Tiny Treasures Daycare & Learning Center

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: TINY TREASURES DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 26002356 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2025 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 7/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment Visit was completed July 9, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 87%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-star license, issued February 27, 2020, earning seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet a programmatic option. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Stephanie Allen and the owner’s corporation, Tiny Treasures Daycare & Learning Center, LLC status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 28, 2025. Fire Classification of approved completed February 6, 2025. Stephanie Allen, administrator, was present and assisted me while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were thirty-three (33) children in care. Children in space #1/2 were sitting at a table discussing the 4th of July. There were fifteen children, ages three through five years old and one teacher. According to the floor plan the capacity for this space is fourteen and the staff/child ratio is 1/10 for the youngest child present (three years of age). I observed preparation for the outdoors. Children lined up for toileting and handwashing. In space #3/4, children were observed playing with age-appropriate materials like, cars, people, rings, and soft pillows. I observed diaper changing and handwashing procedures. In space #5, school-aged children were sitting at a table drawing the United States Flag. They used crayons, glue sticks and paper. They counted the stars and stripes. When finished, the children were given a math ditto sheet. Next, they participated in stretching exercises. In space #6, children were sitting with their teacher, walking, crawling, and sleeping in cribs. Positive communication was observed. Teachers spoke to children about what they were doing. Three bottles were stored in the refrigerator without dates. This was corrected during the visit. Today’s lunch was consisted of chicken nuggets, fries, baked beans, fruit cocktails, wheat crackers, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Allen. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 103 The number of children present was not within permit capacity. There were fifteen children in space #1/2. The capacity is fourteen. GS 110-91(7) & .1401(f) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #6, there were three bottles stored in the refrigerator without dates. The teacher wrote dates on the bottles. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #1/2, there were fifteen children, age three through five years old and one teacher. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. Additionally, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on July 15, 2025. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio 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. According to the staff/child ratios form posted on the wall, you were following the minimum staff/child ratio requirements. Your license restriction was enhanced staff/child ratios. Therefore, the current ratio for space #1/2 is 1 teacher for 10 children. Refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e) Capacity: A violation was cited for being over capacity in space #1/2. Today, there were fifteen children in space #1/2. According to the facility’s floor plan, the capacity for space #1/2 is fourteen children. Refer to child care rule G.S 110-9(7) & .1401(f). During the visit, we discussed repeated violations of this nature during consecutive visits may lead to an administrative action against your license. A follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with capacity and enhanced staff/child ratio. We discussed getting more school-age materials in space #5 that are accessible for children’s choice. Currently, you have tabletop games. Consider adding other materials like blocks, legos, Lincoln logs, floor puzzles, writing materials, art materials etc. Choose materials that are suitable for at least four different types of activities listed below. Facilities that operate a school-age component for more than three hours per day shall make four of the following activities available daily: (1) career development activities; (2) community awareness activities; (3) creative arts activities; (4) cultural activities; (5) games or manipulatives; (6) hands-on academic enrichment activities including language, math, science, social studies, or foreign language activities; (7) health education or wellness activities; (8) homework with assistance available as needed from center personnel; (9) reading activities; (10) sand or water play; (11) social skills, life skills or problem-solving activities; (12) structured or unstructured physical activities; or (13) technology skill-building activities. All equipment and materials used by school-age children shall be appropriate for the age and size of the children using the items. When screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it shall be: (1) offered as a free choice activity; (2) used to meet a developmental goal; (3) limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; (4) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and (5) usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. 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 110-9 · Violation

Name of Operation: TINY TREASURES DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 26002356 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2025 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 7/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment Visit was completed July 9, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 87%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-star license, issued February 27, 2020, earning seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet a programmatic option. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Stephanie Allen and the owner’s corporation, Tiny Treasures Daycare & Learning Center, LLC status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 28, 2025. Fire Classification of approved completed February 6, 2025. Stephanie Allen, administrator, was present and assisted me while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were thirty-three (33) children in care. Children in space #1/2 were sitting at a table discussing the 4th of July. There were fifteen children, ages three through five years old and one teacher. According to the floor plan the capacity for this space is fourteen and the staff/child ratio is 1/10 for the youngest child present (three years of age). I observed preparation for the outdoors. Children lined up for toileting and handwashing. In space #3/4, children were observed playing with age-appropriate materials like, cars, people, rings, and soft pillows. I observed diaper changing and handwashing procedures. In space #5, school-aged children were sitting at a table drawing the United States Flag. They used crayons, glue sticks and paper. They counted the stars and stripes. When finished, the children were given a math ditto sheet. Next, they participated in stretching exercises. In space #6, children were sitting with their teacher, walking, crawling, and sleeping in cribs. Positive communication was observed. Teachers spoke to children about what they were doing. Three bottles were stored in the refrigerator without dates. This was corrected during the visit. Today’s lunch was consisted of chicken nuggets, fries, baked beans, fruit cocktails, wheat crackers, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Allen. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 103 The number of children present was not within permit capacity. There were fifteen children in space #1/2. The capacity is fourteen. GS 110-91(7) & .1401(f) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #6, there were three bottles stored in the refrigerator without dates. The teacher wrote dates on the bottles. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #1/2, there were fifteen children, age three through five years old and one teacher. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. Additionally, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on July 15, 2025. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio 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. According to the staff/child ratios form posted on the wall, you were following the minimum staff/child ratio requirements. Your license restriction was enhanced staff/child ratios. Therefore, the current ratio for space #1/2 is 1 teacher for 10 children. Refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e) Capacity: A violation was cited for being over capacity in space #1/2. Today, there were fifteen children in space #1/2. According to the facility’s floor plan, the capacity for space #1/2 is fourteen children. Refer to child care rule G.S 110-9(7) & .1401(f). During the visit, we discussed repeated violations of this nature during consecutive visits may lead to an administrative action against your license. A follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with capacity and enhanced staff/child ratio. We discussed getting more school-age materials in space #5 that are accessible for children’s choice. Currently, you have tabletop games. Consider adding other materials like blocks, legos, Lincoln logs, floor puzzles, writing materials, art materials etc. Choose materials that are suitable for at least four different types of activities listed below. Facilities that operate a school-age component for more than three hours per day shall make four of the following activities available daily: (1) career development activities; (2) community awareness activities; (3) creative arts activities; (4) cultural activities; (5) games or manipulatives; (6) hands-on academic enrichment activities including language, math, science, social studies, or foreign language activities; (7) health education or wellness activities; (8) homework with assistance available as needed from center personnel; (9) reading activities; (10) sand or water play; (11) social skills, life skills or problem-solving activities; (12) structured or unstructured physical activities; or (13) technology skill-building activities. All equipment and materials used by school-age children shall be appropriate for the age and size of the children using the items. When screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it shall be: (1) offered as a free choice activity; (2) used to meet a developmental goal; (3) limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; (4) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and (5) usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. 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: TINY TREASURES DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 26002356 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2025 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 7/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment Visit was completed July 9, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 87%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-star license, issued February 27, 2020, earning seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet a programmatic option. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Stephanie Allen and the owner’s corporation, Tiny Treasures Daycare & Learning Center, LLC status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 28, 2025. Fire Classification of approved completed February 6, 2025. Stephanie Allen, administrator, was present and assisted me while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were thirty-three (33) children in care. Children in space #1/2 were sitting at a table discussing the 4th of July. There were fifteen children, ages three through five years old and one teacher. According to the floor plan the capacity for this space is fourteen and the staff/child ratio is 1/10 for the youngest child present (three years of age). I observed preparation for the outdoors. Children lined up for toileting and handwashing. In space #3/4, children were observed playing with age-appropriate materials like, cars, people, rings, and soft pillows. I observed diaper changing and handwashing procedures. In space #5, school-aged children were sitting at a table drawing the United States Flag. They used crayons, glue sticks and paper. They counted the stars and stripes. When finished, the children were given a math ditto sheet. Next, they participated in stretching exercises. In space #6, children were sitting with their teacher, walking, crawling, and sleeping in cribs. Positive communication was observed. Teachers spoke to children about what they were doing. Three bottles were stored in the refrigerator without dates. This was corrected during the visit. Today’s lunch was consisted of chicken nuggets, fries, baked beans, fruit cocktails, wheat crackers, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Allen. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 103 The number of children present was not within permit capacity. There were fifteen children in space #1/2. The capacity is fourteen. GS 110-91(7) & .1401(f) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #6, there were three bottles stored in the refrigerator without dates. The teacher wrote dates on the bottles. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #1/2, there were fifteen children, age three through five years old and one teacher. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. Additionally, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on July 15, 2025. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio 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. According to the staff/child ratios form posted on the wall, you were following the minimum staff/child ratio requirements. Your license restriction was enhanced staff/child ratios. Therefore, the current ratio for space #1/2 is 1 teacher for 10 children. Refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e) Capacity: A violation was cited for being over capacity in space #1/2. Today, there were fifteen children in space #1/2. According to the facility’s floor plan, the capacity for space #1/2 is fourteen children. Refer to child care rule G.S 110-9(7) & .1401(f). During the visit, we discussed repeated violations of this nature during consecutive visits may lead to an administrative action against your license. A follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with capacity and enhanced staff/child ratio. We discussed getting more school-age materials in space #5 that are accessible for children’s choice. Currently, you have tabletop games. Consider adding other materials like blocks, legos, Lincoln logs, floor puzzles, writing materials, art materials etc. Choose materials that are suitable for at least four different types of activities listed below. Facilities that operate a school-age component for more than three hours per day shall make four of the following activities available daily: (1) career development activities; (2) community awareness activities; (3) creative arts activities; (4) cultural activities; (5) games or manipulatives; (6) hands-on academic enrichment activities including language, math, science, social studies, or foreign language activities; (7) health education or wellness activities; (8) homework with assistance available as needed from center personnel; (9) reading activities; (10) sand or water play; (11) social skills, life skills or problem-solving activities; (12) structured or unstructured physical activities; or (13) technology skill-building activities. All equipment and materials used by school-age children shall be appropriate for the age and size of the children using the items. When screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it shall be: (1) offered as a free choice activity; (2) used to meet a developmental goal; (3) limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; (4) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and (5) usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. 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: TINY TREASURES DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 26002356 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2025 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 7/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment Visit was completed July 9, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 87%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-star license, issued February 27, 2020, earning seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet a programmatic option. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Stephanie Allen and the owner’s corporation, Tiny Treasures Daycare & Learning Center, LLC status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 28, 2025. Fire Classification of approved completed February 6, 2025. Stephanie Allen, administrator, was present and assisted me while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were thirty-three (33) children in care. Children in space #1/2 were sitting at a table discussing the 4th of July. There were fifteen children, ages three through five years old and one teacher. According to the floor plan the capacity for this space is fourteen and the staff/child ratio is 1/10 for the youngest child present (three years of age). I observed preparation for the outdoors. Children lined up for toileting and handwashing. In space #3/4, children were observed playing with age-appropriate materials like, cars, people, rings, and soft pillows. I observed diaper changing and handwashing procedures. In space #5, school-aged children were sitting at a table drawing the United States Flag. They used crayons, glue sticks and paper. They counted the stars and stripes. When finished, the children were given a math ditto sheet. Next, they participated in stretching exercises. In space #6, children were sitting with their teacher, walking, crawling, and sleeping in cribs. Positive communication was observed. Teachers spoke to children about what they were doing. Three bottles were stored in the refrigerator without dates. This was corrected during the visit. Today’s lunch was consisted of chicken nuggets, fries, baked beans, fruit cocktails, wheat crackers, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with S. Allen. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 103 The number of children present was not within permit capacity. There were fifteen children in space #1/2. The capacity is fourteen. GS 110-91(7) & .1401(f) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #6, there were three bottles stored in the refrigerator without dates. The teacher wrote dates on the bottles. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #1/2, there were fifteen children, age three through five years old and one teacher. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. Additionally, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on July 15, 2025. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio 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. According to the staff/child ratios form posted on the wall, you were following the minimum staff/child ratio requirements. Your license restriction was enhanced staff/child ratios. Therefore, the current ratio for space #1/2 is 1 teacher for 10 children. Refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e) Capacity: A violation was cited for being over capacity in space #1/2. Today, there were fifteen children in space #1/2. According to the facility’s floor plan, the capacity for space #1/2 is fourteen children. Refer to child care rule G.S 110-9(7) & .1401(f). During the visit, we discussed repeated violations of this nature during consecutive visits may lead to an administrative action against your license. A follow-up visit will be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with capacity and enhanced staff/child ratio. We discussed getting more school-age materials in space #5 that are accessible for children’s choice. Currently, you have tabletop games. Consider adding other materials like blocks, legos, Lincoln logs, floor puzzles, writing materials, art materials etc. Choose materials that are suitable for at least four different types of activities listed below. Facilities that operate a school-age component for more than three hours per day shall make four of the following activities available daily: (1) career development activities; (2) community awareness activities; (3) creative arts activities; (4) cultural activities; (5) games or manipulatives; (6) hands-on academic enrichment activities including language, math, science, social studies, or foreign language activities; (7) health education or wellness activities; (8) homework with assistance available as needed from center personnel; (9) reading activities; (10) sand or water play; (11) social skills, life skills or problem-solving activities; (12) structured or unstructured physical activities; or (13) technology skill-building activities. All equipment and materials used by school-age children shall be appropriate for the age and size of the children using the items. When screen time is provided on any electronic device with a visual display, it shall be: (1) offered as a free choice activity; (2) used to meet a developmental goal; (3) limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child; (4) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, available for review by a representative of the Division; and (5) usage time periods may be extended for school assigned homework. 