NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KASTLE Facility ID: 26001283 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/20/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 6/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an unannounced visit follow-up visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 12, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 90%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued January 30, 2020. 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 educational 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. Angela Wright, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Approved completed March 12, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed January 24, 2024. Ms. Wright was present and assisted me while observing the indoor areas. In Space #1, three children were on the floor playing with musical shakers and two children were sitting in their infant seats. Toys were open and available for the children. A violation was cited for hand soap. In Space #5, the children were playing outdoors. Outside the children were playing with sand and trucks. Lunch served was beef and cheeses noodles, peas, pears, milk. On June 12, 2024, a violation was cited for enhanced staff/child ratios. The violation was corrected during the visit; however, the visit required a follow-up visit. The facility is in compliance with the enhanced staff/child ratios. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Wright. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. In Space #1, in the soap bottle, it contained hand sanitizer and not hand soap. This was corrected when the administrator added liquid soap in the soap dispenser. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (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. 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: Hand Soap: Technical assistance was provided today for your hand soap. After washing my hands, I noticed the consistency contained hand sanitizer instead of soap. The administrator stated that a staff member refilled the bottles and did not add the correct substance. Hand sanitizer is allowed when water and soap are not available during emergencies. In the classroom, hand sanitizer should not replace hand soap. Compliance Letter: Reminder your compliance letter is due by June 26, 2024, from your previous visit on June 12, 2024. Please refer to the visit summary for the item numbers of the violations cited. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KASTLE Facility ID: 26001283 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 0 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: 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 February 12, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 90%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued January 30, 2020. 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 educational 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. LaTonya Cobb, Assistant and Cook. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Approved completed March 12, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed January 24, 2024. Ms. Cobb was present and assisted me while observing the indoor areas. In Space #1, three children were awake in their cribs, one child was on the floor exploring their space, one child was being held, and one child was sitting in their infant seat. Toys were open and available for the children. A violation was cited because enhanced ratios were not followed. In addition, a violation was cited for hand soap. In Space #4, the children were sitting on the carpet and the teacher was talking to the children and reading a book. In Space #3, the children were playing in the following activities: shapes, blocks, books, manipulatives, pretend play with baby dolls, food, and clothes. A violation was cited for indoor safety. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Additional violations were cited for attendance and staff file requirements. Lunch served was peanut butter sandwich, green beans, apple sauce, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Cobb. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. The soap that was used in Space #1, contained more water substance. This was corrected during consultant visit on June 20, 2024. The administrator added soap in the soap dispenser. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space #3, there were two sharp edges parallel to the door handle to the main entrance to the classroom. The sharp edges were present due to the missing blinds for the window of the door. On June 20, 2024, the sharp edges were removed from the door. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. There were missing staff records for three staff members. J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Accurate daily attendance was not maintained for the children in Space #5. There were eighteen children present and there were only fourteen children accounted for on the attendance. After talking with the caregivers, the caregivers were unable to determine the face to name to accurately complete the attendance for eighteen children present. On June 20, 2024, the daily attendance was completed for all children present at the facility. GS 110-91(9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #1, enhanced ratios were not met. There were six children present with one caregiver. The ages of the children were infant through one year of age. This was corrected when one child was placed with another caregiver in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy were not on file for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. TB test requirements were not made available for two staff members J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024 and T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024. A medical report was not made available for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024. Health questionnaires were not on file for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. .0701(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. 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 June 26, 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: 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: Classroom Observations: Infant Floor and Tummy Time and Toddler TA: An observation was conducted today with the children enrolled. During today’s visit, I observed the infant being held and one infant sitting in an infant seat. It is important to provide some tummy time and floor time for the infants. It may be best to add a carpeted area for the infant to play on. The infant can be provided soft toys and toys to help the child with their fine motor skills. The caregiver can also provider some teacher directed activities such as using paint and sensory items for the infant and Toddlers. Preschool Children and SA: Technical Assistance is also provided for art and activities. During today’s visit, the preschool children were observed playing in a variety of activities. I would like to suggest adding more accessories for their art activity. This will be helpful for the children by providing a variety of options for the children to use. Art activities are helpful to help the children with their creativity and imagination. Providing opportunities for the children to use glue, scissors, and precut shapes are all an added benefit to their art activity. As the children are creating their art, the teachers can talk to the children about what they are creating. The teachers can describe the colors and accessories that are added to their art. Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios A violation was cited today for enhanced staff/child ratios. It is important to maintain enhanced staff/child ratios as outlines in Child Care Rules. The ratios must be maintained for the youngest child of the group. There was a group of six children. The ages of the children were infancy through one year of age. It is best for each teacher present to be aware of enhanced child ratios. It is important to maintain ratios in compliance with Child Care Laws. We talked about strategies for maintaining compliance with Child Care Rules. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .2818. Staff Files: A violation was cited today, because there were a variety of required items missing from new staff files. We discussed additional items needed. Prior to employment, it is best practice to ensure the Staff File Checklist is completed. The items required are notated on the form and it also list timeframes for other required documents. This helps to determine if all items are on file and available for review. In addition, make sure that you have the most recent Staff File Checklist for Centers. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. A blank copy of the Staff File Checklist can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701, 10A NCAC 09 .0704, and10A NCAC 09 .2408 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Hand Soap: Technical assistance was provided today for your hand soap. After washing my hands, I noticed the consistency contained more water substance than soap. This is just a reminder and to inform you that water should not be added to hand soap. While this may appear to be efficient, this can add bacteria and reduce the effectiveness to reduce germs. Refer to for more information concerning hand soap for your Family Child Care Home. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 Sanitation Requirements for Family Child Care Homes. Daily Attendance A violation was cited today for attendance records. Daily attendance is required daily for all children present at the facility. Upon arrival, the attendance was not complete for the children in Space #5. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. Refer to GS 110-91 (9) for more information about requirements for Daily records. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KASTLE Facility ID: 26001283 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 0 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: 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 February 12, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 90%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued January 30, 2020. 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 educational 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. LaTonya Cobb, Assistant and Cook. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Approved completed March 12, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed January 24, 2024. Ms. Cobb was present and assisted me while observing the indoor areas. In Space #1, three children were awake in their cribs, one child was on the floor exploring their space, one child was being held, and one child was sitting in their infant seat. Toys were open and available for the children. A violation was cited because enhanced ratios were not followed. In addition, a violation was cited for hand soap. In Space #4, the children were sitting on the carpet and the teacher was talking to the children and reading a book. In Space #3, the children were playing in the following activities: shapes, blocks, books, manipulatives, pretend play with baby dolls, food, and clothes. A violation was cited for indoor safety. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Additional violations were cited for attendance and staff file requirements. Lunch served was peanut butter sandwich, green beans, apple sauce, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Cobb. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. The soap that was used in Space #1, contained more water substance. This was corrected during consultant visit on June 20, 2024. The administrator added soap in the soap dispenser. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space #3, there were two sharp edges parallel to the door handle to the main entrance to the classroom. The sharp edges were present due to the missing blinds for the window of the door. On June 20, 2024, the sharp edges were removed from the door. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. There were missing staff records for three staff members. J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Accurate daily attendance was not maintained for the children in Space #5. There were eighteen children present and there were only fourteen children accounted for on the attendance. After talking with the caregivers, the caregivers were unable to determine the face to name to accurately complete the attendance for eighteen children present. On June 20, 2024, the daily attendance was completed for all children present at the facility. GS 110-91(9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #1, enhanced ratios were not met. There were six children present with one caregiver. The ages of the children were infant through one year of age. This was corrected when one child was placed with another caregiver in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy were not on file for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. TB test requirements were not made available for two staff members J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024 and T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024. A medical report was not made available for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024. Health questionnaires were not on file for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. .0701(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. 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 June 26, 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: 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: Classroom Observations: Infant Floor and Tummy Time and Toddler TA: An observation was conducted today with the children enrolled. During today’s visit, I observed the infant being held and one infant sitting in an infant seat. It is important to provide some tummy time and floor time for the infants. It may be best to add a carpeted area for the infant to play on. The infant can be provided soft toys and toys to help the child with their fine motor skills. The caregiver can also provider some teacher directed activities such as using paint and sensory items for the infant and Toddlers. Preschool Children and SA: Technical Assistance is also provided for art and activities. During today’s visit, the preschool children were observed playing in a variety of activities. I would like to suggest adding more accessories for their art activity. This will be helpful for the children by providing a variety of options for the children to use. Art activities are helpful to help the children with their creativity and imagination. Providing opportunities for the children to use glue, scissors, and precut shapes are all an added benefit to their art activity. As the children are creating their art, the teachers can talk to the children about what they are creating. The teachers can describe the colors and accessories that are added to their art. Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios A violation was cited today for enhanced staff/child ratios. It is important to maintain enhanced staff/child ratios as outlines in Child Care Rules. The ratios must be maintained for the youngest child of the group. There was a group of six children. The ages of the children were infancy through one year of age. It is best for each teacher present to be aware of enhanced child ratios. It is important to maintain ratios in compliance with Child Care Laws. We talked about strategies for maintaining compliance with Child Care Rules. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .2818. Staff Files: A violation was cited today, because there were a variety of required items missing from new staff files. We discussed additional items needed. Prior to employment, it is best practice to ensure the Staff File Checklist is completed. The items required are notated on the form and it also list timeframes for other required documents. This helps to determine if all items are on file and available for review. In addition, make sure that you have the most recent Staff File Checklist for Centers. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. A blank copy of the Staff File Checklist can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701, 10A NCAC 09 .0704, and10A NCAC 09 .2408 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Hand Soap: Technical assistance was provided today for your hand soap. After washing my hands, I noticed the consistency contained more water substance than soap. This is just a reminder and to inform you that water should not be added to hand soap. While this may appear to be efficient, this can add bacteria and reduce the effectiveness to reduce germs. Refer to for more information concerning hand soap for your Family Child Care Home. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 Sanitation Requirements for Family Child Care Homes. Daily Attendance A violation was cited today for attendance records. Daily attendance is required daily for all children present at the facility. Upon arrival, the attendance was not complete for the children in Space #5. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. Refer to GS 110-91 (9) for more information about requirements for Daily records. 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 .0704 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KASTLE Facility ID: 26001283 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 0 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: 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 February 12, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 90%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued January 30, 2020. 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 educational 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. LaTonya Cobb, Assistant and Cook. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Approved completed March 12, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed January 24, 2024. Ms. Cobb was present and assisted me while observing the indoor areas. In Space #1, three children were awake in their cribs, one child was on the floor exploring their space, one child was being held, and one child was sitting in their infant seat. Toys were open and available for the children. A violation was cited because enhanced ratios were not followed. In addition, a violation was cited for hand soap. In Space #4, the children were sitting on the carpet and the teacher was talking to the children and reading a book. In Space #3, the children were playing in the following activities: shapes, blocks, books, manipulatives, pretend play with baby dolls, food, and clothes. A violation was cited for indoor safety. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Additional violations were cited for attendance and staff file requirements. Lunch served was peanut butter sandwich, green beans, apple sauce, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Cobb. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. The soap that was used in Space #1, contained more water substance. This was corrected during consultant visit on June 20, 2024. The administrator added soap in the soap dispenser. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space #3, there were two sharp edges parallel to the door handle to the main entrance to the classroom. The sharp edges were present due to the missing blinds for the window of the door. On June 20, 2024, the sharp edges were removed from the door. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. There were missing staff records for three staff members. J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Accurate daily attendance was not maintained for the children in Space #5. There were eighteen children present and there were only fourteen children accounted for on the attendance. After talking with the caregivers, the caregivers were unable to determine the face to name to accurately complete the attendance for eighteen children present. On June 20, 2024, the daily attendance was completed for all children present at the facility. GS 110-91(9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #1, enhanced ratios were not met. There were six children present with one caregiver. The ages of the children were infant through one year of age. This was corrected when one child was placed with another caregiver in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy were not on file for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. TB test requirements were not made available for two staff members J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024 and T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024. A medical report was not made available for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024. Health questionnaires were not on file for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. .0701(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. 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 June 26, 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: 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: Classroom Observations: Infant Floor and Tummy Time and Toddler TA: An observation was conducted today with the children enrolled. During today’s visit, I observed the infant being held and one infant sitting in an infant seat. It is important to provide some tummy time and floor time for the infants. It may be best to add a carpeted area for the infant to play on. The infant can be provided soft toys and toys to help the child with their fine motor skills. The caregiver can also provider some teacher directed activities such as using paint and sensory items for the infant and Toddlers. Preschool Children and SA: Technical Assistance is also provided for art and activities. During today’s visit, the preschool children were observed playing in a variety of activities. I would like to suggest adding more accessories for their art activity. This will be helpful for the children by providing a variety of options for the children to use. Art activities are helpful to help the children with their creativity and imagination. Providing opportunities for the children to use glue, scissors, and precut shapes are all an added benefit to their art activity. As the children are creating their art, the teachers can talk to the children about what they are creating. The teachers can describe the colors and accessories that are added to their art. Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios A violation was cited today for enhanced staff/child ratios. It is important to maintain enhanced staff/child ratios as outlines in Child Care Rules. The ratios must be maintained for the youngest child of the group. There was a group of six children. The ages of the children were infancy through one year of age. It is best for each teacher present to be aware of enhanced child ratios. It is important to maintain ratios in compliance with Child Care Laws. We talked about strategies for maintaining compliance with Child Care Rules. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .2818. Staff Files: A violation was cited today, because there were a variety of required items missing from new staff files. We discussed additional items needed. Prior to employment, it is best practice to ensure the Staff File Checklist is completed. The items required are notated on the form and it also list timeframes for other required documents. This helps to determine if all items are on file and available for review. In addition, make sure that you have the most recent Staff File Checklist for Centers. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. A blank copy of the Staff File Checklist can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701, 10A NCAC 09 .0704, and10A NCAC 09 .2408 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Hand Soap: Technical assistance was provided today for your hand soap. After washing my hands, I noticed the consistency contained more water substance than soap. This is just a reminder and to inform you that water should not be added to hand soap. While this may appear to be efficient, this can add bacteria and reduce the effectiveness to reduce germs. Refer to for more information concerning hand soap for your Family Child Care Home. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 Sanitation Requirements for Family Child Care Homes. Daily Attendance A violation was cited today for attendance records. Daily attendance is required daily for all children present at the facility. Upon arrival, the attendance was not complete for the children in Space #5. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. Refer to GS 110-91 (9) for more information about requirements for Daily records. 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 .1725 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KASTLE Facility ID: 26001283 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 0 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: 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 February 12, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 90%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued January 30, 2020. 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 educational 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. LaTonya Cobb, Assistant and Cook. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Approved completed March 12, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed January 24, 2024. Ms. Cobb was present and assisted me while observing the indoor areas. In Space #1, three children were awake in their cribs, one child was on the floor exploring their space, one child was being held, and one child was sitting in their infant seat. Toys were open and available for the children. A violation was cited because enhanced ratios were not followed. In addition, a violation was cited for hand soap. In Space #4, the children were sitting on the carpet and the teacher was talking to the children and reading a book. In Space #3, the children were playing in the following activities: shapes, blocks, books, manipulatives, pretend play with baby dolls, food, and clothes. A violation was cited for indoor safety. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Additional violations were cited for attendance and staff file requirements. Lunch served was peanut butter sandwich, green beans, apple sauce, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Cobb. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. The soap that was used in Space #1, contained more water substance. This was corrected during consultant visit on June 20, 2024. The administrator added soap in the soap dispenser. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space #3, there were two sharp edges parallel to the door handle to the main entrance to the classroom. The sharp edges were present due to the missing blinds for the window of the door. On June 20, 2024, the sharp edges were removed from the door. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. There were missing staff records for three staff members. J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Accurate daily attendance was not maintained for the children in Space #5. There were eighteen children present and there were only fourteen children accounted for on the attendance. After talking with the caregivers, the caregivers were unable to determine the face to name to accurately complete the attendance for eighteen children present. On June 20, 2024, the daily attendance was completed for all children present at the facility. GS 110-91(9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #1, enhanced ratios were not met. There were six children present with one caregiver. The ages of the children were infant through one year of age. This was corrected when one child was placed with another caregiver in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy were not on file for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. TB test requirements were not made available for two staff members J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024 and T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024. A medical report was not made available for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024. Health questionnaires were not on file for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. .0701(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. 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 June 26, 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: 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: Classroom Observations: Infant Floor and Tummy Time and Toddler TA: An observation was conducted today with the children enrolled. During today’s visit, I observed the infant being held and one infant sitting in an infant seat. It is important to provide some tummy time and floor time for the infants. It may be best to add a carpeted area for the infant to play on. The infant can be provided soft toys and toys to help the child with their fine motor skills. The caregiver can also provider some teacher directed activities such as using paint and sensory items for the infant and Toddlers. Preschool Children and SA: Technical Assistance is also provided for art and activities. During today’s visit, the preschool children were observed playing in a variety of activities. I would like to suggest adding more accessories for their art activity. This will be helpful for the children by providing a variety of options for the children to use. Art activities are helpful to help the children with their creativity and imagination. Providing opportunities for the children to use glue, scissors, and precut shapes are all an added benefit to their art activity. As the children are creating their art, the teachers can talk to the children about what they are creating. The teachers can describe the colors and accessories that are added to their art. Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios A violation was cited today for enhanced staff/child ratios. It is important to maintain enhanced staff/child ratios as outlines in Child Care Rules. The ratios must be maintained for the youngest child of the group. There was a group of six children. The ages of the children were infancy through one year of age. It is best for each teacher present to be aware of enhanced child ratios. It is important to maintain ratios in compliance with Child Care Laws. We talked about strategies for maintaining compliance with Child Care Rules. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .2818. Staff Files: A violation was cited today, because there were a variety of required items missing from new staff files. We discussed additional items needed. Prior to employment, it is best practice to ensure the Staff File Checklist is completed. The items required are notated on the form and it also list timeframes for other required documents. This helps to determine if all items are on file and available for review. In addition, make sure that you have the most recent Staff File Checklist for Centers. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. A blank copy of the Staff File Checklist can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701, 10A NCAC 09 .0704, and10A NCAC 09 .2408 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Hand Soap: Technical assistance was provided today for your hand soap. After washing my hands, I noticed the consistency contained more water substance than soap. This is just a reminder and to inform you that water should not be added to hand soap. While this may appear to be efficient, this can add bacteria and reduce the effectiveness to reduce germs. Refer to for more information concerning hand soap for your Family Child Care Home. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 Sanitation Requirements for Family Child Care Homes. Daily Attendance A violation was cited today for attendance records. Daily attendance is required daily for all children present at the facility. Upon arrival, the attendance was not complete for the children in Space #5. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. Refer to GS 110-91 (9) for more information about requirements for Daily records. 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 .2408 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KASTLE Facility ID: 26001283 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 0 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: 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 February 12, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 90%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued January 30, 2020. 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 educational 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. LaTonya Cobb, Assistant and Cook. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Approved completed March 12, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed January 24, 2024. Ms. Cobb was present and assisted me while observing the indoor areas. In Space #1, three children were awake in their cribs, one child was on the floor exploring their space, one child was being held, and one child was sitting in their infant seat. Toys were open and available for the children. A violation was cited because enhanced ratios were not followed. In addition, a violation was cited for hand soap. In Space #4, the children were sitting on the carpet and the teacher was talking to the children and reading a book. In Space #3, the children were playing in the following activities: shapes, blocks, books, manipulatives, pretend play with baby dolls, food, and clothes. A violation was cited for indoor safety. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Additional violations were cited for attendance and staff file requirements. Lunch served was peanut butter sandwich, green beans, apple sauce, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Cobb. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. The soap that was used in Space #1, contained more water substance. This was corrected during consultant visit on June 20, 2024. The administrator added soap in the soap dispenser. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space #3, there were two sharp edges parallel to the door handle to the main entrance to the classroom. The sharp edges were present due to the missing blinds for the window of the door. On June 20, 2024, the sharp edges were removed from the door. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. There were missing staff records for three staff members. J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Accurate daily attendance was not maintained for the children in Space #5. There were eighteen children present and there were only fourteen children accounted for on the attendance. After talking with the caregivers, the caregivers were unable to determine the face to name to accurately complete the attendance for eighteen children present. On June 20, 2024, the daily attendance was completed for all children present at the facility. GS 110-91(9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #1, enhanced ratios were not met. There were six children present with one caregiver. The ages of the children were infant through one year of age. This was corrected when one child was placed with another caregiver in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy were not on file for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. TB test requirements were not made available for two staff members J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024 and T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024. A medical report was not made available for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024. Health questionnaires were not on file for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. .0701(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. 