10A NCAC 09 .1705 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE MIRACLES DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 26000560 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/7/2026 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 4/7/2026 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 02:45 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 on April 14, 2025, 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 July 09, 2019. 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 by Pamela Simpson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on November 25, 2025. P. Simpson was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Two children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to blocks, fine motor, dramatic-play, literacy, and creative art materials. The children were observed participating in free-choice activities. The operator and children were observed sitting in a carpeted area playing a card matching game. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for general health and safety requirements. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, French fries, oranges, whole wheat bread, and milk. The operator’s staff file was reviewed. The operator had an expired DCDEE background check qualification letter on file. The operator did not complete the required amount of annual on-going training hours, based on her education and experience. One child file was observed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on April 02, 2026. The most recent quarterly (lockdown) drill was completed on April 02, 2026. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on April 02, 2026. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with P. Simpson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). The operator had an expired criminal background check qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required amount of annual on-going training hours, based on her education and experience (8 Hours Required; 0 Hours Completed). 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 violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on April 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 407 Hope Mills, NC 28348 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 Technical Assistance: Criminal Background Check A violation was cited today for the operator not having her background re-checked within the past five years. To ensure their safety and physical and mental health, children should be protected from any risk of abuse or neglect. Performing diligent background screenings also protects the child care facility against future legal challenges. The operator and additional caregiver stated that they were not aware their Criminal Background Check qualifying letters were expired, and will immediately start the process of getting them updated. For more information about criminal background check requirements, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703(n-o). Annual On-Going Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the family child care home operator not meeting the required annual on-going training hours, based on experience and education. According to Child Care Rule .1703(d), after the first year of employment, the family child care home operator, and staff who work with children shall complete on-going training activities as follows: • 4 Year Degree or Higher in Child Care Related Field – 5 Hours • 2 Year Degree in Child Care Related Field – 8 Hours • North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential – 8 Hours • North Carolina Early Childhood Credential – 10 Hours • 10 Years of Early Childhood Work Experience – 15 Hours • None of the Above – 20 Hours The operator stated that she will register for training courses as soon as possible to meet her required hours. Reminders: NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholder to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at 910-709-4168 or Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .2703 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE MIRACLES DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 26000560 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/7/2026 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 4/7/2026 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 02:45 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 on April 14, 2025, 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 July 09, 2019. 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 by Pamela Simpson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on November 25, 2025. P. Simpson was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Two children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to blocks, fine motor, dramatic-play, literacy, and creative art materials. The children were observed participating in free-choice activities. The operator and children were observed sitting in a carpeted area playing a card matching game. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for general health and safety requirements. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, French fries, oranges, whole wheat bread, and milk. The operator’s staff file was reviewed. The operator had an expired DCDEE background check qualification letter on file. The operator did not complete the required amount of annual on-going training hours, based on her education and experience. One child file was observed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on April 02, 2026. The most recent quarterly (lockdown) drill was completed on April 02, 2026. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on April 02, 2026. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with P. Simpson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). The operator had an expired criminal background check qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required amount of annual on-going training hours, based on her education and experience (8 Hours Required; 0 Hours Completed). 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 violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on April 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 407 Hope Mills, NC 28348 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 Technical Assistance: Criminal Background Check A violation was cited today for the operator not having her background re-checked within the past five years. To ensure their safety and physical and mental health, children should be protected from any risk of abuse or neglect. Performing diligent background screenings also protects the child care facility against future legal challenges. The operator and additional caregiver stated that they were not aware their Criminal Background Check qualifying letters were expired, and will immediately start the process of getting them updated. For more information about criminal background check requirements, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703(n-o). Annual On-Going Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the family child care home operator not meeting the required annual on-going training hours, based on experience and education. According to Child Care Rule .1703(d), after the first year of employment, the family child care home operator, and staff who work with children shall complete on-going training activities as follows: • 4 Year Degree or Higher in Child Care Related Field – 5 Hours • 2 Year Degree in Child Care Related Field – 8 Hours • North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential – 8 Hours • North Carolina Early Childhood Credential – 10 Hours • 10 Years of Early Childhood Work Experience – 15 Hours • None of the Above – 20 Hours The operator stated that she will register for training courses as soon as possible to meet her required hours. Reminders: NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholder to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at 910-709-4168 or Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE MIRACLES DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 26000560 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/7/2026 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 4/7/2026 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 02:45 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 on April 14, 2025, 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 July 09, 2019. 