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Fayetteville NC 28311 · License #26002508 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 2 To 10 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on July 29, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 94% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued September 21, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on April 16, 2026. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Six children were present. The children were observed participating in free-choice activities. The children had access to blocks, dramatic play, fine motor, literacy, and creative art materials. The operator read a book to the children and played a developmentally appropriate bingo game with the children. The bingo game reviewed the concepts of colors, animals, and shapes. A balloon was accessible to children in the caregiving space. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. Trash was observed throughout the outdoor learning environment. A bottle of anti-bacterial hand spray was observed in the grass, accessible to children. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of baked chicken, broccoli, sliced peaches, and water. One staff file was reviewed. The operator did not take a First Aid course prior to the expiration of her First Aid certification. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent playground inspection was completed on June 30, 2026. The most recent fire drill was completed on June 03, 2026. The most recent quarterly (lockdown) drill was completed on June 03, 2026. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator did not renew her First Aid certification prior to its expiration date (Exp: 3/11/26). .1703(a)(2) 601 Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children were not served all necessary components for lunch. Lunch consisted of baked chicken, broccoli, sliced peaches, and water. A grain was not served. Milk or an approved milk substitute was not served. 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A bottle of anti-bacterial hand spray was observed in the grass in the outdoor learning environment. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the spray bottle from the outdoor environment and placed it in locked storage. .1719 (a)(7) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. Trash was observed throughout the outdoor learning environment. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she disposed of the trash. .1719(a)(17) 1924 Balloons were accessible to children. A child played with a balloon in the caregiving space. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the balloon from the caregiving space. .1719(a)(19) 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 July 22, 2026, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 407 Hope Mills, NC 28348 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Technical Assistance: Nutrition Requirements A violation was cited for not serving the required components for lunch. Following CACFP guidelines ensures that all children enrolled receive a greater variety of vegetables and fruits and more whole grains and less added sugar and saturated fat during their meals while in care. When children have medical documentation of having lactose intolerance, a nutritionally-equivalent milk alternative must be served. USDA-approved milk alternatives consist of: lactose-free milk, fortified soy milk, fortified pea milk, and fortified oat and pea milk blends. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs was given to the operator. For more information about nutrition requirements, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1706(a). First Aid/CPR Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not renewing her First Aid certification prior to its expiration date. Staff members who are trained in pediatric first aid, including pediatric CPR, coupled with a facility that has been designed or modified to ensure the safety of children, can mitigate the consequences of injury, and reduce the potential for death from life-threatening conditions. Knowledge of pediatric first aid, including pediatric CPR which addresses management of a blocked airway and rescue breathing, and the confidence to use these skills, are critically important to the outcome of an emergency situation. The operator stated that she will register for a First Aid training as soon as possible. More information about CPR and First Aid training requirements can be found in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(2). Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for trash that was observed throughout the outdoor learning environment. Children readily engage in play and explore their environments. The premises where children spend each day can present caregivers and teachers with special safety concerns if the environment, toys, and materials are not kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. We discussed the importance of checking the outdoor learning environment for trash and debris daily, prior to children’s arrival. For more information about maintaining a safe environment, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a)(17). Reminders: QRIS Modernization: Pathway Progress During the Routine Unannounced visit that was completed on February 26, 2026, the operator stated that she was thinking about pursuing the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. During today’s visit, the operator’s education was reviewed. The operator has not yet selected a curriculum and formative assessment tool. I informed the operator that the Early Learning Matters Curriculum and the Desired Results Developmental Profile are free-of-cost options that have been approved by the DCDEE. I encouraged the operator to send me a completed application packet when she is ready for reassessment. I gave the operator hard copies of the Pathway 2 Overview form, the Education Standards for Family Child Care Home Operators, the Family and Community Engagement Standards for Family Child Care Homes, the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan for FCCH Operators, and the Application for Assessment for a Rated License for a FCCH. NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at 910-709-4168 or Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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10A NCAC 09 .1706 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 2 To 10 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on July 29, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 94% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued September 21, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on April 16, 2026. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Six children were present. The children were observed participating in free-choice activities. The children had access to blocks, dramatic play, fine motor, literacy, and creative art materials. The operator read a book to the children and played a developmentally appropriate bingo game with the children. The bingo game reviewed the concepts of colors, animals, and shapes. A balloon was accessible to children in the caregiving space. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. Trash was observed throughout the outdoor learning environment. A bottle of anti-bacterial hand spray was observed in the grass, accessible to children. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of baked chicken, broccoli, sliced peaches, and water. One staff file was reviewed. The operator did not take a First Aid course prior to the expiration of her First Aid certification. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent playground inspection was completed on June 30, 2026. The most recent fire drill was completed on June 03, 2026. The most recent quarterly (lockdown) drill was completed on June 03, 2026. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator did not renew her First Aid certification prior to its expiration date (Exp: 3/11/26). .1703(a)(2) 601 Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children were not served all necessary components for lunch. Lunch consisted of baked chicken, broccoli, sliced peaches, and water. A grain was not served. Milk or an approved milk substitute was not served. 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A bottle of anti-bacterial hand spray was observed in the grass in the outdoor learning environment. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the spray bottle from the outdoor environment and placed it in locked storage. .1719 (a)(7) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. Trash was observed throughout the outdoor learning environment. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she disposed of the trash. .1719(a)(17) 1924 Balloons were accessible to children. A child played with a balloon in the caregiving space. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the balloon from the caregiving space. .1719(a)(19) 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 July 22, 2026, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 407 Hope Mills, NC 28348 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Technical Assistance: Nutrition Requirements A violation was cited for not serving the required components for lunch. Following CACFP guidelines ensures that all children enrolled receive a greater variety of vegetables and fruits and more whole grains and less added sugar and saturated fat during their meals while in care. When children have medical documentation of having lactose intolerance, a nutritionally-equivalent milk alternative must be served. USDA-approved milk alternatives consist of: lactose-free milk, fortified soy milk, fortified pea milk, and fortified oat and pea milk blends. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs was given to the operator. For more information about nutrition requirements, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1706(a). First Aid/CPR Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not renewing her First Aid certification prior to its expiration date. Staff members who are trained in pediatric first aid, including pediatric CPR, coupled with a facility that has been designed or modified to ensure the safety of children, can mitigate the consequences of injury, and reduce the potential for death from life-threatening conditions. Knowledge of pediatric first aid, including pediatric CPR which addresses management of a blocked airway and rescue breathing, and the confidence to use these skills, are critically important to the outcome of an emergency situation. The operator stated that she will register for a First Aid training as soon as possible. More information about CPR and First Aid training requirements can be found in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(2). Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for trash that was observed throughout the outdoor learning environment. Children readily engage in play and explore their environments. The premises where children spend each day can present caregivers and teachers with special safety concerns if the environment, toys, and materials are not kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. We discussed the importance of checking the outdoor learning environment for trash and debris daily, prior to children’s arrival. For more information about maintaining a safe environment, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a)(17). Reminders: QRIS Modernization: Pathway Progress During the Routine Unannounced visit that was completed on February 26, 2026, the operator stated that she was thinking about pursuing the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. During today’s visit, the operator’s education was reviewed. The operator has not yet selected a curriculum and formative assessment tool. I informed the operator that the Early Learning Matters Curriculum and the Desired Results Developmental Profile are free-of-cost options that have been approved by the DCDEE. I encouraged the operator to send me a completed application packet when she is ready for reassessment. I gave the operator hard copies of the Pathway 2 Overview form, the Education Standards for Family Child Care Home Operators, the Family and Community Engagement Standards for Family Child Care Homes, the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan for FCCH Operators, and the Application for Assessment for a Rated License for a FCCH. NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at 910-709-4168 or Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 2 To 10 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on July 29, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 94% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued September 21, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on April 16, 2026. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Six children were present. The children were observed participating in free-choice activities. The children had access to blocks, dramatic play, fine motor, literacy, and creative art materials. The operator read a book to the children and played a developmentally appropriate bingo game with the children. The bingo game reviewed the concepts of colors, animals, and shapes. A balloon was accessible to children in the caregiving space. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. Trash was observed throughout the outdoor learning environment. A bottle of anti-bacterial hand spray was observed in the grass, accessible to children. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of baked chicken, broccoli, sliced peaches, and water. One staff file was reviewed. The operator did not take a First Aid course prior to the expiration of her First Aid certification. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent playground inspection was completed on June 30, 2026. The most recent fire drill was completed on June 03, 2026. The most recent quarterly (lockdown) drill was completed on June 03, 2026. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator did not renew her First Aid certification prior to its expiration date (Exp: 3/11/26). .1703(a)(2) 601 Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children were not served all necessary components for lunch. Lunch consisted of baked chicken, broccoli, sliced peaches, and water. A grain was not served. Milk or an approved milk substitute was not served. 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A bottle of anti-bacterial hand spray was observed in the grass in the outdoor learning environment. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the spray bottle from the outdoor environment and placed it in locked storage. .1719 (a)(7) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. Trash was observed throughout the outdoor learning environment. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she disposed of the trash. .1719(a)(17) 1924 Balloons were accessible to children. A child played with a balloon in the caregiving space. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the balloon from the caregiving space. .1719(a)(19) 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 July 22, 2026, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 407 Hope Mills, NC 28348 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Technical Assistance: Nutrition Requirements A violation was cited for not serving the required components for lunch. Following CACFP guidelines ensures that all children enrolled receive a greater variety of vegetables and fruits and more whole grains and less added sugar and saturated fat during their meals while in care. When children have medical documentation of having lactose intolerance, a nutritionally-equivalent milk alternative must be served. USDA-approved milk alternatives consist of: lactose-free milk, fortified soy milk, fortified pea milk, and fortified oat and pea milk blends. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs was given to the operator. For more information about nutrition requirements, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1706(a). First Aid/CPR Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not renewing her First Aid certification prior to its expiration date. Staff members who are trained in pediatric first aid, including pediatric CPR, coupled with a facility that has been designed or modified to ensure the safety of children, can mitigate the consequences of injury, and reduce the potential for death from life-threatening conditions. Knowledge of pediatric first aid, including pediatric CPR which addresses management of a blocked airway and rescue breathing, and the confidence to use these skills, are critically important to the outcome of an emergency situation. The operator stated that she will register for a First Aid training as soon as possible. More information about CPR and First Aid training requirements can be found in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(2). Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for trash that was observed throughout the outdoor learning environment. Children readily engage in play and explore their environments. The premises where children spend each day can present caregivers and teachers with special safety concerns if the environment, toys, and materials are not kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. We discussed the importance of checking the outdoor learning environment for trash and debris daily, prior to children’s arrival. For more information about maintaining a safe environment, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a)(17). Reminders: QRIS Modernization: Pathway Progress During the Routine Unannounced visit that was completed on February 26, 2026, the operator stated that she was thinking about pursuing the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. During today’s visit, the operator’s education was reviewed. The operator has not yet selected a curriculum and formative assessment tool. I informed the operator that the Early Learning Matters Curriculum and the Desired Results Developmental Profile are free-of-cost options that have been approved by the DCDEE. I encouraged the operator to send me a completed application packet when she is ready for reassessment. I gave the operator hard copies of the Pathway 2 Overview form, the Education Standards for Family Child Care Home Operators, the Family and Community Engagement Standards for Family Child Care Homes, the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan for FCCH Operators, and the Application for Assessment for a Rated License for a FCCH. NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at 910-709-4168 or Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09. 1706 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 2 To 10 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on July 29, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 94% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued September 21, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on April 16, 2026. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Six children were present. The children were observed participating in free-choice activities. The children had access to blocks, dramatic play, fine motor, literacy, and creative art materials. The operator read a book to the children and played a developmentally appropriate bingo game with the children. The bingo game reviewed the concepts of colors, animals, and shapes. A balloon was accessible to children in the caregiving space. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. Trash was observed throughout the outdoor learning environment. A bottle of anti-bacterial hand spray was observed in the grass, accessible to children. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of baked chicken, broccoli, sliced peaches, and water. One staff file was reviewed. The operator did not take a First Aid course prior to the expiration of her First Aid certification. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent playground inspection was completed on June 30, 2026. The most recent fire drill was completed on June 03, 2026. The most recent quarterly (lockdown) drill was completed on June 03, 2026. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator did not renew her First Aid certification prior to its expiration date (Exp: 3/11/26). .1703(a)(2) 601 Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children were not served all necessary components for lunch. Lunch consisted of baked chicken, broccoli, sliced peaches, and water. A grain was not served. Milk or an approved milk substitute was not served. 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A bottle of anti-bacterial hand spray was observed in the grass in the outdoor learning environment. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the spray bottle from the outdoor environment and placed it in locked storage. .1719 (a)(7) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. Trash was observed throughout the outdoor learning environment. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she disposed of the trash. .1719(a)(17) 1924 Balloons were accessible to children. A child played with a balloon in the caregiving space. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the balloon from the caregiving space. .1719(a)(19) 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 July 22, 2026, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 407 Hope Mills, NC 28348 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Technical Assistance: Nutrition Requirements A violation was cited for not serving the required components for lunch. Following CACFP guidelines ensures that all children enrolled receive a greater variety of vegetables and fruits and more whole grains and less added sugar and saturated fat during their meals while in care. When children have medical documentation of having lactose intolerance, a nutritionally-equivalent milk alternative must be served. USDA-approved milk alternatives consist of: lactose-free milk, fortified soy milk, fortified pea milk, and fortified oat and pea milk blends. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs was given to the operator. For more information about nutrition requirements, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1706(a). First Aid/CPR Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not renewing her First Aid certification prior to its expiration date. Staff members who are trained in pediatric first aid, including pediatric CPR, coupled with a facility that has been designed or modified to ensure the safety of children, can mitigate the consequences of injury, and reduce the potential for death from life-threatening conditions. Knowledge of pediatric first aid, including pediatric CPR which addresses management of a blocked airway and rescue breathing, and the confidence to use these skills, are critically important to the outcome of an emergency situation. The operator stated that she will register for a First Aid training as soon as possible. More information about CPR and First Aid training requirements can be found in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(2). Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for trash that was observed throughout the outdoor learning environment. Children readily engage in play and explore their environments. The premises where children spend each day can present caregivers and teachers with special safety concerns if the environment, toys, and materials are not kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. We discussed the importance of checking the outdoor learning environment for trash and debris daily, prior to children’s arrival. For more information about maintaining a safe environment, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a)(17). Reminders: QRIS Modernization: Pathway Progress During the Routine Unannounced visit that was completed on February 26, 2026, the operator stated that she was thinking about pursuing the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. During today’s visit, the operator’s education was reviewed. The operator has not yet selected a curriculum and formative assessment tool. I informed the operator that the Early Learning Matters Curriculum and the Desired Results Developmental Profile are free-of-cost options that have been approved by the DCDEE. I encouraged the operator to send me a completed application packet when she is ready for reassessment. I gave the operator hard copies of the Pathway 2 Overview form, the Education Standards for Family Child Care Home Operators, the Family and Community Engagement Standards for Family Child Care Homes, the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan for FCCH Operators, and the Application for Assessment for a Rated License for a FCCH. NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at 910-709-4168 or Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 2 To 10 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on July 29, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 94% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued September 21, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on April 16, 2026. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Six children were present. The children were observed participating in free-choice activities. The children had access to blocks, dramatic play, fine motor, literacy, and creative art materials. The operator read a book to the children and played a developmentally appropriate bingo game with the children. The bingo game reviewed the concepts of colors, animals, and shapes. A balloon was accessible to children in the caregiving space. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. Trash was observed throughout the outdoor learning environment. A bottle of anti-bacterial hand spray was observed in the grass, accessible to children. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of baked chicken, broccoli, sliced peaches, and water. One staff file was reviewed. The operator did not take a First Aid course prior to the expiration of her First Aid certification. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent playground inspection was completed on June 30, 2026. The most recent fire drill was completed on June 03, 2026. The most recent quarterly (lockdown) drill was completed on June 03, 2026. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator did not renew her First Aid certification prior to its expiration date (Exp: 3/11/26). .1703(a)(2) 601 Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children were not served all necessary components for lunch. Lunch consisted of baked chicken, broccoli, sliced peaches, and water. A grain was not served. Milk or an approved milk substitute was not served. 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A bottle of anti-bacterial hand spray was observed in the grass in the outdoor learning environment. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the spray bottle from the outdoor environment and placed it in locked storage. .1719 (a)(7) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. Trash was observed throughout the outdoor learning environment. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she disposed of the trash. .1719(a)(17) 1924 Balloons were accessible to children. A child played with a balloon in the caregiving space. When this was brought to the operator's attention, she removed the balloon from the caregiving space. .1719(a)(19) 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 July 22, 2026, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 407 Hope Mills, NC 28348 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Technical Assistance: Nutrition Requirements A violation was cited for not serving the required components for lunch. Following CACFP guidelines ensures that all children enrolled receive a greater variety of vegetables and fruits and more whole grains and less added sugar and saturated fat during their meals while in care. When children have medical documentation of having lactose intolerance, a nutritionally-equivalent milk alternative must be served. USDA-approved milk alternatives consist of: lactose-free milk, fortified soy milk, fortified pea milk, and fortified oat and pea milk blends. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs was given to the operator. For more information about nutrition requirements, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1706(a). First Aid/CPR Training Requirements A violation was cited today for the operator not renewing her First Aid certification prior to its expiration date. Staff members who are trained in pediatric first aid, including pediatric CPR, coupled with a facility that has been designed or modified to ensure the safety of children, can mitigate the consequences of injury, and reduce the potential for death from life-threatening conditions. Knowledge of pediatric first aid, including pediatric CPR which addresses management of a blocked airway and rescue breathing, and the confidence to use these skills, are critically important to the outcome of an emergency situation. The operator stated that she will register for a First Aid training as soon as possible. More information about CPR and First Aid training requirements can be found in child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(2). Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for trash that was observed throughout the outdoor learning environment. Children readily engage in play and explore their environments. The premises where children spend each day can present caregivers and teachers with special safety concerns if the environment, toys, and materials are not kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. We discussed the importance of checking the outdoor learning environment for trash and debris daily, prior to children’s arrival. For more information about maintaining a safe environment, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a)(17). Reminders: QRIS Modernization: Pathway Progress During the Routine Unannounced visit that was completed on February 26, 2026, the operator stated that she was thinking about pursuing the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. During today’s visit, the operator’s education was reviewed. The operator has not yet selected a curriculum and formative assessment tool. I informed the operator that the Early Learning Matters Curriculum and the Desired Results Developmental Profile are free-of-cost options that have been approved by the DCDEE. I encouraged the operator to send me a completed application packet when she is ready for reassessment. I gave the operator hard copies of the Pathway 2 Overview form, the Education Standards for Family Child Care Home Operators, the Family and Community Engagement Standards for Family Child Care Homes, the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan for FCCH Operators, and the Application for Assessment for a Rated License for a FCCH. NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov. Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at 910-709-4168 or Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/26/2026 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 2/26/2026 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 29, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 94% which is at or 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 29, 2023. The License was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point for choosing to meet the programmatic option of serving no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed January 27, 2025. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Two (2) children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to dramatic play, fine-motor, blocks, creative art, and literacy materials. The children were observed sitting at a table, coloring paper with crayons. A child asked the operator, “What color can I color my dog?” The operator responded by saying, “You can color the dog any color you want to.” The child said, “I’m going to color it black!” While coloring, the group had a discussion about pets. A child stated that she has a pet cat at home. The operator asked the child, “Where does the cat sleep? Does it sleep in the bed with you?” The child responded by saying, “No. My cat sleeps on the floor on a pillow. She don’t sleep in the bed with my Mom because she’ll scratch her.” Due to heavy rain, the children were not observed participating in outdoor play. However, the outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. In the garden area, metal posts that were used to support grape vines were observed broken. Several pinecones, leaves, and sticks were observed throughout the grass. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of baked chicken, corn, applesauce, garlic bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. In the outdoor learning environment, several pinecones, leaves, and sticks were observed throughout the grass. In the garden area, metal posts that were used to support grape vines were observed broken. .1719(a)(17) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on March 12, 2026, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 407 Hope Mills, NC 28348 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Technical Assistance/Reminders: Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for potentially hazardous items observed in the outdoor learning environment. The physical structure where children spend each day can present caregivers/teachers with special safety concerns if the structure is not kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. For example, peeling paint in an older building may be ingested, floor surfaces in disrepair could cause falls and other injury, bulging ceilings can collapse and cause injuries, and playground equipment and fences in poor repair can create entanglement and entrapment hazards. The operator stated that she will schedule maintenance for the grape vine posts, and will clean the debris as soon as possible. For more information regarding providing a safe environment, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(27-28). Preschool Age Group Observation I discussed the results of my observation in the caregiving space with S. Johnson. I encouraged S. Johnson to continue creating a language-rich environment; encouraging children to talk and teaching them how to use language to communicate. This is important because children’s language expands when they are given opportunities to use language and when teachers model more complex language. By hearing various uses and forms of language, children develop new language skills, which contribute to their academic and social success. No infants, toddlers, or school age children were present during today’s visit. QRIS Modernization: Pathway Discussion During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. Based on today’s conversation, the facility is strongly thinking about pursuing the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. The operator stated that she will use the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies formative assessment tool for all age groups. NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholder to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov, or Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor, at: 910-709-4168 or Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/26/2026 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 2/26/2026 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed July 29, 2025, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 94% which is at or 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 29, 2023. The License was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point for choosing to meet the programmatic option of serving no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed January 27, 2025. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Two (2) children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to dramatic play, fine-motor, blocks, creative art, and literacy materials. The children were observed sitting at a table, coloring paper with crayons. A child asked the operator, “What color can I color my dog?” The operator responded by saying, “You can color the dog any color you want to.” The child said, “I’m going to color it black!” While coloring, the group had a discussion about pets. A child stated that she has a pet cat at home. The operator asked the child, “Where does the cat sleep? Does it sleep in the bed with you?” The child responded by saying, “No. My cat sleeps on the floor on a pillow. She don’t sleep in the bed with my Mom because she’ll scratch her.” Due to heavy rain, the children were not observed participating in outdoor play. However, the outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. In the garden area, metal posts that were used to support grape vines were observed broken. Several pinecones, leaves, and sticks were observed throughout the grass. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of baked chicken, corn, applesauce, garlic bread, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. In the outdoor learning environment, several pinecones, leaves, and sticks were observed throughout the grass. In the garden area, metal posts that were used to support grape vines were observed broken. .1719(a)(17) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violation observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on March 12, 2026, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 407 Hope Mills, NC 28348 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Technical Assistance/Reminders: Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for potentially hazardous items observed in the outdoor learning environment. The physical structure where children spend each day can present caregivers/teachers with special safety concerns if the structure is not kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. For example, peeling paint in an older building may be ingested, floor surfaces in disrepair could cause falls and other injury, bulging ceilings can collapse and cause injuries, and playground equipment and fences in poor repair can create entanglement and entrapment hazards. The operator stated that she will schedule maintenance for the grape vine posts, and will clean the debris as soon as possible. For more information regarding providing a safe environment, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(27-28). Preschool Age Group Observation I discussed the results of my observation in the caregiving space with S. Johnson. I encouraged S. Johnson to continue creating a language-rich environment; encouraging children to talk and teaching them how to use language to communicate. This is important because children’s language expands when they are given opportunities to use language and when teachers model more complex language. By hearing various uses and forms of language, children develop new language skills, which contribute to their academic and social success. No infants, toddlers, or school age children were present during today’s visit. QRIS Modernization: Pathway Discussion During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. Based on today’s conversation, the facility is strongly thinking about pursuing the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. The operator stated that she will use the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies formative assessment tool for all age groups. NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases Measles is on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholder to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov, or Rhonda Blackmon, Licensing Supervisor, at: 910-709-4168 or Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/29/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 7/29/2025 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on August 07, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued September 21, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on January 27, 2025. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Four children were present. The children were observed participating in free-choice activities. The children had access to blocks, dramatic play, fine motor, literacy, and creative art materials. The children were observed playing musical chairs and bean bag toss with the operator, before transitioning to the table for an art activity with crayons and construction paper. The children were not observed participating in outdoor play. The operator stated that she took the children outside earlier this morning, before the weather became too hot. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. A broken playhouse and a metal bar were observed in the outdoor space, accessible to children. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Breakfast consisted of scrambled eggs with cheese, pumpkin spice muffin, and milk. One staff file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent playground inspection was completed on June 29, 2025. The most recent fire drill was completed on July 23, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on March 10, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. A broken playhouse and a metal bar were observed in the outdoor learning environment, accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on March 10, 2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 12, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Emergency Drill Requirements A violation was cited today for not conducting a shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill at least quarterly. Regular emergency and evacuation drills are important safety practices in areas where natural or human generated disasters might occur. The routine practice of such drills fosters a calm, competent response to a natural or human generated disaster when it occurs. The extensive turnover of children, in addition to the changing developmental abilities of the children participating in evacuation procedures in child care, requires frequent practice of the exercises. We discussed setting reminders in the operator’s cellphone to remind her when emergency quarterly drills are due. For more information about emergency drill requirements, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a)(15-16). Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for broken equipment that was observed in the outdoor learning environment. Children readily engage in play and explore their environments. The premises where children spend each day can present caregivers and teachers with special safety concerns if the environment, toys, and materials are not kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. We discussed addressing playground maintenance concerns, as needed, during monthly outdoor inspections. For more information about maintaining a safe environment, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a)(1). Reminders NC Foundations of Early Learning & Development (NCFELD) During today’s visit, I discussed access and use of the NCFELD book in the development of activity planning as required by NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .0508 regarding activity schedules and plans. Your program didn’t have a copy of the publication. A copy was left with you. Additionally, the publication is available on-line, free of charge, at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/N/NC_Foundations.pdf. Training on use of the publication is available through our Partnership for Children, so please encourage Lead Teachers to visit their website ( https://ccpfc.org/ ) and complete the training. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Infant and early childhood mental health supports the development in young children of key social and emotional skills, like empathy, self-regulation and communication, which are vital for building healthy relationships and going through life. A new webpage by the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) shares information and resources about infant and early childhood mental health in family-friendly language. To learn how DCFW and others address the social and emotional health of young children and families, visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/whole-child-health-section/child-behavioral-health/infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health. Where Will You Go on the Pathways to the Stars? DCDEE is actively planning for the implementation of new QRIS requirements. We want to know more about your interest in the new options so that we can plan for training, technical assistance and resources that will assist you in achieving your Two- through Five- Star Rated License. You are not required to choose a specific licensure pathway right now, but please use the operator interest survey to help us understand what information and support you’ll need to choose and navigate your own pathway. More information about the pathways to stars, including informational videos, are available online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. As always, DCDEE licensing consultants are ready and able to assist you. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/29/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 7/29/2025 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on August 07, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued September 21, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on January 27, 2025. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Four children were present. The children were observed participating in free-choice activities. The children had access to blocks, dramatic play, fine motor, literacy, and creative art materials. The children were observed playing musical chairs and bean bag toss with the operator, before transitioning to the table for an art activity with crayons and construction paper. The children were not observed participating in outdoor play. The operator stated that she took the children outside earlier this morning, before the weather became too hot. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. A broken playhouse and a metal bar were observed in the outdoor space, accessible to children. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Breakfast consisted of scrambled eggs with cheese, pumpkin spice muffin, and milk. One staff file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was observed in compliance with applicable child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent playground inspection was completed on June 29, 2025. The most recent fire drill was completed on July 23, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on March 10, 2025. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. A broken playhouse and a metal bar were observed in the outdoor learning environment, accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on March 10, 2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 12, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Emergency Drill Requirements A violation was cited today for not conducting a shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill at least quarterly. Regular emergency and evacuation drills are important safety practices in areas where natural or human generated disasters might occur. The routine practice of such drills fosters a calm, competent response to a natural or human generated disaster when it occurs. The extensive turnover of children, in addition to the changing developmental abilities of the children participating in evacuation procedures in child care, requires frequent practice of the exercises. We discussed setting reminders in the operator’s cellphone to remind her when emergency quarterly drills are due. For more information about emergency drill requirements, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a)(15-16). Safe Outdoor Environment A violation was cited today for broken equipment that was observed in the outdoor learning environment. Children readily engage in play and explore their environments. The premises where children spend each day can present caregivers and teachers with special safety concerns if the environment, toys, and materials are not kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition. We discussed addressing playground maintenance concerns, as needed, during monthly outdoor inspections. For more information about maintaining a safe environment, refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a)(1). Reminders NC Foundations of Early Learning & Development (NCFELD) During today’s visit, I discussed access and use of the NCFELD book in the development of activity planning as required by NC Child Care Rule 10A NCAC .0508 regarding activity schedules and plans. Your program didn’t have a copy of the publication. A copy was left with you. Additionally, the publication is available on-line, free of charge, at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/N/NC_Foundations.pdf. Training on use of the publication is available through our Partnership for Children, so please encourage Lead Teachers to visit their website ( https://ccpfc.org/ ) and complete the training. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Infant and early childhood mental health supports the development in young children of key social and emotional skills, like empathy, self-regulation and communication, which are vital for building healthy relationships and going through life. A new webpage by the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) shares information and resources about infant and early childhood mental health in family-friendly language. To learn how DCFW and others address the social and emotional health of young children and families, visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/whole-child-health-section/child-behavioral-health/infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health. Where Will You Go on the Pathways to the Stars? DCDEE is actively planning for the implementation of new QRIS requirements. We want to know more about your interest in the new options so that we can plan for training, technical assistance and resources that will assist you in achieving your Two- through Five- Star Rated License. You are not required to choose a specific licensure pathway right now, but please use the operator interest survey to help us understand what information and support you’ll need to choose and navigate your own pathway. More information about the pathways to stars, including informational videos, are available online at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. As always, DCDEE licensing consultants are ready and able to assist you. DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 2/6/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 August 07, 2024 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 93% which is at or 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 29, 2023. The License was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point for choosing to meet the programmatic option of serving no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed January 27, 2025. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Three (3) children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to dramatic play, fine-motor, blocks, creative art, and literacy materials. The operator and children were observed building structures with magnetic tiles in a carpeted area. The operator asked a child, “What are you building?” The child responded by saying, “A castle.” One child took a tile away from another child. The operator said, “Be nice. Look, there’s enough for everyone. We don’t have to take from others.” The children cleaned up toys and materials before transitioning to an art activity at a table. A cord from an unplugged holiday tree was observed on the floor, accessible to children. An uncovered outlet was observed in the caregiving space. The sink was clogged in the bathroom used by the children. The children were not observed participating in outdoor play activities during the visit. The operator stated that the children will go outside later this afternoon. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. A storage shed, containing power tools and appliances, was observed unlocked. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of chicken pot pie (chicken, peas, carrots, pie crust), pears, and milk. A copy of the most recent sanitation inspection was received today during the visit. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. In the outdoor learning environment, a storage shed, containing power tools and appliances, was unlocked. The operator's daughter locked the shed during the visit. .1719 (a) (1) 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. An unused and uncovered outlet was observed in the caregiving space. The operator plugged the outlet with a holiday tree cord. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 729 Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, and electrical cords were accessible to children. A cord from an unplugged holiday tree was observed on the floor, accessible to children. The operator plugged the holiday tree cord back into an outlet. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(28) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The sink was clogged in the bathroom used by children. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a). GS 110-91 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. 