Kidz Stay-N-Play Creative Childcare Llc

10A NCAC 09 .1705 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ STAY-N-PLAY CREATIVE CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 26002327 Consultant: ANGELA STEVENS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/7/2026 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 7/7/2026 Age: From 3 To 8 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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, including Health and Safety Trainings visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 29, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98% which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a One-Star License issued February 24, 2017. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct via phone with LaShelia McCants and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 10/25/2025. LaSheila McCants, Owner/operator, were not present. Crystal Godbolt, teacher/additional caregiver were present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed seven children participating with various tabletop toys such as lego blocks and books. Children transitioned to breakfast after participating in tabletop toys. Breakfast consisted of blueberry muffins and applesauce. and milk. The children shared how excited they were to participate in moving activity with music that played in the background. C. Godbolt and one parent volunteer assisted the children with completing handwashing and toileting routines after morning activities were completed. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored during today's visit. The Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers.Two children’s files were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C.Godbolt The following violation(s) were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.Operator first aid expired June 12, 2024. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.L.McCants operator and C. Godbolt teacher CPR expired June 12, 2024. .1703(a)(3) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.Based on your education, L.McCants is required to have 8 training hours, no hours were available for review. However, 4 hours were carried over from 2025, so therefore only 4 hours are needed to meet the 8 hours required training hours GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 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 violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on July 21 ,2026 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: Angela Stevens Child Care Consultant angela.stevens@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: On-going Training: A violation were cited for on-going trainings not being available for review. Based on your education, you are required to have 8 training hours, no hours were available for review. However, 4 hours were carried over from 2025, so therefore only 4 hours are needed to meet the 8 hours required training hours. You can obtain ongoing training hours either in-person or virtually. It is a variety of agencies to obtain on-going training hours such as visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Once the training has been completed operator will notify DCDEE CPR/First Aid Operator is aware that her cpr/first aid has expired. Owner will receive updated training for cpr/first aid during the week of July 13-17 of 2026. L.McCants will make DCDEE aware of the updated course renewal. NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholder to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. 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 Reminders: Visit Partnership for children website at https://.ccpfc.org for additional training opportunities for yourself and staff. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest provider resources use https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. You will find information regarding age-appropriate classroom materials, and behavioral techniques. If you have questions, please contact me at: 919-527-2038 or angela.stevens@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ STAY-N-PLAY CREATIVE CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 26002327 Consultant: ANGELA STEVENS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/7/2026 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 7/7/2026 Age: From 3 To 8 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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, including Health and Safety Trainings visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 29, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98% which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a One-Star License issued February 24, 2017. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct via phone with LaShelia McCants and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 10/25/2025. LaSheila McCants, Owner/operator, were not present. Crystal Godbolt, teacher/additional caregiver were present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed seven children participating with various tabletop toys such as lego blocks and books. Children transitioned to breakfast after participating in tabletop toys. Breakfast consisted of blueberry muffins and applesauce. and milk. The children shared how excited they were to participate in moving activity with music that played in the background. C. Godbolt and one parent volunteer assisted the children with completing handwashing and toileting routines after morning activities were completed. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored during today's visit. The Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers.Two children’s files were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C.Godbolt The following violation(s) were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.Operator first aid expired June 12, 2024. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.L.McCants operator and C. Godbolt teacher CPR expired June 12, 2024. .1703(a)(3) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.Based on your education, L.McCants is required to have 8 training hours, no hours were available for review. However, 4 hours were carried over from 2025, so therefore only 4 hours are needed to meet the 8 hours required training hours GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 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 violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on July 21 ,2026 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: Angela Stevens Child Care Consultant angela.stevens@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: On-going Training: A violation were cited for on-going trainings not being available for review. Based on your education, you are required to have 8 training hours, no hours were available for review. However, 4 hours were carried over from 2025, so therefore only 4 hours are needed to meet the 8 hours required training hours. You can obtain ongoing training hours either in-person or virtually. It is a variety of agencies to obtain on-going training hours such as visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Once the training has been completed operator will notify DCDEE CPR/First Aid Operator is aware that her cpr/first aid has expired. Owner will receive updated training for cpr/first aid during the week of July 13-17 of 2026. L.McCants will make DCDEE aware of the updated course renewal. NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholder to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. 