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 by Pamela Simpson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on November 25, 2025. P. Simpson was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Two children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to blocks, fine motor, dramatic-play, literacy, and creative art materials. The children were observed participating in free-choice activities. The operator and children were observed sitting in a carpeted area playing a card matching game. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for general health and safety requirements. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, French fries, oranges, whole wheat bread, and milk. The operator’s staff file was reviewed. The operator had an expired DCDEE background check qualification letter on file. The operator did not complete the required amount of annual on-going training hours, based on her education and experience. One child file was observed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on April 02, 2026. The most recent quarterly (lockdown) drill was completed on April 02, 2026. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on April 02, 2026. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with P. Simpson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). The operator had an expired criminal background check qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required amount of annual on-going training hours, based on her education and experience (8 Hours Required; 0 Hours Completed). 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 violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on April 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 407 Hope Mills, NC 28348 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 Technical Assistance: Criminal Background Check A violation was cited today for the operator not having her background re-checked within the past five years. To ensure their safety and physical and mental health, children should be protected from any risk of abuse or neglect. Performing diligent background screenings also protects the child care facility against future legal challenges. The operator and additional caregiver stated that they were not aware their Criminal Background Check qualifying letters were expired, and will immediately start the process of getting them updated. For more information about criminal background check requirements, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703(n-o). Annual On-Going Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the family child care home operator not meeting the required annual on-going training hours, based on experience and education. According to Child Care Rule .1703(d), after the first year of employment, the family child care home operator, and staff who work with children shall complete on-going training activities as follows: • 4 Year Degree or Higher in Child Care Related Field – 5 Hours • 2 Year Degree in Child Care Related Field – 8 Hours • North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential – 8 Hours • North Carolina Early Childhood Credential – 10 Hours • 10 Years of Early Childhood Work Experience – 15 Hours • None of the Above – 20 Hours The operator stated that she will register for training courses as soon as possible to meet her required hours. Reminders: NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholder to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at 910-709-4168 or Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE MIRACLES DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 26000560 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/7/2026 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 4/7/2026 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 02:45 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 on April 14, 2025, 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 July 09, 2019. 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 by Pamela Simpson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on November 25, 2025. P. Simpson was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Two children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to blocks, fine motor, dramatic-play, literacy, and creative art materials. The children were observed participating in free-choice activities. The operator and children were observed sitting in a carpeted area playing a card matching game. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for general health and safety requirements. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, French fries, oranges, whole wheat bread, and milk. The operator’s staff file was reviewed. The operator had an expired DCDEE background check qualification letter on file. The operator did not complete the required amount of annual on-going training hours, based on her education and experience. One child file was observed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on April 02, 2026. The most recent quarterly (lockdown) drill was completed on April 02, 2026. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on April 02, 2026. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with P. Simpson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). The operator had an expired criminal background check qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required amount of annual on-going training hours, based on her education and experience (8 Hours Required; 0 Hours Completed). 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 violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on April 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 407 Hope Mills, NC 28348 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 Technical Assistance: Criminal Background Check A violation was cited today for the operator not having her background re-checked within the past five years. To ensure their safety and physical and mental health, children should be protected from any risk of abuse or neglect. Performing diligent background screenings also protects the child care facility against future legal challenges. The operator and additional caregiver stated that they were not aware their Criminal Background Check qualifying letters were expired, and will immediately start the process of getting them updated. For more information about criminal background check requirements, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703(n-o). Annual On-Going Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the family child care home operator not meeting the required annual on-going training hours, based on experience and education. According to Child Care Rule .1703(d), after the first year of employment, the family child care home operator, and staff who work with children shall complete on-going training activities as follows: • 4 Year Degree or Higher in Child Care Related Field – 5 Hours • 2 Year Degree in Child Care Related Field – 8 Hours • North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential – 8 Hours • North Carolina Early Childhood Credential – 10 Hours • 10 Years of Early Childhood Work Experience – 15 Hours • None of the Above – 20 Hours The operator stated that she will register for training courses as soon as possible to meet her required hours. Reminders: NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholder to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at 910-709-4168 or Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE MIRACLES DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 26000560 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/7/2026 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 4/7/2026 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 02:45 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 on April 14, 2025, 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 July 09, 2019. 