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 February 20, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 TA/Consultation: Safe Indoor Environment Violations were cited today for an uncovered outlet and unused cord with a plug being accessible to children. According to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(27-28), the operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to covering all electrical outlets not in use and removing cracked, or frayed cords in occupied outlets; ensuring that, for appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, irons, coffee pots, or curling irons, neither the appliance nor any cord, is accessible to children. We discussed checking the caregiving space for potential hazards daily, before children arrive. Lavatories A violation was cited today for the condition of the sink in the bathroom used for children. According to NC General Statute 110-91, all child care facilities shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. In child care centers, lavatories shall be easily cleanable, in good repair, and kept free of storage. We discussed getting a clog-clearing product or contacting a plumbing company to remove the clog. Infant/Toddler Age Group Observation I discussed the results of my observation in the caregiving space with S. Johnson. I encouraged the operator to continue giving children choices and letting their interests determine what activities they do. This is important because children must be interested in an activity in order to learn from it. If you let children choose activities, you can feel confident they are ready to learn. Strategies are: • Letting children choose where and how they want to play and when they want to change activities; asking children to share their activities with you and incorporating those ideas into activities. • Not letting your rules for behavior or agenda for the day get in the way of children’s learning; children’s freedom to move and talk if is not disrupting other children; allowing children to join and leave activities based on their interest. (adjust pacing for individual children, allow movement and talking) • Giving children responsibilities in the classroom and as much independence within activities and task as possible; helping children learn to resolve their own conflicts by giving them words to say and encouraging them to considered other children’s perspectives. Preschool Age Group Observation I discussed the results of my observation in the caregiving space with S. Johnson. I encouraged S. Johnson to continue creating a language-rich environment; encouraging children to talk and teaching them how to use language to communicate. This is important because children’s language expands when they are given opportunities to use language and when teachers model more complex language. By hearing various uses and forms of language, children develop new language skills, which contribute to their academic and social success. Reminders: Teaching the Whole Child: Supporting the Social-Emotional Wellness of Preschool and School-Aged Children This free course explores the connection between students’ social-emotional development, learning, and wellness with their success in Pre-K and elementary school classrooms. The utility of attending to social-emotional wellness and ranges of typical development is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on students and how school staff can support children in concrete ways to promote their social-emotional learning (SEL). This course is approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education for 3 contact hours. For more information about the course, please visit https://bhs.unc.edu/teaching-whole-child-supporting-social-emotional-wellness-preschool-and-elementary-school-aged. Darkness to Light Darkness to Light is a nonprofit organization with a mission to equip and empower adults to build safe environments that protect children from sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s flagship program, Stewards of Children®, is a trauma and evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. More than 2.2 million adults have been trained using the program. To learn more about child sexual abuse prevention training or to enroll your organization in Darkness to Light’s “Partner in Prevention” program, please visit www.D2L.org/education/partner-in-prevention. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov . If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 2/6/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 August 07, 2024 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 93% which is at or 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 29, 2023. The License was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point for choosing to meet the programmatic option of serving no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed January 27, 2025. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Three (3) children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to dramatic play, fine-motor, blocks, creative art, and literacy materials. The operator and children were observed building structures with magnetic tiles in a carpeted area. The operator asked a child, “What are you building?” The child responded by saying, “A castle.” One child took a tile away from another child. The operator said, “Be nice. Look, there’s enough for everyone. We don’t have to take from others.” The children cleaned up toys and materials before transitioning to an art activity at a table. A cord from an unplugged holiday tree was observed on the floor, accessible to children. An uncovered outlet was observed in the caregiving space. The sink was clogged in the bathroom used by the children. The children were not observed participating in outdoor play activities during the visit. The operator stated that the children will go outside later this afternoon. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. A storage shed, containing power tools and appliances, was observed unlocked. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of chicken pot pie (chicken, peas, carrots, pie crust), pears, and milk. A copy of the most recent sanitation inspection was received today during the visit. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. In the outdoor learning environment, a storage shed, containing power tools and appliances, was unlocked. The operator's daughter locked the shed during the visit. .1719 (a) (1) 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. An unused and uncovered outlet was observed in the caregiving space. The operator plugged the outlet with a holiday tree cord. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 729 Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, and electrical cords were accessible to children. A cord from an unplugged holiday tree was observed on the floor, accessible to children. The operator plugged the holiday tree cord back into an outlet. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(28) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The sink was clogged in the bathroom used by children. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a). GS 110-91 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. 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 February 20, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 TA/Consultation: Safe Indoor Environment Violations were cited today for an uncovered outlet and unused cord with a plug being accessible to children. According to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(27-28), the operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to covering all electrical outlets not in use and removing cracked, or frayed cords in occupied outlets; ensuring that, for appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, irons, coffee pots, or curling irons, neither the appliance nor any cord, is accessible to children. We discussed checking the caregiving space for potential hazards daily, before children arrive. Lavatories A violation was cited today for the condition of the sink in the bathroom used for children. According to NC General Statute 110-91, all child care facilities shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. In child care centers, lavatories shall be easily cleanable, in good repair, and kept free of storage. We discussed getting a clog-clearing product or contacting a plumbing company to remove the clog. Infant/Toddler Age Group Observation I discussed the results of my observation in the caregiving space with S. Johnson. I encouraged the operator to continue giving children choices and letting their interests determine what activities they do. This is important because children must be interested in an activity in order to learn from it. If you let children choose activities, you can feel confident they are ready to learn. Strategies are: • Letting children choose where and how they want to play and when they want to change activities; asking children to share their activities with you and incorporating those ideas into activities. • Not letting your rules for behavior or agenda for the day get in the way of children’s learning; children’s freedom to move and talk if is not disrupting other children; allowing children to join and leave activities based on their interest. (adjust pacing for individual children, allow movement and talking) • Giving children responsibilities in the classroom and as much independence within activities and task as possible; helping children learn to resolve their own conflicts by giving them words to say and encouraging them to considered other children’s perspectives. Preschool Age Group Observation I discussed the results of my observation in the caregiving space with S. Johnson. I encouraged S. Johnson to continue creating a language-rich environment; encouraging children to talk and teaching them how to use language to communicate. This is important because children’s language expands when they are given opportunities to use language and when teachers model more complex language. By hearing various uses and forms of language, children develop new language skills, which contribute to their academic and social success. Reminders: Teaching the Whole Child: Supporting the Social-Emotional Wellness of Preschool and School-Aged Children This free course explores the connection between students’ social-emotional development, learning, and wellness with their success in Pre-K and elementary school classrooms. The utility of attending to social-emotional wellness and ranges of typical development is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on students and how school staff can support children in concrete ways to promote their social-emotional learning (SEL). This course is approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education for 3 contact hours. For more information about the course, please visit https://bhs.unc.edu/teaching-whole-child-supporting-social-emotional-wellness-preschool-and-elementary-school-aged. Darkness to Light Darkness to Light is a nonprofit organization with a mission to equip and empower adults to build safe environments that protect children from sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s flagship program, Stewards of Children®, is a trauma and evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. More than 2.2 million adults have been trained using the program. To learn more about child sexual abuse prevention training or to enroll your organization in Darkness to Light’s “Partner in Prevention” program, please visit www.D2L.org/education/partner-in-prevention. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov . If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 2/6/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 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 August 07, 2024 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 93% which is at or 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 29, 2023. The License was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point for choosing to meet the programmatic option of serving no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed January 27, 2025. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Three (3) children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to dramatic play, fine-motor, blocks, creative art, and literacy materials. The operator and children were observed building structures with magnetic tiles in a carpeted area. The operator asked a child, “What are you building?” The child responded by saying, “A castle.” One child took a tile away from another child. The operator said, “Be nice. Look, there’s enough for everyone. We don’t have to take from others.” The children cleaned up toys and materials before transitioning to an art activity at a table. A cord from an unplugged holiday tree was observed on the floor, accessible to children. An uncovered outlet was observed in the caregiving space. The sink was clogged in the bathroom used by the children. The children were not observed participating in outdoor play activities during the visit. The operator stated that the children will go outside later this afternoon. The outdoor learning environment was monitored for health and safety requirements. A storage shed, containing power tools and appliances, was observed unlocked. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of chicken pot pie (chicken, peas, carrots, pie crust), pears, and milk. A copy of the most recent sanitation inspection was received today during the visit. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. In the outdoor learning environment, a storage shed, containing power tools and appliances, was unlocked. The operator's daughter locked the shed during the visit. .1719 (a) (1) 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. An unused and uncovered outlet was observed in the caregiving space. The operator plugged the outlet with a holiday tree cord. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 729 Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, and electrical cords were accessible to children. A cord from an unplugged holiday tree was observed on the floor, accessible to children. The operator plugged the holiday tree cord back into an outlet. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(28) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The sink was clogged in the bathroom used by children. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a). GS 110-91 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. 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 February 20, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 TA/Consultation: Safe Indoor Environment Violations were cited today for an uncovered outlet and unused cord with a plug being accessible to children. According to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(27-28), the operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to covering all electrical outlets not in use and removing cracked, or frayed cords in occupied outlets; ensuring that, for appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, irons, coffee pots, or curling irons, neither the appliance nor any cord, is accessible to children. We discussed checking the caregiving space for potential hazards daily, before children arrive. Lavatories A violation was cited today for the condition of the sink in the bathroom used for children. According to NC General Statute 110-91, all child care facilities shall comply with all State laws and federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare. In child care centers, lavatories shall be easily cleanable, in good repair, and kept free of storage. We discussed getting a clog-clearing product or contacting a plumbing company to remove the clog. Infant/Toddler Age Group Observation I discussed the results of my observation in the caregiving space with S. Johnson. I encouraged the operator to continue giving children choices and letting their interests determine what activities they do. This is important because children must be interested in an activity in order to learn from it. If you let children choose activities, you can feel confident they are ready to learn. Strategies are: • Letting children choose where and how they want to play and when they want to change activities; asking children to share their activities with you and incorporating those ideas into activities. • Not letting your rules for behavior or agenda for the day get in the way of children’s learning; children’s freedom to move and talk if is not disrupting other children; allowing children to join and leave activities based on their interest. (adjust pacing for individual children, allow movement and talking) • Giving children responsibilities in the classroom and as much independence within activities and task as possible; helping children learn to resolve their own conflicts by giving them words to say and encouraging them to considered other children’s perspectives. Preschool Age Group Observation I discussed the results of my observation in the caregiving space with S. Johnson. I encouraged S. Johnson to continue creating a language-rich environment; encouraging children to talk and teaching them how to use language to communicate. This is important because children’s language expands when they are given opportunities to use language and when teachers model more complex language. By hearing various uses and forms of language, children develop new language skills, which contribute to their academic and social success. Reminders: Teaching the Whole Child: Supporting the Social-Emotional Wellness of Preschool and School-Aged Children This free course explores the connection between students’ social-emotional development, learning, and wellness with their success in Pre-K and elementary school classrooms. The utility of attending to social-emotional wellness and ranges of typical development is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on students and how school staff can support children in concrete ways to promote their social-emotional learning (SEL). This course is approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education for 3 contact hours. For more information about the course, please visit https://bhs.unc.edu/teaching-whole-child-supporting-social-emotional-wellness-preschool-and-elementary-school-aged. Darkness to Light Darkness to Light is a nonprofit organization with a mission to equip and empower adults to build safe environments that protect children from sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s flagship program, Stewards of Children®, is a trauma and evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. More than 2.2 million adults have been trained using the program. To learn more about child sexual abuse prevention training or to enroll your organization in Darkness to Light’s “Partner in Prevention” program, please visit www.D2L.org/education/partner-in-prevention. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov . If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/7/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 8/7/2024 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on August 15, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 94% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued September 21, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Owner/Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on January 04, 2024. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. One child was present. The child had access to blocks, dramatic play, fine motor, literacy, and creative art materials. The child was observed participating in free choice activities. A floor tile was observed cracked in the bathroom. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. A garden, containing grape vines, peaches, blueberries, and apples, was observed in the outdoor learning environment. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, pineapple chunks, sliced whole wheat bread, and milk. One staff file was reviewed. The operator did not complete a health questionnaire within the past twelve months. The operator’s ITS-SIDS certification was expired. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance with child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent playground inspection was completed on August 02, 2024. The most recent fire drill was completed on August 02, 2024. The most recent lockdown drill was complete on August 02, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The most recent health questionnaire on file for the operator was completed on 8/23/2022. The operator completed and signed a health questionnaire during today's visit. .1703(a)(1) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The ITS-SIDS certificate on file for the operator expired on 5/15/2024. .1703(a)(4) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. A cracked floor tile was observed in the bathroom. This is a violation of Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2824(e). GS 110-91 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 21, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Special Training A violation was cited today for the operator not renewing their ITS-SIDS certification before the expiration date. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(4), after receiving a license, the family child care home operator shall renew ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion of previous ITS-SIDS training. We discussed using the FCCH Operator Checklist to periodically review files and their expiration dates throughout the year. A blank copy of the FCCH Operator Checklist, from the DCDEE website, was left with the operator. Condition of Floors A violation was cited today for a cracked floor tile observed in your bathroom. According to Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2824(e), all floors and floor coverings shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair. Reminders Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/7/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 8/7/2024 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on August 15, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 94% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued September 21, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Owner/Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on January 04, 2024. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. One child was present. The child had access to blocks, dramatic play, fine motor, literacy, and creative art materials. The child was observed participating in free choice activities. A floor tile was observed cracked in the bathroom. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. A garden, containing grape vines, peaches, blueberries, and apples, was observed in the outdoor learning environment. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, pineapple chunks, sliced whole wheat bread, and milk. One staff file was reviewed. The operator did not complete a health questionnaire within the past twelve months. The operator’s ITS-SIDS certification was expired. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance with child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent playground inspection was completed on August 02, 2024. The most recent fire drill was completed on August 02, 2024. The most recent lockdown drill was complete on August 02, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The most recent health questionnaire on file for the operator was completed on 8/23/2022. The operator completed and signed a health questionnaire during today's visit. .1703(a)(1) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The ITS-SIDS certificate on file for the operator expired on 5/15/2024. .1703(a)(4) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. A cracked floor tile was observed in the bathroom. This is a violation of Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2824(e). GS 110-91 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 21, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Special Training A violation was cited today for the operator not renewing their ITS-SIDS certification before the expiration date. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(4), after receiving a license, the family child care home operator shall renew ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion of previous ITS-SIDS training. We discussed using the FCCH Operator Checklist to periodically review files and their expiration dates throughout the year. A blank copy of the FCCH Operator Checklist, from the DCDEE website, was left with the operator. Condition of Floors A violation was cited today for a cracked floor tile observed in your bathroom. According to Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2824(e), all floors and floor coverings shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair. Reminders Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/7/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 8/7/2024 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on August 15, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 94% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued September 21, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Owner/Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on January 04, 2024. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. One child was present. The child had access to blocks, dramatic play, fine motor, literacy, and creative art materials. The child was observed participating in free choice activities. A floor tile was observed cracked in the bathroom. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. A garden, containing grape vines, peaches, blueberries, and apples, was observed in the outdoor learning environment. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, pineapple chunks, sliced whole wheat bread, and milk. One staff file was reviewed. The operator did not complete a health questionnaire within the past twelve months. The operator’s ITS-SIDS certification was expired. One child’s file was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance with child care rules. Program files, including the EPR Plan, were reviewed. The most recent playground inspection was completed on August 02, 2024. The most recent fire drill was completed on August 02, 2024. The most recent lockdown drill was complete on August 02, 2024. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The most recent health questionnaire on file for the operator was completed on 8/23/2022. The operator completed and signed a health questionnaire during today's visit. .1703(a)(1) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The ITS-SIDS certificate on file for the operator expired on 5/15/2024. .1703(a)(4) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. A cracked floor tile was observed in the bathroom. This is a violation of Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2824(e). GS 110-91 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 21, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Special Training A violation was cited today for the operator not renewing their ITS-SIDS certification before the expiration date. According to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(4), after receiving a license, the family child care home operator shall renew ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion of previous ITS-SIDS training. We discussed using the FCCH Operator Checklist to periodically review files and their expiration dates throughout the year. A blank copy of the FCCH Operator Checklist, from the DCDEE website, was left with the operator. Condition of Floors A violation was cited today for a cracked floor tile observed in your bathroom. According to Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2824(e), all floors and floor coverings shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair. Reminders Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to: increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09. 1706 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 2/6/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 August 15, 2023 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96% which at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued September 21, 2022. The License was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point for choosing to meet the programmatic option of serving no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Owner/Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed January 04, 2024. S. Johnson, Owner/Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Three (3) children were present upon my arrival. Children were observed participating in free-choice activities, a coloring activity, and a matching activity. Children had access to dramatic play, fine-motor, blocks, creative art, and literacy materials. The Little Rascals movie was playing on a television in the caregiving space during the visit. The operator participated in a Monopoly board game with the children. The Monopoly board game was researched as appropriate for children 8 years old and older. Two five-year-old school age children were present during the visit. One of the school age children engaged in activities on a digital device brought from home. Lunch consisted of salami, pepperoni, and cheese sandwich, green beans, applesauce, and orange juice. A copy of the most recent sanitation inspection was received today during the visit. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 542 When screen time was provided, it was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. The Little Rascals movie was playing in the background on a television in the caregiving space, during the visit. A child was allowed to watch videos on a digital device brought from home. .1718(b)(1) 601 Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Orange juice, instead of milk, was served with lunch. 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) 709 Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. The operator participated in a Monopoly board game with a three-year-old child and two five-year-old children. The Monopoly game was researched as appropriate for children eight years old and older. 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) 1968 Screen time was not limited to a maximum of thirty minutes per day, and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child. Screen time was offered to children for 2 hours. .1718(b)(2) 2035 Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review. Screen time that was observed during today's visit, was not documented on a screen time log. A blank copy of a screen time log was printed from the DCDEE website and given to the operator. The operator completed the screen time log during the visit. .1718(b)(3) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. TA/Consultation: Screen Time Violations for screen time were cited during today’s visit. When children 3 years and older are in care, screen time must be used to stimulate a developmental domain; be limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or must be documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. More information regarding allowing and documenting screen time for children ages 3 years and older can be found in Child Care Rule .1718(b)(1-3). I printed a hard copy of the screen time log from the DCDEE website and gave it to the operator. Developmentally Appropriate Activities A violation was cited today for providing an activity to children that was not developmentally appropriate. According to Child Care Rule .1719(a)(22), the operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care and shall ensure the equipment and toys are in good repair and are developmentally appropriate for the children in care. I suggested for the operator to look at each item's age recommendation before offering it as an activity for children. A copy of the 'Equipment and Material Suggestions for Children Ages 3 to 5' document was printed from the DCDEE website and given to the operator. Nutrition A violation was cited today for not following the child meal pattern requirements for lunch. According to Child Care Rule .1706(a), meals and snacks served to children in a Family Child Care Home shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number, and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks at no cost. Copies of the meal patterns for children were printed from the DCDEE website and left with the operator. Preschool Age Group Observation I discussed the results of my observation in the caregiving space with S. Johnson. I encouraged S. Johnson to continue creating a language-rich environment; encouraging children to talk and teaching them how to use language to communicate. This is important because children’s language expands when they are given opportunities to use language and when teachers model more complex language. By hearing various uses and forms of language, children develop new language skills, which contribute to their academic and social success. I also encouraged S. Johnson to use mealtimes as learning opportunities. Mealtimes can offer opportunities to discuss where food comes from, how food is prepared, or connect concepts such as colors and letters to food. School-Age Age Group Observation I discussed the results of my observation in the caregiving space with S. Johnson. I encouraged S. Johnson to encourage parents, during arrival, not to leave digital devices with their children. Additionally, I encouraged S. Johnson to not have a television playing in the background throughout the day. We reviewed screen time requirements. I encouraged S. Johnson to continue to be flexible in the posted schedule based on children’s interest and attention span. I also suggested for S. Johnson to continue to have meaningful conversations and interactions with children, to give children opportunities to respond to her statements or questions, and to encourage peer conversations. Reminders: N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project The N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project was established in 2019. The project has worked within the CCR&R system to provide training and technical assistance to Professional Development and TA practitioners who support Family Child Care. Additionally, the project has worked with collaborating partners and stakeholders at the state and federal level to elevate and inform policy discussions that positively impact licensed Family Child Care professional educators. Kathleen Hoffler, Region 5 Family Child Care Consultant, is available free of charge to provide technical assistance and consultation to Family Child Care Home Providers to help you to enhance your program quality by putting thought and care into the following areas: Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), Curriculum, Family Engagement, Caregiver-Child Interactions, and Indoor and Outdoor Environments. You can take steps towards providing a high quality early care and education environment for the children in your program. Don’t wait, contact Kathleen at 910-988-2218 or khoffler@ccpfc.org to get started. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.l.reed@dhhs.nc.gov . If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 2/6/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:00 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 August 15, 2023 and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96% which at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued September 21, 2022. The License was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point for choosing to meet the programmatic option of serving no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Owner/Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed January 04, 2024. S. Johnson, Owner/Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Three (3) children were present upon my arrival. Children were observed participating in free-choice activities, a coloring activity, and a matching activity. Children had access to dramatic play, fine-motor, blocks, creative art, and literacy materials. The Little Rascals movie was playing on a television in the caregiving space during the visit. The operator participated in a Monopoly board game with the children. The Monopoly board game was researched as appropriate for children 8 years old and older. Two five-year-old school age children were present during the visit. One of the school age children engaged in activities on a digital device brought from home. Lunch consisted of salami, pepperoni, and cheese sandwich, green beans, applesauce, and orange juice. A copy of the most recent sanitation inspection was received today during the visit. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 542 When screen time was provided, it was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. The Little Rascals movie was playing in the background on a television in the caregiving space, during the visit. A child was allowed to watch videos on a digital device brought from home. .1718(b)(1) 601 Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Orange juice, instead of milk, was served with lunch. 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) 709 Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. The operator participated in a Monopoly board game with a three-year-old child and two five-year-old children. The Monopoly game was researched as appropriate for children eight years old and older. 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) 1968 Screen time was not limited to a maximum of thirty minutes per day, and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child. Screen time was offered to children for 2 hours. .1718(b)(2) 2035 Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review. Screen time that was observed during today's visit, was not documented on a screen time log. A blank copy of a screen time log was printed from the DCDEE website and given to the operator. The operator completed the screen time log during the visit. .1718(b)(3) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. TA/Consultation: Screen Time Violations for screen time were cited during today’s visit. When children 3 years and older are in care, screen time must be used to stimulate a developmental domain; be limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or must be documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. More information regarding allowing and documenting screen time for children ages 3 years and older can be found in Child Care Rule .1718(b)(1-3). I printed a hard copy of the screen time log from the DCDEE website and gave it to the operator. Developmentally Appropriate Activities A violation was cited today for providing an activity to children that was not developmentally appropriate. According to Child Care Rule .1719(a)(22), the operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care and shall ensure the equipment and toys are in good repair and are developmentally appropriate for the children in care. I suggested for the operator to look at each item's age recommendation before offering it as an activity for children. A copy of the 'Equipment and Material Suggestions for Children Ages 3 to 5' document was printed from the DCDEE website and given to the operator. Nutrition A violation was cited today for not following the child meal pattern requirements for lunch. According to Child Care Rule .1706(a), meals and snacks served to children in a Family Child Care Home shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number, and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks at no cost. Copies of the meal patterns for children were printed from the DCDEE website and left with the operator. Preschool Age Group Observation I discussed the results of my observation in the caregiving space with S. Johnson. I encouraged S. Johnson to continue creating a language-rich environment; encouraging children to talk and teaching them how to use language to communicate. This is important because children’s language expands when they are given opportunities to use language and when teachers model more complex language. By hearing various uses and forms of language, children develop new language skills, which contribute to their academic and social success. I also encouraged S. Johnson to use mealtimes as learning opportunities. Mealtimes can offer opportunities to discuss where food comes from, how