10A NCAC 09 .1101 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARGARITA'S CHARMING DAYCARE, INC. Facility ID: 26001518 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 4/24/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit with health and safety training requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed May 7, 2024, prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 94% which at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Four (4) -Star License issued February 16, 2022. The License was based on the program earning four (4) points in education standards, five (5) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an education option in which the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Margarita Blanche, Administrator and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed January 3, 2025. Fire Classification of satisfactory completed August 1, 2024. Oradia Bastardo, staff member, accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. M. Blanche, Administrator, arrived and assisted with the visit. In Space #INF, toddlers were playing on the floor with soft blocks, musical activity boxes, and exploring the classroom area. I observed the teacher assist one child with hand washing routines. Children and staff in space #PS were observed singing and dancing to children’s music and transitioned to free choice centers. Staff read books to individual children while another teacher assisted children with coloring pictures with colored pencils on white art paper. Staff encouraged children to clean up their areas and prepare for outdoor time. Outdoors, children played on toy rockers, climbed on stationary equipment, and rode tricycles. Upon return indoors, teachers assisted children with toileting, diapering, and hand washing and listened to story time on the carpet, Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of ground beef, black beans, rice, sliced grapes, and milk. Following lunch children washed their hands and rested on individual mats with clean linen. Soft instrumental music played as children slept. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored during the visit. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received on April 17, 2025 and updated during today’s visit and employee files were reviewed. A Children’s Record form was completed and two files were monitored. The most recent fire drill and a shelter-in-place emergency drill were completed on April 4, 2025. The monthly outdoor inspection checklist was completed on April 2, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Blanche. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. In the outdoor play area, two climbing structures with slides and a two-seater rocker measured more than 18 inches high were not installed over protective surfacing that was at least 6 inches in depth. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In the outdoor play area, a child-sized resin table was broken and exposed sharp jagged edges. The violation was corrected when the staff member removed the table and placed it outside of the fenced play area. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Documentation of six (6) clock hours of training in required topic areas was not completed within the first two weeks of employment for staff member J.C. hired March 18, 2025. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed certificates completed in the staff member's file and recorded it on the Documentation of Staff Orientation form. .1101(a)(b) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The EPR plan updated on March 21, 2024 contained a former staff member assigned to Emergency Role tasks. The violation was corrected when the administrator made the correction in the Emergency Management Portal and placed an updated EPR plan in the Ready to Go File. .0607(d)(10) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS110-90(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 8, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific Technical Assistant /Consultation/Reminders: Resource: New Staff Orientation: A violation for Documentation of Staff Orientation was cited during today’s visit. Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives a minimum of 16 clock hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment as listed in the top section of this chart. As a reminder, new staff orientation may not be counted toward annual on-going training requirements. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101. Surfacing underneath stationary equipment: A violation was cited for stationary equipment not installed over surfacing. A safe indoor and outdoor environment is required for all children. Refer to NC childcare rule 10A NCAC .605(g) and .0605(j)(2). We discussed the strategies of replacing/adding surfacing under stationary play equipment that measured over 18” on the playground. We discussed the various types of approved surfacing materials that could be used for playgrounds based on the ages of the children. DCDEE WORKS: I reminded M. Blanche to assist staff members with enrolling and/or updating information in the DCDEE WORKS system using their individual NCIDs. Staff members will need to create a DCDEE WORKS account, upload required certificates, and submit their updated educational transcripts by mail or electronically. The portal is available online and may be accessed via the following link: https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/. 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. CACFP: CACFP provides nutritious meals and snacks to infants and children as a regular part of their day care. A variety of public or private nonprofit child care centers, Head Start programs, outside-school-hours care centers, and other institutions which are licensed or approved to provide day care services participate in CACFP. For-profit centers that serve lower income children may also be eligible. CACFP reimburses child care facilities at free, reduced-price, or paid rates for eligible meals and snacks served to enrolled children, targeting benefits to those children most in need. Help preschoolers eat well, be active, and grow up healthy using resources such as healthy recipes, MyPlate for Preschoolers, and tips for picky eaters. Contact your state agency for more information or visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/program-operator. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARGARITA'S CHARMING DAYCARE, INC. Facility ID: 26001518 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 4/24/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit with health and safety training requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed May 7, 2024, prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 94% which at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Four (4) -Star License issued February 16, 2022. The License was based on the program earning four (4) points in education standards, five (5) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an education option in which the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Margarita Blanche, Administrator and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed January 3, 2025. Fire Classification of satisfactory completed August 1, 2024. Oradia Bastardo, staff member, accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. M. Blanche, Administrator, arrived and assisted with the visit. In Space #INF, toddlers were playing on the floor with soft blocks, musical activity boxes, and exploring the classroom area. I observed the teacher assist one child with hand washing routines. Children and staff in space #PS were observed singing and dancing to children’s music and transitioned to free choice centers. Staff read books to individual children while another teacher assisted children with coloring pictures with colored pencils on white art paper. Staff encouraged children to clean up their areas and prepare for outdoor time. Outdoors, children played on toy rockers, climbed on stationary equipment, and rode tricycles. Upon return indoors, teachers assisted children with toileting, diapering, and hand washing and listened to story time on the carpet, Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of ground beef, black beans, rice, sliced grapes, and milk. Following lunch children washed their hands and rested on individual mats with clean linen. Soft instrumental music played as children slept. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored during the visit. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received on April 17, 2025 and updated during today’s visit and employee files were reviewed. A Children’s Record form was completed and two files were monitored. The most recent fire drill and a shelter-in-place emergency drill were completed on April 4, 2025. The monthly outdoor inspection checklist was completed on April 2, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Blanche. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. In the outdoor play area, two climbing structures with slides and a two-seater rocker measured more than 18 inches high were not installed over protective surfacing that was at least 6 inches in depth. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In the outdoor play area, a child-sized resin table was broken and exposed sharp jagged edges. The violation was corrected when the staff member removed the table and placed it outside of the fenced play area. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Documentation of six (6) clock hours of training in required topic areas was not completed within the first two weeks of employment for staff member J.C. hired March 18, 2025. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed certificates completed in the staff member's file and recorded it on the Documentation of Staff Orientation form. .1101(a)(b) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The EPR plan updated on March 21, 2024 contained a former staff member assigned to Emergency Role tasks. The violation was corrected when the administrator made the correction in the Emergency Management Portal and placed an updated EPR plan in the Ready to Go File. .0607(d)(10) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS110-90(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 8, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific Technical Assistant /Consultation/Reminders: Resource: New Staff Orientation: A violation for Documentation of Staff Orientation was cited during today’s visit. Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives a minimum of 16 clock hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment as listed in the top section of this chart. As a reminder, new staff orientation may not be counted toward annual on-going training requirements. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101. Surfacing underneath stationary equipment: A violation was cited for stationary equipment not installed over surfacing. A safe indoor and outdoor environment is required for all children. Refer to NC childcare rule 10A NCAC .605(g) and .0605(j)(2). We discussed the strategies of replacing/adding surfacing under stationary play equipment that measured over 18” on the playground. We discussed the various types of approved surfacing materials that could be used for playgrounds based on the ages of the children. DCDEE WORKS: I reminded M. Blanche to assist staff members with enrolling and/or updating information in the DCDEE WORKS system using their individual NCIDs. Staff members will need to create a DCDEE WORKS account, upload required certificates, and submit their updated educational transcripts by mail or electronically. The portal is available online and may be accessed via the following link: https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/. 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. CACFP: CACFP provides nutritious meals and snacks to infants and children as a regular part of their day care. A variety of public or private nonprofit child care centers, Head Start programs, outside-school-hours care centers, and other institutions which are licensed or approved to provide day care services participate in CACFP. For-profit centers that serve lower income children may also be eligible. CACFP reimburses child care facilities at free, reduced-price, or paid rates for eligible meals and snacks served to enrolled children, targeting benefits to those children most in need. Help preschoolers eat well, be active, and grow up healthy using resources such as healthy recipes, MyPlate for Preschoolers, and tips for picky eaters. Contact your state agency for more information or visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/program-operator. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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 GS110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARGARITA'S CHARMING DAYCARE, INC. Facility ID: 26001518 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/24/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 4/24/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance Visit with health and safety training requirements. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed May 7, 2024, prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 94% which at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Four (4) -Star License issued February 16, 2022. The License was based on the program earning four (4) points in education standards, five (5) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an education option in which the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Margarita Blanche, Administrator and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed January 3, 2025. Fire Classification of satisfactory completed August 1, 2024. Oradia Bastardo, staff member, accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. M. Blanche, Administrator, arrived and assisted with the visit. In Space #INF, toddlers were playing on the floor with soft blocks, musical activity boxes, and exploring the classroom area. I observed the teacher assist one child with hand washing routines. Children and staff in space #PS were observed singing and dancing to children’s music and transitioned to free choice centers. Staff read books to individual children while another teacher assisted children with coloring pictures with colored pencils on white art paper. Staff encouraged children to clean up their areas and prepare for outdoor time. Outdoors, children played on toy rockers, climbed on stationary equipment, and rode tricycles. Upon return indoors, teachers assisted children with toileting, diapering, and hand washing and listened to story time on the carpet, Lunch, prepared and served by the cook, consisted of ground beef, black beans, rice, sliced grapes, and milk. Following lunch children washed their hands and rested on individual mats with clean linen. Soft instrumental music played as children slept. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored during the visit. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received on April 17, 2025 and updated during today’s visit and employee files were reviewed. A Children’s Record form was completed and two files were monitored. The most recent fire drill and a shelter-in-place emergency drill were completed on April 4, 2025. The monthly outdoor inspection checklist was completed on April 2, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with M. Blanche. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. In the outdoor play area, two climbing structures with slides and a two-seater rocker measured more than 18 inches high were not installed over protective surfacing that was at least 6 inches in depth. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In the outdoor play area, a child-sized resin table was broken and exposed sharp jagged edges. The violation was corrected when the staff member removed the table and placed it outside of the fenced play area. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Documentation of six (6) clock hours of training in required topic areas was not completed within the first two weeks of employment for staff member J.C. hired March 18, 2025. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed certificates completed in the staff member's file and recorded it on the Documentation of Staff Orientation form. .1101(a)(b) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The EPR plan updated on March 21, 2024 contained a former staff member assigned to Emergency Role tasks. The violation was corrected when the administrator made the correction in the Emergency Management Portal and placed an updated EPR plan in the Ready to Go File. .0607(d)(10) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS110-90(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 8, 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: Yolanda Pridgen Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 25561 Fayetteville, NC 28314 yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific Technical Assistant /Consultation/Reminders: Resource: New Staff Orientation: A violation for Documentation of Staff Orientation was cited during today’s visit. Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives a minimum of 16 clock hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment as listed in the top section of this chart. As a reminder, new staff orientation may not be counted toward annual on-going training requirements. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1101. Surfacing underneath stationary equipment: A violation was cited for stationary equipment not installed over surfacing. A safe indoor and outdoor environment is required for all children. Refer to NC childcare rule 10A NCAC .605(g) and .0605(j)(2). We discussed the strategies of replacing/adding surfacing under stationary play equipment that measured over 18” on the playground. We discussed the various types of approved surfacing materials that could be used for playgrounds based on the ages of the children. DCDEE WORKS: I reminded M. Blanche to assist staff members with enrolling and/or updating information in the DCDEE WORKS system using their individual NCIDs. Staff members will need to create a DCDEE WORKS account, upload required certificates, and submit their updated educational transcripts by mail or electronically. The portal is available online and may be accessed via the following link: https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/. 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. CACFP: CACFP provides nutritious meals and snacks to infants and children as a regular part of their day care. A variety of public or private nonprofit child care centers, Head Start programs, outside-school-hours care centers, and other institutions which are licensed or approved to provide day care services participate in CACFP. For-profit centers that serve lower income children may also be eligible. CACFP reimburses child care facilities at free, reduced-price, or paid rates for eligible meals and snacks served to enrolled children, targeting benefits to those children most in need. Help preschoolers eat well, be active, and grow up healthy using resources such as healthy recipes, MyPlate for Preschoolers, and tips for picky eaters. Contact your state agency for more information or visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/program-operator. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARGARITA'S CHARMING DAYCARE, INC. Facility ID: 26001518 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 11/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 03:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed May 7, 2024, prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98% which at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Four (4) -Star License issued February 16, 2022. The License was based on the program earning four (4) points in education standards, five (5) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an education option in which the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Margarita Blanche, Administrator and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed April 16, 2024. Fire Classification of satisfactory completed August 1, 2024. M. Blanche, Administrator, accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Space #INF, 3 toddlers were resting on individual mats on clean linen. One infant fell asleep in a rocker and I observed the teacher place them in their crib. Children in space #PS was observed cleaning up from mealtime and completing toileting and hand washing routines. Staff were observed assisting children prepare for rest time. Staff sat on the floor and monitored children, rubbing their backs as they rested. Soft waves crashing played while children slept. Following rest time, children were awaked and staff assisted with toileting/diapering and hand washing. Snack served today was Ritz crackers and 100% apple juice. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received and updated during today’s visit. Employee files were reviewed for two (2) new staff members. The most recent fire drill was completed October 23, 2024 and the most recent lockdown drill was completed October 15, 2024. The monthly outdoor inspection checklist was completed on October 15, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Blanche. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space INF, a two year old child received care in the same space as an infant. The violation was corrected when the administrator moved the two year old child to space PS. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The most current activity plan posted in space SA was dated November 4 to November 8, 2024. The violation was corrected when the teacher placed the updated activity plan for November 12 to November 15, 2024 on the parent information board. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The most current health questionnaire on file for staff member K.T. rehired November 4, 2024 was completed on April 11, 2023. The violation was corrected when the administrator had the staff member complete the document during the visit. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The most current emergency information form on file for staff member K.T. rehired November 4, 2024 was completed on April 11, 2023. The violation was corrected when the administrator had the staff member complete the document during the visit. .0701(a) 1739 All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. An employee file was not available for review for staff member K.T., who was rehired on November 4, 2024. The violation was corrected when the administrator obtained the file for another licensed facility where the employee is currently employed. .2318(1-8) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected immediately therefore a compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific Technical Assistant /Consultation/Reminders: Resource: Observation Suggestion: I observed staff members having conversations with children before rest time and when they were awakened from nap. Teachers were attentive to children who were crying and having a hard time transitioning from one activity to another. When school-aged children arrived, staff were observed greeting them and asking about their day. I encourage staff to continue with make materials readily available for children. I encourage staff to continue planning activities with the interests of the children in mind and having meaningful conversations with children individually and within each age group of children. Grouping of Children: The violation for grouping of children was cited today in space #INF. As a reminder, children under one year of age must be kept separate from children two years and older. I suggest teachers communicate with administrators and other staff members requesting assistance when children arrive at the facility. Also, all staff should become familiar with staff/child ratios and grouping of children for each age group and classroom space. It is required that programs maintain required group sizes for centers as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0713. 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. School-aged Professional Development Opportunities: The Cumberland County Partnership for Children is sponsoring the “Let’s Get Connected” The School Aged Connection. The in-person event focuses on creating a safe and inclusive community for sharing and learning new concepts. This learning event is for directors and school-age staff only (newly hired and/or seasoned Group Leaders). Training topics to be covered are: growth and development, classroom management, learning environments, building relationships, safety and wellness, positive behaviors, activity planning, and sanitation. For more information on how to register, contact Mary Anders, Lead Coach, at manders@ccpfc.org or (910)826-3018. Annual Child Care Immunization Report: The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Click here to submit your report. The Immunization Branch will host a webinar 11/13/24 at 1pm ET to provide instructions and answer questions on reporting. Register here in advance to attend. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARGARITA'S CHARMING DAYCARE, INC. Facility ID: 26001518 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 11/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 03:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed May 7, 2024, prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98% which at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Four (4) -Star License issued February 16, 2022. The License was based on the program earning four (4) points in education standards, five (5) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an education option in which the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Margarita Blanche, Administrator and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed April 16, 2024. Fire Classification of satisfactory completed August 1, 2024. M. Blanche, Administrator, accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Space #INF, 3 toddlers were resting on individual mats on clean linen. One infant fell asleep in a rocker and I observed the teacher place them in their crib. Children in space #PS was observed cleaning up from mealtime and completing toileting and hand washing routines. Staff were observed assisting children prepare for rest time. Staff sat on the floor and monitored children, rubbing their backs as they rested. Soft waves crashing played while children slept. Following rest time, children were awaked and staff assisted with toileting/diapering and hand washing. Snack served today was Ritz crackers and 100% apple juice. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received and updated during today’s visit. Employee files were reviewed for two (2) new staff members. The most recent fire drill was completed October 23, 2024 and the most recent lockdown drill was completed October 15, 2024. The monthly outdoor inspection checklist was completed on October 15, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Blanche. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space INF, a two year old child received care in the same space as an infant. The violation was corrected when the administrator moved the two year old child to space PS. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The most current activity plan posted in space SA was dated November 4 to November 8, 2024. The violation was corrected when the teacher placed the updated activity plan for November 12 to November 15, 2024 on the parent information board. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The most current health questionnaire on file for staff member K.T. rehired November 4, 2024 was completed on April 11, 2023. The violation was corrected when the administrator had the staff member complete the document during the visit. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The most current emergency information form on file for staff member K.T. rehired November 4, 2024 was completed on April 11, 2023. The violation was corrected when the administrator had the staff member complete the document during the visit. .0701(a) 1739 All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. An employee file was not available for review for staff member K.T., who was rehired on November 4, 2024. The violation was corrected when the administrator obtained the file for another licensed facility where the employee is currently employed. .2318(1-8) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected immediately therefore a compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific Technical Assistant /Consultation/Reminders: Resource: Observation Suggestion: I observed staff members having conversations with children before rest time and when they were awakened from nap. Teachers were attentive to children who were crying and having a hard time transitioning from one activity to another. When school-aged children arrived, staff were observed greeting them and asking about their day. I encourage staff to continue with make materials readily available for children. I encourage staff to continue planning activities with the interests of the children in mind and having meaningful conversations with children individually and within each age group of children. Grouping of Children: The violation for grouping of children was cited today in space #INF. As a reminder, children under one year of age must be kept separate from children two years and older. I suggest teachers communicate with administrators and other staff members requesting assistance when children arrive at the facility. Also, all staff should become familiar with staff/child ratios and grouping of children for each age group and classroom space. It is required that programs maintain required group sizes for centers as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0713. 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. School-aged Professional Development Opportunities: The Cumberland County Partnership for Children is sponsoring the “Let’s Get Connected” The School Aged Connection. The in-person event focuses on creating a safe and inclusive community for sharing and learning new concepts. This learning event is for directors and school-age staff only (newly hired and/or seasoned Group Leaders). Training topics to be covered are: growth and development, classroom management, learning environments, building relationships, safety and wellness, positive behaviors, activity planning, and sanitation. For more information on how to register, contact Mary Anders, Lead Coach, at manders@ccpfc.org or (910)826-3018. Annual Child Care Immunization Report: The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Click here to submit your report. The Immunization Branch will host a webinar 11/13/24 at 1pm ET to provide instructions and answer questions on reporting. Register here in advance to attend. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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 GS110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARGARITA'S CHARMING DAYCARE, INC. Facility ID: 26001518 Consultant: YOLANDA PRIDGEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/13/2024 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 11/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 03:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced Visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed May 7, 2024, prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98% which at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Four (4) -Star License issued February 16, 2022. The License was based on the program earning four (4) points in education standards, five (5) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an education option in which the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Margarita Blanche, Administrator and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed April 16, 2024. Fire Classification of satisfactory completed August 1, 2024. M. Blanche, Administrator, accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. In Space #INF, 3 toddlers were resting on individual mats on clean linen. One infant fell asleep in a rocker and I observed the teacher place them in their crib. Children in space #PS was observed cleaning up from mealtime and completing toileting and hand washing routines. Staff were observed assisting children prepare for rest time. Staff sat on the floor and monitored children, rubbing their backs as they rested. Soft waves crashing played while children slept. Following rest time, children were awaked and staff assisted with toileting/diapering and hand washing. Snack served today was Ritz crackers and 100% apple juice. The Staff and Training Worksheet was received and updated during today’s visit. Employee files were reviewed for two (2) new staff members. The most recent fire drill was completed October 23, 2024 and the most recent lockdown drill was completed October 15, 2024. The monthly outdoor inspection checklist was completed on October 15, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Blanche. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space INF, a two year old child received care in the same space as an infant. The violation was corrected when the administrator moved the two year old child to space PS. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The most current activity plan posted in space SA was dated November 4 to November 8, 2024. The violation was corrected when the teacher placed the updated activity plan for November 12 to November 15, 2024 on the parent information board. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The most current health questionnaire on file for staff member K.T. rehired November 4, 2024 was completed on April 11, 2023. The violation was corrected when the administrator had the staff member complete the document during the visit. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The most current emergency information form on file for staff member K.T. rehired November 4, 2024 was completed on April 11, 2023. The violation was corrected when the administrator had the staff member complete the document during the visit. .0701(a) 1739 All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. An employee file was not available for review for staff member K.T., who was rehired on November 4, 2024. The violation was corrected when the administrator obtained the file for another licensed facility where the employee is currently employed. .2318(1-8) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected immediately therefore a compliance letter is not required. Facility Specific Technical Assistant /Consultation/Reminders: Resource: Observation Suggestion: I observed staff members having conversations with children before rest time and when they were awakened from nap. Teachers were attentive to children who were crying and having a hard time transitioning from one activity to another. When school-aged children arrived, staff were observed greeting them and asking about their day. I encourage staff to continue with make materials readily available for children. I encourage staff to continue planning activities with the interests of the children in mind and having meaningful conversations with children individually and within each age group of children. Grouping of Children: The violation for grouping of children was cited today in space #INF. As a reminder, children under one year of age must be kept separate from children two years and older. I suggest teachers communicate with administrators and other staff members requesting assistance when children arrive at the facility. Also, all staff should become familiar with staff/child ratios and grouping of children for each age group and classroom space. It is required that programs maintain required group sizes for centers as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0713. 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. School-aged Professional Development Opportunities: The Cumberland County Partnership for Children is sponsoring the “Let’s Get Connected” The School Aged Connection. The in-person event focuses on creating a safe and inclusive community for sharing and learning new concepts. This learning event is for directors and school-age staff only (newly hired and/or seasoned Group Leaders). Training topics to be covered are: growth and development, classroom management, learning environments, building relationships, safety and wellness, positive behaviors, activity planning, and sanitation. For more information on how to register, contact Mary Anders, Lead Coach, at manders@ccpfc.org or (910)826-3018. Annual Child Care Immunization Report: The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Click here to submit your report. The Immunization Branch will host a webinar 11/13/24 at 1pm ET to provide instructions and answer questions on reporting. Register here in advance to attend. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest child care updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: yolanda.pridgen@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-305-2371 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 GS110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MARGARITA'S CHARMING DAYCARE, INC. Facility ID: 26001518 Consultant: JENNIFER STRICKLAND Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 5/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed May 9, 2023, prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96% which at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Four (4) -Star License issued February 16, 2022. The License was based on the program earning four (4) points in education standards, five (5) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet an education option in which the child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Margarita Blanche, Administrator and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed April 16, 2024. Fire Classification of satisfactory completed August 9, 2023. Upon my arrival, Santa Ortega, Lead Teacher greeted me at the door. Ms. Blanche arrived later during the visit. I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. In Space #3, infants were exploring their space while the teacher completed diaper changing and handwashing routines. The teacher described her and the children’s actions as she changed children diapers. In space #2, children were observed participating in free choice activities, including dramatic play, and manipulatives. Children moved freely about the space. After free play, the children went outdoors to engaged in gross motor activities. (running, bouncing balls, chasing each other). Bathroom, and handwashing routines were also observed. Lunch served today was hamburger/bun, lettuce and tomatoes, grapes, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Blanche. No violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. .1102(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Facility Specific Technical Assistant /Consultation/Reminders: Resource: 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 DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Visit the DCDEE website (https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at jennifer.a.strickland@dhhs.nc.gov or 910- 882-2378 if you have any questions 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.