God'S Little Blessings Daycare

10A NCAC 09 .0508 · Violation

Name of Operation: GOD'S LITTLE BLESSINGS DAYCARE Facility ID: 26002043 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 6/10/2026 Age: From 1 To 12 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance rated license visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 02, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued December 30, 2019. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option for: 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 Ms. Casandra Riley-Burns, Administrator, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed January 09, 2026. Fire Classification of Approved completed October 07, 2025. Ms. Casandra Riley-Burns was present and assisted me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Space #1, the children transitioned to go outdoors. Outside, the children rode on tricycles and pushed trucks. After the children returned indoors, the children washed their hands. In Space #2, the children were sitting on the carpet talking about swimming. In Space #9, the children were playing on the floor and exploring their space. The caregiver talked to the children and assisted the children in play. Toys and materials were available and open. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Lunch served was pork roast, potatoes, pineapples, bread, and milk. The most recent fire drill was completed on May 21, 2026, and the most recent shelter in place and lockdown drill was March 24, 2026. The most current monthly outdoor inspection was completed on May 20, 2026. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Riley-Burns. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space #9, the activity plan did not include a date for reference. The activity plan was displayed with Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, and Week 4. This was corrected with the staff member placed dates on the activity plan. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected during today’s visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Rated License Assessment: An application for Rated License Assessment was received during today’s visit June 10, 2026. The facility is applying for the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. The following documents were reviewed and monitored for compliance today: • Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers – The facility meets enhanced staff/child ratios. • Family and Community Engagement Standards (Child Care Centers) – Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices and four additional options: C-1, C-2, EL-2, and EO-1. • Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan – Goal/Plan was established; reason for goal, timeframe to achieve goal, and steps to achieve goal were documented and available for review today. • Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Professional Development (PD) Plan (Child Care Center) – Individual PD plans were on file and available for review today. Goals were identified for each employee, time frame to achieve the goal, and steps to achieve the goal were documented on each plan. • Staff Information and Education (Lead Teachers and other Educators) – Education was verified in DCDEE WORKS. The program is applying for 4 stars. The curriculum being implemented is Creative Curriculum. The facility has an approved formative assessment for Teaching Strategies Gold for all classrooms. At this time, your facility will meet the requirements for the Four (4) Star Rated License. An updated new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. You must mail the old license to me once the new one is received, as it remains the property of the State of North Carolina. Reminders: Activity Plan: A violation was cited because the current activity plan posted did not contain a date. The activity plan that was posted was listed as Week 1- 4. The date is important to include in the activity plan to ensure that activities are planned and completed weekly. For more information on the requirement per each domain review Child Care Rules: 10A NCAC 09 .0508. 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 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/measles. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For additional information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/aboutcchc/ Child Care Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 214-2244 or Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor at rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov (910) 709-4168 if you have any questions or concerns. My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: GOD'S LITTLE BLESSINGS DAYCARE Facility ID: 26002043 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 6/10/2026 Age: From 1 To 12 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance rated license visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 02, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued December 30, 2019. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option for: 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 Ms. Casandra Riley-Burns, Administrator, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed January 09, 2026. Fire Classification of Approved completed October 07, 2025. Ms. Casandra Riley-Burns was present and assisted me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Space #1, the children transitioned to go outdoors. Outside, the children rode on tricycles and pushed trucks. After the children returned indoors, the children washed their hands. In Space #2, the children were sitting on the carpet talking about swimming. In Space #9, the children were playing on the floor and exploring their space. The caregiver talked to the children and assisted the children in play. Toys and materials were available and open. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Lunch served was pork roast, potatoes, pineapples, bread, and milk. The most recent fire drill was completed on May 21, 2026, and the most recent shelter in place and lockdown drill was March 24, 2026. The most current monthly outdoor inspection was completed on May 20, 2026. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Riley-Burns. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space #9, the activity plan did not include a date for reference. The activity plan was displayed with Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, and Week 4. This was corrected with the staff member placed dates on the activity plan. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected during today’s visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Rated License Assessment: An application for Rated License Assessment was received during today’s visit June 10, 2026. The facility is applying for the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. The following documents were reviewed and monitored for compliance today: • Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers – The facility meets enhanced staff/child ratios. • Family and Community Engagement Standards (Child Care Centers) – Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices and four additional options: C-1, C-2, EL-2, and EO-1. • Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan – Goal/Plan was established; reason for goal, timeframe to achieve goal, and steps to achieve goal were documented and available for review today. • Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Professional Development (PD) Plan (Child Care Center) – Individual PD plans were on file and available for review today. Goals were identified for each employee, time frame to achieve the goal, and steps to achieve the goal were documented on each plan. • Staff Information and Education (Lead Teachers and other Educators) – Education was verified in DCDEE WORKS. The program is applying for 4 stars. The curriculum being implemented is Creative Curriculum. The facility has an approved formative assessment for Teaching Strategies Gold for all classrooms. At this time, your facility will meet the requirements for the Four (4) Star Rated License. An updated new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. You must mail the old license to me once the new one is received, as it remains the property of the State of North Carolina. Reminders: Activity Plan: A violation was cited because the current activity plan posted did not contain a date. The activity plan that was posted was listed as Week 1- 4. The date is important to include in the activity plan to ensure that activities are planned and completed weekly. For more information on the requirement per each domain review Child Care Rules: 10A NCAC 09 .0508. 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 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/measles. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For additional information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/aboutcchc/ Child Care Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 214-2244 or Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor at rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov (910) 709-4168 if you have any questions or concerns. My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 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: GOD'S LITTLE BLESSINGS DAYCARE Facility ID: 26002043 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 6/10/2026 Age: From 1 To 12 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance rated license visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 02, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued December 30, 2019. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option for: 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 Ms. Casandra Riley-Burns, Administrator, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed January 09, 2026. Fire Classification of Approved completed October 07, 2025. Ms. Casandra Riley-Burns was present and assisted me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Space #1, the children transitioned to go outdoors. Outside, the children rode on tricycles and pushed trucks. After the children returned indoors, the children washed their hands. In Space #2, the children were sitting on the carpet talking about swimming. In Space #9, the children were playing on the floor and exploring their space. The caregiver talked to the children and assisted the children in play. Toys and materials were available and open. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Lunch served was pork roast, potatoes, pineapples, bread, and milk. The most recent fire drill was completed on May 21, 2026, and the most recent shelter in place and lockdown drill was March 24, 2026. The most current monthly outdoor inspection was completed on May 20, 2026. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Riley-Burns. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space #9, the activity plan did not include a date for reference. The activity plan was displayed with Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, and Week 4. This was corrected with the staff member placed dates on the activity plan. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected during today’s visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Rated License Assessment: An application for Rated License Assessment was received during today’s visit June 10, 2026. The facility is applying for the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. The following documents were reviewed and monitored for compliance today: • Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers – The facility meets enhanced staff/child ratios. • Family and Community Engagement Standards (Child Care Centers) – Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices and four additional options: C-1, C-2, EL-2, and EO-1. • Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan – Goal/Plan was established; reason for goal, timeframe to achieve goal, and steps to achieve goal were documented and available for review today. • Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Professional Development (PD) Plan (Child Care Center) – Individual PD plans were on file and available for review today. Goals were identified for each employee, time frame to achieve the goal, and steps to achieve the goal were documented on each plan. • Staff Information and Education (Lead Teachers and other Educators) – Education was verified in DCDEE WORKS. The program is applying for 4 stars. The curriculum being implemented is Creative Curriculum. The facility has an approved formative assessment for Teaching Strategies Gold for all classrooms. At this time, your facility will meet the requirements for the Four (4) Star Rated License. An updated new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. You must mail the old license to me once the new one is received, as it remains the property of the State of North Carolina. Reminders: Activity Plan: A violation was cited because the current activity plan posted did not contain a date. The activity plan that was posted was listed as Week 1- 4. The date is important to include in the activity plan to ensure that activities are planned and completed weekly. For more information on the requirement per each domain review Child Care Rules: 10A NCAC 09 .0508. 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 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/measles. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For additional information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/aboutcchc/ Child Care Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 214-2244 or Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor at rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov (910) 709-4168 if you have any questions or concerns. My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 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: GOD'S LITTLE BLESSINGS DAYCARE Facility ID: 26002043 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 7/2/2025 Age: From 3 To 12 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training . The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 7, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97% which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued December 30, 2019. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option for: 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 Ms. Cassandra Riley-Burns, Administrator, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed June 17, 2025. Fire Classification of Approved completed October 31, 2024. Ms. Riley-Burns was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed school age children outside on the fenced in playground. The children were running about the space, coloring with chalk, playing with musical instruments, and playing with toys. In Space #1, the children were observed in the following activities: pushing trucks, building with the blocks, and stacking Legos. The toys and materials were open and available for use. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. A violation was observed for ABCMS provider portal requirement. Lunch served was beef ravioli, cheese, corn, apple sauce, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Riley-Burns. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The operator did not complete the requirements for the ABCMS provider portal. The operator was unable to provide a staff roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expect 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. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on July 16, 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: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@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/Consultation/Reminders : ABCMS Provider Portal Update: A violation was observed for the ABCMS Provider Update. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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: GOD'S LITTLE BLESSINGS DAYCARE Facility ID: 26002043 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 7/2/2025 Age: From 3 To 12 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training . The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 7, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97% which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued December 30, 2019. The License was based on the program earning seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option for: 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 Ms. Cassandra Riley-Burns, Administrator, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed June 17, 2025. Fire Classification of Approved completed October 31, 2024. Ms. Riley-Burns was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed school age children outside on the fenced in playground. The children were running about the space, coloring with chalk, playing with musical instruments, and playing with toys. In Space #1, the children were observed in the following activities: pushing trucks, building with the blocks, and stacking Legos. The toys and materials were open and available for use. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. A violation was observed for ABCMS provider portal requirement. Lunch served was beef ravioli, cheese, corn, apple sauce, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Riley-Burns. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The operator did not complete the requirements for the ABCMS provider portal. The operator was unable to provide a staff roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expect 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. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on July 16, 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: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@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/Consultation/Reminders : ABCMS Provider Portal Update: A violation was observed for the ABCMS Provider Update. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: GOD'S LITTLE BLESSINGS DAYCARE Facility ID: 26002043 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/20/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 7/20/2023 Age: From 1 To 12 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed August 4, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued December 30, 2019. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option for: 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 Ms. Charlene Guess, Lead Teacher, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed March 08, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed November 30, 2022. Ms. Guess was present and assisted me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Space #2, the caregiver was changing one child’s diaper and the other children were on the carpet exploring their space. Violations were cited because the child’s and staff's hands were not washed after diapering. In Space #9, the children were playing outdoors. After outdoor play, the children came inside and completed toileting and handwashing routines. The children transitioned to their classroom and danced and listened to songs. Lunch served was pork roast, corn, mixed fruit, wheat bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Guess. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 404 All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child. In Space #9, one staff did not wash their hands after diapering each child. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 405 A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. The child's hands were not washed after receiving a diaper change. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #3, there was one caregiver with a group of ten children and the ages of the children were two's through five's. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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 August 3, 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 completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@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/Consultation/Reminders: Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios A violation was cited today for enhanced staff/child ratios. It is important to maintain staff/child ratios as outlines in Child Care Rules. There was one caregiver responsible for a group of ten children. The ages of the children were two's, three's, and four's. It is important to maintain ratios in compliance with Child Care Laws. We talked about strategies for maintaining compliance with Child Care Rules. We discussed the requirements for the enhanced staff/child ratio. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .2818. Handwashing/Sanitizing: Technical assistance was provided on handwashing. A violation was cited today because a staff member’s hands and child’s hands were not washed after diapering. Review handwashing and sanitation procedures with all staff. Remember hand washing prevents the spread of germs, especially with cold and flu season. As a reminder, in prevention of the spread of germs, review hand washing, diapering procedure, and sanitation practice. In addition, make sure to review the sanitation procedure after diapering. This is helpful to help staff members develop a routine that helps prevent the spread of germs. Additional resources can be found at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ordering-posters. The website offers information about ordering a health and safety poster. Currently, there are no charges for the resources. Review Child Care Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2803(b), for more information regarding this rule requirement. Moodle: Moodle Trainings are available on our website regarding rule changes and other additional trainings. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website offers online training modules for Administrative Actions, Criminal Background Checks, Star Rating, and additional trainings. Please visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The trainings can be found by selecting Provider tab then Training and Professional Development, and then DCDEE Moodle. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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: GOD'S LITTLE BLESSINGS DAYCARE Facility ID: 26002043 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/20/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 7/20/2023 Age: From 1 To 12 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed August 4, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued December 30, 2019. The License was based on the program earning seven points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet an education option for: 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 Ms. Charlene Guess, Lead Teacher, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed March 08, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed November 30, 2022. Ms. Guess was present and assisted me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Space #2, the caregiver was changing one child’s diaper and the other children were on the carpet exploring their space. Violations were cited because the child’s and staff's hands were not washed after diapering. In Space #9, the children were playing outdoors. After outdoor play, the children came inside and completed toileting and handwashing routines. The children transitioned to their classroom and danced and listened to songs. Lunch served was pork roast, corn, mixed fruit, wheat bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Guess. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 404 All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child. In Space #9, one staff did not wash their hands after diapering each child. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) 405 A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. The child's hands were not washed after receiving a diaper change. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #3, there was one caregiver with a group of ten children and the ages of the children were two's through five's. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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 August 3, 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 completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@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/Consultation/Reminders: Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios A violation was cited today for enhanced staff/child ratios. It is important to maintain staff/child ratios as outlines in Child Care Rules. There was one caregiver responsible for a group of ten children. The ages of the children were two's, three's, and four's. It is important to maintain ratios in compliance with Child Care Laws. We talked about strategies for maintaining compliance with Child Care Rules. We discussed the requirements for the enhanced staff/child ratio. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .2818. Handwashing/Sanitizing: Technical assistance was provided on handwashing. A violation was cited today because a staff member’s hands and child’s hands were not washed after diapering. Review handwashing and sanitation procedures with all staff. Remember hand washing prevents the spread of germs, especially with cold and flu season. As a reminder, in prevention of the spread of germs, review hand washing, diapering procedure, and sanitation practice. In addition, make sure to review the sanitation procedure after diapering. This is helpful to help staff members develop a routine that helps prevent the spread of germs. Additional resources can be found at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ordering-posters. The website offers information about ordering a health and safety poster. Currently, there are no charges for the resources. Review Child Care Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2803(b), for more information regarding this rule requirement. Moodle: Moodle Trainings are available on our website regarding rule changes and other additional trainings. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website offers online training modules for Administrative Actions, Criminal Background Checks, Star Rating, and additional trainings. Please visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The trainings can be found by selecting Provider tab then Training and Professional Development, and then DCDEE Moodle. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 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