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 June 26, 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: 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: Classroom Observations: Infant Floor and Tummy Time and Toddler TA: An observation was conducted today with the children enrolled. During today’s visit, I observed the infant being held and one infant sitting in an infant seat. It is important to provide some tummy time and floor time for the infants. It may be best to add a carpeted area for the infant to play on. The infant can be provided soft toys and toys to help the child with their fine motor skills. The caregiver can also provider some teacher directed activities such as using paint and sensory items for the infant and Toddlers. Preschool Children and SA: Technical Assistance is also provided for art and activities. During today’s visit, the preschool children were observed playing in a variety of activities. I would like to suggest adding more accessories for their art activity. This will be helpful for the children by providing a variety of options for the children to use. Art activities are helpful to help the children with their creativity and imagination. Providing opportunities for the children to use glue, scissors, and precut shapes are all an added benefit to their art activity. As the children are creating their art, the teachers can talk to the children about what they are creating. The teachers can describe the colors and accessories that are added to their art. Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios A violation was cited today for enhanced staff/child ratios. It is important to maintain enhanced staff/child ratios as outlines in Child Care Rules. The ratios must be maintained for the youngest child of the group. There was a group of six children. The ages of the children were infancy through one year of age. It is best for each teacher present to be aware of enhanced child ratios. It is important to maintain ratios in compliance with Child Care Laws. We talked about strategies for maintaining compliance with Child Care Rules. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .2818. Staff Files: A violation was cited today, because there were a variety of required items missing from new staff files. We discussed additional items needed. Prior to employment, it is best practice to ensure the Staff File Checklist is completed. The items required are notated on the form and it also list timeframes for other required documents. This helps to determine if all items are on file and available for review. In addition, make sure that you have the most recent Staff File Checklist for Centers. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. A blank copy of the Staff File Checklist can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701, 10A NCAC 09 .0704, and10A NCAC 09 .2408 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Hand Soap: Technical assistance was provided today for your hand soap. After washing my hands, I noticed the consistency contained more water substance than soap. This is just a reminder and to inform you that water should not be added to hand soap. While this may appear to be efficient, this can add bacteria and reduce the effectiveness to reduce germs. Refer to for more information concerning hand soap for your Family Child Care Home. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 Sanitation Requirements for Family Child Care Homes. Daily Attendance A violation was cited today for attendance records. Daily attendance is required daily for all children present at the facility. Upon arrival, the attendance was not complete for the children in Space #5. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. Refer to GS 110-91 (9) for more information about requirements for Daily records. 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: KIDZ KASTLE Facility ID: 26001283 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 0 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: 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 February 12, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 90%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued January 30, 2020. 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 educational 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. LaTonya Cobb, Assistant and Cook. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Approved completed March 12, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed January 24, 2024. Ms. Cobb was present and assisted me while observing the indoor areas. In Space #1, three children were awake in their cribs, one child was on the floor exploring their space, one child was being held, and one child was sitting in their infant seat. Toys were open and available for the children. A violation was cited because enhanced ratios were not followed. In addition, a violation was cited for hand soap. In Space #4, the children were sitting on the carpet and the teacher was talking to the children and reading a book. In Space #3, the children were playing in the following activities: shapes, blocks, books, manipulatives, pretend play with baby dolls, food, and clothes. A violation was cited for indoor safety. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Additional violations were cited for attendance and staff file requirements. Lunch served was peanut butter sandwich, green beans, apple sauce, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Cobb. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. The soap that was used in Space #1, contained more water substance. This was corrected during consultant visit on June 20, 2024. The administrator added soap in the soap dispenser. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space #3, there were two sharp edges parallel to the door handle to the main entrance to the classroom. The sharp edges were present due to the missing blinds for the window of the door. On June 20, 2024, the sharp edges were removed from the door. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. There were missing staff records for three staff members. J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Accurate daily attendance was not maintained for the children in Space #5. There were eighteen children present and there were only fourteen children accounted for on the attendance. After talking with the caregivers, the caregivers were unable to determine the face to name to accurately complete the attendance for eighteen children present. On June 20, 2024, the daily attendance was completed for all children present at the facility. GS 110-91(9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #1, enhanced ratios were not met. There were six children present with one caregiver. The ages of the children were infant through one year of age. This was corrected when one child was placed with another caregiver in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy were not on file for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. TB test requirements were not made available for two staff members J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024 and T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024. A medical report was not made available for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024. Health questionnaires were not on file for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. .0701(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. 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 June 26, 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: 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: Classroom Observations: Infant Floor and Tummy Time and Toddler TA: An observation was conducted today with the children enrolled. During today’s visit, I observed the infant being held and one infant sitting in an infant seat. It is important to provide some tummy time and floor time for the infants. It may be best to add a carpeted area for the infant to play on. The infant can be provided soft toys and toys to help the child with their fine motor skills. The caregiver can also provider some teacher directed activities such as using paint and sensory items for the infant and Toddlers. Preschool Children and SA: Technical Assistance is also provided for art and activities. During today’s visit, the preschool children were observed playing in a variety of activities. I would like to suggest adding more accessories for their art activity. This will be helpful for the children by providing a variety of options for the children to use. Art activities are helpful to help the children with their creativity and imagination. Providing opportunities for the children to use glue, scissors, and precut shapes are all an added benefit to their art activity. As the children are creating their art, the teachers can talk to the children about what they are creating. The teachers can describe the colors and accessories that are added to their art. Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios A violation was cited today for enhanced staff/child ratios. It is important to maintain enhanced staff/child ratios as outlines in Child Care Rules. The ratios must be maintained for the youngest child of the group. There was a group of six children. The ages of the children were infancy through one year of age. It is best for each teacher present to be aware of enhanced child ratios. It is important to maintain ratios in compliance with Child Care Laws. We talked about strategies for maintaining compliance with Child Care Rules. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .2818. Staff Files: A violation was cited today, because there were a variety of required items missing from new staff files. We discussed additional items needed. Prior to employment, it is best practice to ensure the Staff File Checklist is completed. The items required are notated on the form and it also list timeframes for other required documents. This helps to determine if all items are on file and available for review. In addition, make sure that you have the most recent Staff File Checklist for Centers. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. A blank copy of the Staff File Checklist can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701, 10A NCAC 09 .0704, and10A NCAC 09 .2408 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Hand Soap: Technical assistance was provided today for your hand soap. After washing my hands, I noticed the consistency contained more water substance than soap. This is just a reminder and to inform you that water should not be added to hand soap. While this may appear to be efficient, this can add bacteria and reduce the effectiveness to reduce germs. Refer to for more information concerning hand soap for your Family Child Care Home. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 Sanitation Requirements for Family Child Care Homes. Daily Attendance A violation was cited today for attendance records. Daily attendance is required daily for all children present at the facility. Upon arrival, the attendance was not complete for the children in Space #5. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. Refer to GS 110-91 (9) for more information about requirements for Daily records. 