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: TINY TREASURES DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 26002356 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/23/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 1/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Unannounced Visit Follow-Up. The previous Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment Visit was completed July 9, 2024, 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 four-star license, issued February 27, 2020, earning seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet a programmatic option. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Stephanie Allen and the owner’s corporation, Tiny Treasures Daycare & Learning Center, LLC status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed December 9, 2024. Fire Classification of approved completed February 14, 2024. During an Unannounced Visit Follow-Up on January 14, 2025, a repeat violation from January 8, 2025 was cited for enhanced staff/child ratios in space #3/4. One teacher in space #3/4 was observed walking to the entrance door of the facility leaving one teacher alone with five children, one-year of age and five children, two-years of age for approximately one-minute. Stephanie Allen, administrator, was present and working in a classroom during the visit. I monitored for enhanced staff/child ratios. Upon my arrival, there were twenty-four (24) children in care. All children were preparing for lunch. Lunch consisted of franks, beans, crackers, pineapple and milk. Children were not served a vegetable component. There was not enough staff in the facility for someone to prepare lunch and maintain staff/child ratio. Enhanced staff/child ratio was not verified in compliance during today’s visit. Therefore, Item #1756 was cited. This is a repeat violation from January 8, 2025 and January 14, 2025. In space #3/4, I observed eight plates of food waiting to be given to children. Six plates were given to children. Two plates were left sitting on the counter. I interviewed staff regarding who delivered lunch to the classroom and it was stated that it was Ms. Stephanie. Ms. Stephanie was observed in space #5 with another teacher and children ages zero through one-year old. Item #1033 was monitored and corrected during today's visit. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Stephanie Allen. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch was missing a vegetable component. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. It was stated during staff interviews that the administrator delivered lunches to the classrooms.The Administrator was counted in staff/child ratio in space #5. Therefore, one staff member was left alone with nine children ages 0 - 1 while lunch was taken to other classrooms. Repeat violation from 1/8/25 and 1/14/25. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. Additionally, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on February 6, 2025. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio 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. This is a repeat violation from 1/8/25 and 1/14/25. Therefore, your facility will receive an Administrative Action. We discussed, not excepting children when the facility is short of staff. This will prevent classrooms from being over staff/child ratios. A follow up visit will be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e). You stated that someone prepared the food, but they had to leave because of an emergency, and they will return. In addition, a violation was cited for children not being served a vegetable component during today’s lunch. Refer to child care rule .0901(a) and the USDA meal patterns. 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: TINY TREASURES DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 26002356 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/23/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 1/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Unannounced Visit Follow-Up. The previous Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment Visit was completed July 9, 2024, 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 four-star license, issued February 27, 2020, earning seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet a programmatic option. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Stephanie Allen and the owner’s corporation, Tiny Treasures Daycare & Learning Center, LLC status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed December 9, 2024. Fire Classification of approved completed February 14, 2024. During an Unannounced Visit Follow-Up on January 14, 2025, a repeat violation from January 8, 2025 was cited for enhanced staff/child ratios in space #3/4. One teacher in space #3/4 was observed walking to the entrance door of the facility leaving one teacher alone with five children, one-year of age and five children, two-years of age for approximately one-minute. Stephanie Allen, administrator, was present and working in a classroom during the visit. I monitored for enhanced staff/child ratios. Upon my arrival, there were twenty-four (24) children in care. All children were preparing for lunch. Lunch consisted of franks, beans, crackers, pineapple and milk. Children were not served a vegetable component. There was not enough staff in the facility for someone to prepare lunch and maintain staff/child ratio. Enhanced staff/child ratio was not verified in compliance during today’s visit. Therefore, Item #1756 was cited. This is a repeat violation from January 8, 2025 and January 14, 2025. In space #3/4, I observed eight plates of food waiting to be given to children. Six plates were given to children. Two plates were left sitting on the counter. I interviewed staff regarding who delivered lunch to the classroom and it was stated that it was Ms. Stephanie. Ms. Stephanie was observed in space #5 with another teacher and children ages zero through one-year old. Item #1033 was monitored and corrected during today's visit. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Stephanie Allen. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch was missing a vegetable component. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. It was stated during staff interviews that the administrator delivered lunches to the classrooms.The Administrator was counted in staff/child ratio in space #5. Therefore, one staff member was left alone with nine children ages 0 - 1 while lunch was taken to other classrooms. Repeat violation from 1/8/25 and 1/14/25. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. Additionally, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on February 6, 2025. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio 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. This is a repeat violation from 1/8/25 and 1/14/25. Therefore, your facility will receive an Administrative Action. We discussed, not excepting children when the facility is short of staff. This will prevent classrooms from being over staff/child ratios. A follow up visit will be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e). You stated that someone prepared the food, but they had to leave because of an emergency, and they will return. In addition, a violation was cited for children not being served a vegetable component during today’s lunch. Refer to child care rule .0901(a) and the USDA meal patterns. 