10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002492 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/21/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 4/21/2025 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous annual compliance visit was October 9, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-star license, issued August 19, 2021, earning five (5) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet an educational option for: All full-time lead teachers and teachers have completed 20 in-service training hours in addition to required annual hours. Part time have completed additional hours based on pro-rated annual hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ursula Bryant, owner. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 18, 2025. Fire Classification of approved completed April 11, 2025. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Janet Chatman, Teacher. She assisted me as I monitored the indoor and outdoor areas. There were two children in care. Ursula Bryant, Owner, arrived during the visit. The children were sitting at a table in space #1, eating graham crackers. According to today’s menu, snack consisted of cheese crackers and milk. Next, the children looked at a book with their teacher. They discussed and participated in animal recognition using pictures in the book. Ms. Janet asked, “What is this?’ The children named animals (tiger, elephant, hippo, monkey). Next, the children stacked blocks. Ms. Janet said good job with excitement. As a child was shaking a rattle, Ms. Janet chanted, “Shake it, shake it, shake it!” and she helped a child count one through five. I observed the children’s departure. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with U. Bryant. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. According to the menu, snack consisted of cheese crackers and milk. Upon my arrival, children were eating snack that consisted of graham crackers and water. The components on the menu was changed to reflect what children were observed eating. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) The violation was corrected during the visit. Therefore, a compliance letter is not required. My contact information is: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Observation Suggestions: Toddlers Building relationships with toddlers, enjoying your time with them and treating them with respect is important because they create strong connections with their teachers. They are more likely to enjoy their time in the classroom, which provides a foundation for exploring and learning. Some strategies are: • Spending time close to children and showing a genuine interest in them; sharing in their excitement and activities. • Let children see how much you enjoy being with them, showing children affection with words and touch. • Using a warm tone and facing children so you can maintain eye contact when speaking to them; using polite language and calling children by name; letting children know what to expect before a transition. Being available to provide comfort to children and respond to their individual needs by listening and watching for their verbal and physical cues is important because when toddlers can see their teachers as a source of comfort and security, they are more willing to try new things, explore and learn. Some strategies are: • Quickly tending to children’s needs for attention or assistance; taking children’s feelings seriously and responding with understanding and reassurance. • Being so well in tune with children’s needs that you’re one step ahead of potential issues; noticing problems in the classroom right away. • Being a source base for children; children coming to you for help, eagerly participating in activities, and trying challenging tasks. Giving children choices and letting their interests determine what activities you do, you do them, how long you do them; helping children learn to care for themselves and take on responsibility. This is important because children must be interested in an activity to learn from it. If you let children choose activities, you can feel confident they are ready to learn. Strategies are: • Let 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 consider other children’s perspectives. Technical assistance/discussions/reminders: A violation was cited for a food substitution not being changed on the menu. Remember to notate substitute foods on the menu before children are served. The best practice would be to add substitutions to the menu before children arrive, so parents could be aware of the changes. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC .09 .0901(b). Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002492 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0325-300L Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 06:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate a report of allegations of violations of child care requirements. The previous annual compliance visit was October 9, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-star license, issued August 19, 2021, earning five (5) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet an educational option for: All full-time lead teachers and teachers have completed 20 in-service training hours in addition to required annual hours. Part time have completed additional hours based on pro-rated annual hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ursula Bryant, owner. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 18, 2025. Fire Classification of approved completed April 10, 2024. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Janet Chatman, Teacher. She was alone with eighteen children aged zero through five years of age. All children were in space #1, resting on cots, bouncy seats, and cribs. Therefore, children under two years of age were grouped with children ages two through five years of age. Three children’s cots were in the hallway outside of the classroom, where they could be seen and heard. The teacher stated that two teachers were out sick, and Ms. Ursula was not there. Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner, arrived approximately ten minutes after I arrived. She stated that one staff member called out sick and a staff member quit earlier in the day. She had to leave to pick up her niece from school. One child was observed in a bouncy seat with a bottle propped in their mouth. Cribs, cots, and bouncy seats were less than eighteen inches apart. According to the lunch menu, it consisted of chicken nuggets, tator tots, green beans/peas, mixed fruit, and milk. Snack consisted of Cheese crackers and 100% fruit juice. The following allegations were discussed with Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner: • Concerns relating to nutrition • Concerns that parents are denied access to their child in their learning environment • Concerns that staff/child ratios and group size were not being followed • Concerns regarding capacity • Concerns regarding sanitation The allegations were reviewed with the program coordinator. I gathered information and interviewed the program coordinator, one teacher, and two parents. During observations, interviews, and documentation, it was determined that parents do have access to come into the center. I observed approximately ten parents picking up their children during today’s visit. They all signed their children out and went to the classrooms. I observed attendance, sign-in/out sheets and the menu. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements is substantiated pertaining to the following: • Staff/child ratios and group size • Capacity • Sanitation • Nutrition Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to parents being denied access to their child in the learning environment is unsubstantiated. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with U. Bryant. The following violation were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. There were eighteen children in space #1. The capacity of the space is 8 children per 25 square feet. GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. There were two children under one year of age grouped with children two through five years of age in space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 411 Every child was not provided an appropriate time and place to rest. Two infants were sleeping in a bouncy seat in space #1. GS 110-91(2)(i) 530 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 531 Bottles were propped. An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 614 Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #1, cots and cribs were spaced less than eighteen inches apart during rest time. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #1, there were eighteen children and one teacher. In addition, children one year of age and younger were grouped with children two through five years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 The violation must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 PM on April 8, 2025, describing how and when the violation was corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the due date, an additional visit will be conducted to verify that violations have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you decide to email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, including your name and position – example: Jane Doe, Administrator of AAA Child Care ID # 12345678. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio and group size requirements. Violations of this nature directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. In addition, these types of violations have the greatest negative impact on your compliance history. To ensure a healthy and safety environment refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e). A violation was cited for space #1, being over capacity. Your facility follows 25 square feet indoor capacity per child. Therefore, space #1 capacity is eight children at 25 square feet. This type of violation will impact the safety of the children while in care. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(6); .1401(f). Due to violations cited for capacity, staff/child ratio and group sizes, I will return sometime within the next two weeks to verify violations have been corrected. A substantiated complaint may warrant an administrative action. Safe Sleep Practices: During today's visit we discussed proper sleeping areas for infants. Remember, if an infant falls asleep while in the swing, highchair, lying on the floor, or bouncy seat, the infant must be moved to their appropriate crib or mat. Please post a notice on cribs that says "I can roll over" once the children begin to turn to their side/tummy. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(2)(i). Having infants/toddlers in any type of "restraint" for more than 20 minutes is too long. A "restraint"¨ is any item (highchair, bouncy seat, etc.) that restricts a child's ability to move freely. Both non-mobile and mobile children need to be able to move about in the room and should be allowed to play on the floor for most of the day. Cribs: When in use, cribs, cots, mats and playpens shall be placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by partitions which prevent physical contact. Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002492 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0325-300L Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 06:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate a report of allegations of violations of child care requirements. The previous annual compliance visit was October 9, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-star license, issued August 19, 2021, earning five (5) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet an educational option for: All full-time lead teachers and teachers have completed 20 in-service training hours in addition to required annual hours. Part time have completed additional hours based on pro-rated annual hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ursula Bryant, owner. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 18, 2025. Fire Classification of approved completed April 10, 2024. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Janet Chatman, Teacher. She was alone with eighteen children aged zero through five years of age. All children were in space #1, resting on cots, bouncy seats, and cribs. Therefore, children under two years of age were grouped with children ages two through five years of age. Three children’s cots were in the hallway outside of the classroom, where they could be seen and heard. The teacher stated that two teachers were out sick, and Ms. Ursula was not there. Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner, arrived approximately ten minutes after I arrived. She stated that one staff member called out sick and a staff member quit earlier in the day. She had to leave to pick up her niece from school. One child was observed in a bouncy seat with a bottle propped in their mouth. Cribs, cots, and bouncy seats were less than eighteen inches apart. According to the lunch menu, it consisted of chicken nuggets, tator tots, green beans/peas, mixed fruit, and milk. Snack consisted of Cheese crackers and 100% fruit juice. The following allegations were discussed with Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner: • Concerns relating to nutrition • Concerns that parents are denied access to their child in their learning environment • Concerns that staff/child ratios and group size were not being followed • Concerns regarding capacity • Concerns regarding sanitation The allegations were reviewed with the program coordinator. I gathered information and interviewed the program coordinator, one teacher, and two parents. During observations, interviews, and documentation, it was determined that parents do have access to come into the center. I observed approximately ten parents picking up their children during today’s visit. They all signed their children out and went to the classrooms. I observed attendance, sign-in/out sheets and the menu. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements is substantiated pertaining to the following: • Staff/child ratios and group size • Capacity • Sanitation • Nutrition Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to parents being denied access to their child in the learning environment is unsubstantiated. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with U. Bryant. The following violation were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. There were eighteen children in space #1. The capacity of the space is 8 children per 25 square feet. GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. There were two children under one year of age grouped with children two through five years of age in space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 411 Every child was not provided an appropriate time and place to rest. Two infants were sleeping in a bouncy seat in space #1. GS 110-91(2)(i) 530 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 531 Bottles were propped. An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 614 Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #1, cots and cribs were spaced less than eighteen inches apart during rest time. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #1, there were eighteen children and one teacher. In addition, children one year of age and younger were grouped with children two through five years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 The violation must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 PM on April 8, 2025, describing how and when the violation was corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the due date, an additional visit will be conducted to verify that violations have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you decide to email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, including your name and position – example: Jane Doe, Administrator of AAA Child Care ID # 12345678. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio and group size requirements. Violations of this nature directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. In addition, these types of violations have the greatest negative impact on your compliance history. To ensure a healthy and safety environment refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e). A violation was cited for space #1, being over capacity. Your facility follows 25 square feet indoor capacity per child. Therefore, space #1 capacity is eight children at 25 square feet. This type of violation will impact the safety of the children while in care. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(6); .1401(f). Due to violations cited for capacity, staff/child ratio and group sizes, I will return sometime within the next two weeks to verify violations have been corrected. A substantiated complaint may warrant an administrative action. Safe Sleep Practices: During today's visit we discussed proper sleeping areas for infants. Remember, if an infant falls asleep while in the swing, highchair, lying on the floor, or bouncy seat, the infant must be moved to their appropriate crib or mat. Please post a notice on cribs that says "I can roll over" once the children begin to turn to their side/tummy. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(2)(i). Having infants/toddlers in any type of "restraint" for more than 20 minutes is too long. A "restraint"¨ is any item (highchair, bouncy seat, etc.) that restricts a child's ability to move freely. Both non-mobile and mobile children need to be able to move about in the room and should be allowed to play on the floor for most of the day. Cribs: When in use, cribs, cots, mats and playpens shall be placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by partitions which prevent physical contact. Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002492 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0325-300L Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 06:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate a report of allegations of violations of child care requirements. The previous annual compliance visit was October 9, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-star license, issued August 19, 2021, earning five (5) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet an educational option for: All full-time lead teachers and teachers have completed 20 in-service training hours in addition to required annual hours. Part time have completed additional hours based on pro-rated annual hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ursula Bryant, owner. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 18, 2025. Fire Classification of approved completed April 10, 2024. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Janet Chatman, Teacher. She was alone with eighteen children aged zero through five years of age. All children were in space #1, resting on cots, bouncy seats, and cribs. Therefore, children under two years of age were grouped with children ages two through five years of age. Three children’s cots were in the hallway outside of the classroom, where they could be seen and heard. The teacher stated that two teachers were out sick, and Ms. Ursula was not there. Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner, arrived approximately ten minutes after I arrived. She stated that one staff member called out sick and a staff member quit earlier in the day. She had to leave to pick up her niece from school. One child was observed in a bouncy seat with a bottle propped in their mouth. Cribs, cots, and bouncy seats were less than eighteen inches apart. According to the lunch menu, it consisted of chicken nuggets, tator tots, green beans/peas, mixed fruit, and milk. Snack consisted of Cheese crackers and 100% fruit juice. The following allegations were discussed with Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner: • Concerns relating to nutrition • Concerns that parents are denied access to their child in their learning environment • Concerns that staff/child ratios and group size were not being followed • Concerns regarding capacity • Concerns regarding sanitation The allegations were reviewed with the program coordinator. I gathered information and interviewed the program coordinator, one teacher, and two parents. During observations, interviews, and documentation, it was determined that parents do have access to come into the center. I observed approximately ten parents picking up their children during today’s visit. They all signed their children out and went to the classrooms. I observed attendance, sign-in/out sheets and the menu. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements is substantiated pertaining to the following: • Staff/child ratios and group size • Capacity • Sanitation • Nutrition Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to parents being denied access to their child in the learning environment is unsubstantiated. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with U. Bryant. The following violation were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. There were eighteen children in space #1. The capacity of the space is 8 children per 25 square feet. GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. There were two children under one year of age grouped with children two through five years of age in space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 411 Every child was not provided an appropriate time and place to rest. Two infants were sleeping in a bouncy seat in space #1. GS 110-91(2)(i) 530 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 531 Bottles were propped. An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 614 Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #1, cots and cribs were spaced less than eighteen inches apart during rest time. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #1, there were eighteen children and one teacher. In addition, children one year of age and younger were grouped with children two through five years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 The violation must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 PM on April 8, 2025, describing how and when the violation was corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the due date, an additional visit will be conducted to verify that violations have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you decide to email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, including your name and position – example: Jane Doe, Administrator of AAA Child Care ID # 12345678. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio and group size requirements. Violations of this nature directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. In addition, these types of violations have the greatest negative impact on your compliance history. To ensure a healthy and safety environment refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e). A violation was cited for space #1, being over capacity. Your facility follows 25 square feet indoor capacity per child. Therefore, space #1 capacity is eight children at 25 square feet. This type of violation will impact the safety of the children while in care. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(6); .1401(f). Due to violations cited for capacity, staff/child ratio and group sizes, I will return sometime within the next two weeks to verify violations have been corrected. A substantiated complaint may warrant an administrative action. Safe Sleep Practices: During today's visit we discussed proper sleeping areas for infants. Remember, if an infant falls asleep while in the swing, highchair, lying on the floor, or bouncy seat, the infant must be moved to their appropriate crib or mat. Please post a notice on cribs that says "I can roll over" once the children begin to turn to their side/tummy. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(2)(i). Having infants/toddlers in any type of "restraint" for more than 20 minutes is too long. A "restraint"¨ is any item (highchair, bouncy seat, etc.) that restricts a child's ability to move freely. Both non-mobile and mobile children need to be able to move about in the room and should be allowed to play on the floor for most of the day. Cribs: When in use, cribs, cots, mats and playpens shall be placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by partitions which prevent physical contact. Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002492 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0325-300L Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 06:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate a report of allegations of violations of child care requirements. The previous annual compliance visit was October 9, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-star license, issued August 19, 2021, earning five (5) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet an educational option for: All full-time lead teachers and teachers have completed 20 in-service training hours in addition to required annual hours. Part time have completed additional hours based on pro-rated annual hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ursula Bryant, owner. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 18, 2025. Fire Classification of approved completed April 10, 2024. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Janet Chatman, Teacher. She was alone with eighteen children aged zero through five years of age. All children were in space #1, resting on cots, bouncy seats, and cribs. Therefore, children under two years of age were grouped with children ages two through five years of age. Three children’s cots were in the hallway outside of the classroom, where they could be seen and heard. The teacher stated that two teachers were out sick, and Ms. Ursula was not there. Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner, arrived approximately ten minutes after I arrived. She stated that one staff member called out sick and a staff member quit earlier in the day. She had to leave to pick up her niece from school. One child was observed in a bouncy seat with a bottle propped in their mouth. Cribs, cots, and bouncy seats were less than eighteen inches apart. According to the lunch menu, it consisted of chicken nuggets, tator tots, green beans/peas, mixed fruit, and milk. Snack consisted of Cheese crackers and 100% fruit juice. The following allegations were discussed with Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner: • Concerns relating to nutrition • Concerns that parents are denied access to their child in their learning environment • Concerns that staff/child ratios and group size were not being followed • Concerns regarding capacity • Concerns regarding sanitation The allegations were reviewed with the program coordinator. I gathered information and interviewed the program coordinator, one teacher, and two parents. During observations, interviews, and documentation, it was determined that parents do have access to come into the center. I observed approximately ten parents picking up their children during today’s visit. They all signed their children out and went to the classrooms. I observed attendance, sign-in/out sheets and the menu. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements is substantiated pertaining to the following: • Staff/child ratios and group size • Capacity • Sanitation • Nutrition Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to parents being denied access to their child in the learning environment is unsubstantiated. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with U. Bryant. The following violation were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. There were eighteen children in space #1. The capacity of the space is 8 children per 25 square feet. GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. There were two children under one year of age grouped with children two through five years of age in space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 411 Every child was not provided an appropriate time and place to rest. Two infants were sleeping in a bouncy seat in space #1. GS 110-91(2)(i) 530 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 531 Bottles were propped. An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 614 Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #1, cots and cribs were spaced less than eighteen inches apart during rest time. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #1, there were eighteen children and one teacher. In addition, children one year of age and younger were grouped with children two through five years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 The violation must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 PM on April 8, 2025, describing how and when the violation was corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the due date, an additional visit will be conducted to verify that violations have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you decide to email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, including your name and position – example: Jane Doe, Administrator of AAA Child Care ID # 12345678. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio and group size requirements. Violations of this nature directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. In addition, these types of violations have the greatest negative impact on your compliance history. To ensure a healthy and safety environment refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e). A violation was cited for space #1, being over capacity. Your facility follows 25 square feet indoor capacity per child. Therefore, space #1 capacity is eight children at 25 square feet. This type of violation will impact the safety of the children while in care. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(6); .1401(f). Due to violations cited for capacity, staff/child ratio and group sizes, I will return sometime within the next two weeks to verify violations have been corrected. A substantiated complaint may warrant an administrative action. Safe Sleep Practices: During today's visit we discussed proper sleeping areas for infants. Remember, if an infant falls asleep while in the swing, highchair, lying on the floor, or bouncy seat, the infant must be moved to their appropriate crib or mat. Please post a notice on cribs that says "I can roll over" once the children begin to turn to their side/tummy. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(2)(i). Having infants/toddlers in any type of "restraint" for more than 20 minutes is too long. A "restraint"¨ is any item (highchair, bouncy seat, etc.) that restricts a child's ability to move freely. Both non-mobile and mobile children need to be able to move about in the room and should be allowed to play on the floor for most of the day. Cribs: When in use, cribs, cots, mats and playpens shall be placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by partitions which prevent physical contact. Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002492 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0325-300L Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 06:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate a report of allegations of violations of child care requirements. The previous annual compliance visit was October 9, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-star license, issued August 19, 2021, earning five (5) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet an educational option for: All full-time lead teachers and teachers have completed 20 in-service training hours in addition to required annual hours. Part time have completed additional hours based on pro-rated annual hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ursula Bryant, owner. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 18, 2025. Fire Classification of approved completed April 10, 2024. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Janet Chatman, Teacher. She was alone with eighteen children aged zero through five years of age. All children were in space #1, resting on cots, bouncy seats, and cribs. Therefore, children under two years of age were grouped with children ages two through five years of age. Three children’s cots were in the hallway outside of the classroom, where they could be seen and heard. The teacher stated that two teachers were out sick, and Ms. Ursula was not there. Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner, arrived approximately ten minutes after I arrived. She stated that one staff member called out sick and a staff member quit earlier in the day. She had to leave to pick up her niece from school. One child was observed in a bouncy seat with a bottle propped in their mouth. Cribs, cots, and bouncy seats were less than eighteen inches apart. According to the lunch menu, it consisted of chicken nuggets, tator tots, green beans/peas, mixed fruit, and milk. Snack consisted of Cheese crackers and 100% fruit juice. The following allegations were discussed with Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner: • Concerns relating to nutrition • Concerns that parents are denied access to their child in their learning environment • Concerns that staff/child ratios and group size were not being followed • Concerns regarding capacity • Concerns regarding sanitation The allegations were reviewed with the program coordinator. I gathered information and interviewed the program coordinator, one teacher, and two parents. During observations, interviews, and documentation, it was determined that parents do have access to come into the center. I observed approximately ten parents picking up their children during today’s visit. They all signed their children out and went to the classrooms. I observed attendance, sign-in/out sheets and the menu. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements is substantiated pertaining to the following: • Staff/child ratios and group size • Capacity • Sanitation • Nutrition Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to parents being denied access to their child in the learning environment is unsubstantiated. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with U. Bryant. The following violation were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. There were eighteen children in space #1. The capacity of the space is 8 children per 25 square feet. GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. There were two children under one year of age grouped with children two through five years of age in space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 411 Every child was not provided an appropriate time and place to rest. Two infants were sleeping in a bouncy seat in space #1. GS 110-91(2)(i) 530 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 531 Bottles were propped. An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 614 Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #1, cots and cribs were spaced less than eighteen inches apart during rest time. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #1, there were eighteen children and one teacher. In addition, children one year of age and younger were grouped with children two through five years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 The violation must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 PM on April 8, 2025, describing how and when the violation was corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the due date, an additional visit will be conducted to verify that violations have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you decide to email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, including your name and position – example: Jane Doe, Administrator of AAA Child Care ID # 12345678. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio and group size requirements. Violations of this nature directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. In addition, these types of violations have the greatest negative impact on your compliance history. To ensure a healthy and safety environment refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e). A violation was cited for space #1, being over capacity. Your facility follows 25 square feet indoor capacity per child. Therefore, space #1 capacity is eight children at 25 square feet. This type of violation will impact the safety of the children while in care. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(6); .1401(f). Due to violations cited for capacity, staff/child ratio and group sizes, I will return sometime within the next two weeks to verify violations have been corrected. A substantiated complaint may warrant an administrative action. Safe Sleep Practices: During today's visit we discussed proper sleeping areas for infants. Remember, if an infant falls asleep while in the swing, highchair, lying on the floor, or bouncy seat, the infant must be moved to their appropriate crib or mat. Please post a notice on cribs that says "I can roll over" once the children begin to turn to their side/tummy. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(2)(i). Having infants/toddlers in any type of "restraint" for more than 20 minutes is too long. A "restraint"¨ is any item (highchair, bouncy seat, etc.) that restricts a child's ability to move freely. Both non-mobile and mobile children need to be able to move about in the room and should be allowed to play on the floor for most of the day. Cribs: When in use, cribs, cots, mats and playpens shall be placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by partitions which prevent physical contact. Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002492 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0325-300L Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 06:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate a report of allegations of violations of child care requirements. The previous annual compliance visit was October 9, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 97%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a three-star license, issued August 19, 2021, earning five (5) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet an educational option for: All full-time lead teachers and teachers have completed 20 in-service training hours in addition to required annual hours. Part time have completed additional hours based on pro-rated annual hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ursula Bryant, owner. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 18, 2025. Fire Classification of approved completed April 10, 2024. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Janet Chatman, Teacher. She was alone with eighteen children aged zero through five years of age. All children were in space #1, resting on cots, bouncy seats, and cribs. Therefore, children under two years of age were grouped with children ages two through five years of age. Three children’s cots were in the hallway outside of the classroom, where they could be seen and heard. The teacher stated that two teachers were out sick, and Ms. Ursula was not there. Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner, arrived approximately ten minutes after I arrived. She stated that one staff member called out sick and a staff member quit earlier in the day. She had to leave to pick up her niece from school. One child was observed in a bouncy seat with a bottle propped in their mouth. Cribs, cots, and bouncy seats were less than eighteen inches apart. According to the lunch menu, it consisted of chicken nuggets, tator tots, green beans/peas, mixed fruit, and milk. Snack consisted of Cheese crackers and 100% fruit juice. The following allegations were discussed with Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner: • Concerns relating to nutrition • Concerns that parents are denied access to their child in their learning environment • Concerns that staff/child ratios and group size were not being followed • Concerns regarding capacity • Concerns regarding sanitation The allegations were reviewed with the program coordinator. I gathered information and interviewed the program coordinator, one teacher, and two parents. During observations, interviews, and documentation, it was determined that parents do have access to come into the center. I observed approximately ten parents picking up their children during today’s visit. They all signed their children out and went to the classrooms. I observed attendance, sign-in/out sheets and the menu. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements is substantiated pertaining to the following: • Staff/child ratios and group size • Capacity • Sanitation • Nutrition Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to parents being denied access to their child in the learning environment is unsubstantiated. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with U. Bryant. The following violation were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 201 A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. There were eighteen children in space #1. The capacity of the space is 8 children per 25 square feet. GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. There were two children under one year of age grouped with children two through five years of age in space #1. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 411 Every child was not provided an appropriate time and place to rest. Two infants were sleeping in a bouncy seat in space #1. GS 110-91(2)(i) 530 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 531 Bottles were propped. An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 614 Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #1, cots and cribs were spaced less than eighteen inches apart during rest time. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #1, there were eighteen children and one teacher. In addition, children one year of age and younger were grouped with children two through five years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 The violation must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 PM on April 8, 2025, describing how and when the violation was corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the due date, an additional visit will be conducted to verify that violations have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you decide to email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, including your name and position – example: Jane Doe, Administrator of AAA Child Care ID # 12345678. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio and group size requirements. Violations of this nature directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. In addition, these types of violations have the greatest negative impact on your compliance history. To ensure a healthy and safety environment refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e). A violation was cited for space #1, being over capacity. Your facility follows 25 square feet indoor capacity per child. Therefore, space #1 capacity is eight children at 25 square feet. This type of violation will impact the safety of the children while in care. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(6); .1401(f). Due to violations cited for capacity, staff/child ratio and group sizes, I will return sometime within the next two weeks to verify violations have been corrected. A substantiated complaint may warrant an administrative action. Safe Sleep Practices: During today's visit we discussed proper sleeping areas for infants. Remember, if an infant falls asleep while in the swing, highchair, lying on the floor, or bouncy seat, the infant must be moved to their appropriate crib or mat. Please post a notice on cribs that says "I can roll over" once the children begin to turn to their side/tummy. Refer to child care rule GS 110-91(2)(i). Having infants/toddlers in any type of "restraint" for more than 20 minutes is too long. A "restraint"¨ is any item (highchair, bouncy seat, etc.) that restricts a child's ability to move freely. Both non-mobile and mobile children need to be able to move about in the room and should be allowed to play on the floor for most of the day. Cribs: When in use, cribs, cots, mats and playpens shall be placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by partitions which prevent physical contact. Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002492 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 10/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance visit. The previous annual compliance visit was October 16, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 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 August 19, 2021, earning five (5) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet an educational option for: All full-time lead teachers and teachers have completed 20 in-service training hours in addition to required annual hours. Part time have completed additional hours based on pro-rated annual hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ursula Bryant, owner. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed May 20, 2024. Fire Classification of approved completed April 10, 2024. A copy was received during today’s visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Janet Chatman, Teacher. Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner was present during the visit. In space #1, children were observed sitting on the floor with their teacher playing with developmental age-appropriate materials like, animals, bead maze, and a telephone. As a child had a phone to his ear, his teacher said, “say hello, hi daddy, hi mommy” and other conversational phrases. In space #2, children were cleaning up monster counters off the table. Next, they participated in an art activity making candy corn. They ripped small pieces of orange and white paper and glued the pieces on black construction paper. They discussed candy corn and if they liked it. Children in space #4, were observed using people, animals, and blocks. Next, they prepared for outdoors. They were observed outdoors, running, pushing toy lawn mowers, riding tricycles, and playing with dramatic play materials (kitchen set, table, dishes). Upon returning indoors, children washed their hands for lunch. According to the menu, Lunch consisted of turkey/cheese sandwich, sweet peas, orange slices, and milk. During my observation, children were served a different vegetable and fruit (green beans, peaches). The component substitutions were not notated on the menu. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with U. Bryant. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A current fire inspection dated 4/10/24 was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection. The fire inspection was received during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Substitutions for vegetable and fruit were not recorded on the menu for lunch. Children were observed eating, green beans and peaches instead of sweet peas and orange slices. Substitutions were recorded on the menu during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Violations were corrected during the visit. Therefore, a compliance letter is not required. My contact information is: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Mailing Fire Inspection: A violation being cited regarding not mailing the facility’s current fire inspection to DCDEE within one week of the inspection. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). Consider mailing the fire inspection to DCDEE immediately after the inspection. Meal Components: Any meal component substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b). We discussed the violation and you notated the substitutions on the menu for today’s lunch. Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002492 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 10/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance visit. The previous annual compliance visit was October 16, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 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 August 19, 2021, earning five (5) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet an educational option for: All full-time lead teachers and teachers have completed 20 in-service training hours in addition to required annual hours. Part time have completed additional hours based on pro-rated annual hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ursula Bryant, owner. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed May 20, 2024. Fire Classification of approved completed April 10, 2024. A copy was received during today’s visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Janet Chatman, Teacher. Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner was present during the visit. In space #1, children were observed sitting on the floor with their teacher playing with developmental age-appropriate materials like, animals, bead maze, and a telephone. As a child had a phone to his ear, his teacher said, “say hello, hi daddy, hi mommy” and other conversational phrases. In space #2, children were cleaning up monster counters off the table. Next, they participated in an art activity making candy corn. They ripped small pieces of orange and white paper and glued the pieces on black construction paper. They discussed candy corn and if they liked it. Children in space #4, were observed using people, animals, and blocks. Next, they prepared for outdoors. They were observed outdoors, running, pushing toy lawn mowers, riding tricycles, and playing with dramatic play materials (kitchen set, table, dishes). Upon returning indoors, children washed their hands for lunch. According to the menu, Lunch consisted of turkey/cheese sandwich, sweet peas, orange slices, and milk. During my observation, children were served a different vegetable and fruit (green beans, peaches). The component substitutions were not notated on the menu. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with U. Bryant. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A current fire inspection dated 4/10/24 was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection. The fire inspection was received during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Substitutions for vegetable and fruit were not recorded on the menu for lunch. Children were observed eating, green beans and peaches instead of sweet peas and orange slices. Substitutions were recorded on the menu during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Violations were corrected during the visit. Therefore, a compliance letter is not required. My contact information is: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Mailing Fire Inspection: A violation being cited regarding not mailing the facility’s current fire inspection to DCDEE within one week of the inspection. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). Consider mailing the fire inspection to DCDEE immediately after the inspection. Meal Components: Any meal component substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b). We discussed the violation and you notated the substitutions on the menu for today’s lunch. Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002492 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2024 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 10/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance visit. The previous annual compliance visit was October 16, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 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 August 19, 2021, earning five (5) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet an educational option for: All full-time lead teachers and teachers have completed 20 in-service training hours in addition to required annual hours. Part time have completed additional hours based on pro-rated annual hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ursula Bryant, owner. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed May 20, 2024. Fire Classification of approved completed April 10, 2024. A copy was received during today’s visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Janet Chatman, Teacher. Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner was present during the visit. In space #1, children were observed sitting on the floor with their teacher playing with developmental age-appropriate materials like, animals, bead maze, and a telephone. As a child had a phone to his ear, his teacher said, “say hello, hi daddy, hi mommy” and other conversational phrases. In space #2, children were cleaning up monster counters off the table. Next, they participated in an art activity making candy corn. They ripped small pieces of orange and white paper and glued the pieces on black construction paper. They discussed candy corn and if they liked it. Children in space #4, were observed using people, animals, and blocks. Next, they prepared for outdoors. They were observed outdoors, running, pushing toy lawn mowers, riding tricycles, and playing with dramatic play materials (kitchen set, table, dishes). Upon returning indoors, children washed their hands for lunch. According to the menu, Lunch consisted of turkey/cheese sandwich, sweet peas, orange slices, and milk. During my observation, children were served a different vegetable and fruit (green beans, peaches). The component substitutions were not notated on the menu. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with U. Bryant. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A current fire inspection dated 4/10/24 was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection. The fire inspection was received during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Substitutions for vegetable and fruit were not recorded on the menu for lunch. Children were observed eating, green beans and peaches instead of sweet peas and orange slices. Substitutions were recorded on the menu during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Violations were corrected during the visit. Therefore, a compliance letter is not required. My contact information is: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Mailing Fire Inspection: A violation being cited regarding not mailing the facility’s current fire inspection to DCDEE within one week of the inspection. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a). Consider mailing the fire inspection to DCDEE immediately after the inspection. Meal Components: Any meal component substitution shall be of comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b). We discussed the violation and you notated the substitutions on the menu for today’s lunch. Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002492 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 5/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous annual compliance visit was January 13, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 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 August 19, 2021, earning five (5) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet an educational option for: All full-time lead teachers and teachers have completed 20 in-service training hours in addition to required annual hours. Part time have completed additional hours based on pro-rated annual hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ursula Bryant, owner. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 20, 2023. Fire Classification of approved completed January 17, 2024. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Janet Chatman, Teacher. Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner was present during the visit. In space #1, children were observed laying on cots, in a crib, and in rockers. The two children in rockers, were placed in a crib upon falling asleep. They were placed on their backs. Children in space #2, were observed listening to a story. Each page was discussed after the teacher read. For example, one child mentioned that someone was looking in a mirror. The teacher expanded by saying, “she wants to look good and have clean teeth”. A child said, “she is being pretty and gorgeous”. After the story, the children went outdoors. They were observed, running, pushing toy lawnmowers and playing in a playhouse. In space #4, children were listening to a story regarding body parts. Children pointed to the body parts the teacher asked them about. She asked, “Where are the baby eyes ( ears, toes etc.)? Next, the children rest on cots. Today’s Lunch consisted of corn dogs, fries, green beans, oranges, and milk. According to the menu, snack will consist of string cheese, grapes, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with U. Bryant. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The side exit door for spaces #3 and #4, wood panel is loose and missing on the left side of the door when opening fron the inside. The wood moves and is hanging by a couple of nails. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The fence is not attached to two poles on the bottom of the right side leading to the playground from spaces #3 and #4. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Grass was growing in the uncovered sandbox on the playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. One container of paint remover, one bottle of rubber sealant, and one can of spray paint was stored on the porch of the facility's front entrance. The items were removed and stored prpoperly. .0604(a) 899 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 current sanitation inspection was not on file. The last inspection was conducted on 3/20/23. GS 110-91 The violation must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 PM on May 21, 2024, describing how and when the violation was corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the due date, an additional visit will be conducted to verify that violations have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: A violation was cited for grass growing in the sandbox. We discussed laying plastic down before adding more sand to help prevent grass from growing in the sand box. Refer to child care rule 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a). Hazardous Items Storage: A violation was cited for paint remover, rubber sealant, and spray paint being stored on the front porch of the facility’s entrance. These items shall be kept in a locked storage. This was corrected during the visit. Refer to child care rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 Fence eentrapment: A violation was cited for safety hazards in the outdoor environment. A safe indoor and outdoor environment is required for all children. Refer to NC childcare rule 10A NCAC .605(g) and .0605(j)(2). We discussed repairing the bottom right side fence to prevent entrapment. Sanitation Inspection: The facility’s last sanitation inspection was March 20, 2023. Contact Environmental Health at 910-433-3676, to inform them of your routine unannounced visit. A current sanitation inspection must be completed by May 21, 2024. Observation Suggestion: Language Support: A language-rich environment: helping infants learn to communicate themselves and communicate their needs is important because it helps them gain the foundational skills on which all later language is built. Some strategies are: • Talking to infants in complete and descriptive sentences, narrating what you’re doing and what’s happening in the classroom; telling infants the names of objects they see. • Talking to infants with the intention of getting them to voice a response, making sounds, repeating their sounds, and asking them questions. • Telling infants what you “heard” when they use facial expressions, gestures, words, or sounds to communicate; showing infants how conversations work by pausing and making eye contact when you talk to them. • Read to the babies, show them the pictures in the book, point and name the pictures in the book. Teach children how to take care of books. • Include props when reading to children (puppets, flannel boards) Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002492 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2024 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 5/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous annual compliance visit was January 13, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 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 August 19, 2021, earning five (5) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet an educational option for: All full-time lead teachers and teachers have completed 20 in-service training hours in addition to required annual hours. Part time have completed additional hours based on pro-rated annual hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ursula Bryant, owner. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 20, 2023. Fire Classification of approved completed January 17, 2024. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Janet Chatman, Teacher. Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner was present during the visit. In space #1, children were observed laying on cots, in a crib, and in rockers. The two children in rockers, were placed in a crib upon falling asleep. They were placed on their backs. Children in space #2, were observed listening to a story. Each page was discussed after the teacher read. For example, one child mentioned that someone was looking in a mirror. The teacher expanded by saying, “she wants to look good and have clean teeth”. A child said, “she is being pretty and gorgeous”. After the story, the children went outdoors. They were observed, running, pushing toy lawnmowers and playing in a playhouse. In space #4, children were listening to a story regarding body parts. Children pointed to the body parts the teacher asked them about. She asked, “Where are the baby eyes ( ears, toes etc.)? Next, the children rest on cots. Today’s Lunch consisted of corn dogs, fries, green beans, oranges, and milk. According to the menu, snack will consist of string cheese, grapes, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with U. Bryant. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The side exit door for spaces #3 and #4, wood panel is loose and missing on the left side of the door when opening fron the inside. The wood moves and is hanging by a couple of nails. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The fence is not attached to two poles on the bottom of the right side leading to the playground from spaces #3 and #4. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Grass was growing in the uncovered sandbox on the playground. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. One container of paint remover, one bottle of rubber sealant, and one can of spray paint was stored on the porch of the facility's front entrance. The items were removed and stored prpoperly. .0604(a) 899 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 current sanitation inspection was not on file. The last inspection was conducted on 3/20/23. GS 110-91 The violation must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 PM on May 21, 2024, describing how and when the violation was corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the due date, an additional visit will be conducted to verify that violations have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: A violation was cited for grass growing in the sandbox. We discussed laying plastic down before adding more sand to help prevent grass from growing in the sand box. Refer to child care rule 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a). Hazardous Items Storage: A violation was cited for paint remover, rubber sealant, and spray paint being stored on the front porch of the facility’s entrance. These items shall be kept in a locked storage. This was corrected during the visit. Refer to child care rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 Fence eentrapment: A violation was cited for safety hazards in the outdoor environment. A safe indoor and outdoor environment is required for all children. Refer to NC childcare rule 10A NCAC .605(g) and .0605(j)(2). We discussed repairing the bottom right side fence to prevent entrapment. Sanitation Inspection: The facility’s last sanitation inspection was March 20, 2023. Contact Environmental Health at 910-433-3676, to inform them of your routine unannounced visit. A current sanitation inspection must be completed by May 21, 2024. Observation Suggestion: Language Support: A language-rich environment: helping infants learn to communicate themselves and communicate their needs is important because it helps them gain the foundational skills on which all later language is built. Some strategies are: • Talking to infants in complete and descriptive sentences, narrating what you’re doing and what’s happening in the classroom; telling infants the names of objects they see. • Talking to infants with the intention of getting them to voice a response, making sounds, repeating their sounds, and asking them questions. • Telling infants what you “heard” when they use facial expressions, gestures, words, or sounds to communicate; showing infants how conversations work by pausing and making eye contact when you talk to them. • Read to the babies, show them the pictures in the book, point and name the pictures in the book. Teach children how to take care of books. • Include props when reading to children (puppets, flannel boards) Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002492 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 10/16/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance visit. The previous annual compliance visit was January 13, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 80%, 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 August 19, 2021, earning five (5) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet an educational option for: All full-time lead teachers and teachers have completed 20 in-service training hours in addition to required annual hours. Part time have completed additional hours based on pro-rated annual hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ursula Bryant, owner. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 20, 2023. Fire Classification of approved completed January 13, 2023. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Janet Chatman, Teacher. Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner was present during the visit. In space #1, children were observed crawling, walking, and using developmentally aged appropriate materials like, soft animals, rattles, and books. Children in space #4, were observed participating in a musical movement activity. The children followed the directions of a song. They hopped, skipped, galloped and ran. I observed toileting, hand washing, preparation for outdoors, outdoor activities and lunch. Outdoors children were observed, running, hoola hooping, riding bikes, and playing hockey using golf clubs and a plastic golf ball. Today’s lunch consisted of corn dogs, French fries, green beans, pineapples, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with U. Bryant. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There was grass growing in the sand box. The grass was pulled out of the sand box. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground, there was a table with broken edges around the end of the table. The table was removed off the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Violations were corrected during the visit. Therefore, a compliance letter is not required. My contact information is: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: A violation was cited for grass growing in the sandbox. You pulled the grass out of the sandbox during today’s visit. We discussed laying plastic down before adding more sand to help prevent grass from growing in the sand box. Refer to child care rule 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a). Reminder: Your CPR/FA expires 12//8/23 We discussed the types of material and the sufficient amount in each classroom and activity areas. There must be at least four activity centers and enough material in each area for three children to use at one time. You will go through each classroom to ensure that the requirements are met. During the visit there were enough activity areas in each classroom. Just double check the sufficient amount of materials in each activity center . Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002492 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-238L Visit Date: 9/1/2023 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 8/31/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate a report of allegations of violations of child care requirements. The previous annual compliance visit was January 13, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 83%, 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 August 19, 2021, earning five (5) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet an educational option for: All full-time lead teachers and teachers have completed 20 in-service training hours in addition to required annual hours. Part time have completed additional hours based on pro-rated annual hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ursula Bryant, owner. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 20, 2023. Fire Classification of approved completed January 13, 2023. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Janet Chatman, Teacher. Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner was present during the visit. In space #1, children were observed using developmental age appropriate material like a colored stacking tower and push toys. I observed bottle feeding, crawling, sitting, diaper changing, hand washing and sanitation. In space #4, children were observed sitting at tables participating in a color recognition activity using flashcards. Next, child chanted a song, “If you happy and you know it”. I also observed, preparation for outdoors, toileting, lunch, and rest time. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, French fries, baked beans, peaches, and milk. The following allegations were discussed with Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner: • Concerns relating to nutrition • Concerns that parents are denied access to their child in their learning environment • Concerns that children were not adequately supervised • Concerns that developmentally appropriate activities were not provided at all times • Concerns that staff/child ratios were not being followed • Concerns that enrollment paperwork was not completed prior to enrollment I gathered information and interviewed the program coordinator and one teacher. According to the interviews, documentation, pictures, and video of July 11, 2023 a truck hit a light pole in front of the facility. The light pole fell across the street hitting another light pole causing a fire across the street and the power to go off in the facility. All children were moved to space #3, in the back of the building, near an exit door waiting for parent pick-up. There were three teachers and thirteen children ages one through nine years of age during the emergency. Documentation and pictures of the emergency was reviewed. The facility was closed from July 12 – 14, 2023 due to the power being off in the building. It was stated that parents do have access to come into the center when they like. I also, observed three parents picking up their children during today’s visit. I observed attendance, sign-in/out sheets and there were current activity plans posted in classrooms and developmentally age appropriate activities. It was stated that parents of a child, brings food substitutions for their child’s special diet (Vegan). The child did not have a signed opt out form on file at the center or instructions from the parent regarding special diets on file. The two children mentioned in the allegations last day of enrollment was July 18, 2023. The parent asked for and was given the children’s file, so there was no information on file for the children. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to nutrition is substantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to parents being denied access to their child’s learning environment is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to children not being adequately supervised is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to staff/child ratios not being followed is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to enrollment paperwork not being completed prior to enrollment is substantiated. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with U. Bryant. The following violation were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 510 Food required by special diet prescribed by health care professional or parent did not have written instructions and/or was not maintained on file at the center. The provider admitted to not having written instructions for a child (Z. C.) with a special diet on file at the center. The child's last day of enrollment was 7/18/23. .0901(h) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have a medical report completed and on file prior to employment. The Medical report on file was dated 5/23/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have TB Test Results on file prior to employment. The TB test results on file was dated 5/22/23. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have Emergency Information on file prior to employment. The Emergency Information form on file was dated 5/23/23. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have a prior Criminal Background Check (CBC) completed prior to employment. The CBC letter on file was dated 8/8/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not complete at least six hours of orientation within the first six weeks. The first six weeks of orientation was completed 5/31/23. .1101(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The administrator (E. M., DOE 12/5/22), did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment. The training certificate on file is dated 3/5/23. .1102(f) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. The first two weeks of orientation was completed 5/20/23. .1101(a)(b) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two children (F.V., Z.C.) records were not available for review. The provider stated that the children files were given to the mom. Both children last day of enrollment was 7/18/23. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1441 An individual responsible for both administering the program and planning and ensuring the implementation of the daily activities did not meet requirements for an administrator and/or complete BSAC training. The administrator (E. M., DOE 12/5/22), did not complete BSAC training. 10A NCAC 09 .2510(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have a valid Criminal Background Check qualification letter on file prior to employment. The CBC letter on file was dated 8/8/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. The operator admitted to not having a signed opt out form for supplemental food provided by parent on file for one child (Z. C.). The child's last day of enrollment was 7/18/23. .0901(d) 1873 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have a signed acknowledgement form regarding the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. The signed acknowledgement form on file is dated 5/23/23. .0608 (d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The administrator (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The training was completed 8/9/23. .1102(g) The violation must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 PM on September 15, 2023, describing how and when the violation was corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the due date, an additional visit will be conducted to verify that violations have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you decide to email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, including your name and position – example: Jane Doe, Administrator of AAA Child Care ID # 12345678. During today’s visit, additional violations were observed regarding Staff records: Medical report TB Criminal Background Check Qualification letter Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment BSAC ITS-SIDS Orientation Emergency Information Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Violations were cited regarding the Administrator’s personnel file. E. M. Date of Employment (DOE) was 12/5/2022. The paperwork on file is dated after the employee’s first day of employment and more than two months and 90 days. You stated that the employee was given her file a couple of months ago and got into a car accident. The car was totaled, and the file was not returned due to being in the car during the accident. Therefore, you replaced all the information in the file and the dates were after the employee’s hire date, 2 months, and 90 days of employment. Two children files were unavailable because of giving the file to the parent upon their request. We discussed giving parents and staff a copy of information in files and not the entire file, due to the requirement of keeping required information on file for a period of time. A Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification letter for Eleanor McDougald was dated August 8, 2023. You stated that you thought you could use her background check information from Robeson county schools in place of DCDEE’s CBC. We discussed allergies, special diets, food substitutions from parents, and the paperwork that must be on file in the center. Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .2510 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002492 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-238L Visit Date: 9/1/2023 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 8/31/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate a report of allegations of violations of child care requirements. The previous annual compliance visit was January 13, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 83%, 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 August 19, 2021, earning five (5) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet an educational option for: All full-time lead teachers and teachers have completed 20 in-service training hours in addition to required annual hours. Part time have completed additional hours based on pro-rated annual hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ursula Bryant, owner. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 20, 2023. Fire Classification of approved completed January 13, 2023. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Janet Chatman, Teacher. Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner was present during the visit. In space #1, children were observed using developmental age appropriate material like a colored stacking tower and push toys. I observed bottle feeding, crawling, sitting, diaper changing, hand washing and sanitation. In space #4, children were observed sitting at tables participating in a color recognition activity using flashcards. Next, child chanted a song, “If you happy and you know it”. I also observed, preparation for outdoors, toileting, lunch, and rest time. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, French fries, baked beans, peaches, and milk. The following allegations were discussed with Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner: • Concerns relating to nutrition • Concerns that parents are denied access to their child in their learning environment • Concerns that children were not adequately supervised • Concerns that developmentally appropriate activities were not provided at all times • Concerns that staff/child ratios were not being followed • Concerns that enrollment paperwork was not completed prior to enrollment I gathered information and interviewed the program coordinator and one teacher. According to the interviews, documentation, pictures, and video of July 11, 2023 a truck hit a light pole in front of the facility. The light pole fell across the street hitting another light pole causing a fire across the street and the power to go off in the facility. All children were moved to space #3, in the back of the building, near an exit door waiting for parent pick-up. There were three teachers and thirteen children ages one through nine years of age during the emergency. Documentation and pictures of the emergency was reviewed. The facility was closed from July 12 – 14, 2023 due to the power being off in the building. It was stated that parents do have access to come into the center when they like. I also, observed three parents picking up their children during today’s visit. I observed attendance, sign-in/out sheets and there were current activity plans posted in classrooms and developmentally age appropriate activities. It was stated that parents of a child, brings food substitutions for their child’s special diet (Vegan). The child did not have a signed opt out form on file at the center or instructions from the parent regarding special diets on file. The two children mentioned in the allegations last day of enrollment was July 18, 2023. The parent asked for and was given the children’s file, so there was no information on file for the children. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to nutrition is substantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to parents being denied access to their child’s learning environment is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to children not being adequately supervised is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to staff/child ratios not being followed is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to enrollment paperwork not being completed prior to enrollment is substantiated. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with U. Bryant. The following violation were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 510 Food required by special diet prescribed by health care professional or parent did not have written instructions and/or was not maintained on file at the center. The provider admitted to not having written instructions for a child (Z. C.) with a special diet on file at the center. The child's last day of enrollment was 7/18/23. .0901(h) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have a medical report completed and on file prior to employment. The Medical report on file was dated 5/23/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have TB Test Results on file prior to employment. The TB test results on file was dated 5/22/23. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have Emergency Information on file prior to employment. The Emergency Information form on file was dated 5/23/23. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have a prior Criminal Background Check (CBC) completed prior to employment. The CBC letter on file was dated 8/8/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not complete at least six hours of orientation within the first six weeks. The first six weeks of orientation was completed 5/31/23. .1101(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The administrator (E. M., DOE 12/5/22), did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment. The training certificate on file is dated 3/5/23. .1102(f) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. The first two weeks of orientation was completed 5/20/23. .1101(a)(b) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two children (F.V., Z.C.) records were not available for review. The provider stated that the children files were given to the mom. Both children last day of enrollment was 7/18/23. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1441 An individual responsible for both administering the program and planning and ensuring the implementation of the daily activities did not meet requirements for an administrator and/or complete BSAC training. The administrator (E. M., DOE 12/5/22), did not complete BSAC training. 10A NCAC 09 .2510(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have a valid Criminal Background Check qualification letter on file prior to employment. The CBC letter on file was dated 8/8/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. The operator admitted to not having a signed opt out form for supplemental food provided by parent on file for one child (Z. C.). The child's last day of enrollment was 7/18/23. .0901(d) 1873 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have a signed acknowledgement form regarding the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. The signed acknowledgement form on file is dated 5/23/23. .0608 (d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The administrator (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The training was completed 8/9/23. .1102(g) The violation must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 PM on September 15, 2023, describing how and when the violation was corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the due date, an additional visit will be conducted to verify that violations have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you decide to email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, including your name and position – example: Jane Doe, Administrator of AAA Child Care ID # 12345678. During today’s visit, additional violations were observed regarding Staff records: Medical report TB Criminal Background Check Qualification letter Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment BSAC ITS-SIDS Orientation Emergency Information Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Violations were cited regarding the Administrator’s personnel file. E. M. Date of Employment (DOE) was 12/5/2022. The paperwork on file is dated after the employee’s first day of employment and more than two months and 90 days. You stated that the employee was given her file a couple of months ago and got into a car accident. The car was totaled, and the file was not returned due to being in the car during the accident. Therefore, you replaced all the information in the file and the dates were after the employee’s hire date, 2 months, and 90 days of employment. Two children files were unavailable because of giving the file to the parent upon their request. We discussed giving parents and staff a copy of information in files and not the entire file, due to the requirement of keeping required information on file for a period of time. A Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification letter for Eleanor McDougald was dated August 8, 2023. You stated that you thought you could use her background check information from Robeson county schools in place of DCDEE’s CBC. We discussed allergies, special diets, food substitutions from parents, and the paperwork that must be on file in the center. Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002492 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-238L Visit Date: 9/1/2023 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 8/31/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate a report of allegations of violations of child care requirements. The previous annual compliance visit was January 13, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 83%, 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 August 19, 2021, earning five (5) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet an educational option for: All full-time lead teachers and teachers have completed 20 in-service training hours in addition to required annual hours. Part time have completed additional hours based on pro-rated annual hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ursula Bryant, owner. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 20, 2023. Fire Classification of approved completed January 13, 2023. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Janet Chatman, Teacher. Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner was present during the visit. In space #1, children were observed using developmental age appropriate material like a colored stacking tower and push toys. I observed bottle feeding, crawling, sitting, diaper changing, hand washing and sanitation. In space #4, children were observed sitting at tables participating in a color recognition activity using flashcards. Next, child chanted a song, “If you happy and you know it”. I also observed, preparation for outdoors, toileting, lunch, and rest time. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, French fries, baked beans, peaches, and milk. The following allegations were discussed with Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner: • Concerns relating to nutrition • Concerns that parents are denied access to their child in their learning environment • Concerns that children were not adequately supervised • Concerns that developmentally appropriate activities were not provided at all times • Concerns that staff/child ratios were not being followed • Concerns that enrollment paperwork was not completed prior to enrollment I gathered information and interviewed the program coordinator and one teacher. According to the interviews, documentation, pictures, and video of July 11, 2023 a truck hit a light pole in front of the facility. The light pole fell across the street hitting another light pole causing a fire across the street and the power to go off in the facility. All children were moved to space #3, in the back of the building, near an exit door waiting for parent pick-up. There were three teachers and thirteen children ages one through nine years of age during the emergency. Documentation and pictures of the emergency was reviewed. The facility was closed from July 12 – 14, 2023 due to the power being off in the building. It was stated that parents do have access to come into the center when they like. I also, observed three parents picking up their children during today’s visit. I observed attendance, sign-in/out sheets and there were current activity plans posted in classrooms and developmentally age appropriate activities. It was stated that parents of a child, brings food substitutions for their child’s special diet (Vegan). The child did not have a signed opt out form on file at the center or instructions from the parent regarding special diets on file. The two children mentioned in the allegations last day of enrollment was July 18, 2023. The parent asked for and was given the children’s file, so there was no information on file for the children. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to nutrition is substantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to parents being denied access to their child’s learning environment is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to children not being adequately supervised is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to staff/child ratios not being followed is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to enrollment paperwork not being completed prior to enrollment is substantiated. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with U. Bryant. The following violation were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 510 Food required by special diet prescribed by health care professional or parent did not have written instructions and/or was not maintained on file at the center. The provider admitted to not having written instructions for a child (Z. C.) with a special diet on file at the center. The child's last day of enrollment was 7/18/23. .0901(h) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have a medical report completed and on file prior to employment. The Medical report on file was dated 5/23/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have TB Test Results on file prior to employment. The TB test results on file was dated 5/22/23. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have Emergency Information on file prior to employment. The Emergency Information form on file was dated 5/23/23. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have a prior Criminal Background Check (CBC) completed prior to employment. The CBC letter on file was dated 8/8/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not complete at least six hours of orientation within the first six weeks. The first six weeks of orientation was completed 5/31/23. .1101(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The administrator (E. M., DOE 12/5/22), did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment. The training certificate on file is dated 3/5/23. .1102(f) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. The first two weeks of orientation was completed 5/20/23. .1101(a)(b) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two children (F.V., Z.C.) records were not available for review. The provider stated that the children files were given to the mom. Both children last day of enrollment was 7/18/23. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1441 An individual responsible for both administering the program and planning and ensuring the implementation of the daily activities did not meet requirements for an administrator and/or complete BSAC training. The administrator (E. M., DOE 12/5/22), did not complete BSAC training. 10A NCAC 09 .2510(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have a valid Criminal Background Check qualification letter on file prior to employment. The CBC letter on file was dated 8/8/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. The operator admitted to not having a signed opt out form for supplemental food provided by parent on file for one child (Z. C.). The child's last day of enrollment was 7/18/23. .0901(d) 1873 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have a signed acknowledgement form regarding the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. The signed acknowledgement form on file is dated 5/23/23. .0608 (d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The administrator (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The training was completed 8/9/23. .1102(g) The violation must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 PM on September 15, 2023, describing how and when the violation was corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the due date, an additional visit will be conducted to verify that violations have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you decide to email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, including your name and position – example: Jane Doe, Administrator of AAA Child Care ID # 12345678. During today’s visit, additional violations were observed regarding Staff records: Medical report TB Criminal Background Check Qualification letter Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment BSAC ITS-SIDS Orientation Emergency Information Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Violations were cited regarding the Administrator’s personnel file. E. M. Date of Employment (DOE) was 12/5/2022. The paperwork on file is dated after the employee’s first day of employment and more than two months and 90 days. You stated that the employee was given her file a couple of months ago and got into a car accident. The car was totaled, and the file was not returned due to being in the car during the accident. Therefore, you replaced all the information in the file and the dates were after the employee’s hire date, 2 months, and 90 days of employment. Two children files were unavailable because of giving the file to the parent upon their request. We discussed giving parents and staff a copy of information in files and not the entire file, due to the requirement of keeping required information on file for a period of time. A Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification letter for Eleanor McDougald was dated August 8, 2023. You stated that you thought you could use her background check information from Robeson county schools in place of DCDEE’s CBC. We discussed allergies, special diets, food substitutions from parents, and the paperwork that must be on file in the center. Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002492 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0823-238L Visit Date: 9/1/2023 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 8/31/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate a report of allegations of violations of child care requirements. The previous annual compliance visit was January 13, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 83%, 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 August 19, 2021, earning five (5) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet an educational option for: All full-time lead teachers and teachers have completed 20 in-service training hours in addition to required annual hours. Part time have completed additional hours based on pro-rated annual hours. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ursula Bryant, owner. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 20, 2023. Fire Classification of approved completed January 13, 2023. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Janet Chatman, Teacher. Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner was present during the visit. In space #1, children were observed using developmental age appropriate material like a colored stacking tower and push toys. I observed bottle feeding, crawling, sitting, diaper changing, hand washing and sanitation. In space #4, children were observed sitting at tables participating in a color recognition activity using flashcards. Next, child chanted a song, “If you happy and you know it”. I also observed, preparation for outdoors, toileting, lunch, and rest time. Lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, French fries, baked beans, peaches, and milk. The following allegations were discussed with Ursula Bryant, Program Coordinator and owner: • Concerns relating to nutrition • Concerns that parents are denied access to their child in their learning environment • Concerns that children were not adequately supervised • Concerns that developmentally appropriate activities were not provided at all times • Concerns that staff/child ratios were not being followed • Concerns that enrollment paperwork was not completed prior to enrollment I gathered information and interviewed the program coordinator and one teacher. According to the interviews, documentation, pictures, and video of July 11, 2023 a truck hit a light pole in front of the facility. The light pole fell across the street hitting another light pole causing a fire across the street and the power to go off in the facility. All children were moved to space #3, in the back of the building, near an exit door waiting for parent pick-up. There were three teachers and thirteen children ages one through nine years of age during the emergency. Documentation and pictures of the emergency was reviewed. The facility was closed from July 12 – 14, 2023 due to the power being off in the building. It was stated that parents do have access to come into the center when they like. I also, observed three parents picking up their children during today’s visit. I observed attendance, sign-in/out sheets and there were current activity plans posted in classrooms and developmentally age appropriate activities. It was stated that parents of a child, brings food substitutions for their child’s special diet (Vegan). The child did not have a signed opt out form on file at the center or instructions from the parent regarding special diets on file. The two children mentioned in the allegations last day of enrollment was July 18, 2023. The parent asked for and was given the children’s file, so there was no information on file for the children. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to nutrition is substantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to parents being denied access to their child’s learning environment is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to children not being adequately supervised is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to staff/child ratios not being followed is unsubstantiated. Based on the information gathered and observations made, the allegation of violation of child requirements pertaining to enrollment paperwork not being completed prior to enrollment is substantiated. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with U. Bryant. The following violation were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 510 Food required by special diet prescribed by health care professional or parent did not have written instructions and/or was not maintained on file at the center. The provider admitted to not having written instructions for a child (Z. C.) with a special diet on file at the center. The child's last day of enrollment was 7/18/23. .0901(h) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have a medical report completed and on file prior to employment. The Medical report on file was dated 5/23/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have TB Test Results on file prior to employment. The TB test results on file was dated 5/22/23. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have Emergency Information on file prior to employment. The Emergency Information form on file was dated 5/23/23. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have a prior Criminal Background Check (CBC) completed prior to employment. The CBC letter on file was dated 8/8/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not complete at least six hours of orientation within the first six weeks. The first six weeks of orientation was completed 5/31/23. .1101(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The administrator (E. M., DOE 12/5/22), did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment. The training certificate on file is dated 3/5/23. .1102(f) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. The first two weeks of orientation was completed 5/20/23. .1101(a)(b) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two children (F.V., Z.C.) records were not available for review. The provider stated that the children files were given to the mom. Both children last day of enrollment was 7/18/23. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1441 An individual responsible for both administering the program and planning and ensuring the implementation of the daily activities did not meet requirements for an administrator and/or complete BSAC training. The administrator (E. M., DOE 12/5/22), did not complete BSAC training. 10A NCAC 09 .2510(f) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have a valid Criminal Background Check qualification letter on file prior to employment. The CBC letter on file was dated 8/8/23. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1790 A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. The operator admitted to not having a signed opt out form for supplemental food provided by parent on file for one child (Z. C.). The child's last day of enrollment was 7/18/23. .0901(d) 1873 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. One staff member (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not have a signed acknowledgement form regarding the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. The signed acknowledgement form on file is dated 5/23/23. .0608 (d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The administrator (E.M., DOE 12/5/22) did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The training was completed 8/9/23. .1102(g) The violation must be corrected immediately. Mail or email a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 PM on September 15, 2023, describing how and when the violation was corrected and how the facility plans to maintain compliance in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the due date, an additional visit will be conducted to verify that violations have been corrected. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you decide to email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, including your name and position – example: Jane Doe, Administrator of AAA Child Care ID # 12345678. During today’s visit, additional violations were observed regarding Staff records: Medical report TB Criminal Background Check Qualification letter Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment BSAC ITS-SIDS Orientation Emergency Information Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Violations were cited regarding the Administrator’s personnel file. E. M. Date of Employment (DOE) was 12/5/2022. The paperwork on file is dated after the employee’s first day of employment and more than two months and 90 days. You stated that the employee was given her file a couple of months ago and got into a car accident. The car was totaled, and the file was not returned due to being in the car during the accident. Therefore, you replaced all the information in the file and the dates were after the employee’s hire date, 2 months, and 90 days of employment. Two children files were unavailable because of giving the file to the parent upon their request. We discussed giving parents and staff a copy of information in files and not the entire file, due to the requirement of keeping required information on file for a period of time. A Criminal Background Check (CBC) qualification letter for Eleanor McDougald was dated August 8, 2023. You stated that you thought you could use her background check information from Robeson county schools in place of DCDEE’s CBC. We discussed allergies, special diets, food substitutions from parents, and the paperwork that must be on file in the center. Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times