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 by Pamela Simpson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on November 25, 2025. P. Simpson was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Two children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to blocks, fine motor, dramatic-play, literacy, and creative art materials. The children were observed participating in free-choice activities. The operator and children were observed sitting in a carpeted area playing a card matching game. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for general health and safety requirements. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, French fries, oranges, whole wheat bread, and milk. The operator’s staff file was reviewed. The operator had an expired DCDEE background check qualification letter on file. The operator did not complete the required amount of annual on-going training hours, based on her education and experience. One child file was observed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on April 02, 2026. The most recent quarterly (lockdown) drill was completed on April 02, 2026. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on April 02, 2026. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with P. Simpson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). The operator had an expired criminal background check qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required amount of annual on-going training hours, based on her education and experience (8 Hours Required; 0 Hours Completed). 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 violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on April 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 407 Hope Mills, NC 28348 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 Technical Assistance: Criminal Background Check A violation was cited today for the operator not having her background re-checked within the past five years. To ensure their safety and physical and mental health, children should be protected from any risk of abuse or neglect. Performing diligent background screenings also protects the child care facility against future legal challenges. The operator and additional caregiver stated that they were not aware their Criminal Background Check qualifying letters were expired, and will immediately start the process of getting them updated. For more information about criminal background check requirements, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703(n-o). Annual On-Going Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the family child care home operator not meeting the required annual on-going training hours, based on experience and education. According to Child Care Rule .1703(d), after the first year of employment, the family child care home operator, and staff who work with children shall complete on-going training activities as follows: • 4 Year Degree or Higher in Child Care Related Field – 5 Hours • 2 Year Degree in Child Care Related Field – 8 Hours • North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential – 8 Hours • North Carolina Early Childhood Credential – 10 Hours • 10 Years of Early Childhood Work Experience – 15 Hours • None of the Above – 20 Hours The operator stated that she will register for training courses as soon as possible to meet her required hours. Reminders: NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholder to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at 910-709-4168 or Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE MIRACLES DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 26000560 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 11/6/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM 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 April 14, 2025 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 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 Four-Star Family Child Care Home License issued July 09, 2019. 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 with DCDEE was verified as correct by Pamela Simpson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed August 26, 2024. P. Simpson was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, three children were present. In the caregiving space, children were observed participating in free choice indoor and outdoor activities. The children had access to blocks, dramatic play, fine-motor (manipulatives), science, literacy, music, and creative art materials. The operator and children bowled with a plastic bowling set, practiced throwing with a ring toss set, and sang the “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” song. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, French fries, diced mango, sliced bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with P. Simpson. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 544 The child care facility did not comply with all State laws, federal laws, and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The operator did not schedule and obtain an updated sanitation inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on August 26, 2024. GS 110-91 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on November 20, 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 TA/Consultation: Sanitation Inspection Requirements A violation was cited today for not scheduling and obtaining a sanitation inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. According to NC General Statute 110-91, all child care facilities, including Family Child Care Homes, shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. The Commission for Public Health shall adopt rules which establish minimum sanitation standards for child care centers and their personnel. The sanitation rules adopted by the Commission for Public Health shall cover such matters as the cleanliness of floors, walls, ceilings, storage spaces, utensils, and other facilities; adequacy of ventilation; sanitation of water supply, lavatory facilities, toilet facilities, sewage disposal, food protection facilities, bactericidal treatment of eating and drinking utensils, and solid-waste storage and disposal; methods of food preparation and serving; infectious disease control; sleeping facilities; and other items and facilities as are necessary in the interest of the public health. I encouraged the operator to contact the Cumberland County Environmental Health Department at (910)433-3618 to schedule and obtain a sanitation inspection as soon as possible. When the sanitation inspection has been completed, please send me a copy of the inspection report. Infant/Toddler Observation I discussed the results of my observation in the designated caregiving space. There were ample materials in each interest center for children to use at their choice. I encouraged the operator to continue setting a stage for effective interactions by getting to know children and inspiring feelings of safety and