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Fayetteville NC 28311 · License #26002445 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE EINSTEINS CDC INC. Facility ID: 26002445 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/8/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 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 visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on September 10, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued April 26, 2020. The license was based on the program earning 7 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as active-not current. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on November 06, 2024. Valentina Graham, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Two children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to the following activity areas: fine motor, literacy, blocks, and dramatic-play. Children were observed participating in free-choice activities. In the outdoor play area, children had access to riding toys, balls, frisbees, and sand toys. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. Lunch consisted of turkey and cheese sandwich on wheat bread, sliced cucumbers with ranch dip, blueberries, and milk. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Two staff files were reviewed. The operator did not have documentation on file of completing ITS-SIDS within the past three years. An additional caregiver did not have documentation on file of completing the required health and safety training topics. One child’s record was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on July 07, 2025. The most recent quarterly emergency drill was completed on June 02, 2025. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on July 07, 2025. The EPR plan was last updated on January 06, 2025. The program does not currently provide transportation. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with V. Graham. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on 7/07/2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training since 7/26/2022. .1703(a)(4) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The most recent fire drill was completed on 7/07/2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The most recent quarterly emergency drill was completed on 6/02/2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 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. Additionally, by 5:00pm on September 22, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@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 Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Emergency Drill Requirements Two violations were cited today for not conducting and documenting monthly fire drills and quarterly emergency drills. Regular emergency and evacuation drills are important safety practices in areas where these natural or human generated disasters might occur. The routine practice of such drills fosters a calm, competent response to a natural or human generated disaster when it occurs. The extensive turnover of both staff and children, in addition to the changing developmental abilities of the children to participant in evacuation procedures in child care, necessitates frequent practice of the drills. More information about emergency drill requirements can be found in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(15-16). Special Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not taking an ITS-SIDS course within the past three years. Most SIDS deaths in child care occur within the first week of child care due to unaccustomed prone (on the stomach) sleeping; the risk of SIDS increases eighteen times when an infant who sleeps supine (on the back) at home is placed in the prone position in child care. Use of safe sleep policies, training of caregivers, continued education of parents/guardians, expanded training efforts for child care professionals, statewide regulations and mandates, and increased monitoring and observation of infants while they are sleeping are critical to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care. More information about ITS-SIDS training requirements can be found in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(4). Outdoor Inspection Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not completing outdoor inspections at least monthly. Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of materials, accumulation of hazardous materials, and to ensure that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. Pools of water may cause children to slip and fall. A monthly safety check of the outdoor learning environment provides an opportunity to notice wear and tear that requires maintenance. More information about outdoor inspection requirements can be found in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(5). Reminders Sanitation Inspection According to your records, your sanitation inspection is due to expire on November 06, 2025. To remain in compliance with child care rules, you must schedule and obtain an updated inspection before the expiration date. I encouraged the administrator to call the Cumberland County Environmental Health Department at (910)433-3618 to schedule an updated inspection as soon as possible. When the sanitation inspection has been completed, please send a copy of the inspection report to Tiffany Reed, Child Care Consultant. NC Foundations of Early Learning & Development (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 regarding activity schedules and plans. Your program already had a copy of the publication. 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. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Infant and early childhood mental health supports the development in young children of key social and emotional skills, like empathy, self-regulation and communication, which are vital for building healthy relationships and going through life. A new webpage by the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) shares information and resources about infant and early childhood mental health in family-friendly language. To learn how DCFW and others address the social and emotional health of young children and families, visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/whole-child-health-section/child-behavioral-health/infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health. Where Will You Go on the Pathways to the Stars? DCDEE is actively planning for the implementation of new QRIS requirements. We want to know more about your interest in the new options so that we can plan for training, technical assistance and resources that will assist you in achieving your Two- through Five- Star Rated License. You are not required to choose a specific licensure pathway right now, but please use the operator interest survey to help us understand what information and support you’ll need to choose and navigate your own pathway. More information about the pathways to stars, including informational videos, are available online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. As always, DCDEE licensing consultants are ready and able to assist you. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 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