food is prepared, or connect concepts such as colors and letters to food. School-Age Age Group Observation I discussed the results of my observation in the caregiving space with S. Johnson. I encouraged S. Johnson to encourage parents, during arrival, not to leave digital devices with their children. Additionally, I encouraged S. Johnson to not have a television playing in the background throughout the day. We reviewed screen time requirements. I encouraged S. Johnson to continue to be flexible in the posted schedule based on children’s interest and attention span. I also suggested for S. Johnson to continue to have meaningful conversations and interactions with children, to give children opportunities to respond to her statements or questions, and to encourage peer conversations. Reminders: N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project The N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project was established in 2019. The project has worked within the CCR&R system to provide training and technical assistance to Professional Development and TA practitioners who support Family Child Care. Additionally, the project has worked with collaborating partners and stakeholders at the state and federal level to elevate and inform policy discussions that positively impact licensed Family Child Care professional educators. Kathleen Hoffler, Region 5 Family Child Care Consultant, is available free of charge to provide technical assistance and consultation to Family Child Care Home Providers to help you to enhance your program quality by putting thought and care into the following areas: Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), Curriculum, Family Engagement, Caregiver-Child Interactions, and Indoor and Outdoor Environments. You can take steps towards providing a high quality early care and education environment for the children in your program. Don’t wait, contact Kathleen at 910-988-2218 or khoffler@ccpfc.org to get started. DCDEE Website/ Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please visit DCDEE’s website for the latest childcare updates visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-605-2367 or tiffany.l.reed@dhhs.nc.gov . If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 8/15/2023 Age: From 4 To 9 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on August 23, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued September 21, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Owner/Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on January 06, 2023. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Six children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to the following activity areas: fine motor, literacy, dramatic-play, and blocks. Children were observed building structures with cardboard blocks and magnetic blocks. Children were observed dressing dolls and placing dolls in a toy stroller. Children were also observed playing with toy cars and trucks. The children transitioned to a coloring activity while the operator prepared lunch. Lunch consisted of pepperoni pizza, french fries, applesauce, and milk. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. One staff file was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance. One child’s file was reviewed. A medical report was not on file for an enrolled child. A signed acknowledgement that a copy of the Summary of NC Child Care Laws was given to a parent was not on file for an enrolled child. Program files, including the EPR Plan, was reviewed. All documentation was in compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: 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 medical report/health assessment was not on file for an enrolled child (K.W.)(Enrollment Date: 11/28/2022). GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A signed statement that a copy of the Summary of the NC Child Care Laws was given to a parent was not on file for an enrolled child (K.W.)(Enrollment Date: 11/28/2022). GS 110-102 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 29, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Child Records A violation was cited today for not having a signed acknowledgement on file that a copy of the Summary of the NC Child Care Laws was given to a parent before their child's enrollment. According to North Carolina General Statute 110-102, operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. Child Health Assessment A violation was cited today for not having a copy of a medical report/health assessment on file for an enrolled child. According to Child Care Rule .1721 (a)(1), the family child care home operator shall maintain a copy of each child’s health assessment as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-91(1). DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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GS 110-102 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 8/15/2023 Age: From 4 To 9 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on August 23, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued September 21, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Owner/Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on January 06, 2023. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Six children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to the following activity areas: fine motor, literacy, dramatic-play, and blocks. Children were observed building structures with cardboard blocks and magnetic blocks. Children were observed dressing dolls and placing dolls in a toy stroller. Children were also observed playing with toy cars and trucks. The children transitioned to a coloring activity while the operator prepared lunch. Lunch consisted of pepperoni pizza, french fries, applesauce, and milk. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. One staff file was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance. One child’s file was reviewed. A medical report was not on file for an enrolled child. A signed acknowledgement that a copy of the Summary of NC Child Care Laws was given to a parent was not on file for an enrolled child. Program files, including the EPR Plan, was reviewed. All documentation was in compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: 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 medical report/health assessment was not on file for an enrolled child (K.W.)(Enrollment Date: 11/28/2022). GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A signed statement that a copy of the Summary of the NC Child Care Laws was given to a parent was not on file for an enrolled child (K.W.)(Enrollment Date: 11/28/2022). GS 110-102 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 29, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Child Records A violation was cited today for not having a signed acknowledgement on file that a copy of the Summary of the NC Child Care Laws was given to a parent before their child's enrollment. According to North Carolina General Statute 110-102, operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. Child Health Assessment A violation was cited today for not having a copy of a medical report/health assessment on file for an enrolled child. According to Child Care Rule .1721 (a)(1), the family child care home operator shall maintain a copy of each child’s health assessment as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-91(1). DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 8/15/2023 Age: From 4 To 9 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on August 23, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued September 21, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Owner/Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on January 06, 2023. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Six children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to the following activity areas: fine motor, literacy, dramatic-play, and blocks. Children were observed building structures with cardboard blocks and magnetic blocks. Children were observed dressing dolls and placing dolls in a toy stroller. Children were also observed playing with toy cars and trucks. The children transitioned to a coloring activity while the operator prepared lunch. Lunch consisted of pepperoni pizza, french fries, applesauce, and milk. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. One staff file was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance. One child’s file was reviewed. A medical report was not on file for an enrolled child. A signed acknowledgement that a copy of the Summary of NC Child Care Laws was given to a parent was not on file for an enrolled child. Program files, including the EPR Plan, was reviewed. All documentation was in compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: 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 medical report/health assessment was not on file for an enrolled child (K.W.)(Enrollment Date: 11/28/2022). GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A signed statement that a copy of the Summary of the NC Child Care Laws was given to a parent was not on file for an enrolled child (K.W.)(Enrollment Date: 11/28/2022). GS 110-102 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 29, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Child Records A violation was cited today for not having a signed acknowledgement on file that a copy of the Summary of the NC Child Care Laws was given to a parent before their child's enrollment. According to North Carolina General Statute 110-102, operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. Child Health Assessment A violation was cited today for not having a copy of a medical report/health assessment on file for an enrolled child. According to Child Care Rule .1721 (a)(1), the family child care home operator shall maintain a copy of each child’s health assessment as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-91(1). DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: SHEMIKA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 26002508 Consultant: TIFFANY REED Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 8/15/2023 Age: From 4 To 9 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance visit was completed on August 23, 2022, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 96% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued September 21, 2022. The license was based on the program earning 4 points in education standards, 2 points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option of restricting infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record was verified as correct by Shemika Johnson, Owner/Operator. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior was completed on January 06, 2023. S. Johnson, Operator, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Six children were present upon my arrival. Children had access to the following activity areas: fine motor, literacy, dramatic-play, and blocks. Children were observed building structures with cardboard blocks and magnetic blocks. Children were observed dressing dolls and placing dolls in a toy stroller. Children were also observed playing with toy cars and trucks. The children transitioned to a coloring activity while the operator prepared lunch. Lunch consisted of pepperoni pizza, french fries, applesauce, and milk. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. One staff file was reviewed, and all documentation was in compliance. One child’s file was reviewed. A medical report was not on file for an enrolled child. A signed acknowledgement that a copy of the Summary of NC Child Care Laws was given to a parent was not on file for an enrolled child. Program files, including the EPR Plan, was reviewed. All documentation was in compliance. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Johnson. The following violations were observed: 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 medical report/health assessment was not on file for an enrolled child (K.W.)(Enrollment Date: 11/28/2022). GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A signed statement that a copy of the Summary of the NC Child Care Laws was given to a parent was not on file for an enrolled child (K.W.)(Enrollment Date: 11/28/2022). GS 110-102 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 29, 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: Tiffany Reed Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 9939 Fayetteville, NC 28311 tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Childcare ID# 12345678 Facility Specific TA Child Records A violation was cited today for not having a signed acknowledgement on file that a copy of the Summary of the NC Child Care Laws was given to a parent before their child's enrollment. According to North Carolina General Statute 110-102, operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. Child Health Assessment A violation was cited today for not having a copy of a medical report/health assessment on file for an enrolled child. According to Child Care Rule .1721 (a)(1), the family child care home operator shall maintain a copy of each child’s health assessment as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-91(1). DCDEE Child Care Consultant Contact Information Please feel free to contact me at tiffany.L.reed@dhhs.nc.gov or (910) 605-2367 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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