10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/7/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/7/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training . The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 24, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 88% This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Lakeisha Armwood. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed April 21, 2025. A violation was cited today for the sanitation inspection. Ms. Armwood was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. The outdoor area was not monitored due to weather restrictions. Upon arrival the children were walking around exploring their space. The caregiver was holding one infant. The infant played on the floor during tummy time, played in the infant seats, and Free choice materials were available. In addition, violations were cited today for the monthly outdoor checks, ABCMS provider requirement, attendance record, infant sleep, infant feeding requirement, age appropriate toys, on-going training, fire drill and shelter in place or lock down drill. Lunch served was chicken strips, mac and cheese, green beans, blueberries, beefaroni, and milk. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Verification of Required Information for Operator, Additional Caregivers, and Statements of Responsibility forms were emailed during the visit. My provider completed the original copy. The last fire drill was dated January 6, 2025. The last shelter in place drill was completed January 21, 2025. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on February 5, 2025. Two children’s records were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Armwood. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 605 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until able to hold his or her own bottle. Bottles were propped. The infant's bottle was propped during bottle feeding. .1706(k) 709 Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. There was one small truck accessible to children that was not developmentally appropriate and could be a choking hazard. This was corrected when the provider removed the toy from the area and we talked about strategies to check other toys that may be potential choking hazards. 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last monthly outdoor play area check was completed February 5, 2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The daily attendance was not completed for today, August 7, 2025. .1721(e)(6) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required number of on-going training and the operator did not maintain record of completed training. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1818 Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment. There was one infant sleeping in their bassinet with a support pillow positioner. This was corrected when the provider removed the support pillow positioner from the infant bassinet. The infant was placed on his back with a firm mattress. G.S. 110-91(15);.1724(a)(1-12) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster was not available for review. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last monthly fire drill was completed on January 6, 2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 21, 2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 9999 All other rules must be followed even if there is not a specific violation number listed on this form. The current sanitation inspection is dated for April 21, 2025, the previous sanitation inspection was not completed within one year and was dated for April 17, 2024. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 21, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 ***** Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Monthly Playground Inspections: Monthly playground inspections will need to be completed once monthly by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. We discussed options for compliance. You can set a reminder on your calendar to complete. For example, the first working day in the month or the last working day in the month. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605, for more information regarding the Outdoor Learning Environment. Fire Drills and Shelter in Place Drill: A violation was observed today for Monthly Drill and 3-month quarterly drills. Fire drills will need to be completed monthly. Shelter-in-place drills will need to be completed every three months. We discussed placing dates on the calendar for upcoming due dates for drills to ensure that drills are conducted as indicated in Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5), (d)(8). Daily Attendance: A violation was cited today for daily attendance. The daily attendance is required daily for all children present at the facility. Upon arrival, the attendance/ daily sign-in were not completed. Technical assistance was provided. We talked about allowing the parents to sign the children in on a form. There are sample forms that can be utilized from DCDEE website. The Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center will need to be maintained and available for review. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. Refer to Child Care Rule .0302(d)(4) for more information about requirements for Daily records. Choking Hazards: A violation was observed today for choking hazards that were accessible to children. Technical assistance was provided. In the play area of the home, there was one child under the age of 1 year, that was playing on the floor with toys around him and were small toys that could be potential choking hazards. There was a small truck. We discussed strategies for maintaining compliance. This was removed from the play area. If you are undecided if a toys or items are too small, I suggest purchasing a device that could identify choking hazards. If you do not have access to a device, you can complete a standard roll test. You will need an empty toilet roll, then drop the toy through. If the toy fits through the roll easily, it is too small for a young child because they could choke on it. This easily can help you eliminate toys that pose a high risk of choking for a child younger than 3 years of age. It is always best practice to review product information to determine the recommended age. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. Two copies were left with you today for Equipment and Material Suggestions for Infants and Toddlers. A copy of the form can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(g), regarding this rule requirement. ABCMS Provider Portal Update: A violation was observed for the ABCMS Provider Update. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Today you stated that you have added some of your staff, but this is not current. Reminder: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. You must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919)814-4401 and someone will assist you. Refer to child care rule G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/7/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/7/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training . The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 24, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 88% This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Lakeisha Armwood. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed April 21, 2025. A violation was cited today for the sanitation inspection. Ms. Armwood was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. The outdoor area was not monitored due to weather restrictions. Upon arrival the children were walking around exploring their space. The caregiver was holding one infant. The infant played on the floor during tummy time, played in the infant seats, and Free choice materials were available. In addition, violations were cited today for the monthly outdoor checks, ABCMS provider requirement, attendance record, infant sleep, infant feeding requirement, age appropriate toys, on-going training, fire drill and shelter in place or lock down drill. Lunch served was chicken strips, mac and cheese, green beans, blueberries, beefaroni, and milk. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Verification of Required Information for Operator, Additional Caregivers, and Statements of Responsibility forms were emailed during the visit. My provider completed the original copy. The last fire drill was dated January 6, 2025. The last shelter in place drill was completed January 21, 2025. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on February 5, 2025. Two children’s records were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Armwood. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 605 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until able to hold his or her own bottle. Bottles were propped. The infant's bottle was propped during bottle feeding. .1706(k) 709 Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. There was one small truck accessible to children that was not developmentally appropriate and could be a choking hazard. This was corrected when the provider removed the toy from the area and we talked about strategies to check other toys that may be potential choking hazards. 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last monthly outdoor play area check was completed February 5, 2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The daily attendance was not completed for today, August 7, 2025. .1721(e)(6) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required number of on-going training and the operator did not maintain record of completed training. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1818 Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment. There was one infant sleeping in their bassinet with a support pillow positioner. This was corrected when the provider removed the support pillow positioner from the infant bassinet. The infant was placed on his back with a firm mattress. G.S. 110-91(15);.1724(a)(1-12) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster was not available for review. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last monthly fire drill was completed on January 6, 2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 21, 2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 9999 All other rules must be followed even if there is not a specific violation number listed on this form. The current sanitation inspection is dated for April 21, 2025, the previous sanitation inspection was not completed within one year and was dated for April 17, 2024. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 21, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 ***** Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Monthly Playground Inspections: Monthly playground inspections will need to be completed once monthly by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. We discussed options for compliance. You can set a reminder on your calendar to complete. For example, the first working day in the month or the last working day in the month. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605, for more information regarding the Outdoor Learning Environment. Fire Drills and Shelter in Place Drill: A violation was observed today for Monthly Drill and 3-month quarterly drills. Fire drills will need to be completed monthly. Shelter-in-place drills will need to be completed every three months. We discussed placing dates on the calendar for upcoming due dates for drills to ensure that drills are conducted as indicated in Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5), (d)(8). Daily Attendance: A violation was cited today for daily attendance. The daily attendance is required daily for all children present at the facility. Upon arrival, the attendance/ daily sign-in were not completed. Technical assistance was provided. We talked about allowing the parents to sign the children in on a form. There are sample forms that can be utilized from DCDEE website. The Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center will need to be maintained and available for review. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. Refer to Child Care Rule .0302(d)(4) for more information about requirements for Daily records. Choking Hazards: A violation was observed today for choking hazards that were accessible to children. Technical assistance was provided. In the play area of the home, there was one child under the age of 1 year, that was playing on the floor with toys around him and were small toys that could be potential choking hazards. There was a small truck. We discussed strategies for maintaining compliance. This was removed from the play area. If you are undecided if a toys or items are too small, I suggest purchasing a device that could identify choking hazards. If you do not have access to a device, you can complete a standard roll test. You will need an empty toilet roll, then drop the toy through. If the toy fits through the roll easily, it is too small for a young child because they could choke on it. This easily can help you eliminate toys that pose a high risk of choking for a child younger than 3 years of age. It is always best practice to review product information to determine the recommended age. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. Two copies were left with you today for Equipment and Material Suggestions for Infants and Toddlers. A copy of the form can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(g), regarding this rule requirement. ABCMS Provider Portal Update: A violation was observed for the ABCMS Provider Update. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Today you stated that you have added some of your staff, but this is not current. Reminder: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. You must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919)814-4401 and someone will assist you. Refer to child care rule G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/7/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/7/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training . The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 24, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 88% This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Lakeisha Armwood. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed April 21, 2025. A violation was cited today for the sanitation inspection. Ms. Armwood was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. The outdoor area was not monitored due to weather restrictions. Upon arrival the children were walking around exploring their space. The caregiver was holding one infant. The infant played on the floor during tummy time, played in the infant seats, and Free choice materials were available. In addition, violations were cited today for the monthly outdoor checks, ABCMS provider requirement, attendance record, infant sleep, infant feeding requirement, age appropriate toys, on-going training, fire drill and shelter in place or lock down drill. Lunch served was chicken strips, mac and cheese, green beans, blueberries, beefaroni, and milk. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Verification of Required Information for Operator, Additional Caregivers, and Statements of Responsibility forms were emailed during the visit. My provider completed the original copy. The last fire drill was dated January 6, 2025. The last shelter in place drill was completed January 21, 2025. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on February 5, 2025. Two children’s records were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Armwood. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 605 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until able to hold his or her own bottle. Bottles were propped. The infant's bottle was propped during bottle feeding. .1706(k) 709 Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. There was one small truck accessible to children that was not developmentally appropriate and could be a choking hazard. This was corrected when the provider removed the toy from the area and we talked about strategies to check other toys that may be potential choking hazards. 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last monthly outdoor play area check was completed February 5, 2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The daily attendance was not completed for today, August 7, 2025. .1721(e)(6) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required number of on-going training and the operator did not maintain record of completed training. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1818 Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment. There was one infant sleeping in their bassinet with a support pillow positioner. This was corrected when the provider removed the support pillow positioner from the infant bassinet. The infant was placed on his back with a firm mattress. G.S. 110-91(15);.1724(a)(1-12) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster was not available for review. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last monthly fire drill was completed on January 6, 2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 21, 2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 9999 All other rules must be followed even if there is not a specific violation number listed on this form. The current sanitation inspection is dated for April 21, 2025, the previous sanitation inspection was not completed within one year and was dated for April 17, 2024. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 21, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 ***** Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Monthly Playground Inspections: Monthly playground inspections will need to be completed once monthly by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. We discussed options for compliance. You can set a reminder on your calendar to complete. For example, the first working day in the month or the last working day in the month. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605, for more information regarding the Outdoor Learning Environment. Fire Drills and Shelter in Place Drill: A violation was observed today for Monthly Drill and 3-month quarterly drills. Fire drills will need to be completed monthly. Shelter-in-place drills will need to be completed every three months. We discussed placing dates on the calendar for upcoming due dates for drills to ensure that drills are conducted as indicated in Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5), (d)(8). Daily Attendance: A violation was cited today for daily attendance. The daily attendance is required daily for all children present at the facility. Upon arrival, the attendance/ daily sign-in were not completed. Technical assistance was provided. We talked about allowing the parents to sign the children in on a form. There are sample forms that can be utilized from DCDEE website. The Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center will need to be maintained and available for review. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. Refer to Child Care Rule .0302(d)(4) for more information about requirements for Daily records. Choking Hazards: A violation was observed today for choking hazards that were accessible to children. Technical assistance was provided. In the play area of the home, there was one child under the age of 1 year, that was playing on the floor with toys around him and were small toys that could be potential choking hazards. There was a small truck. We discussed strategies for maintaining compliance. This was removed from the play area. If you are undecided if a toys or items are too small, I suggest purchasing a device that could identify choking hazards. If you do not have access to a device, you can complete a standard roll test. You will need an empty toilet roll, then drop the toy through. If the toy fits through the roll easily, it is too small for a young child because they could choke on it. This easily can help you eliminate toys that pose a high risk of choking for a child younger than 3 years of age. It is always best practice to review product information to determine the recommended age. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. Two copies were left with you today for Equipment and Material Suggestions for Infants and Toddlers. A copy of the form can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(g), regarding this rule requirement. ABCMS Provider Portal Update: A violation was observed for the ABCMS Provider Update. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Today you stated that you have added some of your staff, but this is not current. Reminder: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. You must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919)814-4401 and someone will assist you. Refer to child care rule G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1705 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/7/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/7/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training . The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 24, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 88% This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Lakeisha Armwood. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed April 21, 2025. A violation was cited today for the sanitation inspection. Ms. Armwood was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. The outdoor area was not monitored due to weather restrictions. Upon arrival the children were walking around exploring their space. The caregiver was holding one infant. The infant played on the floor during tummy time, played in the infant seats, and Free choice materials were available. In addition, violations were cited today for the monthly outdoor checks, ABCMS provider requirement, attendance record, infant sleep, infant feeding requirement, age appropriate toys, on-going training, fire drill and shelter in place or lock down drill. Lunch served was chicken strips, mac and cheese, green beans, blueberries, beefaroni, and milk. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Verification of Required Information for Operator, Additional Caregivers, and Statements of Responsibility forms were emailed during the visit. My provider completed the original copy. The last fire drill was dated January 6, 2025. The last shelter in place drill was completed January 21, 2025. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on February 5, 2025. Two children’s records were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Armwood. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 605 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until able to hold his or her own bottle. Bottles were propped. The infant's bottle was propped during bottle feeding. .1706(k) 709 Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. There was one small truck accessible to children that was not developmentally appropriate and could be a choking hazard. This was corrected when the provider removed the toy from the area and we talked about strategies to check other toys that may be potential choking hazards. 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last monthly outdoor play area check was completed February 5, 2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The daily attendance was not completed for today, August 7, 2025. .1721(e)(6) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required number of on-going training and the operator did not maintain record of completed training. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1818 Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment. There was one infant sleeping in their bassinet with a support pillow positioner. This was corrected when the provider removed the support pillow positioner from the infant bassinet. The infant was placed on his back with a firm mattress. G.S. 110-91(15);.1724(a)(1-12) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster was not available for review. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last monthly fire drill was completed on January 6, 2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 21, 2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 9999 All other rules must be followed even if there is not a specific violation number listed on this form. The current sanitation inspection is dated for April 21, 2025, the previous sanitation inspection was not completed within one year and was dated for April 17, 2024. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 21, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 ***** Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Monthly Playground Inspections: Monthly playground inspections will need to be completed once monthly by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. We discussed options for compliance. You can set a reminder on your calendar to complete. For example, the first working day in the month or the last working day in the month. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605, for more information regarding the Outdoor Learning Environment. Fire Drills and Shelter in Place Drill: A violation was observed today for Monthly Drill and 3-month quarterly drills. Fire drills will need to be completed monthly. Shelter-in-place drills will need to be completed every three months. We discussed placing dates on the calendar for upcoming due dates for drills to ensure that drills are conducted as indicated in Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5), (d)(8). Daily Attendance: A violation was cited today for daily attendance. The daily attendance is required daily for all children present at the facility. Upon arrival, the attendance/ daily sign-in were not completed. Technical assistance was provided. We talked about allowing the parents to sign the children in on a form. There are sample forms that can be utilized from DCDEE website. The Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center will need to be maintained and available for review. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. Refer to Child Care Rule .0302(d)(4) for more information about requirements for Daily records. Choking Hazards: A violation was observed today for choking hazards that were accessible to children. Technical assistance was provided. In the play area of the home, there was one child under the age of 1 year, that was playing on the floor with toys around him and were small toys that could be potential choking hazards. There was a small truck. We discussed strategies for maintaining compliance. This was removed from the play area. If you are undecided if a toys or items are too small, I suggest purchasing a device that could identify choking hazards. If you do not have access to a device, you can complete a standard roll test. You will need an empty toilet roll, then drop the toy through. If the toy fits through the roll easily, it is too small for a young child because they could choke on it. This easily can help you eliminate toys that pose a high risk of choking for a child younger than 3 years of age. It is always best practice to review product information to determine the recommended age. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. Two copies were left with you today for Equipment and Material Suggestions for Infants and Toddlers. A copy of the form can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(g), regarding this rule requirement. ABCMS Provider Portal Update: A violation was observed for the ABCMS Provider Update. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Today you stated that you have added some of your staff, but this is not current. Reminder: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. You must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919)814-4401 and someone will assist you. Refer to child care rule G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/7/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/7/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training . The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 24, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 88% This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Lakeisha Armwood. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed April 21, 2025. A violation was cited today for the sanitation inspection. Ms. Armwood was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. The outdoor area was not monitored due to weather restrictions. Upon arrival the children were walking around exploring their space. The caregiver was holding one infant. The infant played on the floor during tummy time, played in the infant seats, and Free choice materials were available. In addition, violations were cited today for the monthly outdoor checks, ABCMS provider requirement, attendance record, infant sleep, infant feeding requirement, age appropriate toys, on-going training, fire drill and shelter in place or lock down drill. Lunch served was chicken strips, mac and cheese, green beans, blueberries, beefaroni, and milk. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Verification of Required Information for Operator, Additional Caregivers, and Statements of Responsibility forms were emailed during the visit. My provider completed the original copy. The last fire drill was dated January 6, 2025. The last shelter in place drill was completed January 21, 2025. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on February 5, 2025. Two children’s records were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Armwood. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 605 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until able to hold his or her own bottle. Bottles were propped. The infant's bottle was propped during bottle feeding. .1706(k) 709 Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. There was one small truck accessible to children that was not developmentally appropriate and could be a choking hazard. This was corrected when the provider removed the toy from the area and we talked about strategies to check other toys that may be potential choking hazards. 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last monthly outdoor play area check was completed February 5, 2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The daily attendance was not completed for today, August 7, 2025. .1721(e)(6) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required number of on-going training and the operator did not maintain record of completed training. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1818 Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment. There was one infant sleeping in their bassinet with a support pillow positioner. This was corrected when the provider removed the support pillow positioner from the infant bassinet. The infant was placed on his back with a firm mattress. G.S. 110-91(15);.1724(a)(1-12) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster was not available for review. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last monthly fire drill was completed on January 6, 2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 21, 2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 9999 All other rules must be followed even if there is not a specific violation number listed on this form. The current sanitation inspection is dated for April 21, 2025, the previous sanitation inspection was not completed within one year and was dated for April 17, 2024. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 21, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 ***** Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Monthly Playground Inspections: Monthly playground inspections will need to be completed once monthly by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. We discussed options for compliance. You can set a reminder on your calendar to complete. For example, the first working day in the month or the last working day in the month. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605, for more information regarding the Outdoor Learning Environment. Fire Drills and Shelter in Place Drill: A violation was observed today for Monthly Drill and 3-month quarterly drills. Fire drills will need to be completed monthly. Shelter-in-place drills will need to be completed every three months. We discussed placing dates on the calendar for upcoming due dates for drills to ensure that drills are conducted as indicated in Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5), (d)(8). Daily Attendance: A violation was cited today for daily attendance. The daily attendance is required daily for all children present at the facility. Upon arrival, the attendance/ daily sign-in were not completed. Technical assistance was provided. We talked about allowing the parents to sign the children in on a form. There are sample forms that can be utilized from DCDEE website. The Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center will need to be maintained and available for review. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. Refer to Child Care Rule .0302(d)(4) for more information about requirements for Daily records. Choking Hazards: A violation was observed today for choking hazards that were accessible to children. Technical assistance was provided. In the play area of the home, there was one child under the age of 1 year, that was playing on the floor with toys around him and were small toys that could be potential choking hazards. There was a small truck. We discussed strategies for maintaining compliance. This was removed from the play area. If you are undecided if a toys or items are too small, I suggest purchasing a device that could identify choking hazards. If you do not have access to a device, you can complete a standard roll test. You will need an empty toilet roll, then drop the toy through. If the toy fits through the roll easily, it is too small for a young child because they could choke on it. This easily can help you eliminate toys that pose a high risk of choking for a child younger than 3 years of age. It is always best practice to review product information to determine the recommended age. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. Two copies were left with you today for Equipment and Material Suggestions for Infants and Toddlers. A copy of the form can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(g), regarding this rule requirement. ABCMS Provider Portal Update: A violation was observed for the ABCMS Provider Update. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Today you stated that you have added some of your staff, but this is not current. Reminder: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. You must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919)814-4401 and someone will assist you. Refer to child care rule G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/7/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/7/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training . The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 24, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 88% This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Lakeisha Armwood. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed April 21, 2025. A violation was cited today for the sanitation inspection. Ms. Armwood was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. The outdoor area was not monitored due to weather restrictions. Upon arrival the children were walking around exploring their space. The caregiver was holding one infant. The infant played on the floor during tummy time, played in the infant seats, and Free choice materials were available. In addition, violations were cited today for the monthly outdoor checks, ABCMS provider requirement, attendance record, infant sleep, infant feeding requirement, age appropriate toys, on-going training, fire drill and shelter in place or lock down drill. Lunch served was chicken strips, mac and cheese, green beans, blueberries, beefaroni, and milk. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Verification of Required Information for Operator, Additional Caregivers, and Statements of Responsibility forms were emailed during the visit. My provider completed the original copy. The last fire drill was dated January 6, 2025. The last shelter in place drill was completed January 21, 2025. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on February 5, 2025. Two children’s records were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Armwood. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 605 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until able to hold his or her own bottle. Bottles were propped. The infant's bottle was propped during bottle feeding. .1706(k) 709 Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. There was one small truck accessible to children that was not developmentally appropriate and could be a choking hazard. This was corrected when the provider removed the toy from the area and we talked about strategies to check other toys that may be potential choking hazards. 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last monthly outdoor play area check was completed February 5, 2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The daily attendance was not completed for today, August 7, 2025. .1721(e)(6) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required number of on-going training and the operator did not maintain record of completed training. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1818 Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment. There was one infant sleeping in their bassinet with a support pillow positioner. This was corrected when the provider removed the support pillow positioner from the infant bassinet. The infant was placed on his back with a firm mattress. G.S. 110-91(15);.1724(a)(1-12) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster was not available for review. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last monthly fire drill was completed on January 6, 2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 21, 2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 9999 All other rules must be followed even if there is not a specific violation number listed on this form. The current sanitation inspection is dated for April 21, 2025, the previous sanitation inspection was not completed within one year and was dated for April 17, 2024. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 21, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 ***** Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Monthly Playground Inspections: Monthly playground inspections will need to be completed once monthly by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. We discussed options for compliance. You can set a reminder on your calendar to complete. For example, the first working day in the month or the last working day in the month. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605, for more information regarding the Outdoor Learning Environment. Fire Drills and Shelter in Place Drill: A violation was observed today for Monthly Drill and 3-month quarterly drills. Fire drills will need to be completed monthly. Shelter-in-place drills will need to be completed every three months. We discussed placing dates on the calendar for upcoming due dates for drills to ensure that drills are conducted as indicated in Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5), (d)(8). Daily Attendance: A violation was cited today for daily attendance. The daily attendance is required daily for all children present at the facility. Upon arrival, the attendance/ daily sign-in were not completed. Technical assistance was provided. We talked about allowing the parents to sign the children in on a form. There are sample forms that can be utilized from DCDEE website. The Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center will need to be maintained and available for review. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. Refer to Child Care Rule .0302(d)(4) for more information about requirements for Daily records. Choking Hazards: A violation was observed today for choking hazards that were accessible to children. Technical assistance was provided. In the play area of the home, there was one child under the age of 1 year, that was playing on the floor with toys around him and were small toys that could be potential choking hazards. There was a small truck. We discussed strategies for maintaining compliance. This was removed from the play area. If you are undecided if a toys or items are too small, I suggest purchasing a device that could identify choking hazards. If you do not have access to a device, you can complete a standard roll test. You will need an empty toilet roll, then drop the toy through. If the toy fits through the roll easily, it is too small for a young child because they could choke on it. This easily can help you eliminate toys that pose a high risk of choking for a child younger than 3 years of age. It is always best practice to review product information to determine the recommended age. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. Two copies were left with you today for Equipment and Material Suggestions for Infants and Toddlers. A copy of the form can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(g), regarding this rule requirement. ABCMS Provider Portal Update: A violation was observed for the ABCMS Provider Update. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Today you stated that you have added some of your staff, but this is not current. Reminder: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. You must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919)814-4401 and someone will assist you. Refer to child care rule G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/7/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/7/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training . The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 24, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 88% This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Lakeisha Armwood. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed April 21, 2025. A violation was cited today for the sanitation inspection. Ms. Armwood was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. The outdoor area was not monitored due to weather restrictions. Upon arrival the children were walking around exploring their space. The caregiver was holding one infant. The infant played on the floor during tummy time, played in the infant seats, and Free choice materials were available. In addition, violations were cited today for the monthly outdoor checks, ABCMS provider requirement, attendance record, infant sleep, infant feeding requirement, age appropriate toys, on-going training, fire drill and shelter in place or lock down drill. Lunch served was chicken strips, mac and cheese, green beans, blueberries, beefaroni, and milk. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Verification of Required Information for Operator, Additional Caregivers, and Statements of Responsibility forms were emailed during the visit. My provider completed the original copy. The last fire drill was dated January 6, 2025. The last shelter in place drill was completed January 21, 2025. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on February 5, 2025. Two children’s records were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Armwood. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 605 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until able to hold his or her own bottle. Bottles were propped. The infant's bottle was propped during bottle feeding. .1706(k) 709 Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. There was one small truck accessible to children that was not developmentally appropriate and could be a choking hazard. This was corrected when the provider removed the toy from the area and we talked about strategies to check other toys that may be potential choking hazards. 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last monthly outdoor play area check was completed February 5, 2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The daily attendance was not completed for today, August 7, 2025. .1721(e)(6) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required number of on-going training and the operator did not maintain record of completed training. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1818 Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment. There was one infant sleeping in their bassinet with a support pillow positioner. This was corrected when the provider removed the support pillow positioner from the infant bassinet. The infant was placed on his back with a firm mattress. G.S. 110-91(15);.1724(a)(1-12) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster was not available for review. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last monthly fire drill was completed on January 6, 2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 21, 2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 9999 All other rules must be followed even if there is not a specific violation number listed on this form. The current sanitation inspection is dated for April 21, 2025, the previous sanitation inspection was not completed within one year and was dated for April 17, 2024. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 21, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 ***** Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Monthly Playground Inspections: Monthly playground inspections will need to be completed once monthly by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. We discussed options for compliance. You can set a reminder on your calendar to complete. For example, the first working day in the month or the last working day in the month. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605, for more information regarding the Outdoor Learning Environment. Fire Drills and Shelter in Place Drill: A violation was observed today for Monthly Drill and 3-month quarterly drills. Fire drills will need to be completed monthly. Shelter-in-place drills will need to be completed every three months. We discussed placing dates on the calendar for upcoming due dates for drills to ensure that drills are conducted as indicated in Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5), (d)(8). Daily Attendance: A violation was cited today for daily attendance. The daily attendance is required daily for all children present at the facility. Upon arrival, the attendance/ daily sign-in were not completed. Technical assistance was provided. We talked about allowing the parents to sign the children in on a form. There are sample forms that can be utilized from DCDEE website. The Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center will need to be maintained and available for review. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. Refer to Child Care Rule .0302(d)(4) for more information about requirements for Daily records. Choking Hazards: A violation was observed today for choking hazards that were accessible to children. Technical assistance was provided. In the play area of the home, there was one child under the age of 1 year, that was playing on the floor with toys around him and were small toys that could be potential choking hazards. There was a small truck. We discussed strategies for maintaining compliance. This was removed from the play area. If you are undecided if a toys or items are too small, I suggest purchasing a device that could identify choking hazards. If you do not have access to a device, you can complete a standard roll test. You will need an empty toilet roll, then drop the toy through. If the toy fits through the roll easily, it is too small for a young child because they could choke on it. This easily can help you eliminate toys that pose a high risk of choking for a child younger than 3 years of age. It is always best practice to review product information to determine the recommended age. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. Two copies were left with you today for Equipment and Material Suggestions for Infants and Toddlers. A copy of the form can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(g), regarding this rule requirement. ABCMS Provider Portal Update: A violation was observed for the ABCMS Provider Update. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Today you stated that you have added some of your staff, but this is not current. Reminder: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. You must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919)814-4401 and someone will assist you. Refer to child care rule G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/7/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/7/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training . The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 24, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 88% This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Lakeisha Armwood. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed April 21, 2025. A violation was cited today for the sanitation inspection. Ms. Armwood was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. The outdoor area was not monitored due to weather restrictions. Upon arrival the children were walking around exploring their space. The caregiver was holding one infant. The infant played on the floor during tummy time, played in the infant seats, and Free choice materials were available. In addition, violations were cited today for the monthly outdoor checks, ABCMS provider requirement, attendance record, infant sleep, infant feeding requirement, age appropriate toys, on-going training, fire drill and shelter in place or lock down drill. Lunch served was chicken strips, mac and cheese, green beans, blueberries, beefaroni, and milk. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Verification of Required Information for Operator, Additional Caregivers, and Statements of Responsibility forms were emailed during the visit. My provider completed the original copy. The last fire drill was dated January 6, 2025. The last shelter in place drill was completed January 21, 2025. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on February 5, 2025. Two children’s records were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Armwood. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 605 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until able to hold his or her own bottle. Bottles were propped. The infant's bottle was propped during bottle feeding. .1706(k) 709 Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. There was one small truck accessible to children that was not developmentally appropriate and could be a choking hazard. This was corrected when the provider removed the toy from the area and we talked about strategies to check other toys that may be potential choking hazards. 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last monthly outdoor play area check was completed February 5, 2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The daily attendance was not completed for today, August 7, 2025. .1721(e)(6) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required number of on-going training and the operator did not maintain record of completed training. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1818 Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment. There was one infant sleeping in their bassinet with a support pillow positioner. This was corrected when the provider removed the support pillow positioner from the infant bassinet. The infant was placed on his back with a firm mattress. G.S. 110-91(15);.1724(a)(1-12) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster was not available for review. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last monthly fire drill was completed on January 6, 2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 21, 2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 9999 All other rules must be followed even if there is not a specific violation number listed on this form. The current sanitation inspection is dated for April 21, 2025, the previous sanitation inspection was not completed within one year and was dated for April 17, 2024. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 21, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 ***** Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders : Monthly Playground Inspections: Monthly playground inspections will need to be completed once monthly by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. We discussed options for compliance. You can set a reminder on your calendar to complete. For example, the first working day in the month or the last working day in the month. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605, for more information regarding the Outdoor Learning Environment. Fire Drills and Shelter in Place Drill: A violation was observed today for Monthly Drill and 3-month quarterly drills. Fire drills will need to be completed monthly. Shelter-in-place drills will need to be completed every three months. We discussed placing dates on the calendar for upcoming due dates for drills to ensure that drills are conducted as indicated in Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5), (d)(8). Daily Attendance: A violation was cited today for daily attendance. The daily attendance is required daily for all children present at the facility. Upon arrival, the attendance/ daily sign-in were not completed. Technical assistance was provided. We talked about allowing the parents to sign the children in on a form. There are sample forms that can be utilized from DCDEE website. The Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center will need to be maintained and available for review. We discussed suggestions for record keeping. Refer to Child Care Rule .0302(d)(4) for more information about requirements for Daily records. Choking Hazards: A violation was observed today for choking hazards that were accessible to children. Technical assistance was provided. In the play area of the home, there was one child under the age of 1 year, that was playing on the floor with toys around him and were small toys that could be potential choking hazards. There was a small truck. We discussed strategies for maintaining compliance. This was removed from the play area. If you are undecided if a toys or items are too small, I suggest purchasing a device that could identify choking hazards. If you do not have access to a device, you can complete a standard roll test. You will need an empty toilet roll, then drop the toy through. If the toy fits through the roll easily, it is too small for a young child because they could choke on it. This easily can help you eliminate toys that pose a high risk of choking for a child younger than 3 years of age. It is always best practice to review product information to determine the recommended age. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website provides updated forms and resources. Two copies were left with you today for Equipment and Material Suggestions for Infants and Toddlers. A copy of the form can be located by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, The form can be found by selecting Provider tab then select Provider Documents and Forms. Please refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(g), regarding this rule requirement. ABCMS Provider Portal Update: A violation was observed for the ABCMS Provider Update. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Today you stated that you have added some of your staff, but this is not current. Reminder: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. You must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919)814-4401 and someone will assist you. Refer to child care rule G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r). Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1725 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 3/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 24, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point for choosing to meet the programmatic option of serving no more than two infants under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct and the owner continues to operate as a sole proprietor. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior with zero demerits completed on April 17, 2024. Lakeisha Armwood, Operator/Teacher, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Anybriah Newby, household member, was also present. Upon my arrival, five children, aged eight weeks to two-years-old, were present. Children had access to blocks, fine motor, dramatic play, literacy, and creative art materials. The children were observed participating in free-choice activities. An infant was observed sitting in a bouncer, while the other children played with toy vehicles, balls, Lego blocks, and animal figures. When the infant cried, the operator picked up the infant, talked to him, and held him until he stopped crying. A child was also observed climbing and tumbling on the foam blocks and mats in the child care space. A child, two-years-old, manipulated a fishing game and the operator encouraged and supported him along the way. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. A diapering routine was observed before lunch. A. Newby prepared lunch, while L. Armwood led a teacher directed large group activity. Children sang, clapped their hands, and moved to music on the carpeted floor. Lunch consisted of spaghetti noodles with ground beef and pasta sauce, sweet corn, mandarin oranges, whole grain bread, and milk. Program records were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on February 4, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 21, 2025. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on February 5, 2025. Attendance records were not maintained for March 10-13, 2025. L. Armwood stated the facility was closed on Monday and Tuesday and attendance was not recorded for Wednesday and Thursday. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with L. Armwood. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care on March 12 and 13, 2025. This was corrected when the operator documented arrival times for all children in care today. .1721(e)(6) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A signed statement was not on file attesting that the operator gave the Summary of the NC Child Care Law to the parent/guardian of a child that enrolled in the home on March 10, 2025. GS 110-102 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with a parent of a child who enrolled and attended the facility on March 10, 2025. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Operator did not provide a parent of a child that enrolled in the home on March 10, 2025, a written statement regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. .1719(a)(11) 2058 The family child care home operator did not collect and submit samples of water from each outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. The operator did not collect and submit samples of water from each outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on March 27, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance and Consultation/Reminders: Attendance: The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Attendance records should accurately reflect the number of children in care at all times. Attendance records should include each child that is enrolled in the facility and arrival and departure times documented as children arrive and depart each day. The parent/guardian or you, the operator, are responsible for signing each child in and out daily. The sign in and out sheets are for parents/guardian/operator to identify the time that the child is dropped off and picked up from the facility. We discussed posting a reminder for the parents/guardians next to the attendance record in the entrance of the facility for them to see upon arrival as a visual reminder. With each child’s name already included on the roster, parents will just have to document the time in/out for their child(ren). Tracking attendance to include names of each child with days and times of arrival and departure must be clear and accurate. When prompted, the operator signed each child in for today. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children's files often to ensure the program maintains accurate licensing records. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. We discussed the importance of developing a record keeping system for children’s records that promotes organization and efficiency. I shared the resource from the DCDEE website, “Children’s File Checklist FCCH,” with L. Armwood. L. Armwood stated that she has one that she has used in the past but has not looked at it in a long time. During today’s visit, a child enrolled on March 10, 2025, did not have the following information on file: Documentation of receipt of operational policies, summary of the child care law, and notification of smoking and tobacco restriction. Lead in Water Analysis: In 2019, North Carolina enacted 15A NCAC 18A .2816, requiring all licensed child care facilities to test for lead in water at every tap used for drinking or cooking. Testing is required to obtain a license and is required at least once every three years. If levels of lead at a tap are at or above the state hazard level, facilities are required to restrict access to the tap and take additional actions to ensure children and staff have access to water that does not exceed state hazard levels. This is a Provisional item on the sanitation inspection, if your water test has expired or if you have not had your water tested. You can register at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Infant/Toddler and Preschool Age Group Observation: I discussed the results of my observation in the caregiving space with L. Armwood. I suggested for the operator to continue to have meaningful conversations with children throughout the day and provide opportunities for parallel discussions between children and staff. Self-talk and Parallel talk will both be necessary in providing a language-rich environment. I also suggested for the operator to continue to ask open-ended questions to expand their cognitive skills and vocabulary. Please be reminder, when the infant is awake and outside the crib/bassinet, tummy time should be provided. During tummy time, the infant lays on his belly to play while you supervise closely. Remember: When you place the infant on their tummy, always place them on a smooth, flat surface with no loose items (toys, blankets, pillows) close to the child. Loose items may cause the child to smother. Infants need to spend some of their awake time on his/her stomach to develop physically and mentally. On the tummy, the infant lifts their head, which strengthens their neck and upper back muscles. Being able to move their head reduces the infant’s risk of SIDS because the infant can move away from anything smothering him/her. Strong muscles allow the infant to roll over, sit, and crawl. Infants sleep on their back to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Research shows tummy time is vital to development; lack of tummy time could lead to developmental delays affecting fine and gross motor skills and sensory development (from infancy to adulthood). Tummy times establishes the upper body strength that babies will use for the rest of their lives to do things like read and write, hold scissors properly, and even climb a jungle gym. You can ensure babies have the opportunity for healthy brain development simply by giving them opportunities to raise their head, roll over, creep and crawl…all this begins with having enough tummy time. Tummy time should begin with newborns; begin by placing the baby across your lap 2-3 times per day. As babies become stronger, place him or her on the floor. Arrange age-appropriate toys within his or her reach. As the baby gets used to tummy time, place the baby on his or her stomach more frequently or for longer periods of time. For a 3- to 4-month-old baby, some research suggests aiming for at least 20 minutes of tummy time a day. Place toys in a circle around the baby so he can reach, stretch and turn to get the toys. Remember, however, to never leave the baby unattended during tummy time. If the baby becomes fussy or sleepy during tummy time, change his or her activity or place the baby to sleep on his or her back in the crib/bassinet. Information adapted from: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tummy-time/AN02151 Professional Development Opportunities: Sanitation Requirements for Family Child Care Homes: The Cumberland County Environmental Health Department is hosting a virtual Family Child Care Home training session tonight, March 13, 2025, at 6 pm. This session is designed to help child care providers stay informed about the latest updates and changes to the rules and regulations for Family Child Care Homes. During the training, they’ll cover important updates that will help ensure your child care remains compliant and continues to provide a safe and healthy environment for the children in your care. The meeting link to join is: https://cumberlandcountync.webex.com/cumberlandcountync/j.php?MTID=mf3e6bec69e619c485c78851b9c566e44 Teaching the Whole Child: Supporting the Social-Emotional Wellness of Preschool and School-Aged Children. This free course explores the connection between students’ social-emotional development, learning, and wellness with their success in Pre-K and elementary school classrooms. The utility of attending to social-emotional wellness and ranges of typical development is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on students and how school staff can support children in concrete ways to promote their social-emotional learning (SEL). This course is approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education for 3 contact hours. For more information about the course, please visit https://bhs.unc.edu/teaching-whole-child-supporting-social-emotional-wellness-preschool-and-elementary-school-aged. Darkness to Light: Darkness to Light is a nonprofit organization with a mission to equip and empower adults to build safe environments that protect children from sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s flagship program, Stewards of Children®, is a trauma and evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. More than 2.2 million adults have been trained using the program. To learn more about child sexual abuse prevention training or to enroll your program in Darkness to Light’s “Partner in Prevention” program, please visit www.D2L.org/education/partner-in-prevention. DCDEE Website/ Lead Child Care Consultant Contact Information: Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for the latest childcare updates. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-709-4168. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09. 1715 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 3/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 24, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point for choosing to meet the programmatic option of serving no more than two infants under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct and the owner continues to operate as a sole proprietor. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior with zero demerits completed on April 17, 2024. Lakeisha Armwood, Operator/Teacher, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Anybriah Newby, household member, was also present. Upon my arrival, five children, aged eight weeks to two-years-old, were present. Children had access to blocks, fine motor, dramatic play, literacy, and creative art materials. The children were observed participating in free-choice activities. An infant was observed sitting in a bouncer, while the other children played with toy vehicles, balls, Lego blocks, and animal figures. When the infant cried, the operator picked up the infant, talked to him, and held him until he stopped crying. A child was also observed climbing and tumbling on the foam blocks and mats in the child care space. A child, two-years-old, manipulated a fishing game and the operator encouraged and supported him along the way. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. A diapering routine was observed before lunch. A. Newby prepared lunch, while L. Armwood led a teacher directed large group activity. Children sang, clapped their hands, and moved to music on the carpeted floor. Lunch consisted of spaghetti noodles with ground beef and pasta sauce, sweet corn, mandarin oranges, whole grain bread, and milk. Program records were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on February 4, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 21, 2025. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on February 5, 2025. Attendance records were not maintained for March 10-13, 2025. L. Armwood stated the facility was closed on Monday and Tuesday and attendance was not recorded for Wednesday and Thursday. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with L. Armwood. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care on March 12 and 13, 2025. This was corrected when the operator documented arrival times for all children in care today. .1721(e)(6) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A signed statement was not on file attesting that the operator gave the Summary of the NC Child Care Law to the parent/guardian of a child that enrolled in the home on March 10, 2025. GS 110-102 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with a parent of a child who enrolled and attended the facility on March 10, 2025. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Operator did not provide a parent of a child that enrolled in the home on March 10, 2025, a written statement regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. .1719(a)(11) 2058 The family child care home operator did not collect and submit samples of water from each outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. The operator did not collect and submit samples of water from each outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on March 27, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance and Consultation/Reminders: Attendance: The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Attendance records should accurately reflect the number of children in care at all times. Attendance records should include each child that is enrolled in the facility and arrival and departure times documented as children arrive and depart each day. The parent/guardian or you, the operator, are responsible for signing each child in and out daily. The sign in and out sheets are for parents/guardian/operator to identify the time that the child is dropped off and picked up from the facility. We discussed posting a reminder for the parents/guardians next to the attendance record in the entrance of the facility for them to see upon arrival as a visual reminder. With each child’s name already included on the roster, parents will just have to document the time in/out for their child(ren). Tracking attendance to include names of each child with days and times of arrival and departure must be clear and accurate. When prompted, the operator signed each child in for today. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children's files often to ensure the program maintains accurate licensing records. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. We discussed the importance of developing a record keeping system for children’s records that promotes organization and efficiency. I shared the resource from the DCDEE website, “Children’s File Checklist FCCH,” with L. Armwood. L. Armwood stated that she has one that she has used in the past but has not looked at it in a long time. During today’s visit, a child enrolled on March 10, 2025, did not have the following information on file: Documentation of receipt of operational policies, summary of the child care law, and notification of smoking and tobacco restriction. Lead in Water Analysis: In 2019, North Carolina enacted 15A NCAC 18A .2816, requiring all licensed child care facilities to test for lead in water at every tap used for drinking or cooking. Testing is required to obtain a license and is required at least once every three years. If levels of lead at a tap are at or above the state hazard level, facilities are required to restrict access to the tap and take additional actions to ensure children and staff have access to water that does not exceed state hazard levels. This is a Provisional item on the sanitation inspection, if your water test has expired or if you have not had your water tested. You can register at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Infant/Toddler and Preschool Age Group Observation: I discussed the results of my observation in the caregiving space with L. Armwood. I suggested for the operator to continue to have meaningful conversations with children throughout the day and provide opportunities for parallel discussions between children and staff. Self-talk and Parallel talk will both be necessary in providing a language-rich environment. I also suggested for the operator to continue to ask open-ended questions to expand their cognitive skills and vocabulary. Please be reminder, when the infant is awake and outside the crib/bassinet, tummy time should be provided. During tummy time, the infant lays on his belly to play while you supervise closely. Remember: When you place the infant on their tummy, always place them on a smooth, flat surface with no loose items (toys, blankets, pillows) close to the child. Loose items may cause the child to smother. Infants need to spend some of their awake time on his/her stomach to develop physically and mentally. On the tummy, the infant lifts their head, which strengthens their neck and upper back muscles. Being able to move their head reduces the infant’s risk of SIDS because the infant can move away from anything smothering him/her. Strong muscles allow the infant to roll over, sit, and crawl. Infants sleep on their back to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Research shows tummy time is vital to development; lack of tummy time could lead to developmental delays affecting fine and gross motor skills and sensory development (from infancy to adulthood). Tummy times establishes the upper body strength that babies will use for the rest of their lives to do things like read and write, hold scissors properly, and even climb a jungle gym. You can ensure babies have the opportunity for healthy brain development simply by giving them opportunities to raise their head, roll over, creep and crawl…all this begins with having enough tummy time. Tummy time should begin with newborns; begin by placing the baby across your lap 2-3 times per day. As babies become stronger, place him or her on the floor. Arrange age-appropriate toys within his or her reach. As the baby gets used to tummy time, place the baby on his or her stomach more frequently or for longer periods of time. For a 3- to 4-month-old baby, some research suggests aiming for at least 20 minutes of tummy time a day. Place toys in a circle around the baby so he can reach, stretch and turn to get the toys. Remember, however, to never leave the baby unattended during tummy time. If the baby becomes fussy or sleepy during tummy time, change his or her activity or place the baby to sleep on his or her back in the crib/bassinet. Information adapted from: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tummy-time/AN02151 Professional Development Opportunities: Sanitation Requirements for Family Child Care Homes: The Cumberland County Environmental Health Department is hosting a virtual Family Child Care Home training session tonight, March 13, 2025, at 6 pm. This session is designed to help child care providers stay informed about the latest updates and changes to the rules and regulations for Family Child Care Homes. During the training, they’ll cover important updates that will help ensure your child care remains compliant and continues to provide a safe and healthy environment for the children in your care. The meeting link to join is: https://cumberlandcountync.webex.com/cumberlandcountync/j.php?MTID=mf3e6bec69e619c485c78851b9c566e44 Teaching the Whole Child: Supporting the Social-Emotional Wellness of Preschool and School-Aged Children. This free course explores the connection between students’ social-emotional development, learning, and wellness with their success in Pre-K and elementary school classrooms. The utility of attending to social-emotional wellness and ranges of typical development is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on students and how school staff can support children in concrete ways to promote their social-emotional learning (SEL). This course is approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education for 3 contact hours. For more information about the course, please visit https://bhs.unc.edu/teaching-whole-child-supporting-social-emotional-wellness-preschool-and-elementary-school-aged. Darkness to Light: Darkness to Light is a nonprofit organization with a mission to equip and empower adults to build safe environments that protect children from sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s flagship program, Stewards of Children®, is a trauma and evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. More than 2.2 million adults have been trained using the program. To learn more about child sexual abuse prevention training or to enroll your program in Darkness to Light’s “Partner in Prevention” program, please visit www.D2L.org/education/partner-in-prevention. DCDEE Website/ Lead Child Care Consultant Contact Information: Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for the latest childcare updates. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-709-4168. 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 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 3/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 24, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point for choosing to meet the programmatic option of serving no more than two infants under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct and the owner continues to operate as a sole proprietor. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior with zero demerits completed on April 17, 2024. Lakeisha Armwood, Operator/Teacher, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Anybriah Newby, household member, was also present. Upon my arrival, five children, aged eight weeks to two-years-old, were present. Children had access to blocks, fine motor, dramatic play, literacy, and creative art materials. The children were observed participating in free-choice activities. An infant was observed sitting in a bouncer, while the other children played with toy vehicles, balls, Lego blocks, and animal figures. When the infant cried, the operator picked up the infant, talked to him, and held him until he stopped crying. A child was also observed climbing and tumbling on the foam blocks and mats in the child care space. A child, two-years-old, manipulated a fishing game and the operator encouraged and supported him along the way. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. A diapering routine was observed before lunch. A. Newby prepared lunch, while L. Armwood led a teacher directed large group activity. Children sang, clapped their hands, and moved to music on the carpeted floor. Lunch consisted of spaghetti noodles with ground beef and pasta sauce, sweet corn, mandarin oranges, whole grain bread, and milk. Program records were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on February 4, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 21, 2025. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on February 5, 2025. Attendance records were not maintained for March 10-13, 2025. L. Armwood stated the facility was closed on Monday and Tuesday and attendance was not recorded for Wednesday and Thursday. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with L. Armwood. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care on March 12 and 13, 2025. This was corrected when the operator documented arrival times for all children in care today. .1721(e)(6) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A signed statement was not on file attesting that the operator gave the Summary of the NC Child Care Law to the parent/guardian of a child that enrolled in the home on March 10, 2025. GS 110-102 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with a parent of a child who enrolled and attended the facility on March 10, 2025. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Operator did not provide a parent of a child that enrolled in the home on March 10, 2025, a written statement regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. .1719(a)(11) 2058 The family child care home operator did not collect and submit samples of water from each outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. The operator did not collect and submit samples of water from each outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on March 27, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance and Consultation/Reminders: Attendance: The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Attendance records should accurately reflect the number of children in care at all times. Attendance records should include each child that is enrolled in the facility and arrival and departure times documented as children arrive and depart each day. The parent/guardian or you, the operator, are responsible for signing each child in and out daily. The sign in and out sheets are for parents/guardian/operator to identify the time that the child is dropped off and picked up from the facility. We discussed posting a reminder for the parents/guardians next to the attendance record in the entrance of the facility for them to see upon arrival as a visual reminder. With each child’s name already included on the roster, parents will just have to document the time in/out for their child(ren). Tracking attendance to include names of each child with days and times of arrival and departure must be clear and accurate. When prompted, the operator signed each child in for today. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children's files often to ensure the program maintains accurate licensing records. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. We discussed the importance of developing a record keeping system for children’s records that promotes organization and efficiency. I shared the resource from the DCDEE website, “Children’s File Checklist FCCH,” with L. Armwood. L. Armwood stated that she has one that she has used in the past but has not looked at it in a long time. During today’s visit, a child enrolled on March 10, 2025, did not have the following information on file: Documentation of receipt of operational policies, summary of the child care law, and notification of smoking and tobacco restriction. Lead in Water Analysis: In 2019, North Carolina enacted 15A NCAC 18A .2816, requiring all licensed child care facilities to test for lead in water at every tap used for drinking or cooking. Testing is required to obtain a license and is required at least once every three years. If levels of lead at a tap are at or above the state hazard level, facilities are required to restrict access to the tap and take additional actions to ensure children and staff have access to water that does not exceed state hazard levels. This is a Provisional item on the sanitation inspection, if your water test has expired or if you have not had your water tested. You can register at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Infant/Toddler and Preschool Age Group Observation: I discussed the results of my observation in the caregiving space with L. Armwood. I suggested for the operator to continue to have meaningful conversations with children throughout the day and provide opportunities for parallel discussions between children and staff. Self-talk and Parallel talk will both be necessary in providing a language-rich environment. I also suggested for the operator to continue to ask open-ended questions to expand their cognitive skills and vocabulary. Please be reminder, when the infant is awake and outside the crib/bassinet, tummy time should be provided. During tummy time, the infant lays on his belly to play while you supervise closely. Remember: When you place the infant on their tummy, always place them on a smooth, flat surface with no loose items (toys, blankets, pillows) close to the child. Loose items may cause the child to smother. Infants need to spend some of their awake time on his/her stomach to develop physically and mentally. On the tummy, the infant lifts their head, which strengthens their neck and upper back muscles. Being able to move their head reduces the infant’s risk of SIDS because the infant can move away from anything smothering him/her. Strong muscles allow the infant to roll over, sit, and crawl. Infants sleep on their back to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Research shows tummy time is vital to development; lack of tummy time could lead to developmental delays affecting fine and gross motor skills and sensory development (from infancy to adulthood). Tummy times establishes the upper body strength that babies will use for the rest of their lives to do things like read and write, hold scissors properly, and even climb a jungle gym. You can ensure babies have the opportunity for healthy brain development simply by giving them opportunities to raise their head, roll over, creep and crawl…all this begins with having enough tummy time. Tummy time should begin with newborns; begin by placing the baby across your lap 2-3 times per day. As babies become stronger, place him or her on the floor. Arrange age-appropriate toys within his or her reach. As the baby gets used to tummy time, place the baby on his or her stomach more frequently or for longer periods of time. For a 3- to 4-month-old baby, some research suggests aiming for at least 20 minutes