10A NCAC 09 .0707 · Violation

Name of Operation: NY'MA'S BUSY BEE'S Facility ID: 26002567 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 5/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 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 May 16, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98%, which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued December 1, 2023. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Ny’Ree Wooten. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed March 27, 2025. Ms. Wooten was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival there was one child sitting in an infant seat, one child was tracing letters, and the caregiver was holding one child. The children washed their hands and transitioned to eat lunch. The caregiver prepared lunch and cleaned the table. After eating lunch, the children cleaned up their things. The children transitioned to the table to read books. Violations were observed for staff records and child records. Lunch was served was pizza sticks, potatoes, blueberries, and milk At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Wooten. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. There was one child that did not contain an immunization record on file. This was corrected when the operator received a copy of the immunization record during the visit. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on May 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: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Children’s Records: The violation for Children’s Records was cited today. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. It is best to use the checklist provided on the DCDEE Website. Updated Forms on DCDEE Website: The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. Please visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for updated required forms. The forms can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Staff Training *Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0707 In-Service and Orientation Training Requirements for information regarding the requirements for in-service and orientation training. Training hours are required annually for all staff. For new staff, it is important to make sure orientation is given to ensure that important information about the facility and facility requirements are reviewed with the staff member. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1705 · Violation

Name of Operation: NY'MA'S BUSY BEE'S Facility ID: 26002567 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 5/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 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 May 16, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98%, which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued December 1, 2023. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Ny’Ree Wooten. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed March 27, 2025. Ms. Wooten was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival there was one child sitting in an infant seat, one child was tracing letters, and the caregiver was holding one child. The children washed their hands and transitioned to eat lunch. The caregiver prepared lunch and cleaned the table. After eating lunch, the children cleaned up their things. The children transitioned to the table to read books. Violations were observed for staff records and child records. Lunch was served was pizza sticks, potatoes, blueberries, and milk At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Wooten. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. There was one child that did not contain an immunization record on file. This was corrected when the operator received a copy of the immunization record during the visit. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on May 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: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Children’s Records: The violation for Children’s Records was cited today. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. It is best to use the checklist provided on the DCDEE Website. Updated Forms on DCDEE Website: The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. Please visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for updated required forms. The forms can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Staff Training *Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0707 In-Service and Orientation Training Requirements for information regarding the requirements for in-service and orientation training. Training hours are required annually for all staff. For new staff, it is important to make sure orientation is given to ensure that important information about the facility and facility requirements are reviewed with the staff member. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NY'MA'S BUSY BEE'S Facility ID: 26002567 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 5/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 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 May 16, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98%, which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued December 1, 2023. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Ny’Ree Wooten. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed March 27, 2025. Ms. Wooten was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival there was one child sitting in an infant seat, one child was tracing letters, and the caregiver was holding one child. The children washed their hands and transitioned to eat lunch. The caregiver prepared lunch and cleaned the table. After eating lunch, the children cleaned up their things. The children transitioned to the table to read books. Violations were observed for staff records and child records. Lunch was served was pizza sticks, potatoes, blueberries, and milk At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Wooten. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. There was one child that did not contain an immunization record on file. This was corrected when the operator received a copy of the immunization record during the visit. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on May 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: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Children’s Records: The violation for Children’s Records was cited today. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. It is best to use the checklist provided on the DCDEE Website. Updated Forms on DCDEE Website: The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. Please visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for updated required forms. The forms can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Staff Training *Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0707 In-Service and Orientation Training Requirements for information regarding the requirements for in-service and orientation training. Training hours are required annually for all staff. For new staff, it is important to make sure orientation is given to ensure that important information about the facility and facility requirements are reviewed with the staff member. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NY'MA'S BUSY BEE'S Facility ID: 26002567 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 5/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 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 May 16, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98%, which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued December 1, 2023. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Ny’Ree Wooten. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed March 27, 2025. Ms. Wooten was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival there was one child sitting in an infant seat, one child was tracing letters, and the caregiver was holding one child. The children washed their hands and transitioned to eat lunch. The caregiver prepared lunch and cleaned the table. After eating lunch, the children cleaned up their things. The children transitioned to the table to read books. Violations were observed for staff records and child records. Lunch was served was pizza sticks, potatoes, blueberries, and milk At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Wooten. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. There was one child that did not contain an immunization record on file. This was corrected when the operator received a copy of the immunization record during the visit. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on May 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: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Children’s Records: The violation for Children’s Records was cited today. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. It is best to use the checklist provided on the DCDEE Website. Updated Forms on DCDEE Website: The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. Please visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for updated required forms. The forms can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Staff Training *Refer to 10A NCAC 09 .0707 In-Service and Orientation Training Requirements for information regarding the requirements for in-service and orientation training. Training hours are required annually for all staff. For new staff, it is important to make sure orientation is given to ensure that important information about the facility and facility requirements are reviewed with the staff member. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1714 · Violation

Name of Operation: NY'MA'S BUSY BEE'S Facility ID: 26002567 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 11/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 02:45 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 May 16, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 99%, which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued December 1, 2023. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Ny’Ree Wooten. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed January 8, 2024. Ms. Wooten was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. Upon arrival the children were preparing for lunch. The caregiver prepared lunch and cleaned the table. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. After eating lunch, the children practiced a lockdown drill. outdoors. A violation was cited for the lockdown drill. Lunch was served grilled cheese, tater tots, bananas, and milk. The most recent fire drill was completed on November 04, 2024, and the most recent lockdown drill was completed during today’s visit on November 12, 2024. The most current monthly outdoor inspection was completed on November 04, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Wooten. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The operator did not conduct the quarterly lockdown drill or shelter-in-place drill. This was corrected when the quarterly lockdown drill was completed during the visit. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected during today’s visit. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Emergency Preparedness Plan (FCH): The Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review. On May 16, 2024, I assisted you with how to locate the plan online. The emergency preparedness plan is required to be on file. The EPR plan is helpful to have to assist with emergencies. Today you stated that you attended the EPR training on August 10, 2024, the EPR Plan will be required to be completed by December 10, 2024. During today's visit, I was able to review that you had completed most of your plan online. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .1714, for more information regarding this rule requirement. Classroom Observations/TA Consultation: I observed some children not engaging in activities. I suggest providing an alternative activity when the child does not want to participate. In addition, you can visit http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/ for resources to help manage behaviors and provide strategies to help your non-verbal children. This website is the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) that focuses on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. There are books that can be printed out and utilized in your facility to help manage children’s behaviors. For example, Tucker Turtle Takes Time to Tuck and Think. There are some resources and training that are free of charge. The steps to access the resources are located on the main page, select For Teachers and Caregivers, and then you will see the option for the book to print. Once you print the book, the staff can utilize sheet protectors and use a binder. It may be best to print a cover page and add on the front of the binder. For additional accessories, provide a soft turtle to use as a prop. The staff members can place these items in the cozy area as a way for the children to transition when he or she is having a difficult moment. The book promotes strategies for helping young children manage behaviors when they are upset. Statewide Family Child Care Project and Kathleen Hoffler: 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. Child Care Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/ , under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For addition information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/ Challenging Behaviors: The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavioral challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline DCDEE Website/ Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NY'MA'S BUSY BEE'S Facility ID: 26002567 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 11/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 02:45 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 May 16, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 99%, which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued December 1, 2023. The License was based on the program earning five points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Ny’Ree Wooten. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed January 8, 2024. Ms. Wooten was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. Upon arrival the children were preparing for lunch. The caregiver prepared lunch and cleaned the table. Toileting and handwashing routines were observed. After eating lunch, the children practiced a lockdown drill. outdoors. A violation was cited for the lockdown drill. Lunch was served grilled cheese, tater tots, bananas, and milk. The most recent fire drill was completed on November 04, 2024, and the most recent lockdown drill was completed during today’s visit on November 12, 2024. The most current monthly outdoor inspection was completed on November 04, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Wooten. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The operator did not conduct the quarterly lockdown drill or shelter-in-place drill. This was corrected when the quarterly lockdown drill was completed during the visit. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today was corrected during today’s visit. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Emergency Preparedness Plan (FCH): The Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review. On May 16, 2024, I assisted you with how to locate the plan online. The emergency preparedness plan is required to be on file. The EPR plan is helpful to have to assist with emergencies. Today you stated that you attended the EPR training on August 10, 2024, the EPR Plan will be required to be completed by December 10, 2024. During today's visit, I was able to review that you had completed most of your plan online. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .1714, for more information regarding this rule requirement. Classroom Observations/TA Consultation: I observed some children not engaging in activities. I suggest providing an alternative activity when the child does not want to participate. In addition, you can visit http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/ for resources to help manage behaviors and provide strategies to help your non-verbal children. This website is the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) that focuses on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. There are books that can be printed out and utilized in your facility to help manage children’s behaviors. For example, Tucker Turtle Takes Time to Tuck and Think. There are some resources and training that are free of charge. The steps to access the resources are located on the main page, select For Teachers and Caregivers, and then you will see the option for the book to print. Once you print the book, the staff can utilize sheet protectors and use a binder. It may be best to print a cover page and add on the front of the binder. For additional accessories, provide a soft turtle to use as a prop. The staff members can place these items in the cozy area as a way for the children to transition when he or she is having a difficult moment. The book promotes strategies for helping young children manage behaviors when they are upset. Statewide Family Child Care Project and Kathleen Hoffler: 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. Child Care Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/ , under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Family Child Care Home. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For addition information areas, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/ Challenging Behaviors: The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavioral challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline DCDEE Website/ Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0201 · Violation

Name of Operation: NY'MA'S BUSY BEE'S Facility ID: 26002567 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/2/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 11/2/2023 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a third temporary time period visit. A rated license assessment was conducted. The previous visit was completed August 23, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 99% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a temporary license effective, May 31, 2023 to November 30, 2023. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ny’Ree Wooten. Current Inspection is as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior with three demerits completed June 16, 2023. N. Wooten, Teacher, was present. A household member, Tyressus Wooten, was also present in the home. N. Wooten assisted me during the visit. I observed four children, one to two-years-old, playing in the play room. Children built with blocks, pushed vehicles on the carpet, looked at books, and manipulated counting cubes. After free play, children cleaned-up and transitioned to the hallway for personal care routines. Children sung songs and played with various manipulative toys while N. Wooten prepared lunch. Lunch served was bagels with pizza sauce, pepperoni, and cheese, cooked carrots, mixed fruit, and milk. Children washed their hands after lunch and transitioned to the carpet for story time. Two (2) school-age children enrolled in the facility since the last visit completed August 23, 2023. The children’s files and N. Wooten’s personnel file were monitored during today’s visit. In addition, required program records were also monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with N. Wooten. The following violation was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. The rabies vaccination on file for "Ladybug" expired on 10/23/2023. .1719(b)(1) 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 5:00 pm, November 16, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Rated License Assessment: An application for a star rated license was received August 23, 2023. N. Wooten did not request to have the FCCERS-R conducted as part of the rated license assessment. Program Standards: Two (2) points Facility meets minimum licensing requirements. N. Wooten completed a three-month self-study/assessment on October 2, 2023. The operator focused on improvements in the following areas: Books, Art, and Dramatic Play. N. Wooten added additional books that represent various cultures, families, languages, and disabilities. N. Wooten purchased a small shelving unit to enhance the library area. Additionally, N. Wooten purchased a variety of art materials (stickers, stamps and ink pads, water and tempera paints, and colored paper) for the children to choose different means for individual expression. N. Wooten added props and materials to the dramatic play area that represent diversity and disabilities. Dolls from different cultures and with disabilities were added to include a small wheel chair and crutches so the children can use them while playing with the dolls during dramatic play. N. Wooten stated the self-study/assessment taught her a lot about best practices and choosing materials/equipment for various ages and developmental levels. The facility has earned two points in program standards. Education Standards: Five (5) points N. Wooten has the NCECC, 15 SH ECE, and thirty (30) years EC experience in licensed child care. The facility has earned five points in education standards. Quality Point: One (1) point N. Wooten serves no more than two infants under the age of one. The facility has earned one (1) quality point. Based on this combination, the facility has earned eight (8) points and is eligible for a three-star license at the end of the temporary time period. The completed packet will be submitted for review and processing at the end of the temporary time period. A new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. The facility file will be transferred to the child care consultant in the assigned territory once the new license has been issued. At this time the consultant for this facility will be: Nancy Stratford Post Office Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 Office: 910-214-2244 Email: Nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov Training: N. Wooten shall complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training by May 31, 2024. N. Wooten will have four (4) months from the date of completion to go online at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx and complete the EPR Plan. As a reminder, you must review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changes to ensure all information is current. Additional caregivers and substitutes shall review the EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with N. Wooten. Documentation of the review shall be maintained on file. In Addition, N. Wooten shall complete the CCDF health and safety trainings within twelve months of being licensed (May 31, 2024). The CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle Learning platform (https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/). Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavioral challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. At the completion of the visit, this Visit Summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Indicator Month: Discussions occurred regarding the indictor month for annual compliance monitoring visits at a licensed child care facility. I informed N. Wooten when a facility becomes licensed, it is assigned an “annual compliance” month. The annual compliance month is the month in which the facility’s Temporary License was issued (May). I stated the annual compliance month does not change if the facility is issued a 2 – 5 Star License, a Provisional License, or a Probationary License. Child care consultants use the annual compliance month to determine when to schedule each facility’s annual compliance visit. In accordance with Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0201, representatives of the DCDEE may visit your program at any time and must complete at least one full monitoring visit at least annually. To best support you and the children in care, our goal is to visit programs more frequently. Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.dhhsnc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Contact me at 910-709-4168 or Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov 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

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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NY'MA'S BUSY BEE'S Facility ID: 26002567 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/2/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 11/2/2023 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a third temporary time period visit. A rated license assessment was conducted. The previous visit was completed August 23, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 99% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a temporary license effective, May 31, 2023 to November 30, 2023. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ny’Ree Wooten. Current Inspection is as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior with three demerits completed June 16, 2023. N. Wooten, Teacher, was present. A household member, Tyressus Wooten, was also present in the home. N. Wooten assisted me during the visit. I observed four children, one to two-years-old, playing in the play room. Children built with blocks, pushed vehicles on the carpet, looked at books, and manipulated counting cubes. After free play, children cleaned-up and transitioned to the hallway for personal care routines. Children sung songs and played with various manipulative toys while N. Wooten prepared lunch. Lunch served was bagels with pizza sauce, pepperoni, and cheese, cooked carrots, mixed fruit, and milk. Children washed their hands after lunch and transitioned to the carpet for story time. Two (2) school-age children enrolled in the facility since the last visit completed August 23, 2023. The children’s files and N. Wooten’s personnel file were monitored during today’s visit. In addition, required program records were also monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with N. Wooten. The following violation was observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. The rabies vaccination on file for "Ladybug" expired on 10/23/2023. .1719(b)(1) 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 5:00 pm, November 16, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Rated License Assessment: An application for a star rated license was received August 23, 2023. N. Wooten did not request to have the FCCERS-R conducted as part of the rated license assessment. Program Standards: Two (2) points Facility meets minimum licensing requirements. N. Wooten completed a three-month self-study/assessment on October 2, 2023. The operator focused on improvements in the following areas: Books, Art, and Dramatic Play. N. Wooten added additional books that represent various cultures, families, languages, and disabilities. N. Wooten purchased a small shelving unit to enhance the library area. Additionally, N. Wooten purchased a variety of art materials (stickers, stamps and ink pads, water and tempera paints, and colored paper) for the children to choose different means for individual expression. N. Wooten added props and materials to the dramatic play area that represent diversity and disabilities. Dolls from different cultures and with disabilities were added to include a small wheel chair and crutches so the children can use them while playing with the dolls during dramatic play. N. Wooten stated the self-study/assessment taught her a lot about best practices and choosing materials/equipment for various ages and developmental levels. The facility has earned two points in program standards. Education Standards: Five (5) points N. Wooten has the NCECC, 15 SH ECE, and thirty (30) years EC experience in licensed child care. The facility has earned five points in education standards. Quality Point: One (1) point N. Wooten serves no more than two infants under the age of one. The facility has earned one (1) quality point. Based on this combination, the facility has earned eight (8) points and is eligible for a three-star license at the end of the temporary time period. The completed packet will be submitted for review and processing at the end of the temporary time period. A new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. The facility file will be transferred to the child care consultant in the assigned territory once the new license has been issued. At this time the consultant for this facility will be: Nancy Stratford Post Office Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 Office: 910-214-2244 Email: Nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov Training: N. Wooten shall complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training by May 31, 2024. N. Wooten will have four (4) months from the date of completion to go online at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx and complete the EPR Plan. As a reminder, you must review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changes to ensure all information is current. Additional caregivers and substitutes shall review the EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with N. Wooten. Documentation of the review shall be maintained on file. In Addition, N. Wooten shall complete the CCDF health and safety trainings within twelve months of being licensed (May 31, 2024). The CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle Learning platform (https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/). Do you have children who bite? Do children struggle to focus during circle time? Do challenging behaviors cause difficult transitions? Do you spend all day managing behavior? Are you at your wits' end? Help is available for these and other behavioral challenges! The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened and is provided for Free. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. At the completion of the visit, this Visit Summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Indicator Month: Discussions occurred regarding the indictor month for annual compliance monitoring visits at a licensed child care facility. I informed N. Wooten when a facility becomes licensed, it is assigned an “annual compliance” month. The annual compliance month is the month in which the facility’s Temporary License was issued (May). I stated the annual compliance month does not change if the facility is issued a 2 – 5 Star License, a Provisional License, or a Probationary License. Child care consultants use the annual compliance month to determine when to schedule each facility’s annual compliance visit. In accordance with Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0201, representatives of the DCDEE may visit your program at any time and must complete at least one full monitoring visit at least annually. To best support you and the children in care, our goal is to visit programs more frequently. Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.dhhsnc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Contact me at 910-709-4168 or Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov 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