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: TINY TREASURES DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 26002356 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/23/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 1/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Unannounced Visit Follow-Up. The previous Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment Visit was completed July 9, 2024, 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 four-star license, issued February 27, 2020, earning seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet a programmatic option. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Stephanie Allen and the owner’s corporation, Tiny Treasures Daycare & Learning Center, LLC status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed December 9, 2024. Fire Classification of approved completed February 14, 2024. During an Unannounced Visit Follow-Up on January 14, 2025, a repeat violation from January 8, 2025 was cited for enhanced staff/child ratios in space #3/4. One teacher in space #3/4 was observed walking to the entrance door of the facility leaving one teacher alone with five children, one-year of age and five children, two-years of age for approximately one-minute. Stephanie Allen, administrator, was present and working in a classroom during the visit. I monitored for enhanced staff/child ratios. Upon my arrival, there were twenty-four (24) children in care. All children were preparing for lunch. Lunch consisted of franks, beans, crackers, pineapple and milk. Children were not served a vegetable component. There was not enough staff in the facility for someone to prepare lunch and maintain staff/child ratio. Enhanced staff/child ratio was not verified in compliance during today’s visit. Therefore, Item #1756 was cited. This is a repeat violation from January 8, 2025 and January 14, 2025. In space #3/4, I observed eight plates of food waiting to be given to children. Six plates were given to children. Two plates were left sitting on the counter. I interviewed staff regarding who delivered lunch to the classroom and it was stated that it was Ms. Stephanie. Ms. Stephanie was observed in space #5 with another teacher and children ages zero through one-year old. Item #1033 was monitored and corrected during today's visit. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Stephanie Allen. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch was missing a vegetable component. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. It was stated during staff interviews that the administrator delivered lunches to the classrooms.The Administrator was counted in staff/child ratio in space #5. Therefore, one staff member was left alone with nine children ages 0 - 1 while lunch was taken to other classrooms. Repeat violation from 1/8/25 and 1/14/25. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. Additionally, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on February 6, 2025. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio 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. This is a repeat violation from 1/8/25 and 1/14/25. Therefore, your facility will receive an Administrative Action. We discussed, not excepting children when the facility is short of staff. This will prevent classrooms from being over staff/child ratios. A follow up visit will be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e). You stated that someone prepared the food, but they had to leave because of an emergency, and they will return. In addition, a violation was cited for children not being served a vegetable component during today’s lunch. Refer to child care rule .0901(a) and the USDA meal patterns. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: TINY TREASURES DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 26002356 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/14/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 1/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Unannounced Visit Follow-Up. The previous Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment Visit was completed July 9, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-star license, issued February 27, 2020, earning seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet a programmatic option. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Stephanie Allen and the owner’s corporation, Tiny Treasures Daycare & Learning Center, LLC status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed December 9, 2024. Fire Classification of approved completed February 14, 2024. During a Routine Unannounced visit on January 8, 2025, a violation was cited for enhanced staff/child ratios in space #3/4. There was one teacher with five children, one year of age and four children, two years of age. Therefore, the purpose of today’s visit is to verify enhanced staff/child ratios are in compliance. Stephanie Allen, administrator, was present and assisted me while I monitored for enhanced staff/child ratios. Upon my arrival, there were thirty (30) children in care. Children in space #1/2 were sitting at tables participating in group time activities. Children in space #3/4, were using puzzles and musical instruments. Children in space #6, were using soft blocks, books, and stackable rings. According to today’s menu, lunch will be consisted of franks, beans, wheat crackers, oranges, and milk. Later I observed one teacher walking to the front entrance door of the facility leaving one teacher alone in space #3/4 with five children, age one-year old and five children, age two-years old for approximately one-minute. Enhanced staff/child ratio was not verified in compliance during the visit. Therefore, Item # 1756 was cited during the visit. This is a repeat violation from 1/8/25. In addition, a violation was cited for TB test results. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Stephanie Allen. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. TB test results were not on file for one new staff member. .0701(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One teacher was observed walking to the front entrance door of the facility leaving one teacher alone in space #3/4 with five children, age one-year old and five children, age two-years old for approximately one-minute. This is a Repeat Violation from 1/8/25. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. Additionally, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on January 28, 2024. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio 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. This is a repeat violation from 1/8/25. Therefore, your facility may receive an Administrative Action. We discussed, letting family members briefly visit staff members in the classroom if it is not for long periods of time that may interrupt daily routines. This will prevent staff members from leaving classrooms out of staff/child ratios when there is no additional staff coverage. A follow up visit will be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e) TB Test Results: A violation was cited for a new employee not having TB test results before the first day of employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). You stated that the employee has a scheduled doctor’s appointment to determine their results. 