10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 5/21/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plan, daily schedule, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A sample of existing staff files were reviewed and the information on the Staff and Training worksheets was verified. A sample of children's records were reviewed and the worksheet was completed. The last fire drill was documented as conducted on 5-2-25 at 8:02 am with an evacuation time of three minutes. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on -25. A shelter in place drill was conduct on 4-1-25 at 8:02 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 1-14-25. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 4-4-25 with four demerits and a superior classification. The incorporation status of Kidz Konnection LLC was reviewed during the visit using the Secretary of State's website. Based on the information available, you converted the LLC to a corporation in 2019. When I asked, you stated that you were not certain if this change was reported to DCDEE for the two centers you own in Four Oaks, NC. Kidz Konnection, LLC is listed as the owner for these two locations and the licenses were issued to Kids Konnection, LLC. I will contact you once I have additional information on next steps for updating this in our system. The children were observed playing outside, eating lunch and during naptime. Lunch during the visit consisted of spaghetti with meat sauce, corn, applesauce and milk. A four star child care center with seven points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued on 6-5-24. Based on information provided and observations made during the visit you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 218 Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. Shade was not provided on playground 1. 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space 1 was not dated and could therefore not be considered current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Substitutions were not recorded on the menu prior to the service of lunch: spaghetti with meat sauce was served instead of ham sandwiches and corn was served instead of mixed vegetables. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The green container used for sand play on playground 1 was cracked and broken, creating a hazard to the children because of the sharp edges. .0601(c) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. The green bin used for sand play was not removed from the playground once damamged. .0601(d) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One outlet in space 1 under the window was not covered or in use. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Lysol multipurpose cleaner and Febreze aerosol air freshener were stored in an unlocked filing cabinet drawer next to the teacher's desk in space 2. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not available for review. .0605(q) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A new qualification letter was not obtained for one staff member prior to the expiration of her previous letter, which was 3-5-25. A new letter was issued for this staff member on 4-30-25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A Hi-C fruit drink box was observed on the teacher's desk in space 2. .0901(i) We discussed the importance of obtaining qualification letters prior to the expiration date of a staff member's current letter. The packets to obtain a new letter can be submitted to the CBC Unit of DCDEE up to six months in advance. I would encourage you to develop a tracking system for all staff that includes expirations dates of qualification letters and other time sensitive deadlines. ****Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules.**** Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violation was corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 6-4-25. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of further assistance. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 5/21/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plan, daily schedule, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A sample of existing staff files were reviewed and the information on the Staff and Training worksheets was verified. A sample of children's records were reviewed and the worksheet was completed. The last fire drill was documented as conducted on 5-2-25 at 8:02 am with an evacuation time of three minutes. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on -25. A shelter in place drill was conduct on 4-1-25 at 8:02 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 1-14-25. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 4-4-25 with four demerits and a superior classification. The incorporation status of Kidz Konnection LLC was reviewed during the visit using the Secretary of State's website. Based on the information available, you converted the LLC to a corporation in 2019. When I asked, you stated that you were not certain if this change was reported to DCDEE for the two centers you own in Four Oaks, NC. Kidz Konnection, LLC is listed as the owner for these two locations and the licenses were issued to Kids Konnection, LLC. I will contact you once I have additional information on next steps for updating this in our system. The children were observed playing outside, eating lunch and during naptime. Lunch during the visit consisted of spaghetti with meat sauce, corn, applesauce and milk. A four star child care center with seven points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued on 6-5-24. Based on information provided and observations made during the visit you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 218 Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. Shade was not provided on playground 1. 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space 1 was not dated and could therefore not be considered current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Substitutions were not recorded on the menu prior to the service of lunch: spaghetti with meat sauce was served instead of ham sandwiches and corn was served instead of mixed vegetables. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The green container used for sand play on playground 1 was cracked and broken, creating a hazard to the children because of the sharp edges. .0601(c) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. The green bin used for sand play was not removed from the playground once damamged. .0601(d) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One outlet in space 1 under the window was not covered or in use. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Lysol multipurpose cleaner and Febreze aerosol air freshener were stored in an unlocked filing cabinet drawer next to the teacher's desk in space 2. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not available for review. .0605(q) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A new qualification letter was not obtained for one staff member prior to the expiration of her previous letter, which was 3-5-25. A new letter was issued for this staff member on 4-30-25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A Hi-C fruit drink box was observed on the teacher's desk in space 2. .0901(i) We discussed the importance of obtaining qualification letters prior to the expiration date of a staff member's current letter. The packets to obtain a new letter can be submitted to the CBC Unit of DCDEE up to six months in advance. I would encourage you to develop a tracking system for all staff that includes expirations dates of qualification letters and other time sensitive deadlines. ****Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules.**** Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violation was corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 6-4-25. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of further assistance. 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 .1402 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 5/21/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plan, daily schedule, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A sample of existing staff files were reviewed and the information on the Staff and Training worksheets was verified. A sample of children's records were reviewed and the worksheet was completed. The last fire drill was documented as conducted on 5-2-25 at 8:02 am with an evacuation time of three minutes. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on -25. A shelter in place drill was conduct on 4-1-25 at 8:02 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 1-14-25. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 4-4-25 with four demerits and a superior classification. The incorporation status of Kidz Konnection LLC was reviewed during the visit using the Secretary of State's website. Based on the information available, you converted the LLC to a corporation in 2019. When I asked, you stated that you were not certain if this change was reported to DCDEE for the two centers you own in Four Oaks, NC. Kidz Konnection, LLC is listed as the owner for these two locations and the licenses were issued to Kids Konnection, LLC. I will contact you once I have additional information on next steps for updating this in our system. The children were observed playing outside, eating lunch and during naptime. Lunch during the visit consisted of spaghetti with meat sauce, corn, applesauce and milk. A four star child care center with seven points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued on 6-5-24. Based on information provided and observations made during the visit you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 218 Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. Shade was not provided on playground 1. 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space 1 was not dated and could therefore not be considered current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Substitutions were not recorded on the menu prior to the service of lunch: spaghetti with meat sauce was served instead of ham sandwiches and corn was served instead of mixed vegetables. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The green container used for sand play on playground 1 was cracked and broken, creating a hazard to the children because of the sharp edges. .0601(c) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. The green bin used for sand play was not removed from the playground once damamged. .0601(d) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One outlet in space 1 under the window was not covered or in use. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Lysol multipurpose cleaner and Febreze aerosol air freshener were stored in an unlocked filing cabinet drawer next to the teacher's desk in space 2. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not available for review. .0605(q) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A new qualification letter was not obtained for one staff member prior to the expiration of her previous letter, which was 3-5-25. A new letter was issued for this staff member on 4-30-25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A Hi-C fruit drink box was observed on the teacher's desk in space 2. .0901(i) We discussed the importance of obtaining qualification letters prior to the expiration date of a staff member's current letter. The packets to obtain a new letter can be submitted to the CBC Unit of DCDEE up to six months in advance. I would encourage you to develop a tracking system for all staff that includes expirations dates of qualification letters and other time sensitive deadlines. ****Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules.**** Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violation was corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 6-4-25. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of further assistance. 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: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 5/21/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plan, daily schedule, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A sample of existing staff files were reviewed and the information on the Staff and Training worksheets was verified. A sample of children's records were reviewed and the worksheet was completed. The last fire drill was documented as conducted on 5-2-25 at 8:02 am with an evacuation time of three minutes. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on -25. A shelter in place drill was conduct on 4-1-25 at 8:02 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 1-14-25. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 4-4-25 with four demerits and a superior classification. The incorporation status of Kidz Konnection LLC was reviewed during the visit using the Secretary of State's website. Based on the information available, you converted the LLC to a corporation in 2019. When I asked, you stated that you were not certain if this change was reported to DCDEE for the two centers you own in Four Oaks, NC. Kidz Konnection, LLC is listed as the owner for these two locations and the licenses were issued to Kids Konnection, LLC. I will contact you once I have additional information on next steps for updating this in our system. The children were observed playing outside, eating lunch and during naptime. Lunch during the visit consisted of spaghetti with meat sauce, corn, applesauce and milk. A four star child care center with seven points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued on 6-5-24. Based on information provided and observations made during the visit you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 218 Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. Shade was not provided on playground 1. 