10A NCAC 09. 1715 · Violation

Name of Operation: NY'MA'S BUSY BEE'S Facility ID: 26002567 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 7/10/2023 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective, May 31, 2023 to November 30, 2023. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ny’Ree Wooten. Current Inspection is as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior with three demerits completed June 16, 2023. N. Wooten, Operator/Teacher, was present and assisted me during the visit. N. Wooten accompanied me during the walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool-age children participated in free play activities inside and outside. The theme for this week is “Zoo Animals.” During circle time, the children and N. Wooten sung “Sally the Camel” and “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.” They practiced singing the alphabet and counting by rote to ten. N. Wooten engaged the children in conversation and asked open-ended questions. After circle time, children transitioned outside with N. Wooten. The children slid on the Little Tykes slide, threw balls, and played in the Little Tykes Playhouse/Farmers Market. Upon their return indoors, N. Wooten assisted the children with toileting and hand washing routines. The children transitioned to activity areas set up in the primary care space. They manipulated magnetic tiles and pop-its, colored at the art table, looked at books, and built with Lego blocks. Children cleaned up and washed their hands prior to lunch being served. Lunch served was spaghetti noodles with ground beef and pasta sauce, sliced bread, green beans, applesauce, and milk. The children’s files and N. Wooten’s personnel file were monitored during todays’ visit. In addition, required program records were also monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with N. Wooten. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A preschool-age child, identified on the enrollment worksheet (DOE 6/5/23), did not have a health assessment on file with 30 days of enrollment. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. Documentation was not on file attesting the Family Child Care Home operator discussed the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on July 24, 2023, 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: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children's files often to ensure the program is maintaining accurate licensing records. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. We discussed the importance of reviewing all children’s files to ensure accuracy with completion of all required areas of the child's application. The administrator should not sign off on the document until all areas of the form have been addressed. Additionally, documentation of receipt of operational policies shall be on file the first day of attendance for each child enrolled in the FCCH and a medical report on file within thirty days of enrollment. A child enrolled June 5, 2023, did not have a medical report on file on or before July 5, 2023. As a reminder, the medical report on file shall be dated/completed within the last twelve months. Rated License Assessment: The FCCH must transition to a 3-5 Star License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. During today’s visit, I informed you that the enhanced standards are based on two components: education and program standards. The requirements to complete for each point level in both education and the program standards were reviewed. As a reminder, official transcripts must be submitted for ALL completed college-level coursework, certificates, diplomas and/or degrees. Please do not upload in your WORKS account copies of in-service training documentation as these are not considered college coursework. Photocopies of transcripts, student or internet copies, and grade reports are NOT accepted. Official transcripts must be submitted electronically or mailed to the Division of Child Development and Early Education, Attn: Workforce Education Unit, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-2201. The NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can download NC Additional Notes for the FCCERS-R and find additional information that will assist you with quality environments. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, and Language for Learning. The Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License was reviewed and left with N. Wooten. We discussed completing a three (3) month self-study/assessment using the FCCERS-R. For additional guidance, refer to the following documents emailed to you today: 1. What is a Self-Study Process? 2. The Self-Study Process for NC’s Family Child Care Homes Planning Form 3. The Self-Study Process for NC’s Family Child Care Homes Key Points If interested in applying for a voluntary 2-5 Star Rated License, email the rated license application packet to the email address listed above by August 10, 2023. A packet of forms, brochures, and technical assistance handouts were reviewed and provided to N. Wooten. The forms identified staff education requirements, program requirements, and options to achieve a Quality Point. Refer to child care requirement 09.2829 to determine which option the facility is meeting for the one quality point. Training: N. Wooten shall complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training by May 31, 2024. N. Wooten has (4) months from the date of completion to go online at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx and complete the EPR Plan. Fire drills will be completed monthly and lock down or shelter in place drills shall be completed quarterly. N. Wooten shall complete the CCDF Health and Safety training requirements. The health and safety trainings must be completed within twelve (12) months of being licensed (May 31, 2024). The CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform (https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/). AWARD$ Plus Program: The Infant Toddler Educator AWARD$ program has recently gone through some exciting programmatic updates. The original AWARD$ program was only available to teachers working full-time in Birth to 3 classrooms that had an AA in ECE or higher degree and were employed by 4- and 5-star programs. The education requirement has been reduced as an incentive to support teachers seeking to increase their education in any star rated licensed program. Visit www.childcareservices.org/award for additional information. The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Statewide QRIS Modernization: The North Carolina Child Care Commission and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education are collaborating to modernize NC’s child care quality rating and improvement system (QRIS), commonly known as the Star Rated License. We are developing a plan that will be reviewed by the legislature in Spring 2024. During the next few months, we are collecting information from parents, teachers, administrators, operators, and partners to consider in the plan. If you were unable to attend a session, visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New/how-do-we-improve-the-star-rated-child-care-license to complete an online survey or write to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules at all times. Periodically review the child care law and rules. Visit the DCDEE website and click on the “What’s New” tab to stay abreast of all updates. Please feel free to contact me at 910-709-4168 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: NY'MA'S BUSY BEE'S Facility ID: 26002567 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 7/10/2023 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective, May 31, 2023 to November 30, 2023. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ny’Ree Wooten. Current Inspection is as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior with three demerits completed June 16, 2023. N. Wooten, Operator/Teacher, was present and assisted me during the visit. N. Wooten accompanied me during the walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool-age children participated in free play activities inside and outside. The theme for this week is “Zoo Animals.” During circle time, the children and N. Wooten sung “Sally the Camel” and “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.” They practiced singing the alphabet and counting by rote to ten. N. Wooten engaged the children in conversation and asked open-ended questions. After circle time, children transitioned outside with N. Wooten. The children slid on the Little Tykes slide, threw balls, and played in the Little Tykes Playhouse/Farmers Market. Upon their return indoors, N. Wooten assisted the children with toileting and hand washing routines. The children transitioned to activity areas set up in the primary care space. They manipulated magnetic tiles and pop-its, colored at the art table, looked at books, and built with Lego blocks. Children cleaned up and washed their hands prior to lunch being served. Lunch served was spaghetti noodles with ground beef and pasta sauce, sliced bread, green beans, applesauce, and milk. The children’s files and N. Wooten’s personnel file were monitored during todays’ visit. In addition, required program records were also monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with N. Wooten. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A preschool-age child, identified on the enrollment worksheet (DOE 6/5/23), did not have a health assessment on file with 30 days of enrollment. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. Documentation was not on file attesting the Family Child Care Home operator discussed the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on July 24, 2023, 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: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children's files often to ensure the program is maintaining accurate licensing records. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. We discussed the importance of reviewing all children’s files to ensure accuracy with completion of all required areas of the child's application. The administrator should not sign off on the document until all areas of the form have been addressed. Additionally, documentation of receipt of operational policies shall be on file the first day of attendance for each child enrolled in the FCCH and a medical report on file within thirty days of enrollment. A child enrolled June 5, 2023, did not have a medical report on file on or before July 5, 2023. As a reminder, the medical report on file shall be dated/completed within the last twelve months. Rated License Assessment: The FCCH must transition to a 3-5 Star License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. During today’s visit, I informed you that the enhanced standards are based on two components: education and program standards. The requirements to complete for each point level in both education and the program standards were reviewed. As a reminder, official transcripts must be submitted for ALL completed college-level coursework, certificates, diplomas and/or degrees. Please do not upload in your WORKS account copies of in-service training documentation as these are not considered college coursework. Photocopies of transcripts, student or internet copies, and grade reports are NOT accepted. Official transcripts must be submitted electronically or mailed to the Division of Child Development and Early Education, Attn: Workforce Education Unit, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-2201. The NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can download NC Additional Notes for the FCCERS-R and find additional information that will assist you with quality environments. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, and Language for Learning. The Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License was reviewed and left with N. Wooten. We discussed completing a three (3) month self-study/assessment using the FCCERS-R. For additional guidance, refer to the following documents emailed to you today: 1. What is a Self-Study Process? 2. The Self-Study Process for NC’s Family Child Care Homes Planning Form 3. The Self-Study Process for NC’s Family Child Care Homes Key Points If interested in applying for a voluntary 2-5 Star Rated License, email the rated license application packet to the email address listed above by August 10, 2023. A packet of forms, brochures, and technical assistance handouts were reviewed and provided to N. Wooten. The forms identified staff education requirements, program requirements, and options to achieve a Quality Point. Refer to child care requirement 09.2829 to determine which option the facility is meeting for the one quality point. Training: N. Wooten shall complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training by May 31, 2024. N. Wooten has (4) months from the date of completion to go online at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx and complete the EPR Plan. Fire drills will be completed monthly and lock down or shelter in place drills shall be completed quarterly. N. Wooten shall complete the CCDF Health and Safety training requirements. The health and safety trainings must be completed within twelve (12) months of being licensed (May 31, 2024). The CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform (https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/). AWARD$ Plus Program: The Infant Toddler Educator AWARD$ program has recently gone through some exciting programmatic updates. The original AWARD$ program was only available to teachers working full-time in Birth to 3 classrooms that had an AA in ECE or higher degree and were employed by 4- and 5-star programs. The education requirement has been reduced as an incentive to support teachers seeking to increase their education in any star rated licensed program. Visit www.childcareservices.org/award for additional information. The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Statewide QRIS Modernization: The North Carolina Child Care Commission and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education are collaborating to modernize NC’s child care quality rating and improvement system (QRIS), commonly known as the Star Rated License. We are developing a plan that will be reviewed by the legislature in Spring 2024. During the next few months, we are collecting information from parents, teachers, administrators, operators, and partners to consider in the plan. If you were unable to attend a session, visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New/how-do-we-improve-the-star-rated-child-care-license to complete an online survey or write to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules at all times. Periodically review the child care law and rules. Visit the DCDEE website and click on the “What’s New” tab to stay abreast of all updates. Please feel free to contact me at 910-709-4168 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NY'MA'S BUSY BEE'S Facility ID: 26002567 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 7/10/2023 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective, May 31, 2023 to November 30, 2023. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ny’Ree Wooten. Current Inspection is as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior with three demerits completed June 16, 2023. N. Wooten, Operator/Teacher, was present and assisted me during the visit. N. Wooten accompanied me during the walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool-age children participated in free play activities inside and outside. The theme for this week is “Zoo Animals.” During circle time, the children and N. Wooten sung “Sally the Camel” and “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.” They practiced singing the alphabet and counting by rote to ten. N. Wooten engaged the children in conversation and asked open-ended questions. After circle time, children transitioned outside with N. Wooten. The children slid on the Little Tykes slide, threw balls, and played in the Little Tykes Playhouse/Farmers Market. Upon their return indoors, N. Wooten assisted the children with toileting and hand washing routines. The children transitioned to activity areas set up in the primary care space. They manipulated magnetic tiles and pop-its, colored at the art table, looked at books, and built with Lego blocks. Children cleaned up and washed their hands prior to lunch being served. Lunch served was spaghetti noodles with ground beef and pasta sauce, sliced bread, green beans, applesauce, and milk. The children’s files and N. Wooten’s personnel file were monitored during todays’ visit. In addition, required program records were also monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with N. Wooten. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A preschool-age child, identified on the enrollment worksheet (DOE 6/5/23), did not have a health assessment on file with 30 days of enrollment. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. Documentation was not on file attesting the Family Child Care Home operator discussed the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on July 24, 2023, 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: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children's files often to ensure the program is maintaining accurate licensing records. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. We discussed the importance of reviewing all children’s files to ensure accuracy with completion of all required areas of the child's application. The administrator should not sign off on the document until all areas of the form have been addressed. Additionally, documentation of receipt of operational policies shall be on file the first day of attendance for each child enrolled in the FCCH and a medical report on file within thirty days of enrollment. A child enrolled June 5, 2023, did not have a medical report on file on or before July 5, 2023. As a reminder, the medical report on file shall be dated/completed within the last twelve months. Rated License Assessment: The FCCH must transition to a 3-5 Star License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. During today’s visit, I informed you that the enhanced standards are based on two components: education and program standards. The requirements to complete for each point level in both education and the program standards were reviewed. As a reminder, official transcripts must be submitted for ALL completed college-level coursework, certificates, diplomas and/or degrees. Please do not upload in your WORKS account copies of in-service training documentation as these are not considered college coursework. Photocopies of transcripts, student or internet copies, and grade reports are NOT accepted. Official transcripts must be submitted electronically or mailed to the Division of Child Development and Early Education, Attn: Workforce Education Unit, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-2201. The NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can download NC Additional Notes for the FCCERS-R and find additional information that will assist you with quality environments. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, and Language for Learning. The Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License was reviewed and left with N. Wooten. We discussed completing a three (3) month self-study/assessment using the FCCERS-R. For additional guidance, refer to the following documents emailed to you today: 1. What is a Self-Study Process? 2. The Self-Study Process for NC’s Family Child Care Homes Planning Form 3. The Self-Study Process for NC’s Family Child Care Homes Key Points If interested in applying for a voluntary 2-5 Star Rated License, email the rated license application packet to the email address listed above by August 10, 2023. A packet of forms, brochures, and technical assistance handouts were reviewed and provided to N. Wooten. The forms identified staff education requirements, program requirements, and options to achieve a Quality Point. Refer to child care requirement 09.2829 to determine which option the facility is meeting for the one quality point. Training: N. Wooten shall complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training by May 31, 2024. N. Wooten has (4) months from the date of completion to go online at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx and complete the EPR Plan. Fire drills will be completed monthly and lock down or shelter in place drills shall be completed quarterly. N. Wooten shall complete the CCDF Health and Safety training requirements. The health and safety trainings must be completed within twelve (12) months of being licensed (May 31, 2024). The CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform (https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/). AWARD$ Plus Program: The Infant Toddler Educator AWARD$ program has recently gone through some exciting programmatic updates. The original AWARD$ program was only available to teachers working full-time in Birth to 3 classrooms that had an AA in ECE or higher degree and were employed by 4- and 5-star programs. The education requirement has been reduced as an incentive to support teachers seeking to increase their education in any star rated licensed program. Visit www.childcareservices.org/award for additional information. The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Statewide QRIS Modernization: The North Carolina Child Care Commission and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education are collaborating to modernize NC’s child care quality rating and improvement system (QRIS), commonly known as the Star Rated License. We are developing a plan that will be reviewed by the legislature in Spring 2024. During the next few months, we are collecting information from parents, teachers, administrators, operators, and partners to consider in the plan. If you were unable to attend a session, visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New/how-do-we-improve-the-star-rated-child-care-license to complete an online survey or write to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules at all times. Periodically review the child care law and rules. Visit the DCDEE website and click on the “What’s New” tab to stay abreast of all updates. Please feel free to contact me at 910-709-4168 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NY'MA'S BUSY BEE'S Facility ID: 26002567 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 7/10/2023 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective, May 31, 2023 to November 30, 2023. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ny’Ree Wooten. Current Inspection is as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior with three demerits completed June 16, 2023. N. Wooten, Operator/Teacher, was present and assisted me during the visit. N. Wooten accompanied me during the walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. Preschool-age children participated in free play activities inside and outside. The theme for this week is “Zoo Animals.” During circle time, the children and N. Wooten sung “Sally the Camel” and “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.” They practiced singing the alphabet and counting by rote to ten. N. Wooten engaged the children in conversation and asked open-ended questions. After circle time, children transitioned outside with N. Wooten. The children slid on the Little Tykes slide, threw balls, and played in the Little Tykes Playhouse/Farmers Market. Upon their return indoors, N. Wooten assisted the children with toileting and hand washing routines. The children transitioned to activity areas set up in the primary care space. They manipulated magnetic tiles and pop-its, colored at the art table, looked at books, and built with Lego blocks. Children cleaned up and washed their hands prior to lunch being served. Lunch served was spaghetti noodles with ground beef and pasta sauce, sliced bread, green beans, applesauce, and milk. The children’s files and N. Wooten’s personnel file were monitored during todays’ visit. In addition, required program records were also monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with N. Wooten. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A preschool-age child, identified on the enrollment worksheet (DOE 6/5/23), did not have a health assessment on file with 30 days of enrollment. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. Documentation was not on file attesting the Family Child Care Home operator discussed the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on July 24, 2023, 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: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children's files often to ensure the program is maintaining accurate licensing records. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. We discussed the importance of reviewing all children’s files to ensure accuracy with completion of all required areas of the child's application. The administrator should not sign off on the document until all areas of the form have been addressed. Additionally, documentation of receipt of operational policies shall be on file the first day of attendance for each child enrolled in the FCCH and a medical report on file within thirty days of enrollment. A child enrolled June 5, 2023, did not have a medical report on file on or before July 5, 2023. As a reminder, the medical report on file shall be dated/completed within the last twelve months. Rated License Assessment: The FCCH must transition to a 3-5 Star License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. During today’s visit, I informed you that the enhanced standards are based on two components: education and program standards. The requirements to complete for each point level in both education and the program standards were reviewed. As a reminder, official transcripts must be submitted for ALL completed college-level coursework, certificates, diplomas and/or degrees. Please do not upload in your WORKS account copies of in-service training documentation as these are not considered college coursework. Photocopies of transcripts, student or internet copies, and grade reports are NOT accepted. Official transcripts must be submitted electronically or mailed to the Division of Child Development and Early Education, Attn: Workforce Education Unit, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-2201. The NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can download NC Additional Notes for the FCCERS-R and find additional information that will assist you with quality environments. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, and Language for Learning. The Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License was reviewed and left with N. Wooten. We discussed completing a three (3) month self-study/assessment using the FCCERS-R. For additional guidance, refer to the following documents emailed to you today: 1. What is a Self-Study Process? 2. The Self-Study Process for NC’s Family Child Care Homes Planning Form 3. The Self-Study Process for NC’s Family Child Care Homes Key Points If interested in applying for a voluntary 2-5 Star Rated License, email the rated license application packet to the email address listed above by August 10, 2023. A packet of forms, brochures, and technical assistance handouts were reviewed and provided to N. Wooten. The forms identified staff education requirements, program requirements, and options to achieve a Quality Point. Refer to child care requirement 09.2829 to determine which option the facility is meeting for the one quality point. Training: N. Wooten shall complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training by May 31, 2024. N. Wooten has (4) months from the date of completion to go online at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx and complete the EPR Plan. Fire drills will be completed monthly and lock down or shelter in place drills shall be completed quarterly. N. Wooten shall complete the CCDF Health and Safety training requirements. The health and safety trainings must be completed within twelve (12) months of being licensed (May 31, 2024). The CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform (https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/). AWARD$ Plus Program: The Infant Toddler Educator AWARD$ program has recently gone through some exciting programmatic updates. The original AWARD$ program was only available to teachers working full-time in Birth to 3 classrooms that had an AA in ECE or higher degree and were employed by 4- and 5-star programs. The education requirement has been reduced as an incentive to support teachers seeking to increase their education in any star rated licensed program. Visit www.childcareservices.org/award for additional information. The Challenging Behaviors Hotline has opened. You may speak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to challenging behaviors in your facility. Dial 1-888-600-1685 Option 1 or for more information go to www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline. Statewide QRIS Modernization: The North Carolina Child Care Commission and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education are collaborating to modernize NC’s child care quality rating and improvement system (QRIS), commonly known as the Star Rated License. We are developing a plan that will be reviewed by the legislature in Spring 2024. During the next few months, we are collecting information from parents, teachers, administrators, operators, and partners to consider in the plan. If you were unable to attend a session, visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New/how-do-we-improve-the-star-rated-child-care-license to complete an online survey or write to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules at all times. Periodically review the child care law and rules. Visit the DCDEE website and click on the “What’s New” tab to stay abreast of all updates. Please feel free to contact me at 910-709-4168 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