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: TINY TREASURES DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 26002356 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/14/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 1/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Unannounced Visit Follow-Up. The previous Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment Visit was completed July 9, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-star license, issued February 27, 2020, earning seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet a programmatic option. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Stephanie Allen and the owner’s corporation, Tiny Treasures Daycare & Learning Center, LLC status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed December 9, 2024. Fire Classification of approved completed February 14, 2024. During a Routine Unannounced visit on January 8, 2025, a violation was cited for enhanced staff/child ratios in space #3/4. There was one teacher with five children, one year of age and four children, two years of age. Therefore, the purpose of today’s visit is to verify enhanced staff/child ratios are in compliance. Stephanie Allen, administrator, was present and assisted me while I monitored for enhanced staff/child ratios. Upon my arrival, there were thirty (30) children in care. Children in space #1/2 were sitting at tables participating in group time activities. Children in space #3/4, were using puzzles and musical instruments. Children in space #6, were using soft blocks, books, and stackable rings. According to today’s menu, lunch will be consisted of franks, beans, wheat crackers, oranges, and milk. Later I observed one teacher walking to the front entrance door of the facility leaving one teacher alone in space #3/4 with five children, age one-year old and five children, age two-years old for approximately one-minute. Enhanced staff/child ratio was not verified in compliance during the visit. Therefore, Item # 1756 was cited during the visit. This is a repeat violation from 1/8/25. In addition, a violation was cited for TB test results. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Stephanie Allen. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. TB test results were not on file for one new staff member. .0701(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One teacher was observed walking to the front entrance door of the facility leaving one teacher alone in space #3/4 with five children, age one-year old and five children, age two-years old for approximately one-minute. This is a Repeat Violation from 1/8/25. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. Additionally, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on January 28, 2024. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio 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. This is a repeat violation from 1/8/25. Therefore, your facility may receive an Administrative Action. We discussed, letting family members briefly visit staff members in the classroom if it is not for long periods of time that may interrupt daily routines. This will prevent staff members from leaving classrooms out of staff/child ratios when there is no additional staff coverage. A follow up visit will be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e) TB Test Results: A violation was cited for a new employee not having TB test results before the first day of employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). You stated that the employee has a scheduled doctor’s appointment to determine their results. 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: TINY TREASURES DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 26002356 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/14/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 1/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Unannounced Visit Follow-Up. The previous Annual Compliance with Rated License Assessment Visit was completed July 9, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 96%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-star license, issued February 27, 2020, earning seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet a programmatic option. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Stephanie Allen and the owner’s corporation, Tiny Treasures Daycare & Learning Center, LLC status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed December 9, 2024. Fire Classification of approved completed February 14, 2024. During a Routine Unannounced visit on January 8, 2025, a violation was cited for enhanced staff/child ratios in space #3/4. There was one teacher with five children, one year of age and four children, two years of age. Therefore, the purpose of today’s visit is to verify enhanced staff/child ratios are in compliance. Stephanie Allen, administrator, was present and assisted me while I monitored for enhanced staff/child ratios. Upon my arrival, there were thirty (30) children in care. Children in space #1/2 were sitting at tables participating in group time activities. Children in space #3/4, were using puzzles and musical instruments. Children in space #6, were using soft blocks, books, and stackable rings. According to today’s menu, lunch will be consisted of franks, beans, wheat crackers, oranges, and milk. Later I observed one teacher walking to the front entrance door of the facility leaving one teacher alone in space #3/4 with five children, age one-year old and five children, age two-years old for approximately one-minute. Enhanced staff/child ratio was not verified in compliance during the visit. Therefore, Item # 1756 was cited during the visit. This is a repeat violation from 1/8/25. In addition, a violation was cited for TB test results. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Stephanie Allen. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. TB test results were not on file for one new staff member. .0701(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One teacher was observed walking to the front entrance door of the facility leaving one teacher alone in space #3/4 with five children, age one-year old and five children, age two-years old for approximately one-minute. This is a Repeat Violation from 1/8/25. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. Additionally, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on January 28, 2024. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio 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. This is a repeat violation from 1/8/25. Therefore, your facility may receive an Administrative Action. We discussed, letting family members briefly visit staff members in the classroom if it is not for long periods of time that may interrupt daily routines. This will prevent staff members from leaving classrooms out of staff/child ratios when there is no additional staff coverage. A follow up visit will be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e) TB Test Results: A violation was cited for a new employee not having TB test results before the first day of employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). You stated that the employee has a scheduled doctor’s appointment to determine their results. 