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space 1 was not dated and could therefore not be considered current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Substitutions were not recorded on the menu prior to the service of lunch: spaghetti with meat sauce was served instead of ham sandwiches and corn was served instead of mixed vegetables. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The green container used for sand play on playground 1 was cracked and broken, creating a hazard to the children because of the sharp edges. .0601(c) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. The green bin used for sand play was not removed from the playground once damamged. .0601(d) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One outlet in space 1 under the window was not covered or in use. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Lysol multipurpose cleaner and Febreze aerosol air freshener were stored in an unlocked filing cabinet drawer next to the teacher's desk in space 2. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not available for review. .0605(q) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A new qualification letter was not obtained for one staff member prior to the expiration of her previous letter, which was 3-5-25. A new letter was issued for this staff member on 4-30-25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A Hi-C fruit drink box was observed on the teacher's desk in space 2. .0901(i) We discussed the importance of obtaining qualification letters prior to the expiration date of a staff member's current letter. The packets to obtain a new letter can be submitted to the CBC Unit of DCDEE up to six months in advance. I would encourage you to develop a tracking system for all staff that includes expirations dates of qualification letters and other time sensitive deadlines. ****Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules.**** Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violation was corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 6-4-25. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of further assistance. 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: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 5/21/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plan, daily schedule, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A sample of existing staff files were reviewed and the information on the Staff and Training worksheets was verified. A sample of children's records were reviewed and the worksheet was completed. The last fire drill was documented as conducted on 5-2-25 at 8:02 am with an evacuation time of three minutes. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on -25. A shelter in place drill was conduct on 4-1-25 at 8:02 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 1-14-25. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 4-4-25 with four demerits and a superior classification. The incorporation status of Kidz Konnection LLC was reviewed during the visit using the Secretary of State's website. Based on the information available, you converted the LLC to a corporation in 2019. When I asked, you stated that you were not certain if this change was reported to DCDEE for the two centers you own in Four Oaks, NC. Kidz Konnection, LLC is listed as the owner for these two locations and the licenses were issued to Kids Konnection, LLC. I will contact you once I have additional information on next steps for updating this in our system. The children were observed playing outside, eating lunch and during naptime. Lunch during the visit consisted of spaghetti with meat sauce, corn, applesauce and milk. A four star child care center with seven points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued on 6-5-24. Based on information provided and observations made during the visit you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 218 Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. Shade was not provided on playground 1. 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space 1 was not dated and could therefore not be considered current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Substitutions were not recorded on the menu prior to the service of lunch: spaghetti with meat sauce was served instead of ham sandwiches and corn was served instead of mixed vegetables. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The green container used for sand play on playground 1 was cracked and broken, creating a hazard to the children because of the sharp edges. .0601(c) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. The green bin used for sand play was not removed from the playground once damamged. .0601(d) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One outlet in space 1 under the window was not covered or in use. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Lysol multipurpose cleaner and Febreze aerosol air freshener were stored in an unlocked filing cabinet drawer next to the teacher's desk in space 2. .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not available for review. .0605(q) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A new qualification letter was not obtained for one staff member prior to the expiration of her previous letter, which was 3-5-25. A new letter was issued for this staff member on 4-30-25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A Hi-C fruit drink box was observed on the teacher's desk in space 2. .0901(i) We discussed the importance of obtaining qualification letters prior to the expiration date of a staff member's current letter. The packets to obtain a new letter can be submitted to the CBC Unit of DCDEE up to six months in advance. I would encourage you to develop a tracking system for all staff that includes expirations dates of qualification letters and other time sensitive deadlines. ****Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules.**** Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violation was corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 6-4-25. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of further assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environment for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of child care law were posted. No new staff members had been hired since the 6-5-24 annual compliance/rated license visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. The children were observe eating lunch and napping. For lunch the children had chicken nuggets, green beans, baked beans, wheat bread and milk. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 12-3-24. An outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 12-2-24. A lock down drill was documented as conducted in 12-24. An approved fire inspection was completed on 1-17-24. A sanitation inspection was completed on 8-20-24 with six demerits and a superior classification. A four star child care center license with seven points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 6-5-24. Based on information provided and on observations made, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. The violations documented were corrected during the visit. Therefore, a compliance letter was not required as a follow-up to the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for the school age children was for the week of 11-4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The food substitution was not noted on the menu prior to being served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Four outlets in the classroom for the school age children was not being used and was not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The cabinet with various cleaning products inside was not locked. .2820(b) Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environment for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of child care law were posted. No new staff members had been hired since the 6-5-24 annual compliance/rated license visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. The children were observe eating lunch and napping. For lunch the children had chicken nuggets, green beans, baked beans, wheat bread and milk. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 12-3-24. An outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 12-2-24. A lock down drill was documented as conducted in 12-24. An approved fire inspection was completed on 1-17-24. A sanitation inspection was completed on 8-20-24 with six demerits and a superior classification. A four star child care center license with seven points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 6-5-24. Based on information provided and on observations made, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. The violations documented were corrected during the visit. Therefore, a compliance letter was not required as a follow-up to the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for the school age children was for the week of 11-4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The food substitution was not noted on the menu prior to being served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Four outlets in the classroom for the school age children was not being used and was not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The cabinet with various cleaning products inside was not locked. .2820(b) Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. 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: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environment for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of child care law were posted. No new staff members had been hired since the 6-5-24 annual compliance/rated license visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. The children were observe eating lunch and napping. For lunch the children had chicken nuggets, green beans, baked beans, wheat bread and milk. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 12-3-24. An outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 12-2-24. A lock down drill was documented as conducted in 12-24. An approved fire inspection was completed on 1-17-24. A sanitation inspection was completed on 8-20-24 with six demerits and a superior classification. A four star child care center license with seven points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 6-5-24. Based on information provided and on observations made, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. The violations documented were corrected during the visit. Therefore, a compliance letter was not required as a follow-up to the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for the school age children was for the week of 11-4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The food substitution was not noted on the menu prior to being served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Four outlets in the classroom for the school age children was not being used and was not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The cabinet with various cleaning products inside was not locked. .2820(b) Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 6/5/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. Your rated license assessment was also completed during the visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Upon arrival I was greeted by S. Sanders. I completed a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor environment. Ratio, group size, supervision, capacity and approved space were in compliance. The license, restrictions, and emergency care plan were posted. CPR, First-Aid and storage of hazardous materials were monitored. The NC Child Care Law was posted. There were nine children present during today’s visit. During today’s review I monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, medications, outdoor area, and transportation and all items were in compliance. I reviewed a selection of children’s records and the completed staff and training worksheets. Your signature on these forms will serve as further verification the information provided is accurate and complete. Your facility information and e-mail address were reviewed, and no changes were made. The violations observed during today’s visit were corrected during the visit. During today’s visit I completed a rated license review. You are currently licensed as a four-star facility. Although it is not mandatory, we encourage providers to pursue certification and/or re-certification procedures through CEU's and reduced costs with the NC Institute for Child Development Professionals. You can follow-up with additional information at www.ncicdp.org to learn more about certification, rewards, and benefits. I reviewed your education information, along with explaining your Quality point options. In education you have earned 7 points, because all staff are at seven-point level. You have earned a quality point, because you provide a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. You have earned 2 points in program, because you have chosen not to take the ERS at this time and you are meeting the enhanced requirements. Per approval of the Raleigh office, this totals 10 points which equals a 4-star license and your new star license will be sent through the mail within the next couple of weeks. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator thermometer was reading 50 degrees. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. An umbrella was hanging on the fence outside and a metal piece was poking out at eye level. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. There was no toilet paper in one of the bathrooms. 15A NCAC 18A .2817(a). Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. If you have any questions, you can contact me at 919-819-9302. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/25/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 10/25/2023 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to conduct an unannounced visit follow up. Administrator, J. Keith was not present, so S. Sanders assisted with today’s visit. Five (5) children were present today at the time of the visit. The children were observed getting up, eating snack, and playing outside. For snack the children had Cheez it’s and juice. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. The permit, sanitation placard, evacuation plan, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were posted. The last fire drill was documented as conducted on 10-2-23 at 6:30 am with an evacuation time of two minutes. A shelter in place drill was documented as conducted on 9-1-23. An approved fire inspection was completed on 3-27-23. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 6-9-23 with five demerits and a superior classification. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An outlet in the bathroom in room 1 was not being used and was not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 9997 A violation was found for which there is no item number. One bathroom did not have any soap available and neither bathroom had paper towels available. A violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2818(d). 9998 A violation was found for which there is no item number. There was no toilet paper available in one of the bathrooms, a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2817(a). 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. The animal crackers had been opened but were not stored in an air tight container, a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806(a). ****Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules.**** Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use my local mailing address for submitting items directly to me: PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 27568. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/16/2023 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 8/16/2023 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to conduct a follow up to the 8-3-23 annual compliance visit. Computer generated documentation was completed during the visit and reviewed with you. A copy was provided for you today. The owner/administrator was not present when I arrived, but arrived soon after my arrival and assisted with the visit. During the visit staff/child ratio, capacity, use of space and permit restrictions were monitored. Limited monitoring of other child care requirements was completed. The children were observed playing in the classroom and eating lunch. The children had bologna sandwiches, celery, applesauce and milk. During the visit, the items that were documented during the 8-3-23 visit were monitored for compliance: You stated today that the employee with the hire date of 6-15-22 was no longer employed. Item # 107 – All of the children present were at least three years old. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 526 - The menu posted in the classroom for the preschool children was not current. This violation was corrected during the 8-3-23 visit but was a violation again today. An additional violation was documented. Item # 807 - The heat/air unit was still accessible. An additional violation was documented. Item #1013-The teacher with the children for two-thirds of the operating day met lead teacher requirements. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1032 - This was corrected during the 8-3-23 visit. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1048 – Verification of completion of first aid was available for all staff members. An additional violation was not documented. Item #1049-Verification of completion of CPR was available for all staff members. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1230 – The staff member who did not have verification that the personnel policies were discussed at the time of employment was no longer employed. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1232 – The two staff members who did not have an annual staff evaluation or staff development plan had one today. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1320 – The two children who did not have a medical statement on file, still did not have one today. You stated that one child has an appointment on September 8th and the other child is no longer enrolled. An additional violation was documented today. Item # 1825 – Verification that the EPR plan was reviewed with each staff member was not available today. An additional violation was documented. Item # 1874 – Verification of completion of Prevention of Shaken Baby training was available for all staff. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1896 –Verification of completion of Playground Safety training was available for at least one staff member. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1897- Verification of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was available today. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1898-Verification of completion of the Health and Safety Training was available today. An additional violation was not documented. Item #1901-All employees had a professional development plan today. The staff member who was hired on 6-15-22, is no longer employed. An additional violation was not documented. Item #1921-Verification of completion of BSAC training was available today for all staff members. An additional violation was not documented. One new violation was documented today, and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu in the classroom for the preschool children was not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The heat and air unit outside of the door was still accessible to the chidlren. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A bottle of dry erase cleaner was not in locked storage. .2820(b) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child's file did not have a medical statement available for review. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Verification of an EPR review was not available for review. .0607(f) Two additional violations that were inadvertently left off of the 8-3-23 visit summary were added to the 8-3-23 visit today. A copy of the visit summary with the added violations was provided for you today. The total number of violations for the 8-3-23 visit were 17. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 8-31-23. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Compliance letters are required if there are violations that cannot be corrected during the visit. The two week timeframe is established to allow time for submission of the letter or email. This deadline must be met, or a follow up visit may be conducted. Please ensure that all items are fully addressed in your compliance letters. Failure to address all items may also lead to a follow up visit. If you are not able to fully correct an item or items prior to the submission deadline, you will need to contact me by email, giving a detailed explanation of why the violation had not been corrected and identifying a date by which the item will be corrected. This will allow me to request an extension on items that have not been corrected. For example, if a staff member needs to complete ITS-SIDS to correct a violation and the training is not available until after the submission deadline, please register the staff member for the training and then email me with the date of the training. An extension would then be requested to allow time for the staff member to complete the training and for you to submit verification to me by email. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to compliance letters. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use my local mailing address for submitting items directly to me: PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 27568. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/16/2023 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 8/16/2023 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to conduct a follow up to the 8-3-23 annual compliance visit. Computer generated documentation was completed during the visit and reviewed with you. A copy was provided for you today. The owner/administrator was not present when I arrived, but arrived soon after my arrival and assisted with the visit. During the visit staff/child ratio, capacity, use of space and permit restrictions were monitored. Limited monitoring of other child care requirements was completed. The children were observed playing in the classroom and eating lunch. The children had bologna sandwiches, celery, applesauce and milk. During the visit, the items that were documented during the 8-3-23 visit were monitored for compliance: You stated today that the employee with the hire date of 6-15-22 was no longer employed. Item # 107 – All of the children present were at least three years old. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 526 - The menu posted in the classroom for the preschool children was not current. This violation was corrected during the 8-3-23 visit but was a violation again today. An additional violation was documented. Item # 807 - The heat/air unit was still accessible. An additional violation was documented. Item #1013-The teacher with the children for two-thirds of the operating day met lead teacher requirements. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1032 - This was corrected during the 8-3-23 visit. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1048 – Verification of completion of first aid was available for all staff members. An additional violation was not documented. Item #1049-Verification of completion of CPR was available for all staff members. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1230 – The staff member who did not have verification that the personnel policies were discussed at the time of employment was no longer employed. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1232 – The two staff members who did not have an annual staff evaluation or staff development plan had one today. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1320 – The two children who did not have a medical statement on file, still did not have one today. You stated that one child has an appointment on September 8th and the other child is no longer enrolled. An additional violation was documented today. Item # 1825 – Verification that the EPR plan was reviewed with each staff member was not available today. An additional violation was documented. Item # 1874 – Verification of completion of Prevention of Shaken Baby training was available for all staff. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1896 –Verification of completion of Playground Safety training was available for at least one staff member. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1897- Verification of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was available today. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1898-Verification of completion of the Health and Safety Training was available today. An additional violation was not documented. Item #1901-All employees had a professional development plan today. The staff member who was hired on 6-15-22, is no longer employed. An additional violation was not documented. Item #1921-Verification of completion of BSAC training was available today for all staff members. An additional violation was not documented. One new violation was documented today, and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu in the classroom for the preschool children was not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The heat and air unit outside of the door was still accessible to the chidlren. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A bottle of dry erase cleaner was not in locked storage. .2820(b) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child's file did not have a medical statement available for review. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Verification of an EPR review was not available for review. .0607(f) Two additional violations that were inadvertently left off of the 8-3-23 visit summary were added to the 8-3-23 visit today. A copy of the visit summary with the added violations was provided for you today. The total number of violations for the 8-3-23 visit were 17. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 8-31-23. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Compliance letters are required if there are violations that cannot be corrected during the visit. The two week timeframe is established to allow time for submission of the letter or email. This deadline must be met, or a follow up visit may be conducted. Please ensure that all items are fully addressed in your compliance letters. Failure to address all items may also lead to a follow up visit. If you are not able to fully correct an item or items prior to the submission deadline, you will need to contact me by email, giving a detailed explanation of why the violation had not been corrected and identifying a date by which the item will be corrected. This will allow me to request an extension on items that have not been corrected. For example, if a staff member needs to complete ITS-SIDS to correct a violation and the training is not available until after the submission deadline, please register the staff member for the training and then email me with the date of the training. An extension would then be requested to allow time for the staff member to complete the training and for you to submit verification to me by email. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to compliance letters. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use my local mailing address for submitting items directly to me: PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 27568. 