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10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE EINSTEINS CDC INC. Facility ID: 26002445 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/8/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 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 visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on September 10, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued April 26, 2020. The license was based on the program earning 7 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as active-not current. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on November 06, 2024. Valentina Graham, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Two children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to the following activity areas: fine motor, literacy, blocks, and dramatic-play. Children were observed participating in free-choice activities. In the outdoor play area, children had access to riding toys, balls, frisbees, and sand toys. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. Lunch consisted of turkey and cheese sandwich on wheat bread, sliced cucumbers with ranch dip, blueberries, and milk. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Two staff files were reviewed. The operator did not have documentation on file of completing ITS-SIDS within the past three years. An additional caregiver did not have documentation on file of completing the required health and safety training topics. One child’s record was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on July 07, 2025. The most recent quarterly emergency drill was completed on June 02, 2025. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on July 07, 2025. The EPR plan was last updated on January 06, 2025. The program does not currently provide transportation. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with V. Graham. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on 7/07/2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training since 7/26/2022. .1703(a)(4) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The most recent fire drill was completed on 7/07/2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The most recent quarterly emergency drill was completed on 6/02/2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 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. Additionally, by 5:00pm on September 22, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@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 Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Emergency Drill Requirements Two violations were cited today for not conducting and documenting monthly fire drills and quarterly emergency drills. Regular emergency and evacuation drills are important safety practices in areas where these natural or human generated disasters might occur. The routine practice of such drills fosters a calm, competent response to a natural or human generated disaster when it occurs. The extensive turnover of both staff and children, in addition to the changing developmental abilities of the children to participant in evacuation procedures in child care, necessitates frequent practice of the drills. More information about emergency drill requirements can be found in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(15-16). Special Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not taking an ITS-SIDS course within the past three years. Most SIDS deaths in child care occur within the first week of child care due to unaccustomed prone (on the stomach) sleeping; the risk of SIDS increases eighteen times when an infant who sleeps supine (on the back) at home is placed in the prone position in child care. Use of safe sleep policies, training of caregivers, continued education of parents/guardians, expanded training efforts for child care professionals, statewide regulations and mandates, and increased monitoring and observation of infants while they are sleeping are critical to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care. More information about ITS-SIDS training requirements can be found in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(4). Outdoor Inspection Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not completing outdoor inspections at least monthly. Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of materials, accumulation of hazardous materials, and to ensure that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. Pools of water may cause children to slip and fall. A monthly safety check of the outdoor learning environment provides an opportunity to notice wear and tear that requires maintenance. More information about outdoor inspection requirements can be found in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(5). Reminders Sanitation Inspection According to your records, your sanitation inspection is due to expire on November 06, 2025. To remain in compliance with child care rules, you must schedule and obtain an updated inspection before the expiration date. I encouraged the administrator to call the Cumberland County Environmental Health Department at (910)433-3618 to schedule an updated inspection as soon as possible. When the sanitation inspection has been completed, please send a copy of the inspection report to Tiffany Reed, Child Care Consultant. NC Foundations of Early Learning & Development (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 regarding activity schedules and plans. Your program already had a copy of the publication. 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. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Infant and early childhood mental health supports the development in young children of key social and emotional skills, like empathy, self-regulation and communication, which are vital for building healthy relationships and going through life. A new webpage by the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) shares information and resources about infant and early childhood mental health in family-friendly language. To learn how DCFW and others address the social and emotional health of young children and families, visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/whole-child-health-section/child-behavioral-health/infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health. Where Will You Go on the Pathways to the Stars? DCDEE is actively planning for the implementation of new QRIS requirements. We want to know more about your interest in the new options so that we can plan for training, technical assistance and resources that will assist you in achieving your Two- through Five- Star Rated License. You are not required to choose a specific licensure pathway right now, but please use the operator interest survey to help us understand what information and support you’ll need to choose and navigate your own pathway. More information about the pathways to stars, including informational videos, are available online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. As always, DCDEE licensing consultants are ready and able to assist you. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 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