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: TINY TREASURES DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 26002356 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 1/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 with Rated License Assessment Visit was completed July 9, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-star license, issued February 27, 2020, earning seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet a programmatic option. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Stephanie Allen and the owner’s corporation, Tiny Treasures Daycare & Learning Center, LLC status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed December 9, 2024. Fire Classification of approved completed February 14, 2024. Stephanie Allen, administrator, was present and assisted me while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were thirty-two (32) children in care. Children in space #1/2 were sitting at tables participating in group time activities. They discussed the calendar, weather and sang songs like, “Days of the week, Months of the Year, and the Color Song”. The teacher asked questions like, “What happens in the winter?” Children were given affirmation and praise as they answered. Later, children prepared for outdoors. Children washed their hands upon returning indoors from the playground. In space # 3/4, I observed one teacher with five children, one-year of age and four children, two-years of age. The teacher was changing a child's diaper as I entered the classroom. The remaining children were playing with puzzle pieces, pushing a shopping cart, crawling, walking, and running. I observed hand washing and sanitation. Next, the teacher read a book to the children. Children in space #5 were sitting with a teacher on the floor. Some used stackable rings, fire trucks, soft materials like, blocks, dolls, and books. The teachers talked to the children about what they were doing. A child was told, “Good Job” as he stacked a ring. Another child talked on a phone. A teacher asked the child, “Are you calling me? Hello?” I observed diaper changing, hand washing, and sanitation. Lunch consisted of meatballs, peas, corn, oranges, wheat crackers, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Stephanie Allen. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There was one teacher with five children, one-year of age and four children, two-years of age in space #3/4. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. Additionally, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on January 22, 2024. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio 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. During the visit, we discussed that repeated violations of this nature during consecutive visits may lead to an administrative action against your license. A follow up visit will be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. We discussed the violation cited for staff/child ratios in space #3/4. The teacher and you stated that you were not aware that one-year old children were in the space. According to the attendance, there were five one-year old children in care. The ratio for the youngest child in space #3/4, should have been 1/6 with children 12 to 24 months of age (youngest age). You also stated, one staff member called out sick today and you had to terminate another staff member. You are in the process of hiring a new employee on Monday. If the teacher returns to work tomorrow, staff child ratio will be corrected. You stated that if the employee is out again tomorrow, you will notify two parents of their children not being able to come due to a teacher shortage. Once a teacher is hired on Friday, you will continue as the substitute for staff absence. Refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e) Reminder: Your fire inspection expires February 14, 2025. Contact your local fire department to schedule an inspection. Observation Suggestions: Consider how well teachers manages instructional time and routines and provides activities for children so that they can be involved in planning activities. - Offer children a range of activities along with choices for what they can do when they are finished. - Allow enough time for children to complete activities in an area of the classroom where they won’t be disturbed. - Provide clear directions both verbally and nonverbally (pictures showing how to use materials and in what order). - Let children help with creating class rules (3 - 5). - Follow the daily schedule and activity plans - Prepare for the activity plan before children arrive for the day Continue to use visual supervision of all children by talking to each other and moving about the classroom. Continue to show awareness, reacting quickly, and solving problems in a comforting way. Continue to facilitate positive peer interaction, modeling positive social interaction, and explaining children’s actions, intentions, and feelings to other children. 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: TINY TREASURES DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 26002356 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2025 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 1/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 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 with Rated License Assessment Visit was completed July 9, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 98%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a four-star license, issued February 27, 2020, earning seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet a programmatic option. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Stephanie Allen and the owner’s corporation, Tiny Treasures Daycare & Learning Center, LLC status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed December 9, 2024. Fire Classification of approved completed February 14, 2024. Stephanie Allen, administrator, was present and assisted me while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were thirty-two (32) children in care. Children in space #1/2 were sitting at tables participating in group time activities. They discussed the calendar, weather and sang songs like, “Days of the week, Months of the Year, and the Color Song”. The teacher asked questions like, “What happens in the winter?” Children were given affirmation and praise as they answered. Later, children prepared for outdoors. Children washed their hands upon returning indoors from the playground. In space # 3/4, I observed one teacher with five children, one-year of age and four children, two-years of age. The teacher was changing a child's diaper as I entered the classroom. The remaining children were playing with puzzle pieces, pushing a shopping cart, crawling, walking, and running. I observed hand washing and sanitation. Next, the teacher read a book to the children. Children in space #5 were sitting with a teacher on the floor. Some used stackable rings, fire trucks, soft materials like, blocks, dolls, and books. The teachers talked to the children about what they were doing. A child was told, “Good Job” as he stacked a ring. Another child talked on a phone. A teacher asked the child, “Are you calling me? Hello?” I observed diaper changing, hand washing, and sanitation. Lunch consisted of meatballs, peas, corn, oranges, wheat crackers, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Stephanie Allen. The following violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There was one teacher with five children, one-year of age and four children, two-years of age in space #3/4. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. Additionally, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on January 22, 2024. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Staff/Child Ratios: A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio 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. During the visit, we discussed that repeated violations of this nature during consecutive visits may lead to an administrative action against your license. A follow up visit will be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. We discussed the violation cited for staff/child ratios in space #3/4. The teacher and you stated that you were not aware that one-year old children were in the space. According to the attendance, there were five one-year old children in care. The ratio for the youngest child in space #3/4, should have been 1/6 with children 12 to 24 months of age (youngest age). You also stated, one staff member called out sick today and you had to terminate another staff member. You are in the process of hiring a new employee on Monday. If the teacher returns to work tomorrow, staff child ratio will be corrected. You stated that if the employee is out again tomorrow, you will notify two parents of their children not being able to come due to a teacher shortage. Once a teacher is hired on Friday, you will continue as the substitute for staff absence. Refer to child care rule GS110-91(7); .0713(a-e) Reminder: Your fire inspection expires February 14, 2025. Contact your local fire department to schedule an inspection. Observation Suggestions: Consider how well teachers manages instructional time and routines and provides activities for children so that they can be involved in planning activities. - Offer children a range of activities along with choices for what they can do when they are finished. - Allow enough time for children to complete activities in an area of the classroom where they won’t be disturbed. - Provide clear directions both verbally and nonverbally (pictures showing how to use materials and in what order). - Let children help with creating class rules (3 - 5). - Follow the daily schedule and activity plans - Prepare for the activity plan before children arrive for the day Continue to use visual supervision of all children by talking to each other and moving about the classroom. Continue to show awareness, reacting quickly, and solving problems in a comforting way. Continue to facilitate positive peer interaction, modeling positive social interaction, and explaining children’s actions, intentions, and feelings to other children. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: TINY TREASURES DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 26002356 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/12/2023 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 7/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 360 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 18, 2023, 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 four-star license, issued February 27, 2020, earning seven (7) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one quality (1) point by choosing to meet a programmatic option. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Stephanie Allen and the owner’s corporation, Tiny Treasures Daycare & Learning Center, LLC status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed March 2, 2023. Fire Classification of approved completed February 23, 2023. Stephanie Allen, administrator, was present and assisted me while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon my arrival, there were twenty (20) children in care. Children in space #1/2 were sitting at tables, toileting, and preparing for outdoors. Once outdoors, children participated in a special activity with NZone. They used soccer balls with a netted goal and footballs with a net to throw them in. Children in space #3/4 returned from outdoors. They were observed washing their hands. I observed diaper changing, handwashing and sanitation in space #6. Children were observed toileting, eating lunch, and resting on cots. Lunch consisted of riblets, mash potatoes, green beans, pineapples, wheat crackers, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Stephanie Allen. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In the refrigerator in space #6, there was one sippy cup without a date and one sippy cup without a name and date. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 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 new staff member (E.H.) had TB test results on file that was older than 12 months (dated 9/25/17). The staff member's date of employment was 4/21/23. .0701(a) Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. Additionally, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me by 5:00 pm on July 25, 2023. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Two Component Rated License Assessment: The administrator requested the modified Environmental Rating Scales Assessment. An Application for Assessment for a Two Through Five Star Rated License and Rated License Assessment Request Review form was received during today’s visit. Program Standards: To Be Determined upon receiving Environmental Rating Scales (ERS) assessment scores. Education Standards: Seven (7) points Administrator – seven (7) points Program Coordinator – seven (7) points Lead Teacher – seven (7) points (upon two teachers education being evaluated in WORK) Teacher – seven (7) points Group Leader – N/A Quality Point: One (1) point Educational Option: 75 percent of teachers have an AAS or higher in early childhood education or child development. Total Points: Once the Environmental Rating Scales assessment scores are received, the facility’s total points will be determined based on information provided and verified. The facility currently meets the total minimum ten points to maintain a four-star license. The facility must receive at least five points in program standards to increase the star rating to five-stars. Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: TB Test Results: A violation was cited for one staff member not having TB Test Results prior to the first day of employment. Refer to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). You stated that you thought a new employee could bring old TB test results as their initial TB. An initial TB is an employees first TB when hired at your facility. After you are given the first TB, they would not have to obtain another one. We discussed two lead teachers information getting evaluated in WORKS. L.A. called WORKS today. She has to send another official transcript because the envelope was opened when WORKS received it. E.H. just graduated with a Birth-Kindergarten degree and is waiting for her official transcript to mail to WORKS. 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