trust. I encouraged the operator to continue showing children she is interested in them and to continue providing an organized classroom that allows plenty of time for her to interact with them. Highly effective teacher-child interactions are essential to Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Preschool Observation I discussed the results of my observation in the designated caregiving space. I discussed the positive interactions and various learning opportunities provided to children throughout the visit. I encouraged the operator to continue to be flexible with the posted schedule based on children’s interest and attention span. I also encouraged the operator to continue having meaningful conversations and interactions with children. Reminders: CPR/First Aid Training Requirements According to your records, your CPR and First Aid certifications are due to expire on November 16, 2025. I encouraged the operator to contact the Partnership for Children at (910)867-9700 or visit their website at www.ccpfc.org to search and register for upcoming CPR and First Aid courses. QRIS Modernization Discussion During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. Based on today’s conversation, the operator is interested in the Accreditation Pathway, since her facility used to be accredited by NAEYC. She stated that she will contact NAEYC to inquire about the process of becoming re-accredited. I encouraged the operator to contact NAEYC's customer care team for assistance with becoming re-accredited. They may be contacted via email (accreditation.information@naeyc.org) and phone (800-424-2460, option 3). If the operator discovers that she cannot become re-accredited prior to July 01, 2026, she will select the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@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

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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE MIRACLES DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 26000560 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 11/6/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM 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 April 14, 2025 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 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 Four-Star Family Child Care Home License issued July 09, 2019. 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 with DCDEE was verified as correct by Pamela Simpson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed August 26, 2024. P. Simpson was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, three children were present. In the caregiving space, children were observed participating in free choice indoor and outdoor activities. The children had access to blocks, dramatic play, fine-motor (manipulatives), science, literacy, music, and creative art materials. The operator and children bowled with a plastic bowling set, practiced throwing with a ring toss set, and sang the “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” song. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, French fries, diced mango, sliced bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with P. Simpson. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 544 The child care facility did not comply with all State laws, federal laws, and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The operator did not schedule and obtain an updated sanitation inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on August 26, 2024. GS 110-91 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on November 20, 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 TA/Consultation: Sanitation Inspection Requirements A violation was cited today for not scheduling and obtaining a sanitation inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. According to NC General Statute 110-91, all child care facilities, including Family Child Care Homes, shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. The Commission for Public Health shall adopt rules which establish minimum sanitation standards for child care centers and their personnel. The sanitation rules adopted by the Commission for Public Health shall cover such matters as the cleanliness of floors, walls, ceilings, storage spaces, utensils, and other facilities; adequacy of ventilation; sanitation of water supply, lavatory facilities, toilet facilities, sewage disposal, food protection facilities, bactericidal treatment of eating and drinking utensils, and solid-waste storage and disposal; methods of food preparation and serving; infectious disease control; sleeping facilities; and other items and facilities as are necessary in the interest of the public health. I encouraged the operator to contact the Cumberland County Environmental Health Department at (910)433-3618 to schedule and obtain a sanitation inspection as soon as possible. When the sanitation inspection has been completed, please send me a copy of the inspection report. Infant/Toddler Observation I discussed the results of my observation in the designated caregiving space. There were ample materials in each interest center for children to use at their choice. I encouraged the operator to continue setting a stage for effective interactions by getting to know children and inspiring feelings of safety and trust. I encouraged the operator to continue showing children she is interested in them and to continue providing an organized classroom that allows plenty of time for her to interact with them. Highly effective teacher-child interactions are essential to Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Preschool Observation I discussed the results of my observation in the designated caregiving space. I discussed the positive interactions and various learning opportunities provided to children throughout the visit. I encouraged the operator to continue to be flexible with the posted schedule based on children’s interest and attention span. I also encouraged the operator to continue having meaningful conversations and interactions with children. Reminders: CPR/First Aid Training Requirements According to your records, your CPR and First Aid certifications are due to expire on November 16, 2025. I encouraged the operator to contact the Partnership for Children at (910)867-9700 or visit their website at www.ccpfc.org to search and register for upcoming CPR and First Aid courses. QRIS Modernization Discussion During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. Based on today’s conversation, the operator is interested in the Accreditation Pathway, since her facility used to be accredited by NAEYC. She stated that she will contact NAEYC to inquire about the process of becoming re-accredited. I encouraged the operator to contact NAEYC's customer care team for assistance with becoming re-accredited. They may be contacted via email (accreditation.information@naeyc.org) and phone (800-424-2460, option 3). If the operator discovers that she cannot become re-accredited prior to July 01, 2026, she will select the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE MIRACLES DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 26000560 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 4/14/2025 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 April 18, 2024, 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 July 09, 2019. 