of tummy time a day. Place toys in a circle around the baby so he can reach, stretch and turn to get the toys. Remember, however, to never leave the baby unattended during tummy time. If the baby becomes fussy or sleepy during tummy time, change his or her activity or place the baby to sleep on his or her back in the crib/bassinet. Information adapted from: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tummy-time/AN02151 Professional Development Opportunities: Sanitation Requirements for Family Child Care Homes: The Cumberland County Environmental Health Department is hosting a virtual Family Child Care Home training session tonight, March 13, 2025, at 6 pm. This session is designed to help child care providers stay informed about the latest updates and changes to the rules and regulations for Family Child Care Homes. During the training, they’ll cover important updates that will help ensure your child care remains compliant and continues to provide a safe and healthy environment for the children in your care. The meeting link to join is: https://cumberlandcountync.webex.com/cumberlandcountync/j.php?MTID=mf3e6bec69e619c485c78851b9c566e44 Teaching the Whole Child: Supporting the Social-Emotional Wellness of Preschool and School-Aged Children. This free course explores the connection between students’ social-emotional development, learning, and wellness with their success in Pre-K and elementary school classrooms. The utility of attending to social-emotional wellness and ranges of typical development is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on students and how school staff can support children in concrete ways to promote their social-emotional learning (SEL). This course is approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education for 3 contact hours. For more information about the course, please visit https://bhs.unc.edu/teaching-whole-child-supporting-social-emotional-wellness-preschool-and-elementary-school-aged. Darkness to Light: Darkness to Light is a nonprofit organization with a mission to equip and empower adults to build safe environments that protect children from sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s flagship program, Stewards of Children®, is a trauma and evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. More than 2.2 million adults have been trained using the program. To learn more about child sexual abuse prevention training or to enroll your program in Darkness to Light’s “Partner in Prevention” program, please visit www.D2L.org/education/partner-in-prevention. DCDEE Website/ Lead Child Care Consultant Contact Information: Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for the latest childcare updates. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-709-4168. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/13/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 3/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed September 24, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 91% which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4) (c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point for choosing to meet the programmatic option of serving no more than two infants under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct and the owner continues to operate as a sole proprietor. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior with zero demerits completed on April 17, 2024. Lakeisha Armwood, Operator/Teacher, was present while I observed the indoor and outdoor areas. Anybriah Newby, household member, was also present. Upon my arrival, five children, aged eight weeks to two-years-old, were present. Children had access to blocks, fine motor, dramatic play, literacy, and creative art materials. The children were observed participating in free-choice activities. An infant was observed sitting in a bouncer, while the other children played with toy vehicles, balls, Lego blocks, and animal figures. When the infant cried, the operator picked up the infant, talked to him, and held him until he stopped crying. A child was also observed climbing and tumbling on the foam blocks and mats in the child care space. A child, two-years-old, manipulated a fishing game and the operator encouraged and supported him along the way. Routine care and handwashing practices were observed. A diapering routine was observed before lunch. A. Newby prepared lunch, while L. Armwood led a teacher directed large group activity. Children sang, clapped their hands, and moved to music on the carpeted floor. Lunch consisted of spaghetti noodles with ground beef and pasta sauce, sweet corn, mandarin oranges, whole grain bread, and milk. Program records were reviewed. The most recent fire drill was completed on February 4, 2025. The most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 21, 2025. The most recent outdoor inspection was completed on February 5, 2025. Attendance records were not maintained for March 10-13, 2025. L. Armwood stated the facility was closed on Monday and Tuesday and attendance was not recorded for Wednesday and Thursday. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with L. Armwood. The following violations were observed today: Violation Number Comment Rule 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care on March 12 and 13, 2025. This was corrected when the operator documented arrival times for all children in care today. .1721(e)(6) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A signed statement was not on file attesting that the operator gave the Summary of the NC Child Care Law to the parent/guardian of a child that enrolled in the home on March 10, 2025. GS 110-102 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with a parent of a child who enrolled and attended the facility on March 10, 2025. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Operator did not provide a parent of a child that enrolled in the home on March 10, 2025, a written statement regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. .1719(a)(11) 2058 The family child care home operator did not collect and submit samples of water from each outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. The operator did not collect and submit samples of water from each outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00 p.m. on March 27, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rhonda Blackmon Lead Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 279 Linden, NC 28356 Rhonda.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance and Consultation/Reminders: Attendance: The health and safety of individual children requires that information regarding each child in care be kept and available when needed. Attendance records should accurately reflect the number of children in care at all times. Attendance records should include each child that is enrolled in the facility and arrival and departure times documented as children arrive and depart each day. The parent/guardian or you, the operator, are responsible for signing each child in and out daily. The sign in and out sheets are for parents/guardian/operator to identify the time that the child is dropped off and picked up from the facility. We discussed posting a reminder for the parents/guardians next to the attendance record in the entrance of the facility for them to see upon arrival as a visual reminder. With each child’s name already included on the roster, parents will just have to document the time in/out for their child(ren). Tracking attendance to include names of each child with days and times of arrival and departure must be clear and accurate. When prompted, the operator signed each child in for today. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children's files often to ensure the program maintains accurate licensing records. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. We discussed the importance of developing a record keeping system for children’s records that promotes organization and efficiency. I shared the resource from the DCDEE website, “Children’s File Checklist FCCH,” with L. Armwood. L. Armwood stated that she has one that she has used in the past but has not looked at it in a long time. During today’s visit, a child enrolled on March 10, 2025, did not have the following information on file: Documentation of receipt of operational policies, summary of the child care law, and notification of smoking and tobacco restriction. Lead in Water Analysis: In 2019, North Carolina enacted 15A NCAC 18A .2816, requiring all licensed child care facilities to test for lead in water at every tap used for drinking or cooking. Testing is required to obtain a license and is required at least once every three years. If levels of lead at a tap are at or above the state hazard level, facilities are required to restrict access to the tap and take additional actions to ensure children and staff have access to water that does not exceed state hazard levels. This is a Provisional item on the sanitation inspection, if your water test has expired or if you have not had your water tested. You can register at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Infant/Toddler and Preschool Age Group Observation: I discussed the results of my observation in the caregiving space with L. Armwood. I suggested for the operator to continue to have meaningful conversations with children throughout the day and provide opportunities for parallel discussions between children and staff. Self-talk and Parallel talk will both be necessary in providing a language-rich environment. I also suggested for the operator to continue to ask open-ended questions to expand their cognitive skills and vocabulary. Please be reminder, when the infant is awake and outside the crib/bassinet, tummy time should be provided. During tummy time, the infant lays on his belly to play while you supervise closely. Remember: When you place the infant on their tummy, always place them on a smooth, flat surface with no loose items (toys, blankets, pillows) close to the child. Loose items may cause the child to smother. Infants need to spend some of their awake time on his/her stomach to develop physically and mentally. On the tummy, the infant lifts their head, which strengthens their neck and upper back muscles. Being able to move their head reduces the infant’s risk of SIDS because the infant can move away from anything smothering him/her. Strong muscles allow the infant to roll over, sit, and crawl. Infants sleep on their back to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Research shows tummy time is vital to development; lack of tummy time could lead to developmental delays affecting fine and gross motor skills and sensory development (from infancy to adulthood). Tummy times establishes the upper body strength that babies will use for the rest of their lives to do things like read and write, hold scissors properly, and even climb a jungle gym. You can ensure babies have the opportunity for healthy brain development simply by giving them opportunities to raise their head, roll over, creep and crawl…all this begins with having enough tummy time. Tummy time should begin with newborns; begin by placing the baby across your lap 2-3 times per day. As babies become stronger, place him or her on the floor. Arrange age-appropriate toys within his or her reach. As the baby gets used to tummy time, place the baby on his or her stomach more frequently or for longer periods of time. For a 3- to 4-month-old baby, some research suggests aiming for at least 20 minutes of tummy time a day. Place toys in a circle around the baby so he can reach, stretch and turn to get the toys. Remember, however, to never leave the baby unattended during tummy time. If the baby becomes fussy or sleepy during tummy time, change his or her activity or place the baby to sleep on his or her back in the crib/bassinet. Information adapted from: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tummy-time/AN02151 Professional Development Opportunities: Sanitation Requirements for Family Child Care Homes: The Cumberland County Environmental Health Department is hosting a virtual Family Child Care Home training session tonight, March 13, 2025, at 6 pm. This session is designed to help child care providers stay informed about the latest updates and changes to the rules and regulations for Family Child Care Homes. During the training, they’ll cover important updates that will help ensure your child care remains compliant and continues to provide a safe and healthy environment for the children in your care. The meeting link to join is: https://cumberlandcountync.webex.com/cumberlandcountync/j.php?MTID=mf3e6bec69e619c485c78851b9c566e44 Teaching the Whole Child: Supporting the Social-Emotional Wellness of Preschool and School-Aged Children. This free course explores the connection between students’ social-emotional development, learning, and wellness with their success in Pre-K and elementary school classrooms. The utility of attending to social-emotional wellness and ranges of typical development is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on students and how school staff can support children in concrete ways to promote their social-emotional learning (SEL). This course is approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education for 3 contact hours. For more information about the course, please visit https://bhs.unc.edu/teaching-whole-child-supporting-social-emotional-wellness-preschool-and-elementary-school-aged. Darkness to Light: Darkness to Light is a nonprofit organization with a mission to equip and empower adults to build safe environments that protect children from sexual abuse. Darkness to Light’s flagship program, Stewards of Children®, is a trauma and evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. More than 2.2 million adults have been trained using the program. To learn more about child sexual abuse prevention training or to enroll your program in Darkness to Light’s “Partner in Prevention” program, please visit www.D2L.org/education/partner-in-prevention. DCDEE Website/ Lead Child Care Consultant Contact Information: Visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for the latest childcare updates. If you have questions, please contact me at: 910-709-4168. 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/24/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 9/24/2024 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed December 12, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 88% This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Lakeisha Armwood. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed April 17, 2024. Ms. Armwood was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival there were two children sitting in a highchair eating. Breakfast served was eggs, bacon, bananas, and milk. The other child was standing up and getting off their mat. After eating, I observed children in the living room, playing on the carpet with age-appropriate materials, such as: soft toys, indoor side, balls, blocks, and soft blocks. Free choice materials were available. A violation was cited today for the EPR plan, monthly outdoor checks, fire drill and shelter in place or lock down drill. Lunch served was beefaroni, green beans, peaches, and milk. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Verification of Required Information for Operator, Additional Caregivers, and Statements of Responsibility forms were emailed prior to today’s visit and the original copy was not available. The information was completed during the visit. Two children’s records were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Armwood. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last monthly check for hazards was completed on April 6, 2024. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last monthly drill was completed on May 16, 2024. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last drill was completed on March 11, 2024. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR plan was not completed annually. .1714(e ) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 08, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Monthly Playground Inspections: Monthly playground inspections will need to be completed once monthly by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. We discussed options for compliance. You can set a reminder on your calendar to complete. For example, the first working day in the month or the last working day in the month. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605, for more information regarding the Outdoor Learning Environment. Emergency Preparedness: The Emergency Preparedness Plan was available for review. A violation was cited because this will need to be updated yearly. Today I assisted you with how to locate the plan online. I also emailed you a form and gave you the contact information to locate someone to help you retrieve your plan. The emergency preparedness plan is required to be on file. The EPR plan is helpful to assist with emergencies. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0607, for more information regarding this rule requirement. Fire Drills and Shelter in Place Drill: Fire drills will need to be completed monthly. Shelter-in-place drills will need to be completed every three months. We discussed placing dates on the calendar for upcoming due dates for drills to ensure that drills are conducted as indicated in Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5), (d)(8). Statewide Family Child Care Project and Kathleen Hoffler: N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project: The purpose of the organization is to provide training and technical assistance to Professional Development and TA practitioners who support Family Child Care. Kathleen Hoffler, Region 5 Family Child Care Consultant, is available free of charge to provide technical assistance and consultation to Family Child Care Home Providers to help you to enhance your program quality by putting thought and care into the following areas: Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), Curriculum, Family Engagement, Caregiver-Child Interactions, and Indoor and Outdoor Environments. You can take steps towards providing a high-quality early care and education environment for the children in your program. If interested contact Kathleen at 910-988-2218 or khoffler@ccpfc.org to get started. Storage of Hazardous Items: Today I provided a handout of storage of hazardous items. We talked about storing items that could be potentially hazardous for children and could be violations. Today we also talked about approved locks for child care. My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/24/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 9/24/2024 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed December 12, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 88% This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Lakeisha Armwood. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed April 17, 2024. Ms. Armwood was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival there were two children sitting in a highchair eating. Breakfast served was eggs, bacon, bananas, and milk. The other child was standing up and getting off their mat. After eating, I observed children in the living room, playing on the carpet with age-appropriate materials, such as: soft toys, indoor side, balls, blocks, and soft blocks. Free choice materials were available. A violation was cited today for the EPR plan, monthly outdoor checks, fire drill and shelter in place or lock down drill. Lunch served was beefaroni, green beans, peaches, and milk. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Verification of Required Information for Operator, Additional Caregivers, and Statements of Responsibility forms were emailed prior to today’s visit and the original copy was not available. The information was completed during the visit. Two children’s records were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Armwood. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last monthly check for hazards was completed on April 6, 2024. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last monthly drill was completed on May 16, 2024. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last drill was completed on March 11, 2024. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR plan was not completed annually. .1714(e ) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 08, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Monthly Playground Inspections: Monthly playground inspections will need to be completed once monthly by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. We discussed options for compliance. You can set a reminder on your calendar to complete. For example, the first working day in the month or the last working day in the month. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605, for more information regarding the Outdoor Learning Environment. Emergency Preparedness: The Emergency Preparedness Plan was available for review. A violation was cited because this will need to be updated yearly. Today I assisted you with how to locate the plan online. I also emailed you a form and gave you the contact information to locate someone to help you retrieve your plan. The emergency preparedness plan is required to be on file. The EPR plan is helpful to assist with emergencies. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0607, for more information regarding this rule requirement. Fire Drills and Shelter in Place Drill: Fire drills will need to be completed monthly. Shelter-in-place drills will need to be completed every three months. We discussed placing dates on the calendar for upcoming due dates for drills to ensure that drills are conducted as indicated in Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5), (d)(8). Statewide Family Child Care Project and Kathleen Hoffler: N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project: The purpose of the organization is to provide training and technical assistance to Professional Development and TA practitioners who support Family Child Care. Kathleen Hoffler, Region 5 Family Child Care Consultant, is available free of charge to provide technical assistance and consultation to Family Child Care Home Providers to help you to enhance your program quality by putting thought and care into the following areas: Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), Curriculum, Family Engagement, Caregiver-Child Interactions, and Indoor and Outdoor Environments. You can take steps towards providing a high-quality early care and education environment for the children in your program. If interested contact Kathleen at 910-988-2218 or khoffler@ccpfc.org to get started. Storage of Hazardous Items: Today I provided a handout of storage of hazardous items. We talked about storing items that could be potentially hazardous for children and could be violations. Today we also talked about approved locks for child care. My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0607 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/24/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 9/24/2024 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed December 12, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 88% This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Lakeisha Armwood. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed April 17, 2024. Ms. Armwood was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival there were two children sitting in a highchair eating. Breakfast served was eggs, bacon, bananas, and milk. The other child was standing up and getting off their mat. After eating, I observed children in the living room, playing on the carpet with age-appropriate materials, such as: soft toys, indoor side, balls, blocks, and soft blocks. Free choice materials were available. A violation was cited today for the EPR plan, monthly outdoor checks, fire drill and shelter in place or lock down drill. Lunch served was beefaroni, green beans, peaches, and milk. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Verification of Required Information for Operator, Additional Caregivers, and Statements of Responsibility forms were emailed prior to today’s visit and the original copy was not available. The information was completed during the visit. Two children’s records were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Armwood. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last monthly check for hazards was completed on April 6, 2024. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last monthly drill was completed on May 16, 2024. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last drill was completed on March 11, 2024. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR plan was not completed annually. .1714(e ) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 08, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Monthly Playground Inspections: Monthly playground inspections will need to be completed once monthly by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. We discussed options for compliance. You can set a reminder on your calendar to complete. For example, the first working day in the month or the last working day in the month. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605, for more information regarding the Outdoor Learning Environment. Emergency Preparedness: The Emergency Preparedness Plan was available for review. A violation was cited because this will need to be updated yearly. Today I assisted you with how to locate the plan online. I also emailed you a form and gave you the contact information to locate someone to help you retrieve your plan. The emergency preparedness plan is required to be on file. The EPR plan is helpful to assist with emergencies. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0607, for more information regarding this rule requirement. Fire Drills and Shelter in Place Drill: Fire drills will need to be completed monthly. Shelter-in-place drills will need to be completed every three months. We discussed placing dates on the calendar for upcoming due dates for drills to ensure that drills are conducted as indicated in Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5), (d)(8). Statewide Family Child Care Project and Kathleen Hoffler: N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project: The purpose of the organization is to provide training and technical assistance to Professional Development and TA practitioners who support Family Child Care. Kathleen Hoffler, Region 5 Family Child Care Consultant, is available free of charge to provide technical assistance and consultation to Family Child Care Home Providers to help you to enhance your program quality by putting thought and care into the following areas: Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), Curriculum, Family Engagement, Caregiver-Child Interactions, and Indoor and Outdoor Environments. You can take steps towards providing a high-quality early care and education environment for the children in your program. If interested contact Kathleen at 910-988-2218 or khoffler@ccpfc.org to get started. Storage of Hazardous Items: Today I provided a handout of storage of hazardous items. We talked about storing items that could be potentially hazardous for children and could be violations. Today we also talked about approved locks for child care. My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/24/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 9/24/2024 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed December 12, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 88% This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Lakeisha Armwood. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed April 17, 2024. Ms. Armwood was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival there were two children sitting in a highchair eating. Breakfast served was eggs, bacon, bananas, and milk. The other child was standing up and getting off their mat. After eating, I observed children in the living room, playing on the carpet with age-appropriate materials, such as: soft toys, indoor side, balls, blocks, and soft blocks. Free choice materials were available. A violation was cited today for the EPR plan, monthly outdoor checks, fire drill and shelter in place or lock down drill. Lunch served was beefaroni, green beans, peaches, and milk. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Verification of Required Information for Operator, Additional Caregivers, and Statements of Responsibility forms were emailed prior to today’s visit and the original copy was not available. The information was completed during the visit. Two children’s records were monitored. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Armwood. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last monthly check for hazards was completed on April 6, 2024. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last monthly drill was completed on May 16, 2024. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last drill was completed on March 11, 2024. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR plan was not completed annually. .1714(e ) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on October 08, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Monthly Playground Inspections: Monthly playground inspections will need to be completed once monthly by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. We discussed options for compliance. You can set a reminder on your calendar to complete. For example, the first working day in the month or the last working day in the month. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0605, for more information regarding the Outdoor Learning Environment. Emergency Preparedness: The Emergency Preparedness Plan was available for review. A violation was cited because this will need to be updated yearly. Today I assisted you with how to locate the plan online. I also emailed you a form and gave you the contact information to locate someone to help you retrieve your plan. The emergency preparedness plan is required to be on file. The EPR plan is helpful to assist with emergencies. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0607, for more information regarding this rule requirement. Fire Drills and Shelter in Place Drill: Fire drills will need to be completed monthly. Shelter-in-place drills will need to be completed every three months. We discussed placing dates on the calendar for upcoming due dates for drills to ensure that drills are conducted as indicated in Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(5), (d)(8). Statewide Family Child Care Project and Kathleen Hoffler: N.C. Statewide Family Child Care Project: The purpose of the organization is to provide training and technical assistance to Professional Development and TA practitioners who support Family Child Care. Kathleen Hoffler, Region 5 Family Child Care Consultant, is available free of charge to provide technical assistance and consultation to Family Child Care Home Providers to help you to enhance your program quality by putting thought and care into the following areas: Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), Curriculum, Family Engagement, Caregiver-Child Interactions, and Indoor and Outdoor Environments. You can take steps towards providing a high-quality early care and education environment for the children in your program. If interested contact Kathleen at 910-988-2218 or khoffler@ccpfc.org to get started. Storage of Hazardous Items: Today I provided a handout of storage of hazardous items. We talked about storing items that could be potentially hazardous for children and could be violations. Today we also talked about approved locks for child care. My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/8/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/8/2024 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 02:30 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed December 12, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 90%. This program currently operates with a Three Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ms. Lakeisha Armwood. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed April 17, 2024. A copy of the sanitation report was received today. Ms. Armwood was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor areas. There were five children present today. The children were observed in the following activities: drinking water, drinking milk, sleeping on their mat, and playing with block, shakers, and other toys. Violations were observed for screen time, aerosol can of air freshener, and attendance records were not completed. Lunch served was baked chicken, green beans, peaches, rice and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Armwood. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Upon arrival, screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the power off for the television. .1718(c) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. The was one aerosol dispenser of air freshener stored in the bathroom in a cabinet, greater than five feet from the floor. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the dispenser and placed in a locked space. .1719 (a)(7) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The operator did not maintain a daily attendance for today's visit. The arrival and departure times were not documented. This was corrected when the operator completed the attendance for today and included the arrival and departure times. .1721(e)(6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violations observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on May 22, 2024, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Infant Floor and Tummy Time: An observation was conducted today with the infant child enrolled. During today’s visit, I observed the infant being held. It is important to provide some tummy time and floor time for the infant. It may be best to add a carpeted area for the infant to play on. The infant can be provided soft toys and toys to help the child with their fine motor skills. Today, I observed one child that needed assistance with participating in some of the activities. I suggest providing an alternative activity when the child does not want to participate. In addition, you can visit http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/ for resources to help manage behaviors. This website is the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) that focuses on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. If you have children that may have special needs, the resources on this website can also assist the children. There are books that can be printed out and utilized in your facility to help manage children’s behaviors. There are some resources and training that are free of charge. My mailing address is: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0607 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 13, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 88% which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed October 16, 2023. Ms. Armwood was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. The children were observed in the living room of the home. There were two children sleeping on their mats and two children were exploring their space. Toys and materials were open and available to the children. The caregiver talked to the children and helped guide the children in play. After the two children finished sleeping, the caregiver assisted the children with toileting and handwashing routines. There were two violations observed in the living room of the home. There were wipes, gloves, medication, and plastic from packaging for diapers. Lunch served was meatloaf, mashed potatoes, sweet peas with corn, peaches, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Armwood. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. There were packets of Theraflu medicine and a bag of Halls cough drops stored on the desk, less than five feet from the floor. The items were removed to a locked storage. .1719(a)(5) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The required number of on-going training hours were not completed. The total completed hours were (3) three hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1889 Products that are labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, were not stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is five feet above the finished floor. In the space used by children, there were packs of baby wipes, items in plastic, D2 Duracell battery, and boxes of gloves stored in the reach of children. The items were removed and placed five feet above the finished floor. The diapers and items were removed from the plastic bags. .1719(a)(7) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 26, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Storage Of Hazardous Items A violation was cited today for Storage of Hazardous Items. Store items that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” and have no other warning can be stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet. The shelf or cabinet must be mounted at least five feet above the floor. The handout for Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care can be found on our website by clicking the tab Provider then Provider Document and Forms https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. For more information regarding this rule requirement review Child Care Rules 15A NCAC 18A.1719 (a)(7). Storage of Medication: The violation for storage of medication was cited today. This includes both medicated and over the counter medication. In the living room of the home, there were packets of Theraflu and a bag of Halls cough drops. In addition, there were several tubes of diaper cream. Properly storing medication is important because if in reach of children, may present a poison hazard. I shared that additional information regarding the storage of medication can be found in Sanitation Rule .1719(a)(5) and a copy of the “Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care” resource can be found on our website. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance. Emergency Preparedness Plan: A violation was not cited. There was an Emergency Preparedness Plan on file. However, I provided technical assistance on the importance of making sure your EPR plan is updated and accurate. EPR plans will need to be updated yearly. If no changes are needed, make sure to just print the cover page and a date will generate. Today I assisted you with how to locate the plan online. The emergency preparedness plan is required to be on file. The EPR plan is helpful to assist with emergencies. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0607, for more information regarding this rule requirement. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1705 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 13, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 88% which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed October 16, 2023. Ms. Armwood was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. The children were observed in the living room of the home. There were two children sleeping on their mats and two children were exploring their space. Toys and materials were open and available to the children. The caregiver talked to the children and helped guide the children in play. After the two children finished sleeping, the caregiver assisted the children with toileting and handwashing routines. There were two violations observed in the living room of the home. There were wipes, gloves, medication, and plastic from packaging for diapers. Lunch served was meatloaf, mashed potatoes, sweet peas with corn, peaches, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Armwood. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. There were packets of Theraflu medicine and a bag of Halls cough drops stored on the desk, less than five feet from the floor. The items were removed to a locked storage. .1719(a)(5) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The required number of on-going training hours were not completed. The total completed hours were (3) three hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1889 Products that are labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, were not stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is five feet above the finished floor. In the space used by children, there were packs of baby wipes, items in plastic, D2 Duracell battery, and boxes of gloves stored in the reach of children. The items were removed and placed five feet above the finished floor. The diapers and items were removed from the plastic bags. .1719(a)(7) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 26, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Storage Of Hazardous Items A violation was cited today for Storage of Hazardous Items. Store items that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” and have no other warning can be stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet. The shelf or cabinet must be mounted at least five feet above the floor. The handout for Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care can be found on our website by clicking the tab Provider then Provider Document and Forms https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. For more information regarding this rule requirement review Child Care Rules 15A NCAC 18A.1719 (a)(7). Storage of Medication: The violation for storage of medication was cited today. This includes both medicated and over the counter medication. In the living room of the home, there were packets of Theraflu and a bag of Halls cough drops. In addition, there were several tubes of diaper cream. Properly storing medication is important because if in reach of children, may present a poison hazard. I shared that additional information regarding the storage of medication can be found in Sanitation Rule .1719(a)(5) and a copy of the “Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care” resource can be found on our website. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance. Emergency Preparedness Plan: A violation was not cited. There was an Emergency Preparedness Plan on file. However, I provided technical assistance on the importance of making sure your EPR plan is updated and accurate. EPR plans will need to be updated yearly. If no changes are needed, make sure to just print the cover page and a date will generate. Today I assisted you with how to locate the plan online. The emergency preparedness plan is required to be on file. The EPR plan is helpful to assist with emergencies. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0607, for more information regarding this rule requirement. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 13, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 88% which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed October 16, 2023. Ms. Armwood was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. The children were observed in the living room of the home. There were two children sleeping on their mats and two children were exploring their space. Toys and materials were open and available to the children. The caregiver talked to the children and helped guide the children in play. After the two children finished sleeping, the caregiver assisted the children with toileting and handwashing routines. There were two violations observed in the living room of the home. There were wipes, gloves, medication, and plastic from packaging for diapers. Lunch served was meatloaf, mashed potatoes, sweet peas with corn, peaches, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Armwood. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. There were packets of Theraflu medicine and a bag of Halls cough drops stored on the desk, less than five feet from the floor. The items were removed to a locked storage. .1719(a)(5) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The required number of on-going training hours were not completed. The total completed hours were (3) three hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1889 Products that are labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, were not stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is five feet above the finished floor. In the space used by children, there were packs of baby wipes, items in plastic, D2 Duracell battery, and boxes of gloves stored in the reach of children. The items were removed and placed five feet above the finished floor. The diapers and items were removed from the plastic bags. .1719(a)(7) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 26, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Storage Of Hazardous Items A violation was cited today for Storage of Hazardous Items. Store items that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” and have no other warning can be stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet. The shelf or cabinet must be mounted at least five feet above the floor. The handout for Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care can be found on our website by clicking the tab Provider then Provider Document and Forms https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. For more information regarding this rule requirement review Child Care Rules 15A NCAC 18A.1719 (a)(7). Storage of Medication: The violation for storage of medication was cited today. This includes both medicated and over the counter medication. In the living room of the home, there were packets of Theraflu and a bag of Halls cough drops. In addition, there were several tubes of diaper cream. Properly storing medication is important because if in reach of children, may present a poison hazard. I shared that additional information regarding the storage of medication can be found in Sanitation Rule .1719(a)(5) and a copy of the “Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care” resource can be found on our website. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance. Emergency Preparedness Plan: A violation was not cited. There was an Emergency Preparedness Plan on file. However, I provided technical assistance on the importance of making sure your EPR plan is updated and accurate. EPR plans will need to be updated yearly. If no changes are needed, make sure to just print the cover page and a date will generate. Today I assisted you with how to locate the plan online. The emergency preparedness plan is required to be on file. The EPR plan is helpful to assist with emergencies. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0607, for more information regarding this rule requirement. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: WELOVE CHILDCARE Facility ID: 26002302 Consultant: NANCY STRATFORD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit, including Health and Safety Training. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed January 13, 2023, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was at 88% which is above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued March 26, 2020. The License was based on the program earning four points in education standards, two points in program standards, and one quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option for: Infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of Superior completed October 16, 2023. Ms. Armwood was present and accompanied me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. The children were observed in the living room of the home. There were two children sleeping on their mats and two children were exploring their space. Toys and materials were open and available to the children. The caregiver talked to the children and helped guide the children in play. After the two children finished sleeping, the caregiver assisted the children with toileting and handwashing routines. There were two violations observed in the living room of the home. There were wipes, gloves, medication, and plastic from packaging for diapers. Lunch served was meatloaf, mashed potatoes, sweet peas with corn, peaches, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Armwood. The following violations were observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. There were packets of Theraflu medicine and a bag of Halls cough drops stored on the desk, less than five feet from the floor. The items were removed to a locked storage. .1719(a)(5) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The required number of on-going training hours were not completed. The total completed hours were (3) three hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1889 Products that are labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, were not stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is five feet above the finished floor. In the space used by children, there were packs of baby wipes, items in plastic, D2 Duracell battery, and boxes of gloves stored in the reach of children. The items were removed and placed five feet above the finished floor. The diapers and items were removed from the plastic bags. .1719(a)(7) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on December 26, 2023, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me. The statement must describe accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Nancy Stratford Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 371 Godwin, NC 28344 nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, you must include a signature block, which contains your name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Facility Specific TA/Consultation/Reminders: Storage Of Hazardous Items A violation was cited today for Storage of Hazardous Items. Store items that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” and have no other warning can be stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet. The shelf or cabinet must be mounted at least five feet above the floor. The handout for Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care can be found on our website by clicking the tab Provider then Provider Document and Forms https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. For more information regarding this rule requirement review Child Care Rules 15A NCAC 18A.1719 (a)(7). Storage of Medication: The violation for storage of medication was cited today. This includes both medicated and over the counter medication. In the living room of the home, there were packets of Theraflu and a bag of Halls cough drops. In addition, there were several tubes of diaper cream. Properly storing medication is important because if in reach of children, may present a poison hazard. I shared that additional information regarding the storage of medication can be found in Sanitation Rule .1719(a)(5) and a copy of the “Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care” resource can be found on our website. We also discussed the following strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance. Emergency Preparedness Plan: A violation was not cited. There was an Emergency Preparedness Plan on file. However, I provided technical assistance on the importance of making sure your EPR plan is updated and accurate. EPR plans will need to be updated yearly. If no changes are needed, make sure to just print the cover page and a date will generate. Today I assisted you with how to locate the plan online. The emergency preparedness plan is required to be on file. The EPR plan is helpful to assist with emergencies. Refer to Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09 .0607, for more information regarding this rule requirement. Please feel free to contact me at nancy.stratford@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-214-2244 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times