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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1721 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE EINSTEINS CDC INC. Facility ID: 26002445 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/8/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 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 visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on September 10, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued April 26, 2020. The license was based on the program earning 7 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as active-not current. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on November 06, 2024. Valentina Graham, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Two children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to the following activity areas: fine motor, literacy, blocks, and dramatic-play. Children were observed participating in free-choice activities. In the outdoor play area, children had access to riding toys, balls, frisbees, and sand toys. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. Lunch consisted of turkey and cheese sandwich on wheat bread, sliced cucumbers with ranch dip, blueberries, and milk. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Two staff files were reviewed. The operator did not have documentation on file of completing ITS-SIDS within the past three years. An additional caregiver did not have documentation on file of completing the required health and safety training topics. One child’s record was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on July 07, 2025. The most recent quarterly emergency drill was completed on June 02, 2025. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on July 07, 2025. The EPR plan was last updated on January 06, 2025. The program does not currently provide transportation. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with V. Graham. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on 7/07/2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training since 7/26/2022. .1703(a)(4) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The most recent fire drill was completed on 7/07/2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The most recent quarterly emergency drill was completed on 6/02/2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 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. Additionally, by 5:00pm on September 22, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@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 Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Emergency Drill Requirements Two violations were cited today for not conducting and documenting monthly fire drills and quarterly emergency drills. Regular emergency and evacuation drills are important safety practices in areas where these natural or human generated disasters might occur. The routine practice of such drills fosters a calm, competent response to a natural or human generated disaster when it occurs. The extensive turnover of both staff and children, in addition to the changing developmental abilities of the children to participant in evacuation procedures in child care, necessitates frequent practice of the drills. More information about emergency drill requirements can be found in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(15-16). Special Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not taking an ITS-SIDS course within the past three years. Most SIDS deaths in child care occur within the first week of child care due to unaccustomed prone (on the stomach) sleeping; the risk of SIDS increases eighteen times when an infant who sleeps supine (on the back) at home is placed in the prone position in child care. Use of safe sleep policies, training of caregivers, continued education of parents/guardians, expanded training efforts for child care professionals, statewide regulations and mandates, and increased monitoring and observation of infants while they are sleeping are critical to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care. More information about ITS-SIDS training requirements can be found in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(4). Outdoor Inspection Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not completing outdoor inspections at least monthly. Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of materials, accumulation of hazardous materials, and to ensure that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. Pools of water may cause children to slip and fall. A monthly safety check of the outdoor learning environment provides an opportunity to notice wear and tear that requires maintenance. More information about outdoor inspection requirements can be found in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(5). Reminders Sanitation Inspection According to your records, your sanitation inspection is due to expire on November 06, 2025. To remain in compliance with child care rules, you must schedule and obtain an updated inspection before the expiration date. I encouraged the administrator to call the Cumberland County Environmental Health Department at (910)433-3618 to schedule an updated inspection as soon as possible. When the sanitation inspection has been completed, please send a copy of the inspection report to Tiffany Reed, Child Care Consultant. NC Foundations of Early Learning & Development (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 regarding activity schedules and plans. Your program already had a copy of the publication. 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. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Infant and early childhood mental health supports the development in young children of key social and emotional skills, like empathy, self-regulation and communication, which are vital for building healthy relationships and going through life. A new webpage by the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) shares information and resources about infant and early childhood mental health in family-friendly language. To learn how DCFW and others address the social and emotional health of young children and families, visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/whole-child-health-section/child-behavioral-health/infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health. Where Will You Go on the Pathways to the Stars? DCDEE is actively planning for the implementation of new QRIS requirements. We want to know more about your interest in the new options so that we can plan for training, technical assistance and resources that will assist you in achieving your Two- through Five- Star Rated License. You are not required to choose a specific licensure pathway right now, but please use the operator interest survey to help us understand what information and support you’ll need to choose and navigate your own pathway. More information about the pathways to stars, including informational videos, are available online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. As always, DCDEE licensing consultants are ready and able to assist you. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 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
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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE EINSTEINS CDC INC. Facility ID: 26002445 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/8/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 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 visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on September 10, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued April 26, 2020. The license was based on the program earning 7 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as active-not current. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on November 06, 2024. Valentina Graham, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Two children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to the following activity areas: fine motor, literacy, blocks, and dramatic-play. Children were observed participating in free-choice activities. In the outdoor play area, children had access to riding toys, balls, frisbees, and sand toys. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. Lunch consisted of turkey and cheese sandwich on wheat bread, sliced cucumbers with ranch dip, blueberries, and milk. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Two staff files were reviewed. The operator did not have documentation on file of completing ITS-SIDS within the past three years. An additional caregiver did not have documentation on file of completing the required health and safety training topics. One child’s record was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on July 07, 2025. The most recent quarterly emergency drill was completed on June 02, 2025. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on July 07, 2025. The EPR plan was last updated on January 06, 2025. The program does not currently provide transportation. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with V. Graham. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on 7/07/2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training since 7/26/2022. .1703(a)(4) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The most recent fire drill was completed on 7/07/2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The most recent quarterly emergency drill was completed on 6/02/2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 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. Additionally, by 5:00pm on September 22, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@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 Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Emergency Drill Requirements Two violations were cited today for not conducting and documenting monthly fire drills and quarterly emergency drills. Regular emergency and evacuation drills are important safety practices in areas where these natural or human generated disasters might occur. The routine practice of such drills fosters a calm, competent response to a natural or human generated disaster when it occurs. The extensive turnover of both staff and children, in addition to the changing developmental abilities of the children to participant in evacuation procedures in child care, necessitates frequent practice of the drills. More information about emergency drill requirements can be found in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(15-16). Special Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not taking an ITS-SIDS course within the past three years. Most SIDS deaths in child care occur within the first week of child care due to unaccustomed prone (on the stomach) sleeping; the risk of SIDS increases eighteen times when an infant who sleeps supine (on the back) at home is placed in the prone position in child care. Use of safe sleep policies, training of caregivers, continued education of parents/guardians, expanded training efforts for child care professionals, statewide regulations and mandates, and increased monitoring and observation of infants while they are sleeping are critical to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care. More information about ITS-SIDS training requirements can be found in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(4). Outdoor Inspection Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not completing outdoor inspections at least monthly. Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of materials, accumulation of hazardous materials, and to ensure that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. Pools of water may cause children to slip and fall. A monthly safety check of the outdoor learning environment provides an opportunity to notice wear and tear that requires maintenance. More information about outdoor inspection requirements can be found in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(5). Reminders Sanitation Inspection According to your records, your sanitation inspection is due to expire on November 06, 2025. To remain in compliance with child care rules, you must schedule and obtain an updated inspection before the expiration date. I encouraged the administrator to call the Cumberland County Environmental Health Department at (910)433-3618 to schedule an updated inspection as soon as possible. When the sanitation inspection has been completed, please send a copy of the inspection report to Tiffany Reed, Child Care Consultant. NC Foundations of Early Learning & Development (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 regarding activity schedules and plans. Your program already had a copy of the publication. 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. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Infant and early childhood mental health supports the development in young children of key social and emotional skills, like empathy, self-regulation and communication, which are vital for building healthy relationships and going through life. A new webpage by the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) shares information and resources about infant and early childhood mental health in family-friendly language. To learn how DCFW and others address the social and emotional health of young children and families, visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/whole-child-health-section/child-behavioral-health/infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health. Where Will You Go on the Pathways to the Stars? DCDEE is actively planning for the implementation of new QRIS requirements. We want to know more about your interest in the new options so that we can plan for training, technical assistance and resources that will assist you in achieving your Two- through Five- Star Rated License. You are not required to choose a specific licensure pathway right now, but please use the operator interest survey to help us understand what information and support you’ll need to choose and navigate your own pathway. More information about the pathways to stars, including informational videos, are available online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. As always, DCDEE licensing consultants are ready and able to assist you. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 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
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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE EINSTEINS CDC INC. Facility ID: 26002445 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/10/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/10/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on September 21, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 95% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued April 26, 2020. The license was based on the program earning 7 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct 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 was completed on September 25, 2023. Valentina Graham, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Two children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to the following activity areas: creative art, literacy, blocks, and dramatic-play. Children were observed participating in free-choice activities. In the outdoor play area, children had access to riding toys, balls, and sand toys. The operator and children were observed counting while jumping in a grassy area. A storage shed in the outdoor play area was observed unlocked. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, ketchup, corn, pineapple chunks, bread roll, and milk. One staff file was reviewed and all documentation was in compliance. One child’s record was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on April 11, 2024. The most recent fire drill was completed on April 09, 2024. The most recent lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was completed on February 14, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with V. Graham. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A storage shed, containing power tools and hazardous items, was observed unlocked in the outdoor learning environment. The operator locked the shed during the visit. .1719 (a) (1) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The most recent outdoor safety check on file was completed on April 11, 2024. The operator completed an outdoor safety check during the visit and placed in the file. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 905 Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. According to the emergency drill log on file, the most recent fire drill was completed on April 09, 2024. .1721 (e )(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. According to the emergency drill log on file, the most recent lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was completed on February 14, 2024. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 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 September 24, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@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 Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for an unlocked storage shed observed in your outdoor play area. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1), the operator of a family child care home shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to keeping all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items that are potentially hazardous to children. Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene whether or not intended for use by children, shall be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. Emergency Drills Violations were cited today for not having documentation of completing monthly fire drills and quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drills. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(2), the family child care home operator shall complete and maintain records that include documentation that monthly fire drills are practiced. The documentation shall include the date each drill is held, the time of day, the length of time taken to evacuate the home, and the operator's signature. The family child care home operator shall also complete and maintain records that include documentation of lockdown or shelter-in-place drills giving the date each drill is held, the time of day, the length of time taken to get into designated locations and the signature of the person who conducted the drill. Monthly Outdoor Safety Checks A violation was cited today for not having documentation of completing monthly outdoor safety checks. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(5)(a-f), the family child care home operator shall complete and maintain records that include documentation that a monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area is completed. This form shall be supplied by the Division and shall be maintained in the family child care home for review by the Division. 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. Health and Safety Training According to your records, your Health and Safety training is due to expire on September 11, 2024. To remain in compliance with child care rules, please go to DCDEE Moodle to complete the required health and safety topics before the expiration date. DCDEE Moodle can be accessed at www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov. Additionally, you will need to retake the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training before it expires on September 16, 2024. The training can be accessed at www.preventchildabusenc.org. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 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 .1721 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE EINSTEINS CDC INC. Facility ID: 26002445 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/10/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/10/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on September 21, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 95% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued April 26, 2020. The license was based on the program earning 7 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct 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 was completed on September 25, 2023. Valentina Graham, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Two children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to the following activity areas: creative art, literacy, blocks, and dramatic-play. Children were observed participating in free-choice activities. In the outdoor play area, children had access to riding toys, balls, and sand toys. The operator and children were observed counting while jumping in a grassy area. A storage shed in the outdoor play area was observed unlocked. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, ketchup, corn, pineapple chunks, bread roll, and milk. One staff file was reviewed and all documentation was in compliance. One child’s record was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on April 11, 2024. The most recent fire drill was completed on April 09, 2024. The most recent lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was completed on February 14, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with V. Graham. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A storage shed, containing power tools and hazardous items, was observed unlocked in the outdoor learning environment. The operator locked the shed during the visit. .1719 (a) (1) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The most recent outdoor safety check on file was completed on April 11, 2024. The operator completed an outdoor safety check during the visit and placed in the file. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 905 Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. According to the emergency drill log on file, the most recent fire drill was completed on April 09, 2024. .1721 (e )(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. According to the emergency drill log on file, the most recent lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was completed on February 14, 2024. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 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 September 24, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@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 Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for an unlocked storage shed observed in your outdoor play area. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1), the operator of a family child care home shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to keeping all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items that are potentially hazardous to children. Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene whether or not intended for use by children, shall be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. Emergency Drills Violations were cited today for not having documentation of completing monthly fire drills and quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drills. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(2), the family child care home operator shall complete and maintain records that include documentation that monthly fire drills are practiced. The documentation shall include the date each drill is held, the time of day, the length of time taken to evacuate the home, and the operator's signature. The family child care home operator shall also complete and maintain records that include documentation of lockdown or shelter-in-place drills giving the date each drill is held, the time of day, the length of time taken to get into designated locations and the signature of the person who conducted the drill. Monthly Outdoor Safety Checks A violation was cited today for not having documentation of completing monthly outdoor safety checks. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(5)(a-f), the family child care home operator shall complete and maintain records that include documentation that a monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area is completed. This form shall be supplied by the Division and shall be maintained in the family child care home for review by the Division. 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. Health and Safety Training According to your records, your Health and Safety training is due to expire on September 11, 2024. To remain in compliance with child care rules, please go to DCDEE Moodle to complete the required health and safety topics before the expiration date. DCDEE Moodle can be accessed at www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov. Additionally, you will need to retake the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training before it expires on September 16, 2024. The training can be accessed at www.preventchildabusenc.org. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 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: LITTLE EINSTEINS CDC INC. Facility ID: 26002445 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/10/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/10/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 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 visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on September 21, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 95% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued April 26, 2020. The license was based on the program earning 7 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct 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 was completed on September 25, 2023. Valentina Graham, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Two children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to the following activity areas: creative art, literacy, blocks, and dramatic-play. Children were observed participating in free-choice activities. In the outdoor play area, children had access to riding toys, balls, and sand toys. The operator and children were observed counting while jumping in a grassy area. A storage shed in the outdoor play area was observed unlocked. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, ketchup, corn, pineapple chunks, bread roll, and milk. One staff file was reviewed and all documentation was in compliance. One child’s record was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on April 11, 2024. The most recent fire drill was completed on April 09, 2024. The most recent lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was completed on February 14, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with V. Graham. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A storage shed, containing power tools and hazardous items, was observed unlocked in the outdoor learning environment. The operator locked the shed during the visit. .1719 (a) (1) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The most recent outdoor safety check on file was completed on April 11, 2024. The operator completed an outdoor safety check during the visit and placed in the file. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 905 Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. According to the emergency drill log on file, the most recent fire drill was completed on April 09, 2024. .1721 (e )(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. According to the emergency drill log on file, the most recent lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was completed on February 14, 2024. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 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 September 24, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@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 Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for an unlocked storage shed observed in your outdoor play area. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(1), the operator of a family child care home shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to keeping all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items that are potentially hazardous to children. Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene whether or not intended for use by children, shall be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. Emergency Drills Violations were cited today for not having documentation of completing monthly fire drills and quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drills. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(2), the family child care home operator shall complete and maintain records that include documentation that monthly fire drills are practiced. The documentation shall include the date each drill is held, the time of day, the length of time taken to evacuate the home, and the operator's signature. The family child care home operator shall also complete and maintain records that include documentation of lockdown or shelter-in-place drills giving the date each drill is held, the time of day, the length of time taken to get into designated locations and the signature of the person who conducted the drill. Monthly Outdoor Safety Checks A violation was cited today for not having documentation of completing monthly outdoor safety checks. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(5)(a-f), the family child care home operator shall complete and maintain records that include documentation that a monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area is completed. This form shall be supplied by the Division and shall be maintained in the family child care home for review by the Division. 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. Health and Safety Training According to your records, your Health and Safety training is due to expire on September 11, 2024. To remain in compliance with child care rules, please go to DCDEE Moodle to complete the required health and safety topics before the expiration date. DCDEE Moodle can be accessed at www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov. Additionally, you will need to retake the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training before it expires on September 16, 2024. The training can be accessed at www.preventchildabusenc.org. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 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 .1719 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE EINSTEINS CDC INC. Facility ID: 26002445 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/21/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 9/21/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on September 27, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 97% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued April 26, 2020. The license was based on the program earning 7 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct 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 was completed on December 07, 2022. Valentina Graham, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Four children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to the following activity areas: fine motor, literacy, blocks, and dramatic-play. Children were observed participating in free-choice activities. A container of Clorox Wipes were stored on a shelf in the dramatic-play center, below five feet from the finished floor. A first aid information sheet was not posted in the facility. In the outdoor play area, children had access to riding toys, balls, frisbees, and sand toys. Animal waste was observed on the grass. The operator stated that rabbits sometimes crawl through the fence and come into the backyard area. Lunch consisted of peanut butter and jelly sandwich, corn, pineapple chunks, and milk. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Two staff files were reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance. Two children’s records were reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed and all documentation was in compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with V. Graham. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1889 Products that are labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, were not stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is five feet above the finished floor. Clorox Wipes were stored on top of a shelf in the dramatic-play area, below five feet from the finished floor. .1719(a)(7) 1919 A First Aid Information sheet, complete with required information, was not posted for quick referral by staff. A first aid information sheet was not posted anywhere in the facility. The operator found the poster and posted it in the caregiving space during the visit. .1719(a )(14) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. In the outdoor play area, animal droppings were observed in the grass. .1719(a)(17) 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 First Aid Information Sheet A violation was cited today for not having a first aid information sheet posted in your facility. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(14), a First Aid information sheet should be posted in a place for quick referral by staff members. The information sheet shall include First Aid guidance regarding burns, scalds, fractures, sprains, head injuries, poisons, skin wounds, stings and bites. For future reference, I encouraged V. Graham to request a replacement first aid information poster by visiting healthychildcare.unc.edu/ordering-posters/ and filling out the required recipient information. Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for animal waste observed in your outdoor play area. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(17), the operator of a family child care home shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to checking the indoor and outdoor environment daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment and animal waste. Storage of Hazardous Items A violation was cited today for storing Clorox wipes on a dramatic-play shelf, below 5 feet from the finished floor. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7), any product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. The product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Reminders July 2023 Child Care Rule Changes The DCDEE is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The NC Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. July 2023 New Child Care Rule Rollout A New Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 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
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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE EINSTEINS CDC INC. Facility ID: 26002445 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/21/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 9/21/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on September 27, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 97% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Four-Star License issued April 26, 2020. The license was based on the program earning 7 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct 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 was completed on December 07, 2022. Valentina Graham, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Four children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to the following activity areas: fine motor, literacy, blocks, and dramatic-play. Children were observed participating in free-choice activities. A container of Clorox Wipes were stored on a shelf in the dramatic-play center, below five feet from the finished floor. A first aid information sheet was not posted in the facility. In the outdoor play area, children had access to riding toys, balls, frisbees, and sand toys. Animal waste was observed on the grass. The operator stated that rabbits sometimes crawl through the fence and come into the backyard area. Lunch consisted of peanut butter and jelly sandwich, corn, pineapple chunks, and milk. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Two staff files were reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance. Two children’s records were reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed and all documentation was in compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with V. Graham. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1889 Products that are labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, were not stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is five feet above the finished floor. Clorox Wipes were stored on top of a shelf in the dramatic-play area, below five feet from the finished floor. .1719(a)(7) 1919 A First Aid Information sheet, complete with required information, was not posted for quick referral by staff. A first aid information sheet was not posted anywhere in the facility. The operator found the poster and posted it in the caregiving space during the visit. .1719(a )(14) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. In the outdoor play area, animal droppings were observed in the grass. .1719(a)(17) 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 First Aid Information Sheet A violation was cited today for not having a first aid information sheet posted in your facility. According to 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(14), a First Aid information sheet should be posted in a place for quick referral by staff members. The information sheet shall include First Aid guidance regarding burns, scalds, fractures, sprains, head injuries, poisons, skin wounds, stings and bites. For future reference, I encouraged V. Graham to request a replacement first aid information poster by visiting healthychildcare.unc.edu/ordering-posters/ and filling out the required recipient information. Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for animal waste observed in your outdoor play area. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(17), the operator of a family child care home shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to checking the indoor and outdoor environment daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment and animal waste. Storage of Hazardous Items A violation was cited today for storing Clorox wipes on a dramatic-play shelf, below 5 feet from the finished floor. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7), any product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. The product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Reminders July 2023 Child Care Rule Changes The DCDEE is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The NC Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. July 2023 New Child Care Rule Rollout A New Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 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.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.