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 Reminders: Visit Partnership for children website at https://.ccpfc.org for additional training opportunities for yourself and staff. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest provider resources use https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. You will find information regarding age-appropriate classroom materials, and behavioral techniques. If you have questions, please contact me at: 919-527-2038 or angela.stevens@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ STAY-N-PLAY CREATIVE CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 26002327 Consultant: ANGELA STEVENS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/7/2026 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 7/7/2026 Age: From 3 To 8 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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, including Health and Safety Trainings visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 29, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98% which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a One-Star License issued February 24, 2017. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct via phone with LaShelia McCants and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 10/25/2025. LaSheila McCants, Owner/operator, were not present. Crystal Godbolt, teacher/additional caregiver were present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed seven children participating with various tabletop toys such as lego blocks and books. Children transitioned to breakfast after participating in tabletop toys. Breakfast consisted of blueberry muffins and applesauce. and milk. The children shared how excited they were to participate in moving activity with music that played in the background. C. Godbolt and one parent volunteer assisted the children with completing handwashing and toileting routines after morning activities were completed. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored during today's visit. The Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers.Two children’s files were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C.Godbolt The following violation(s) were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.Operator first aid expired June 12, 2024. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.L.McCants operator and C. Godbolt teacher CPR expired June 12, 2024. .1703(a)(3) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.Based on your education, L.McCants is required to have 8 training hours, no hours were available for review. However, 4 hours were carried over from 2025, so therefore only 4 hours are needed to meet the 8 hours required training hours GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 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 violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on July 21 ,2026 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: Angela Stevens Child Care Consultant angela.stevens@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: On-going Training: A violation were cited for on-going trainings not being available for review. Based on your education, you are required to have 8 training hours, no hours were available for review. However, 4 hours were carried over from 2025, so therefore only 4 hours are needed to meet the 8 hours required training hours. You can obtain ongoing training hours either in-person or virtually. It is a variety of agencies to obtain on-going training hours such as visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Once the training has been completed operator will notify DCDEE CPR/First Aid Operator is aware that her cpr/first aid has expired. Owner will receive updated training for cpr/first aid during the week of July 13-17 of 2026. L.McCants will make DCDEE aware of the updated course renewal. NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholder to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. 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 Reminders: Visit Partnership for children website at https://.ccpfc.org for additional training opportunities for yourself and staff. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest provider resources use https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. You will find information regarding age-appropriate classroom materials, and behavioral techniques. If you have questions, please contact me at: 919-527-2038 or angela.stevens@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ STAY-N-PLAY CREATIVE CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 26002327 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/14/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/14/2025 Age: From 2 To 7 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance follow-up visit. For not receiving the compliance letter by 8/12/2025 The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 29,2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97% which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a One-Star License issued August 8, 2023. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by LaSheila McCants, Operator, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: The Sanitation classification of Superior completed 5/5/2025. Violations #909 for additional caregiver not having a TB test or screening on file before hire, and #1847 for not having the roster for the ABCMS on file for review. A compliance letter was due on August 12, 2025, however, was not received. Ms. McCants was present while observing the indoor area. The children were resting on their cots. Ms. McCants was up and walking about the space while the children rested. Snack served today will be scooby graham crackers and applesauce. During today’s visit the violation for #909 was corrected for additional caregiver not having a TB screening on file before the hire date. The TB screening for the additional caregiver was read on 8/6/2025. During today’s visit the operator stated that she has not been able to complete the ABCMS roster. She has contacted the Criminal Background Unit for additional help. She stated that the CBC contacted her back but at that time she could not work with them due to having children in care. She also stated that she just had not had the time to get back with the CBC unit. However, she stated that she would be able to contact them on 8/15/2025, due to not operating on that day. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. McCants. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The operator still has not been able to complete the ABCMS roster and have on file available for review. This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 28, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: During today’s visit a violation was cited for not having the ABCMS Roster available for my review. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024.Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. The information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919)814-4401 and someone will assist you. Refer to child care rule G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ STAY-N-PLAY CREATIVE CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 26002327 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/14/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/14/2025 Age: From 2 To 7 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 12:45 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance follow-up visit. For not receiving the compliance letter by 8/12/2025 The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 29,2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97% which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a One-Star License issued August 8, 2023. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by LaSheila McCants, Operator, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: The Sanitation classification of Superior completed 5/5/2025. Violations #909 for additional caregiver not having a TB test or screening on file before hire, and #1847 for not having the roster for the ABCMS on file for review. A compliance letter was due on August 12, 2025, however, was not received. Ms. McCants was present while observing the indoor area. The children were resting on their cots. Ms. McCants was up and walking about the space while the children rested. Snack served today will be scooby graham crackers and applesauce. During today’s visit the violation for #909 was corrected for additional caregiver not having a TB screening on file before the hire date. The TB screening for the additional caregiver was read on 8/6/2025. During today’s visit the operator stated that she has not been able to complete the ABCMS roster. She has contacted the Criminal Background Unit for additional help. She stated that the CBC contacted her back but at that time she could not work with them due to having children in care. She also stated that she just had not had the time to get back with the CBC unit. However, she stated that she would be able to contact them on 8/15/2025, due to not operating on that day. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. McCants. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The operator still has not been able to complete the ABCMS roster and have on file available for review. This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 28, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: During today’s visit a violation was cited for not having the ABCMS Roster available for my review. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024.Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. The information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919)814-4401 and someone will assist you. Refer to child care rule G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1702 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ STAY-N-PLAY CREATIVE CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 26002327 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/29/2025 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 7/29/2025 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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, including Health and Safety Trainings visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed August 6, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98% which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a One-Star License issued February 24, 2017. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by LaSheila McCants and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 5/5/2025. Mrs. McCants was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon entering the facility children were observed having breakfast. After breakfast children were observed participating in bathroom routines before participating in large group time. The children did a review of the colors, numbers, shapes and Alphabets. The breakfast served was waffles, sausage, and milk At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Mrs. McCants. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 909 Negative TB test or screening results for all operators were not available. An additional caregiver who provides care each day did not have a TB test or screening prior to the first day of work. Hire date was 6/17/2025 .1702(b)(4) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster was not available for review. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 12, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for TB screening not being on file on or before the first day of employment. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1702 (b)(4). We discussed the following. Refer to the FCCH Additional Caregivers and Substitute file checklist from the DCDEE website. A copy of the FCCH Additional Caregivers and Substitute file checklist was given to the operator during today’s visit. Reminders: ABCMS – CBC Provider Portal During today’s visit a violation was cited for not having the ABCMS Roster available for my review. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024.Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. The information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919)814-4401 and someone will assist you. Refer to child care rule G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). NCFELD: During today’s visit, I discussed access and use of the NCFELD book in the development of activity planning as required by NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .0508 Activity Schedules and Plans. Your program had/didn’t have a copy of the publication. (If not – add this: A copy was left with you.) Additionally, the publication is available on-line, free of charge, at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/N/NC_Foundations.pdf Training on use of the publication is available through our Partnership for Children, so please encourage Lead Teachers to visit their website ( https://ccpfc.org/ ) and complete the training. After our discussion, I did leave an NCFELD book for the facility to use. 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 Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ STAY-N-PLAY CREATIVE CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 26002327 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/29/2025 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 7/29/2025 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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, including Health and Safety Trainings visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed August 6, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98% which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a One-Star License issued February 24, 2017. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by LaSheila McCants and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 5/5/2025. Mrs. McCants was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon entering the facility children were observed having breakfast. After breakfast children were observed participating in bathroom routines before participating in large group time. The children did a review of the colors, numbers, shapes and Alphabets. The breakfast served was waffles, sausage, and milk At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Mrs. McCants. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 909 Negative TB test or screening results for all operators were not available. An additional caregiver who provides care each day did not have a TB test or screening prior to the first day of work. Hire date was 6/17/2025 .1702(b)(4) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster was not available for review. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 12, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for TB screening not being on file on or before the first day of employment. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1702 (b)(4). We discussed the following. Refer to the FCCH Additional Caregivers and Substitute file checklist from the DCDEE website. A copy of the FCCH Additional Caregivers and Substitute file checklist was given to the operator during today’s visit. Reminders: ABCMS – CBC Provider Portal During today’s visit a violation was cited for not having the ABCMS Roster available for my review. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024.Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. The information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919)814-4401 and someone will assist you. Refer to child care rule G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). NCFELD: During today’s visit, I discussed access and use of the NCFELD book in the development of activity planning as required by NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .0508 Activity Schedules and Plans. Your program had/didn’t have a copy of the publication. (If not – add this: A copy was left with you.) Additionally, the publication is available on-line, free of charge, at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/N/NC_Foundations.pdf Training on use of the publication is available through our Partnership for Children, so please encourage Lead Teachers to visit their website ( https://ccpfc.org/ ) and complete the training. After our discussion, I did leave an NCFELD book for the facility to use. 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 Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ STAY-N-PLAY CREATIVE CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 26002327 Consultant: SANDRA JOHNSON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/29/2025 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 7/29/2025 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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, including Health and Safety Trainings visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed August 6, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98% which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a One-Star License issued February 24, 2017. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by LaSheila McCants and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed 5/5/2025. Mrs. McCants was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon entering the facility children were observed having breakfast. After breakfast children were observed participating in bathroom routines before participating in large group time. The children did a review of the colors, numbers, shapes and Alphabets. The breakfast served was waffles, sausage, and milk At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Mrs. McCants. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 909 Negative TB test or screening results for all operators were not available. An additional caregiver who provides care each day did not have a TB test or screening prior to the first day of work. Hire date was 6/17/2025 .1702(b)(4) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster was not available for review. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 12, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 64401 Fayetteville, NC 28306 sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: A violation was cited for TB screening not being on file on or before the first day of employment. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1702 (b)(4). We discussed the following. Refer to the FCCH Additional Caregivers and Substitute file checklist from the DCDEE website. A copy of the FCCH Additional Caregivers and Substitute file checklist was given to the operator during today’s visit. Reminders: ABCMS – CBC Provider Portal During today’s visit a violation was cited for not having the ABCMS Roster available for my review. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024.Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. The information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919)814-4401 and someone will assist you. Refer to child care rule G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). NCFELD: During today’s visit, I discussed access and use of the NCFELD book in the development of activity planning as required by NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .0508 Activity Schedules and Plans. Your program had/didn’t have a copy of the publication. (If not – add this: A copy was left with you.) Additionally, the publication is available on-line, free of charge, at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/N/NC_Foundations.pdf Training on use of the publication is available through our Partnership for Children, so please encourage Lead Teachers to visit their website ( https://ccpfc.org/ ) and complete the training. After our discussion, I did leave an NCFELD book for the facility to use. 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 Visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-408-8985 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ STAY-N-PLAY CREATIVE CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 26002327 Consultant: ANGELA STEVENS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 3 To 7 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous annual compliance visit was completed August 8, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a One-Star License issued February 24, 2017. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by LaSheila McCants and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Satisfactory completed February 19, 2024. LaSheila McCants, Owner/operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed two preschool- aged children and one school-age child playing in the playroom of the home with age-appropriate materials. The children shared how excited they were to build with various blocks. L. McCants assisted the children with completing handwashing and toileting routines as they arrived. Lunch documented on the menu were meatballs mashed potatoes, green beans, pineapples, bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with L. McCants. The following violation(s) were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. L.McCants, provider did not renew first aid course before expiration of the certification June 9, 2024. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. L.McCants, provider did not renew CPR course before expiration of the certification June 9, 2024. .1703(a)(3) 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 violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 20,2024 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: Angela Stevens Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25126 Fayetteville, NC 28314 angela.stevens@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: TA: CPR/First Aid: A violation was cited regarding CPR/First Aid training. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(2)(3). CPR/First aid expired for L. McCants on June 9, 2024. We discussed placing a reminder on a calendar to complete training before expiration. Reminders: Natural 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. QRIS System: The North Carolina Child Care Commission and the NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) are collaborating to modernize North Carolina's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) commonly known as the Star Rated License. Please visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. for additional information regarding the QRIS model. EPR Plan: Remember to review and update your EPR Plan yearly. All licensed ECE programs are required to have an EPR Plan/Ready to Go File to ensure that all necessary information is available during an emergency. You may find more information regarding EPR Plan and Ready to Go File in the NC Child Care Rules .1714(d)(10). Please 1-800-859-0829 or dcdee.epr@dhhs.nc.gov for additional assistance with creating your EPR Plan. DCDEE website and Consultant information: Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: Angela.Stevens@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-308-2537 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 STAY-N-PLAY CREATIVE CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 26002327 Consultant: ANGELA STEVENS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 8/6/2024 Age: From 3 To 7 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous annual compliance visit was completed August 8, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a One-Star License issued February 24, 2017. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by LaSheila McCants and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Satisfactory completed February 19, 2024. LaSheila McCants, Owner/operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed two preschool- aged children and one school-age child playing in the playroom of the home with age-appropriate materials. The children shared how excited they were to build with various blocks. L. McCants assisted the children with completing handwashing and toileting routines as they arrived. Lunch documented on the menu were meatballs mashed potatoes, green beans, pineapples, bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with L. McCants. The following violation(s) were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. L.McCants, provider did not renew first aid course before expiration of the certification June 9, 2024. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. L.McCants, provider did not renew CPR course before expiration of the certification June 9, 2024. .1703(a)(3) 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 violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 20,2024 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: Angela Stevens Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25126 Fayetteville, NC 28314 angela.stevens@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: TA: CPR/First Aid: A violation was cited regarding CPR/First Aid training. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(2)(3). CPR/First aid expired for L. McCants on June 9, 2024. We discussed placing a reminder on a calendar to complete training before expiration. Reminders: Natural 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. QRIS System: The North Carolina Child Care Commission and the NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) are collaborating to modernize North Carolina's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) commonly known as the Star Rated License. Please visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. for additional information regarding the QRIS model. EPR Plan: Remember to review and update your EPR Plan yearly. All licensed ECE programs are required to have an EPR Plan/Ready to Go File to ensure that all necessary information is available during an emergency. You may find more information regarding EPR Plan and Ready to Go File in the NC Child Care Rules .1714(d)(10). Please 1-800-859-0829 or dcdee.epr@dhhs.nc.gov for additional assistance with creating your EPR Plan. DCDEE website and Consultant information: Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: Angela.Stevens@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-308-2537 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 STAY-N-PLAY CREATIVE CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 26002327 Consultant: ANGELA STEVENS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/2/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 2/2/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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 August 8, 2023 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a One-Star License issued August 8, 2023. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by LaSheila McCants and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Satisfactory completed December 14, 2022. LaSheila McCants, Owner/operator, were present while I observed the indoor and outdoor area. I observed children participating in breakfast. Breakfast served were eggs, grits, sausage, and milk. After breakfast, handwashing and toileting routines were observed. Children were observed playing with age-appropriate toys and materials. Free choice materials were available. Children moved freely about the space. L. McCants facilitated and assisted the children with sharing during morning play and a counting activity. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with L. McCants. The following violation(s) were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1822 Inspections for local ordinances shall remain on file at the family child care home for as long as the license remains valid. The facility last inspection on file were December 14,2022. .1721(f)(5) 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 violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on February 16,2024, 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: Angela Stevens P.O. Box 25126 Fayetteville, NC 28314 Office 910-308-2537 Angela.stevens@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance/General Reminders/Updates: Facility TA/Consultation: I discussed with L. McCants the results from the classroom observations conducted during today’s visit. I observed the indoor space from 8:40am-9:00am. We discussed developmental goals for children two-three years of age. I shared that resources are available on the DCDEE website under the NC Foundations of Early learning tab https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. I encourage L. McCants to share this resource with families. There were ample materials in each interest center for children to use at their choice. The facility uses redirection to assist children with keeping the learning environment safe. Annual Compliance Visit. The facility will be closing during the summer months for vacation. We discussed the upcoming AC Visit and making sure that ongoing training and CPR/First Aid training are updated. I encouraged L. McCants to use PFC as a resource to complete the required trainings. Sanitation Inspection: The facility did not have a current EH sanitation inspection. The provider has made several attempts to get inspection completed prior to expiration. Last inspection