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 by Pamela Simpson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on August 26, 2024. P. Simpson was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Two children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to blocks, fine motor, dramatic-play, literacy, and creative art materials. The children were observed participating in free-choice activities. In the dramatic-play area, one child was pretending to feed a baby doll a bottle. Another child was pretending to talk on a toy phone. The operator played music on her phone for the children to sing along and dance to. They sang ‘The Wheels on the Bus’, ‘Row, Row, Row Your Boat’, and ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for general health and safety requirements. Animal feces was observed throughout the grass. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, French fries, applesauce, whole wheat bread, and milk. The operator’s staff file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. One child's record was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on April 01, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed on March 05, 2025. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on April 01, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with P. Simpson. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. In the outdoor learning environment, animal waste was observed throughout the grass. When the operator's husband returned home, he bagged and disposed of the animal waste. .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 Outdoor Learning Environment and Premises A violation was cited today for animal feces that were observed in the outdoor learning environment. The operator shall check the indoor and outdoor environment daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment and animal waste. The operator shall keep all areas used by the children, indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children. "Clean" means that an object or surface has been made free of garbage, soil, dust, hair, dander, food, bodily fluids and secretions, and feces. Animal waste materials shall be bagged, sealed, and immediately disposed of in the child care center's exterior garbage area in a covered container. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 and sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2831 for more information about safe indoor/outdoor environments and sanitation requirements. The operator stated that her husband had a meeting to attend this morning and did not have time to complete the usual outdoor premises check. Reminders Teaching the Whole Child: Supporting the Social-Emotional Wellness of Preschool and School-Aged Children This free course explores the connection between students’ social-emotional development, learning, and wellness with their success in Pre-K and elementary school classrooms. The utility of attending to social-emotional wellness and ranges of typical development is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on students and how school staff can support children in concrete ways to promote their social-emotional learning (SEL). This course is approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education for 3 contact hours. For more information about the course, please visit https://bhs.unc.edu/teaching-whole-child-supporting-social-emotional-wellness-preschool-and-elementary-school-aged. Darkness to Light Darkness to Light is a nonprofit organization with a mission to equip and empower adults to build safe environments that protect children from sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s flagship program, Stewards of Children®, is a trauma and evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. More than 2.2 million adults have been trained using the program. To learn more about child sexual abuse prevention training or to enroll your organization in Darkness to Light’s “Partner in Prevention” program, please visit www.D2L.org/education/partner-in-prevention. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@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

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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE MIRACLES DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 26000560 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 4/14/2025 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 April 18, 2024, 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 July 09, 2019. 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 by Pamela Simpson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on August 26, 2024. P. Simpson was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Two children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to blocks, fine motor, dramatic-play, literacy, and creative art materials. The children were observed participating in free-choice activities. In the dramatic-play area, one child was pretending to feed a baby doll a bottle. Another child was pretending to talk on a toy phone. The operator played music on her phone for the children to sing along and dance to. They sang ‘The Wheels on the Bus’, ‘Row, Row, Row Your Boat’, and ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for general health and safety requirements. Animal feces was observed throughout the grass. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, French fries, applesauce, whole wheat bread, and milk. The operator’s staff file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. One child's record was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on April 01, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed on March 05, 2025. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on April 01, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with P. Simpson. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. In the outdoor learning environment, animal waste was observed throughout the grass. When the operator's husband returned home, he bagged and disposed of the animal waste. .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 Outdoor Learning Environment and Premises A violation was cited today for animal feces that were observed in the outdoor learning environment. The operator shall check the indoor and outdoor environment daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment and animal waste. The operator shall keep all areas used by the children, indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children. "Clean" means that an object or surface has been made free of garbage, soil, dust, hair, dander, food, bodily fluids and secretions, and feces. Animal waste materials shall be bagged, sealed, and immediately disposed of in the child care center's exterior garbage area in a covered container. Please refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 and sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2831 for more information about safe indoor/outdoor environments and sanitation requirements. The operator stated that her husband had a meeting to attend this morning and did not have time to complete the usual outdoor premises check. Reminders Teaching the Whole Child: Supporting the Social-Emotional Wellness of Preschool and School-Aged Children This free course explores the connection between students’ social-emotional development, learning, and wellness with their success in Pre-K and elementary school classrooms. The utility of attending to social-emotional wellness and ranges of typical development is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on students and how school staff can support children in concrete ways to promote their social-emotional learning (SEL). This course is approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education for 3 contact hours. For more information about the course, please visit https://bhs.unc.edu/teaching-whole-child-supporting-social-emotional-wellness-preschool-and-elementary-school-aged. Darkness to Light Darkness to Light is a nonprofit organization with a mission to equip and empower adults to build safe environments that protect children from sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s flagship program, Stewards of Children®, is a trauma and evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. More than 2.2 million adults have been trained using the program. To learn more about child sexual abuse prevention training or to enroll your organization in Darkness to Light’s “Partner in Prevention” program, please visit www.D2L.org/education/partner-in-prevention. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE MIRACLES DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 26000560 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/18/2024 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 4/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:40 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 May 17, 2023, 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 July 09, 2019. 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 by Pamela Simpson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on February 28, 2024. P. Simpson was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. No children were present upon my arrival. The following activity areas were available: Fine motor, dramatic-play, literacy, blocks, and creative art. In the outdoor play area, a storage shed containing hazardous tools and products was not locked. A table saw and a generator were stored in the outdoor play area. Routine care and handwashing practices were not observed because no children were present. According to the posted menu, today’s lunch consisted of fish sticks, mashed potatoes, tangerines, whole wheat bread, and milk. The operator’s staff file was reviewed. The operator did not complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the past five years. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. All documentation was in compliance. The most recent sanitation inspection was received during today’s visit. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with P. Simpson. 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 table saw and a generator were observed stored in the outdoor play area. In the outdoor play area, a storage shed containing power tools and other hazardous items was not locked. .1719 (a) (1) 2019 Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame. Pamela Simpson, Operator, did not have documentation of completing the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the past five years. .1703(a)(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 violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on May 02, 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 Storage of Hazardous Items A violation was cited today for the storage of hazardous items in the outdoor play area. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .1719(a)(1), the operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care. This includes but is 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 includes but is 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. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow. In addition, loose nails or screws and splinters shall be removed on inside and outside equipment. Special Training A violation was cited today for not completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) and .1703(d)(2), after receiving a license, family child care home operator shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of licensure, and every five years thereafter. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/. Reminders Child Care Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov. Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/. Under resources, there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to: oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For additional information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/ . 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. Since no children were present today, I will need to return for an Annual Compliance Follow-Up visit within 14 days. 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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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE MIRACLES DAY CARE HOME Facility ID: 26000560 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/18/2024 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 4/18/2024 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:40 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 May 17, 2023, 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 July 09, 2019. 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 by Pamela Simpson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on February 28, 2024. P. Simpson was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. No children were present upon my arrival. The following activity areas were available: Fine motor, dramatic-play, literacy, blocks, and creative art. In the outdoor play area, a storage shed containing hazardous tools and products was not locked. A table saw and a generator were stored in the outdoor play area. Routine care and handwashing practices were not observed because no children were present. According to the posted menu, today’s lunch consisted of fish sticks, mashed potatoes, tangerines, whole wheat bread, and milk. The operator’s staff file was reviewed. The operator did not complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the past five years. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. All documentation was in compliance. The most recent sanitation inspection was received during today’s visit. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with P. Simpson. 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 table saw and a generator were observed stored in the outdoor play area. In the outdoor play area, a storage shed containing power tools and other hazardous items was not locked. .1719 (a) (1) 2019 Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame. Pamela Simpson, Operator, did not have documentation of completing the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the past five years. .1703(a)(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 violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on May 02, 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 Storage of Hazardous Items A violation was cited today for the storage of hazardous items in the outdoor play area. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .1719(a)(1), the operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care. This includes but is 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 includes but is 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. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow. In addition, loose nails or screws and splinters shall be removed on inside and outside equipment. Special Training A violation was cited today for not completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) and .1703(d)(2), after receiving a license, family child care home operator shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of licensure, and every five years thereafter. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/. Reminders Child Care Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov. Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/. Under resources, there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to: oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For additional information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/ . 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. Since no children were present today, I will need to return for an Annual Compliance Follow-Up visit within 14 days. 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