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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KASTLE Facility ID: 26001283 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 0 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: 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 February 12, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 90%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued January 30, 2020. 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 educational 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. LaTonya Cobb, Assistant and Cook. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Approved completed March 12, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed January 24, 2024. Ms. Cobb was present and assisted me while observing the indoor areas. In Space #1, three children were awake in their cribs, one child was on the floor exploring their space, one child was being held, and one child was sitting in their infant seat. Toys were open and available for the children. A violation was cited because enhanced ratios were not followed. In addition, a violation was cited for hand soap. In Space #4, the children were sitting on the carpet and the teacher was talking to the children and reading a book. In Space #3, the children were playing in the following activities: shapes, blocks, books, manipulatives, pretend play with baby dolls, food, and clothes. A violation was cited for indoor safety. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Additional violations were cited for attendance and staff file requirements. Lunch served was peanut butter sandwich, green beans, apple sauce, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Cobb. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. The soap that was used in Space #1, contained more water substance. This was corrected during consultant visit on June 20, 2024. The administrator added soap in the soap dispenser. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space #3, there were two sharp edges parallel to the door handle to the main entrance to the classroom. The sharp edges were present due to the missing blinds for the window of the door. On June 20, 2024, the sharp edges were removed from the door. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. There were missing staff records for three staff members. J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Accurate daily attendance was not maintained for the children in Space #5. There were eighteen children present and there were only fourteen children accounted for on the attendance. After talking with the caregivers, the caregivers were unable to determine the face to name to accurately complete the attendance for eighteen children present. On June 20, 2024, the daily attendance was completed for all children present at the facility. GS 110-91(9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #1, enhanced ratios were not met. There were six children present with one caregiver. The ages of the children were infant through one year of age. This was corrected when one child was placed with another caregiver in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy were not on file for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. TB test requirements were not made available for two staff members J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024 and T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024. A medical report was not made available for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024. Health questionnaires were not on file for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. .0701(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. 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 June 26, 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: 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: Classroom Observations: Infant Floor and Tummy Time and Toddler TA: An observation was conducted today with the children enrolled. During today’s visit, I observed the infant being held and one infant sitting in an infant seat. It is important to provide some tummy time and floor time for the infants. It may be best to add a carpeted area for the infant to play on. The infant can be provided soft toys and toys to help the child with their fine motor skills. The caregiver can also provider some teacher directed activities such as using paint and sensory items for the infant and Toddlers. Preschool Children and SA: Technical Assistance is also provided for art and activities. During today’s visit, the preschool children were observed playing in a variety of activities. I would like to suggest adding more accessories for their art activity. This will be helpful for the children by providing a variety of options for the children to use. Art activities are helpful to help the children with their creativity and imagination. Providing opportunities for the children to use glue, scissors, and precut shapes are all an added benefit to their art activity. As the children are creating their art, the teachers can talk to the children about what they are creating. The teachers can describe the colors and accessories that are added to their art. Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios A violation was cited today for enhanced staff/child ratios. It is important to maintain enhanced staff/child ratios as outlines in Child Care Rules. The ratios must be maintained for the youngest child of the group. There was a group of six children. The ages of the children were infancy through one year of age. It is best for each teacher present to be aware of enhanced child ratios. It is important to maintain ratios in compliance with Child Care Laws. We talked about strategies for maintaining compliance with Child Care Rules. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .2818. Staff Files: A violation was cited today, because there were a variety of required items missing from new staff files. We discussed additional items needed. Prior to employment, it is best practice to ensure the Staff File Checklist is completed. The items required are notated on the form and it also list timeframes for other required documents. This helps to determine if all items are on file and available for review. In addition, make sure that you have the most recent Staff File Checklist for Centers. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. A blank copy of the Staff File Checklist can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701, 10A NCAC 09 .0704, and10A NCAC 09 .2408 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Hand Soap: Technical assistance was provided today for your hand soap. After washing my hands, I noticed the consistency contained more water substance than soap. This is just a reminder and to inform you that water should not be added to hand soap. While this may appear to be efficient, this can add bacteria and reduce the effectiveness to reduce germs. Refer to for more information concerning hand soap for your Family Child Care Home. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 Sanitation Requirements for Family Child Care Homes. Daily Attendance A violation was cited today for attendance records. Daily attendance is required daily for all children present at the facility. Upon arrival, the attendance was not complete for the children in Space #5. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. Refer to GS 110-91 (9) for more information about requirements for Daily records. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KASTLE Facility ID: 26001283 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 0 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: 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 February 12, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 90%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued January 30, 2020. 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 educational 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. LaTonya Cobb, Assistant and Cook. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Approved completed March 12, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed January 24, 2024. Ms. Cobb was present and assisted me while observing the indoor areas. In Space #1, three children were awake in their cribs, one child was on the floor exploring their space, one child was being held, and one child was sitting in their infant seat. Toys were open and available for the children. A violation was cited because enhanced ratios were not followed. In addition, a violation was cited for hand soap. In Space #4, the children were sitting on the carpet and the teacher was talking to the children and reading a book. In Space #3, the children were playing in the following activities: shapes, blocks, books, manipulatives, pretend play with baby dolls, food, and clothes. A violation was cited for indoor safety. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Additional violations were cited for attendance and staff file requirements. Lunch served was peanut butter sandwich, green beans, apple sauce, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Cobb. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. The soap that was used in Space #1, contained more water substance. This was corrected during consultant visit on June 20, 2024. The administrator added soap in the soap dispenser. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space #3, there were two sharp edges parallel to the door handle to the main entrance to the classroom. The sharp edges were present due to the missing blinds for the window of the door. On June 20, 2024, the sharp edges were removed from the door. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. There were missing staff records for three staff members. J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Accurate daily attendance was not maintained for the children in Space #5. There were eighteen children present and there were only fourteen children accounted for on the attendance. After talking with the caregivers, the caregivers were unable to determine the face to name to accurately complete the attendance for eighteen children present. On June 20, 2024, the daily attendance was completed for all children present at the facility. GS 110-91(9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #1, enhanced ratios were not met. There were six children present with one caregiver. The ages of the children were infant through one year of age. This was corrected when one child was placed with another caregiver in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy were not on file for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. TB test requirements were not made available for two staff members J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024 and T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024. A medical report was not made available for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024. Health questionnaires were not on file for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. .0701(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. 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 June 26, 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: 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: Classroom Observations: Infant Floor and Tummy Time and Toddler TA: An observation was conducted today with the children enrolled. During today’s visit, I observed the infant being held and one infant sitting in an infant seat. It is important to provide some tummy time and floor time for the infants. It may be best to add a carpeted area for the infant to play on. The infant can be provided soft toys and toys to help the child with their fine motor skills. The caregiver can also provider some teacher directed activities such as using paint and sensory items for the infant and Toddlers. Preschool Children and SA: Technical Assistance is also provided for art and activities. During today’s visit, the preschool children were observed playing in a variety of activities. I would like to suggest adding more accessories for their art activity. This will be helpful for the children by providing a variety of options for the children to use. Art activities are helpful to help the children with their creativity and imagination. Providing opportunities for the children to use glue, scissors, and precut shapes are all an added benefit to their art activity. As the children are creating their art, the teachers can talk to the children about what they are creating. The teachers can describe the colors and accessories that are added to their art. Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios A violation was cited today for enhanced staff/child ratios. It is important to maintain enhanced staff/child ratios as outlines in Child Care Rules. The ratios must be maintained for the youngest child of the group. There was a group of six children. The ages of the children were infancy through one year of age. It is best for each teacher present to be aware of enhanced child ratios. It is important to maintain ratios in compliance with Child Care Laws. We talked about strategies for maintaining compliance with Child Care Rules. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .2818. Staff Files: A violation was cited today, because there were a variety of required items missing from new staff files. We discussed additional items needed. Prior to employment, it is best practice to ensure the Staff File Checklist is completed. The items required are notated on the form and it also list timeframes for other required documents. This helps to determine if all items are on file and available for review. In addition, make sure that you have the most recent Staff File Checklist for Centers. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. A blank copy of the Staff File Checklist can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701, 10A NCAC 09 .0704, and10A NCAC 09 .2408 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Hand Soap: Technical assistance was provided today for your hand soap. After washing my hands, I noticed the consistency contained more water substance than soap. This is just a reminder and to inform you that water should not be added to hand soap. While this may appear to be efficient, this can add bacteria and reduce the effectiveness to reduce germs. Refer to for more information concerning hand soap for your Family Child Care Home. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 Sanitation Requirements for Family Child Care Homes. Daily Attendance A violation was cited today for attendance records. Daily attendance is required daily for all children present at the facility. Upon arrival, the attendance was not complete for the children in Space #5. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. Refer to GS 110-91 (9) for more information about requirements for Daily records. 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: KIDZ KASTLE Facility ID: 26001283 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 0 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: 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 February 12, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 90%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued January 30, 2020. 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 educational 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. LaTonya Cobb, Assistant and Cook. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Approved completed March 12, 2024. Fire Classification of Approved completed January 24, 2024. Ms. Cobb was present and assisted me while observing the indoor areas. In Space #1, three children were awake in their cribs, one child was on the floor exploring their space, one child was being held, and one child was sitting in their infant seat. Toys were open and available for the children. A violation was cited because enhanced ratios were not followed. In addition, a violation was cited for hand soap. In Space #4, the children were sitting on the carpet and the teacher was talking to the children and reading a book. In Space #3, the children were playing in the following activities: shapes, blocks, books, manipulatives, pretend play with baby dolls, food, and clothes. A violation was cited for indoor safety. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. Additional violations were cited for attendance and staff file requirements. Lunch served was peanut butter sandwich, green beans, apple sauce, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Cobb. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. The soap that was used in Space #1, contained more water substance. This was corrected during consultant visit on June 20, 2024. The administrator added soap in the soap dispenser. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space #3, there were two sharp edges parallel to the door handle to the main entrance to the classroom. The sharp edges were present due to the missing blinds for the window of the door. On June 20, 2024, the sharp edges were removed from the door. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. There were missing staff records for three staff members. J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Accurate daily attendance was not maintained for the children in Space #5. There were eighteen children present and there were only fourteen children accounted for on the attendance. After talking with the caregivers, the caregivers were unable to determine the face to name to accurately complete the attendance for eighteen children present. On June 20, 2024, the daily attendance was completed for all children present at the facility. GS 110-91(9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #1, enhanced ratios were not met. There were six children present with one caregiver. The ages of the children were infant through one year of age. This was corrected when one child was placed with another caregiver in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 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. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy were not on file for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. .0608(d)(1-4) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. TB test requirements were not made available for two staff members J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024 and T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024. A medical report was not made available for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024. Health questionnaires were not on file for J. M. date of employment was June 3, 2024, T. W. date of employment June 6, 2024, and M. H. date of employment May 28, 2024. .0701(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. 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 June 26, 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: 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: Classroom Observations: Infant Floor and Tummy Time and Toddler TA: An observation was conducted today with the children enrolled. During today’s visit, I observed the infant being held and one infant sitting in an infant seat. It is important to provide some tummy time and floor time for the infants. It may be best to add a carpeted area for the infant to play on. The infant can be provided soft toys and toys to help the child with their fine motor skills. The caregiver can also provider some teacher directed activities such as using paint and sensory items for the infant and Toddlers. Preschool Children and SA: Technical Assistance is also provided for art and activities. During today’s visit, the preschool children were observed playing in a variety of activities. I would like to suggest adding more accessories for their art activity. This will be helpful for the children by providing a variety of options for the children to use. Art activities are helpful to help the children with their creativity and imagination. Providing opportunities for the children to use glue, scissors, and precut shapes are all an added benefit to their art activity. As the children are creating their art, the teachers can talk to the children about what they are creating. The teachers can describe the colors and accessories that are added to their art. Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios A violation was cited today for enhanced staff/child ratios. It is important to maintain enhanced staff/child ratios as outlines in Child Care Rules. The ratios must be maintained for the youngest child of the group. There was a group of six children. The ages of the children were infancy through one year of age. It is best for each teacher present to be aware of enhanced child ratios. It is important to maintain ratios in compliance with Child Care Laws. We talked about strategies for maintaining compliance with Child Care Rules. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .2818. Staff Files: A violation was cited today, because there were a variety of required items missing from new staff files. We discussed additional items needed. Prior to employment, it is best practice to ensure the Staff File Checklist is completed. The items required are notated on the form and it also list timeframes for other required documents. This helps to determine if all items are on file and available for review. In addition, make sure that you have the most recent Staff File Checklist for Centers. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. A blank copy of the Staff File Checklist can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701, 10A NCAC 09 .0704, and10A NCAC 09 .2408 for more information regarding this rule requirement. Hand Soap: Technical assistance was provided today for your hand soap. After washing my hands, I noticed the consistency contained more water substance than soap. This is just a reminder and to inform you that water should not be added to hand soap. While this may appear to be efficient, this can add bacteria and reduce the effectiveness to reduce germs. Refer to for more information concerning hand soap for your Family Child Care Home. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 Sanitation Requirements for Family Child Care Homes. Daily Attendance A violation was cited today for attendance records. Daily attendance is required daily for all children present at the facility. Upon arrival, the attendance was not complete for the children in Space #5. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. Refer to GS 110-91 (9) for more information about requirements for Daily records. 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 .0607 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KASTLE Facility ID: 26001283 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2024 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 2/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 02:40 PM 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #5 and #6, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program, and Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 14, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued January 30, 2020. 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 educational 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. Angela Wright, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Approved completed March 27, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed January 24, 2024. Ms. Wright was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. The outdoor area was not monitored due to weather restrictions. In Space #1, two infants were awake in their crib and the other children were on the floor exploring their space. Toys were open and available for the children. In Space #4, the children were sitting on the carpet and the teacher was singing songs to the children. A violation was cited because enhanced ratios were not followed. There was a group of seven children with one teacher and the ages of the children were one year of age through three years of age. In Space #3, the children were playing in the following activities: shapes, blocks, coloring, pretend play with baby dolls and clothes. Lunch served was pork chops, mixed vegetables, apple sauce, bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Wright. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #4, there was one teacher with a group of children. The ages of the children were one year of age through three years of age. This was corrected when the administrator was informed, and one child was transitioned to another classroom. 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. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios A violation was cited today for enhanced staff/child ratios. It is important to maintain enhanced staff/child ratios as outlines in Child Care Rules. The ratios must be maintained for the youngest child of the group.There was a group of seven children. The ages of the children were one year of age through three years of age. It is best for each teacher present to be aware of enhanced child ratios. It is important to maintain ratios in compliance with Child Care Laws. We talked about strategies for maintaining compliance with Child Care Rules. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .2818. Transportation Requirements: The transportation requirements were not monitored during today’s visit due to the vehicle currently not on the premises. The website below also offers Facts and Questions, information for transportation vehicles, and child safety information http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. When a child safety seat is required, it is important to ensure that the restraint seat is used according to the manufacturing requirements. Be reminded, car seats and booster seats both have expiration dates. This is important in maintaining compliance for the safety of children. In each transportation vehicle, it is required to include a photograph of each child using transportation. On the emergency contact form including a photograph helps identify each child being transported. I have provided some information, but not limited to the required items for maintaining compliance with transportation requirement. Please review the Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .1003 to stay updated on transportation requirements Emergency Preparedness Plan: A violation was not cited. However, I provided technical assistance on the importance of making sure your EPR plan is updated and accurate. Today, you stated that there were no changes. You were unable to update yearly. Today, you stated that you would email me to let me know that an updated copy is on file. EPR plans will need to be updated yearly. If no changes are needed, make sure to just print the cover page and a date will generate. Today I assisted you with how to locate the plan online. The emergency preparedness plan is required to be on file. The EPR plan is helpful to have to assist with emergencies. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0607, for more information regarding this rule requirement. National Outdoor Learning Initiative: 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. 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 website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/ , under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. 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 addition information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/ . My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KASTLE Facility ID: 26001283 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2024 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 2/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 02:40 PM 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #5 and #6, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program, and Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 14, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued January 30, 2020. 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 educational 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. Angela Wright, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Approved completed March 27, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed January 24, 2024. Ms. Wright was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. The outdoor area was not monitored due to weather restrictions. In Space #1, two infants were awake in their crib and the other children were on the floor exploring their space. Toys were open and available for the children. In Space #4, the children were sitting on the carpet and the teacher was singing songs to the children. A violation was cited because enhanced ratios were not followed. There was a group of seven children with one teacher and the ages of the children were one year of age through three years of age. In Space #3, the children were playing in the following activities: shapes, blocks, coloring, pretend play with baby dolls and clothes. Lunch served was pork chops, mixed vegetables, apple sauce, bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Wright. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #4, there was one teacher with a group of children. The ages of the children were one year of age through three years of age. This was corrected when the administrator was informed, and one child was transitioned to another classroom. 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. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios A violation was cited today for enhanced staff/child ratios. It is important to maintain enhanced staff/child ratios as outlines in Child Care Rules. The ratios must be maintained for the youngest child of the group.There was a group of seven children. The ages of the children were one year of age through three years of age. It is best for each teacher present to be aware of enhanced child ratios. It is important to maintain ratios in compliance with Child Care Laws. We talked about strategies for maintaining compliance with Child Care Rules. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .2818. Transportation Requirements: The transportation requirements were not monitored during today’s visit due to the vehicle currently not on the premises. The website below also offers Facts and Questions, information for transportation vehicles, and child safety information http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. When a child safety seat is required, it is important to ensure that the restraint seat is used according to the manufacturing requirements. Be reminded, car seats and booster seats both have expiration dates. This is important in maintaining compliance for the safety of children. In each transportation vehicle, it is required to include a photograph of each child using transportation. On the emergency contact form including a photograph helps identify each child being transported. I have provided some information, but not limited to the required items for maintaining compliance with transportation requirement. Please review the Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .1003 to stay updated on transportation requirements Emergency Preparedness Plan: A violation was not cited. However, I provided technical assistance on the importance of making sure your EPR plan is updated and accurate. Today, you stated that there were no changes. You were unable to update yearly. Today, you stated that you would email me to let me know that an updated copy is on file. EPR plans will need to be updated yearly. If no changes are needed, make sure to just print the cover page and a date will generate. Today I assisted you with how to locate the plan online. The emergency preparedness plan is required to be on file. The EPR plan is helpful to have to assist with emergencies. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0607, for more information regarding this rule requirement. National Outdoor Learning Initiative: 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. 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 website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/ , under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. 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 addition information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/ . My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 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: KIDZ KASTLE Facility ID: 26001283 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2024 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 2/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 02:40 PM 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #5 and #6, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program, and Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 14, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued January 30, 2020. 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 educational 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. Angela Wright, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Approved completed March 27, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed January 24, 2024. Ms. Wright was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. The outdoor area was not monitored due to weather restrictions. In Space #1, two infants were awake in their crib and the other children were on the floor exploring their space. Toys were open and available for the children. In Space #4, the children were sitting on the carpet and the teacher was singing songs to the children. A violation was cited because enhanced ratios were not followed. There was a group of seven children with one teacher and the ages of the children were one year of age through three years of age. In Space #3, the children were playing in the following activities: shapes, blocks, coloring, pretend play with baby dolls and clothes. Lunch served was pork chops, mixed vegetables, apple sauce, bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Wright. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #4, there was one teacher with a group of children. The ages of the children were one year of age through three years of age. This was corrected when the administrator was informed, and one child was transitioned to another classroom. 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. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios A violation was cited today for enhanced staff/child ratios. It is important to maintain enhanced staff/child ratios as outlines in Child Care Rules. The ratios must be maintained for the youngest child of the group.There was a group of seven children. The ages of the children were one year of age through three years of age. It is best for each teacher present to be aware of enhanced child ratios. It is important to maintain ratios in compliance with Child Care Laws. We talked about strategies for maintaining compliance with Child Care Rules. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .2818. Transportation Requirements: The transportation requirements were not monitored during today’s visit due to the vehicle currently not on the premises. The website below also offers Facts and Questions, information for transportation vehicles, and child safety information http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. When a child safety seat is required, it is important to ensure that the restraint seat is used according to the manufacturing requirements. Be reminded, car seats and booster seats both have expiration dates. This is important in maintaining compliance for the safety of children. In each transportation vehicle, it is required to include a photograph of each child using transportation. On the emergency contact form including a photograph helps identify each child being transported. I have provided some information, but not limited to the required items for maintaining compliance with transportation requirement. Please review the Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .1003 to stay updated on transportation requirements Emergency Preparedness Plan: A violation was not cited. However, I provided technical assistance on the importance of making sure your EPR plan is updated and accurate. Today, you stated that there were no changes. You were unable to update yearly. Today, you stated that you would email me to let me know that an updated copy is on file. EPR plans will need to be updated yearly. If no changes are needed, make sure to just print the cover page and a date will generate. Today I assisted you with how to locate the plan online. The emergency preparedness plan is required to be on file. The EPR plan is helpful to have to assist with emergencies. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0607, for more information regarding this rule requirement. National Outdoor Learning Initiative: 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. 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 website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/ , under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. 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 addition information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/ . My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 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: KIDZ KASTLE Facility ID: 26001283 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/12/2024 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 2/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 02:40 PM 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 compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 in Spaces #5 and #6, which serve children participating in the NC Pre-K program, and Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 14, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued January 30, 2020. 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 educational 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. Angela Wright, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Approved completed March 27, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed January 24, 2024. Ms. Wright was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. The outdoor area was not monitored due to weather restrictions. In Space #1, two infants were awake in their crib and the other children were on the floor exploring their space. Toys were open and available for the children. In Space #4, the children were sitting on the carpet and the teacher was singing songs to the children. A violation was cited because enhanced ratios were not followed. There was a group of seven children with one teacher and the ages of the children were one year of age through three years of age. In Space #3, the children were playing in the following activities: shapes, blocks, coloring, pretend play with baby dolls and clothes. Lunch served was pork chops, mixed vegetables, apple sauce, bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Wright. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #4, there was one teacher with a group of children. The ages of the children were one year of age through three years of age. This was corrected when the administrator was informed, and one child was transitioned to another classroom. 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. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Enhanced Staff/Child Ratios A violation was cited today for enhanced staff/child ratios. It is important to maintain enhanced staff/child ratios as outlines in Child Care Rules. The ratios must be maintained for the youngest child of the group.There was a group of seven children. The ages of the children were one year of age through three years of age. It is best for each teacher present to be aware of enhanced child ratios. It is important to maintain ratios in compliance with Child Care Laws. We talked about strategies for maintaining compliance with Child Care Rules. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .2818. Transportation Requirements: The transportation requirements were not monitored during today’s visit due to the vehicle currently not on the premises. The website below also offers Facts and Questions, information for transportation vehicles, and child safety information http://www.buckleupnc.org/occupant-restraint-laws/seat-belt-law-summary/. When a child safety seat is required, it is important to ensure that the restraint seat is used according to the manufacturing requirements. Be reminded, car seats and booster seats both have expiration dates. This is important in maintaining compliance for the safety of children. In each transportation vehicle, it is required to include a photograph of each child using transportation. On the emergency contact form including a photograph helps identify each child being transported. I have provided some information, but not limited to the required items for maintaining compliance with transportation requirement. Please review the Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .1003 to stay updated on transportation requirements Emergency Preparedness Plan: A violation was not cited. However, I provided technical assistance on the importance of making sure your EPR plan is updated and accurate. Today, you stated that there were no changes. You were unable to update yearly. Today, you stated that you would email me to let me know that an updated copy is on file. EPR plans will need to be updated yearly. If no changes are needed, make sure to just print the cover page and a date will generate. Today I assisted you with how to locate the plan online. The emergency preparedness plan is required to be on file. The EPR plan is helpful to have to assist with emergencies. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0607, for more information regarding this rule requirement. National Outdoor Learning Initiative: 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. 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 website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/ , under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. 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 addition information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/ . My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KASTLE Facility ID: 26001283 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/7/2023 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 8/7/2023 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an administrative action follow-up visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 14, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued January 30, 2020. 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 educational 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. Angela Wright, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Approved completed March 27, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed January 30, 2023. Ms. Wright was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. In Space #1, two infants were sleeping in their cribs and the caregiver was holding one infant. In Space #2, the children cleaned up their toys and transition outdoors to play. Outside the children pushed cars. In Space #5, a group of children were sitting on the floor building with blocks and a group of children were sitting at the table playing with manipulatives. Lunch served was meatballs, noodles, mixed vegetables, peaches, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Wright. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. There was one staff member, (B.C.) that did not have a medical report completed prior to employment. The staff member's date of hire was July 24, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. There was one staff member, (B.C.) that did not have a TB test completed prior to employment. The staff member's date of hire was July 24, 2023. .0701(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. 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 21, 2023, you must submit a Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by date (14 days from today)., The statement must describe accurately and in detail, describing 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. and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. 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 : Medical Statement and TB Test: A violation was cited today for a missing medical statement and Tb test for one staff member. Medical Statements and TB test are required prior to staff member’s date of hire. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) and DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for pertinent information regarding rule requirements for medical statements and TB test. We talked about using the staff file checklist to ensure that all required documents are on file prior to the staff member’s start date. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KASTLE Facility ID: 26001283 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/7/2023 Number Present: 74 Completed Date: 8/7/2023 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an administrative action follow-up visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed February 14, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%. This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued January 30, 2020. 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 educational 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. Angela Wright, Administrator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Approved completed March 27, 2023. Fire Classification of Approved completed January 30, 2023. Ms. Wright was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. In Space #1, two infants were sleeping in their cribs and the caregiver was holding one infant. In Space #2, the children cleaned up their toys and transition outdoors to play. Outside the children pushed cars. In Space #5, a group of children were sitting on the floor building with blocks and a group of children were sitting at the table playing with manipulatives. Lunch served was meatballs, noodles, mixed vegetables, peaches, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Wright. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. There was one staff member, (B.C.) that did not have a medical report completed prior to employment. The staff member's date of hire was July 24, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. There was one staff member, (B.C.) that did not have a TB test completed prior to employment. The staff member's date of hire was July 24, 2023. .0701(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. 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 21, 2023, you must submit a Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by date (14 days from today)., The statement must describe accurately and in detail, describing 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. and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. 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 : Medical Statement and TB Test: A violation was cited today for a missing medical statement and Tb test for one staff member. Medical Statements and TB test are required prior to staff member’s date of hire. Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) and DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for pertinent information regarding rule requirements for medical statements and TB test. We talked about using the staff file checklist to ensure that all required documents are on file prior to the staff member’s start date. 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