on file were December 14,2022. An email were sent to Environmental Health at the completion of today’s visit requesting inspection to be completed within two weeks. Resources: 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 N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project: The N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project was established in 2019. The project has worked within the CCR&R system to provide training and technical assistance to Professional Development and TA practitioners who support Family Child Care. Additionally, the project has worked with collaborating partners and stakeholders at the state and federal level to elevate and inform policy discussions that positively impact licensed Family Child Care professional educators. Kathleen Hoffler, Region 5 Family Child Care Consultant, is available free of charge to provide technical assistance and consultation to Family Child Care Home Providers to help you to enhance your program quality by putting thought and care into the following areas: Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), Curriculum, Family Engagement, Caregiver-Child Interactions, and Indoor and Outdoor Environments. You can take steps towards providing a high quality early care and education environment for the children in your program. Don’t wait, contact Kathleen at 910-988-2218 or khoffler@ccpfc.org to get started. DCDEE website and Consultant information: Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: Angela.Stevens@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-308-2537 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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ STAY-N-PLAY CREATIVE CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 26002327 Consultant: ANGELA STEVENS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/8/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/8/2023 Age: From 2 To 7 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 10:00 AM Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous annual compliance visit was completed August 19, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a One-Star License issued February 24, 2017. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by LaSheila McCants and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Satisfactory completed December 14, 2022. LaSheila McCants, Owner/operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed four preschool- aged children and one school age child playing in the playroom of the home with age-appropriate materials, the children and L. McCants were preparing for a field trip. The children shared how excited they were to attend the splash pad and talked about previous trips with their families. After sharing their previous experiences of the splash pad, the children completed toileting and handwashing routines. L. McCants and one parent assisted the children with getting on the van and secured in car seats. Transportation requirements were in compliance during today’s visit. I returned to the visit at 11:00am, I observed the children completing handwashing and toileting routines before lunch. Lunch served today were chicken and dumplings, mandarin oranges, green beans, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with L.McCants. The following violation(s) were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.). L. McCants submitted a letter during today’s visit requesting to change the age-range from 0-12 years of age to 1-12 years of age. The completed permit change packet will be submitted for review and processing. The facility will no longer serve infants, so therefore IT-SIDS will not be required. .1703(a)(4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: A violation was cited regarding IT-SIDS training. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(4). L. McCants submitted a letter during today’s visit requesting to change the age-range from 0-12 years of age to 1-12 years of age. Based on the information provided, the completed permit change packet will be submitted for review and processing. A new license will be mailed directly to you to reflect the age-range change and must be posted upon receipt. You must mail the old license to me once the new one is received, as it remains the property of the State of North Carolina. DCDEE website and Consultant information: Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: Angela.Stevens@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-308-2537 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 STAY-N-PLAY CREATIVE CHILDCARE LLC Facility ID: 26002327 Consultant: ANGELA STEVENS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/8/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/8/2023 Age: From 2 To 7 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 10:00 AM Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous annual compliance visit was completed August 19, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a One-Star License issued February 24, 2017. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by LaSheila McCants and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Satisfactory completed December 14, 2022. LaSheila McCants, Owner/operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed four preschool- aged children and one school age child playing in the playroom of the home with age-appropriate materials, the children and L. McCants were preparing for a field trip. The children shared how excited they were to attend the splash pad and talked about previous trips with their families. After sharing their previous experiences of the splash pad, the children completed toileting and handwashing routines. L. McCants and one parent assisted the children with getting on the van and secured in car seats. Transportation requirements were in compliance during today’s visit. I returned to the visit at 11:00am, I observed the children completing handwashing and toileting routines before lunch. Lunch served today were chicken and dumplings, mandarin oranges, green beans, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with L.McCants. The following violation(s) were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.). L. McCants submitted a letter during today’s visit requesting to change the age-range from 0-12 years of age to 1-12 years of age. The completed permit change packet will be submitted for review and processing. The facility will no longer serve infants, so therefore IT-SIDS will not be required. .1703(a)(4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: A violation was cited regarding IT-SIDS training. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(4). L. McCants submitted a letter during today’s visit requesting to change the age-range from 0-12 years of age to 1-12 years of age. Based on the information provided, the completed permit change packet will be submitted for review and processing. A new license will be mailed directly to you to reflect the age-range change and must be posted upon receipt. You must mail the old license to me once the new one is received, as it remains the property of the State of North Carolina. DCDEE website and Consultant information: Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: Angela.Stevens@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-308-2537 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