and having it on file for one staff. It is required that all staff have CPR training in person. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (d). We discussed several strategies. Make sure you monitor the staff file to see when the certifications expire. Document on a calendar prior to when documents are due. First Aid: A violation was cited for One staff member not having First Aid training on file for review. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(c). We discussed several strategies. Make sure you monitor the staff file to see when the certifications expire. Document on a calendar prior to when documents are due. Reminders: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 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: AMIRA AMOR CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 26002532 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 4/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 365 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed April 16, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97%, which is above the 75% required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three- Star License issued June 7, 2023. The License was based on the program earning four points within education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option with the child care administrator who has at least 10years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melissa Rivera. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 1/3/2025. Fire Classification of Approved Daytime Only completed 10/3/2024. Ms. Rivera was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Children observed participating in free choice play. Children were observed playing with soft toys, exploring books, and creative artwork. Some children were observed participating in outdoor play. Children were observed playing on small play structures, riding small push toys, and running out the space. Lunch served today was green beans, oranges, beef hamburger meat with pasta, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Rivera. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. In space #5, there was a small pest crawling on the wall. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(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. One staff member completed Frist Aid training through an online course. .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. One staff completed CPR training through an online course. .1102(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency and Identifying information was not in one of the vehicles that transported children. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. This was corrected by the operator reviewing the staff evaluation today. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1887 Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. Infant bottle was not labeled with child's name or date. The teacher labeled the child's bottle once she was informed that they were not labeled. .0902(d) 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. One staff member had not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within the 90 days of hire. Hire date was 8/12/2024 .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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on April 25, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training not being completed within the first 90 days of hire. Refer to NC Child Care Rule 10 A NCAC 09 1102(g). We discussed the strategies: Start a checklist on all new employees, start filling out Staff at training worksheet at the start of employment, give staff timelines for returning documents, and make sure you as the administrator are keeping track of all required documents. A violation was cited for not completing CPR and having it on file for one staff. It is required that all staff have CPR training in person. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (d). We discussed several strategies. Make sure you monitor the staff file to see when the certifications expire. Document on a calendar prior to when documents are due. First Aid: A violation was cited for One staff member not having First Aid training on file for review. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102(c). We discussed several strategies. Make sure you monitor the staff file to see when the certifications expire. Document on a calendar prior to when documents are due. Reminders: The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: AMIRA AMOR CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 26002532 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2024 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 10/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed April 16, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96% which is above the 75%, that is required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-Star License issued June 7, 2023. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option with the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Margarita Blanche, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed May 3, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory completed 10/3/2023. Upon my arrival I was greeted by Group Leader for the school age room. Ms. Blanche arrived to the facility at about 11a.m. I completed a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor play area. I observed children playing with color dots, construction paper, musical instruments, board games, and reading books. Lunch served was black beans, hot dogs on bun, pineapples, and milk. Observation was completed in space #1, #4, and #6 form 10: 55a.m to 11:55a.m. Space #1 - Children were sitting a child size table playing with color dots with construction paper. The children were using them to draw pictures. The were able to pick from several different colors. The teachers moved about the space assisting the children and talking to them about what they were doing. Space #4 – the children were observed sitting in chairs playing musical instruments while singing songs like the “wheels on the bus go round and round. Space #6 – The children were observed playing board games, reading books and putting puzzles together. The group leader sat with the children and played a game called “mancala”. The children were really enjoying the game. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Blanche. The following violations were observed Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu was not posted for October 2024, Last one posted was September 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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. One staff emergency information form did not have a date as to when the form was completed. The was corrected by the administrator having the teacher to date the form for today. .0701(a) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff had not signed the acknowledgement for Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy before working with children 0-5 years of age. Start date 8/21/24. This was corrected today after the administrator reviewed the policy with staff and had the staff to sign the policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 17, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA A violation was cited for a current menu not being posted. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b). We discussed the following strategy: Ensure that menus are being completed before the prior month is over and is posted on the last day of each month. I encouraged teachers to continue having conversations with children. Self-talk and Parallel talk will both be necessary in providing a language enrich environment. Self-talk will offer opportunities for conversation to occur in silent classrooms. For example, the teacher can talk out loud about what he/she is doing, seeing, hearing, or feeling. Parallel talk is important for the teacher to engage in conversations by talking about what the child is doing, seeing, hearing, or feeling. I so recommended that teacher provide more questions allowing the children to respond to what they think needs to happen, instead of giving directives to children. An example would be. “How do we use our feet inside?” instead of saying “Stop running in here”. Allow children to think about what they are doing and responding with their own answer. This will allow for the teacher to know if children understand what he/she is being asked. Reminders: The Cumberland County Partnership for Children is sponsoring the “Let’s Get Connected” The School Aged Connection. The in-person event focuses on creating a safe and inclusive community for sharing and learning new concepts. This learning event is for directors and school-age staff only (newly hired and/or seasoned Group Leaders). Training topics to be covered are: growth and development, classroom management, learning environments, building relationships, safety and wellness, positive behaviors, activity planning, and sanitation. For more information on how to register, contact Mary Anders, Lead Coach, at manders@ccpfc.org or (910)826-3018. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-408-8985 or sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: AMIRA AMOR CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 26002532 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2024 Number Present: 34 Completed Date: 10/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed April 16, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96% which is above the 75%, that is required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-Star License issued June 7, 2023. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option with the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Margarita Blanche, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed May 3, 2024. Fire Classification of Satisfactory completed 10/3/2023. Upon my arrival I was greeted by Group Leader for the school age room. Ms. Blanche arrived to the facility at about 11a.m. I completed a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor play area. I observed children playing with color dots, construction paper, musical instruments, board games, and reading books. Lunch served was black beans, hot dogs on bun, pineapples, and milk. Observation was completed in space #1, #4, and #6 form 10: 55a.m to 11:55a.m. Space #1 - Children were sitting a child size table playing with color dots with construction paper. The children were using them to draw pictures. The were able to pick from several different colors. The teachers moved about the space assisting the children and talking to them about what they were doing. Space #4 – the children were observed sitting in chairs playing musical instruments while singing songs like the “wheels on the bus go round and round. Space #6 – The children were observed playing board games, reading books and putting puzzles together. The group leader sat with the children and played a game called “mancala”. The children were really enjoying the game. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Blanche. The following violations were observed Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu was not posted for October 2024, Last one posted was September 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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. One staff emergency information form did not have a date as to when the form was completed. The was corrected by the administrator having the teacher to date the form for today. .0701(a) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff had not signed the acknowledgement for Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy before working with children 0-5 years of age. Start date 8/21/24. This was corrected today after the administrator reviewed the policy with staff and had the staff to sign the policy. .0608(d)(1-4) 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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 17, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA A violation was cited for a current menu not being posted. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b). We discussed the following strategy: Ensure that menus are being completed before the prior month is over and is posted on the last day of each month. I encouraged teachers to continue having conversations with children. Self-talk and Parallel talk will both be necessary in providing a language enrich environment. Self-talk will offer opportunities for conversation to occur in silent classrooms. For example, the teacher can talk out loud about what he/she is doing, seeing, hearing, or feeling. Parallel talk is important for the teacher to engage in conversations by talking about what the child is doing, seeing, hearing, or feeling. I so recommended that teacher provide more questions allowing the children to respond to what they think needs to happen, instead of giving directives to children. An example would be. “How do we use our feet inside?” instead of saying “Stop running in here”. Allow children to think about what they are doing and responding with their own answer. This will allow for the teacher to know if children understand what he/she is being asked. Reminders: The Cumberland County Partnership for Children is sponsoring the “Let’s Get Connected” The School Aged Connection. The in-person event focuses on creating a safe and inclusive community for sharing and learning new concepts. This learning event is for directors and school-age staff only (newly hired and/or seasoned Group Leaders). Training topics to be covered are: growth and development, classroom management, learning environments, building relationships, safety and wellness, positive behaviors, activity planning, and sanitation. For more information on how to register, contact Mary Anders, Lead Coach, at manders@ccpfc.org or (910)826-3018. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates and information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-408-8985 or sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: AMIRA AMOR CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 26002532 Consultant: JENNIFER STRICKLAND Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 4/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed, April 18, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 94%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d) This program currently operates with a Three (3)-Star License issued November 1, 2023. The License was based on the program earning two (2) points in education standards, four (4) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an educational option with the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melissa Rivera, Administrator and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed March 1, 2023. Fire Classification of Satisfactory completed October 3, 2023. Ms. Rivera was present while I completed the walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed toddlers from spaces #1, #3, and #4 engaged in free choice. I observed children playing in the block center and dramatic play and manipulatives. Materials were stored at the reach of children in each classroom. Accessible to children in spaces #2, #3, and #4, I found plastic shopping bags, diapers wrapped in plastic, and wipes were stored in an unlocked cabinet, and plastic Ziploc bags containing children's clothing and art materials were stored in their cubbies and unlocked drawers. The administrator removed all plastic items in the classrooms. In space #2, I observed a child sleeping on their assigned crib and a child sitting in a rocker while the teacher fed another child. Music played in the background. Children and staff assigned to Space #5 participated in a morning group activity. The teacher asked the children how they felt today, and they pointed to pictures of different feelings. She asked individual children why they felt that way. I also observed them during dancing before transitioning to the next activity. Staff throughout the facility engaged in frequent, positive, and interactive language. Lunch served was hot dogs on a bun, salad, peaches, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Rivera. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Current sanitation inspection posted is delinquent it was completed March 1, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children in spaces #2, #3, and #4 were zip lock bags, diapers wrap in plastic, and wipes. .0604(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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on April 30, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Strickland Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 641 Fayetteville, NC 28302 jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific Technical Assistant /Consultation/Reminders: Sanitation Inspection: The violation for a current sanitation inspection was cited today. Sanitation inspections are required to be completed at least annually for all licensed child care programs. I suggested the administrator contact Environmental Health at 910-433-3676, request an updated sanitation inspection, and document contact made with the agency. Please scan and email a copy of the sanitation inspection report to me attached to the compliance letter. Choking Hazards: A violation was cited and corrected during today’s visit for items that were potential choking hazards accessible to children under three years of age. I recommended teachers remove all materials accessible to children that could be a choking hazard in spaces used for children under three years of age. Additional information regarding plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart can be found in NC Child Care rule 10A NCAC .0604 (q) Resource: Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative: Through this initiative, we hope to increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov or 910- 882-2378 if you have any questions or concerns. 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: AMIRA AMOR CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 26002532 Consultant: JENNIFER STRICKLAND Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 4/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed, April 18, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 94%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d) This program currently operates with a Three (3)-Star License issued November 1, 2023. The License was based on the program earning two (2) points in education standards, four (4) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an educational option with the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melissa Rivera, Administrator and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed March 1, 2023. Fire Classification of Satisfactory completed October 3, 2023. Ms. Rivera was present while I completed the walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed toddlers from spaces #1, #3, and #4 engaged in free choice. I observed children playing in the block center and dramatic play and manipulatives. Materials were stored at the reach of children in each classroom. Accessible to children in spaces #2, #3, and #4, I found plastic shopping bags, diapers wrapped in plastic, and wipes were stored in an unlocked cabinet, and plastic Ziploc bags containing children's clothing and art materials were stored in their cubbies and unlocked drawers. The administrator removed all plastic items in the classrooms. In space #2, I observed a child sleeping on their assigned crib and a child sitting in a rocker while the teacher fed another child. Music played in the background. Children and staff assigned to Space #5 participated in a morning group activity. The teacher asked the children how they felt today, and they pointed to pictures of different feelings. She asked individual children why they felt that way. I also observed them during dancing before transitioning to the next activity. Staff throughout the facility engaged in frequent, positive, and interactive language. Lunch served was hot dogs on a bun, salad, peaches, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Rivera. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Current sanitation inspection posted is delinquent it was completed March 1, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children in spaces #2, #3, and #4 were zip lock bags, diapers wrap in plastic, and wipes. .0604(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. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on April 30, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Jennifer Strickland Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 641 Fayetteville, NC 28302 jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific Technical Assistant /Consultation/Reminders: Sanitation Inspection: The violation for a current sanitation inspection was cited today. Sanitation inspections are required to be completed at least annually for all licensed child care programs. I suggested the administrator contact Environmental Health at 910-433-3676, request an updated sanitation inspection, and document contact made with the agency. Please scan and email a copy of the sanitation inspection report to me attached to the compliance letter. Choking Hazards: A violation was cited and corrected during today’s visit for items that were potential choking hazards accessible to children under three years of age. I recommended teachers remove all materials accessible to children that could be a choking hazard in spaces used for children under three years of age. Additional information regarding plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart can be found in NC Child Care rule 10A NCAC .0604 (q) Resource: Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative: Through this initiative, we hope to increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov or 910- 882-2378 if you have any questions or concerns. 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: AMIRA AMOR CHILDCARE CENTER Facility ID: 26002532 Consultant: ANGELA STEVENS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/10/2023 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 10/10/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed April 18, 2023, prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 89% which at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-Star License issued February 18, 2022. The License was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option in which the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Melissa Rivera. Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior March 1, 2023. Fire Classification of Satisfactory completed October 3, 2023. Melissa Rivera, Assistant Administrator, were present while I completed the walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. In Space # 1, four infants and one toddler played on the carpeted floor with soft toys. One caregiver were on the floor interacting with children as they explored their environment. The facility has ample materials and toys for rotating as needed. Preschool-age children in Space #2, #3, and #4 participated in group time prior to transitioning to outdoor and center time. During group time children and teachers discussed the schedule and expectations for the day. The facility offers a variety of learning opportunities that fit the developmental needs of children enrolled. The outdoor learning environment has a variety of age-appropriate materials such as tricycles, balls, sand toys, shaded covered picnic tables, and ample amount of space so children can move about freely. Handwashing and toileting routines were observed during today’s visit. Lunch served was cheeseburger on bun, corn, strawberries, and milk. Following lunch, children completed hand washing routines before preparing for rest time. Children were observed resting on mats with clean linen as soft music played in the background. Five new staff members were hired since the last visit completed on May 19, 2023. The staff member’s personnel and medical files were monitored. One violation(s) were found. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Rivera. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 member M.V did not have a approved first certification on file within 90 days of employment. .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 member M.V did not have a approved CPR certification on file within 90 days of employment. .1102(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 24, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Angela Stevens Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25126 Fayetteville, NC 28314 angela.stevens@dhhs.nc.gov TA/Consultation: Positive Feedback and Encouragement: I observed positive and descriptive feedback during a morning group activity, in space#2, and space #4 the caregiver gave positive feedback to toddlers in care during an art project. The caregiver stated, “your painting is beautiful” The toddlers were very responsive by using words such as “thank you”. In space #4, the caregiver encouraged the children to put on their coats independently. The caregiver used descriptive feedback “Wow, I like the way your taking time to help your friend make sure their jacket is on properly” love to see everyone working together” This feedback helps children know exactly what the behavior is that you would like to see repeated. Consultation: We discussed a variety of ways to enhance the activity areas in space#3. Remember, all five primary activity areas are important in whole child development and ultimately provide learning opportunities that are precursors to success in elementary school and higher learning. All areas must have at least three different activities and a sufficient quantity of each of the three activities for each child to use. The “All About ECERS” book is a great resource in choosing materials appropriate for each area. Additionally, there are resources available that are specific to the ECERS-R Environment Rating Scale book and list suggested materials. Some materials can also be used in multiple areas, however, must be in sufficient quantity for each area to be considered. For example, play telephones are a great accessory/activity and can be used in both the books/language area and the dramatic play/family living area provided there are at least three of the phones in each of the two areas. Consider asking parents or staff to donate old phones for your classrooms to provide these real-life accessories and activities. Caregivers throughout the facility displayed positive interactions with all children in care. I encourage you continue using this method of positive language and interaction. Remember, warm greetings, communication while diapering, and words of encouragement are just a few of the ways in which early childhood educators promote reciprocal activities during the formative early years. The following behaviors are additional ways in which you can promote reciprocal interactions: Providing verbal or physical affection and affirmation, engaging in back-and-forth verbal exchanges, playing together, Challenging a child’s current skills. Positive interactions, through which children share joy with their caregivers, keep children engaged and encourage them to seek out and try new things. These actions lead to deeper engagement with their environment and more meaningful interactions with those around them. They also promote increased creativity and exploration, which are the building blocks for higher-order thinking. Reminders: Challenging Behaviors Hotline: The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. DCDEE WORKS I reminded M. Rivera to assist staff members with enrolling and/or updating information in the DCDEE WORKS system using their individual NCIDs. Staff members will need to create a DCDEE WORKS account, upload required certificates, and submit their updated educational transcripts by mail or electronically. The portal is available online and may be accessed via the following link: https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information: Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-308-2537 or angela.stevens@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times