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: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/16/2023 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 8/16/2023 Age: From 3 To 11 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to conduct a follow up to the 8-3-23 annual compliance visit. Computer generated documentation was completed during the visit and reviewed with you. A copy was provided for you today. The owner/administrator was not present when I arrived, but arrived soon after my arrival and assisted with the visit. During the visit staff/child ratio, capacity, use of space and permit restrictions were monitored. Limited monitoring of other child care requirements was completed. The children were observed playing in the classroom and eating lunch. The children had bologna sandwiches, celery, applesauce and milk. During the visit, the items that were documented during the 8-3-23 visit were monitored for compliance: You stated today that the employee with the hire date of 6-15-22 was no longer employed. Item # 107 – All of the children present were at least three years old. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 526 - The menu posted in the classroom for the preschool children was not current. This violation was corrected during the 8-3-23 visit but was a violation again today. An additional violation was documented. Item # 807 - The heat/air unit was still accessible. An additional violation was documented. Item #1013-The teacher with the children for two-thirds of the operating day met lead teacher requirements. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1032 - This was corrected during the 8-3-23 visit. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1048 – Verification of completion of first aid was available for all staff members. An additional violation was not documented. Item #1049-Verification of completion of CPR was available for all staff members. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1230 – The staff member who did not have verification that the personnel policies were discussed at the time of employment was no longer employed. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1232 – The two staff members who did not have an annual staff evaluation or staff development plan had one today. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1320 – The two children who did not have a medical statement on file, still did not have one today. You stated that one child has an appointment on September 8th and the other child is no longer enrolled. An additional violation was documented today. Item # 1825 – Verification that the EPR plan was reviewed with each staff member was not available today. An additional violation was documented. Item # 1874 – Verification of completion of Prevention of Shaken Baby training was available for all staff. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1896 –Verification of completion of Playground Safety training was available for at least one staff member. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1897- Verification of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was available today. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1898-Verification of completion of the Health and Safety Training was available today. An additional violation was not documented. Item #1901-All employees had a professional development plan today. The staff member who was hired on 6-15-22, is no longer employed. An additional violation was not documented. Item #1921-Verification of completion of BSAC training was available today for all staff members. An additional violation was not documented. One new violation was documented today, and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu in the classroom for the preschool children was not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The heat and air unit outside of the door was still accessible to the chidlren. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A bottle of dry erase cleaner was not in locked storage. .2820(b) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child's file did not have a medical statement available for review. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Verification of an EPR review was not available for review. .0607(f) Two additional violations that were inadvertently left off of the 8-3-23 visit summary were added to the 8-3-23 visit today. A copy of the visit summary with the added violations was provided for you today. The total number of violations for the 8-3-23 visit were 17. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 8-31-23. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Compliance letters are required if there are violations that cannot be corrected during the visit. The two week timeframe is established to allow time for submission of the letter or email. This deadline must be met, or a follow up visit may be conducted. Please ensure that all items are fully addressed in your compliance letters. Failure to address all items may also lead to a follow up visit. If you are not able to fully correct an item or items prior to the submission deadline, you will need to contact me by email, giving a detailed explanation of why the violation had not been corrected and identifying a date by which the item will be corrected. This will allow me to request an extension on items that have not been corrected. For example, if a staff member needs to complete ITS-SIDS to correct a violation and the training is not available until after the submission deadline, please register the staff member for the training and then email me with the date of the training. An extension would then be requested to allow time for the staff member to complete the training and for you to submit verification to me by email. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to compliance letters. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use my local mailing address for submitting items directly to me: PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 27568. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/3/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 8/3/2023 Age: From 2 To 11 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. C. McDaniel assisted me with today’s visit. Computer generated documentation was completed and reviewed with you. A copy was printed and left with you today. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all monitored during the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. Staff and Children records were also reviewed today. The information on the staff/training worksheets was verified for these files. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. A random selection of children’s records was reviewed, and the children record worksheet was shared with you and discussed today. I observed the children participating in group activities, engaged in free play, playing outside and eating lunch during the visit. Your last sanitation inspection was completed on June 9, 2023 with 5 demerits and a superior classification. The last fire drill was documented as conducted on August 1, 2023 at 7:45am. The most recent lock down drill was conducted on June 1, 2023 at 7:15am. The last outdoor inspection was also documented as completed on August 1, 2023. Your last fire inspection was completed on March 27, 2023. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. A two year old was present in the space which is licensed for ages three through twelve. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted in the classroom for the school age children was not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The heat/air unit was not inaccessible to the children. There were broken toys on the playground and nails that were poking out of the wooden platform. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1013 At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. The individual serving as lead teacher in the classroom for the three-five year old children did not meet lead teacher requirements. 10A NCAC 09 .0714(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical statement was more than a year old for one employee with a hire date of 1-31-22. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of first aid training was not on file for one employee with a hire date of 2-24-11. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. .1102(d) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. Verification that personnel policies were discussed with each staff member at employment was not available for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual staff evaluation was not available for two staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical statement was not on file for two children whose file was reviewed today. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. verification of review of the EPR plan was not available for three staff members. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Verification of Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma training was not available for one staff member. .0608(d)(1-4) 1896 At least one staff member counted to comply with the rule did not complete the training in playground safety within six months of employment date. Verification of completion of playground safety training was not available for any of the staff members. .1102(e ) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not available for two staff members. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Verification of completion of Health and Safety Training within one year was not available for two staff members. .1102(a) 1901 All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information. A professional development plan was not available for two staff members. .1104(1-5) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. Verification of completion of BSAC training was not available for one staff member. .2510(j) During today's visit, seventeen violations were documented. Visits with a high number of violations negatively impact your compliance history. All violations must be corrected immediately or as soon as possible. Please review each of these violations and contact me if you need assistance with correction of the items. The majority of the violations documented today were pertaining to missing information in the staff files. I reminded you today that as administrator you must be on site 25 hours per week as stated in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0714. I informed you today that you need identified hours to be present at the facility for the purpose of performing administrative duties. I also encouraged you to review the staff files at least quarterly or more often as needed using the checklist located on the DCDEE website to ensure that al of the required paperwork is present in each file and current. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. The health and safety trainings must be completed every five years. The health and safety trainings have now been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and remain free of charge. I encouraged you to use the Health and Safety tracking log to ensure all topics are covered. I noted that both Medication Administration and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are part of this series. The hold harmless state of Rated License Assessments has been extended, however you may request to have your rated license reassessed at any time. Therefore, it is imperative that you and your staff ensure all education information is updated in the WORKS database. We discussed that your facility is in Cohort 1 for resuming rated license reassessments. Your planning year began on July 1, 2023. Your reassessment will be conducted in 2024. Therefore, it is imperative that you and your staff ensure all education information is updated in the WORKS database. The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information regarding planning year assessments and preparation for your reassessment, if you plan to request them for the Rated License Reassessment. We also discussed that the Governor lifted the State of Emergency related to COVID on August 15, 2022. With the lifting of the State of Emergency COVID signage is no longer required. You may take down the Health and Safety certificate issued at the beginning of the pandemic, as well as any other door signage related to COVID. All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than August 22, 2023. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your compliance letter is mailed in a timely manner and that you allow for delays with the mail service. If your compliance letter is mailed, a handwritten signature must be included. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding violations that were corrected and a specific plan to correct the remaining violations. Please contact me at (919) 819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. My mailing address is PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 27576. 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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/3/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 8/3/2023 Age: From 2 To 11 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. C. McDaniel assisted me with today’s visit. Computer generated documentation was completed and reviewed with you. A copy was printed and left with you today. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all monitored during the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. Staff and Children records were also reviewed today. The information on the staff/training worksheets was verified for these files. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. A random selection of children’s records was reviewed, and the children record worksheet was shared with you and discussed today. I observed the children participating in group activities, engaged in free play, playing outside and eating lunch during the visit. Your last sanitation inspection was completed on June 9, 2023 with 5 demerits and a superior classification. The last fire drill was documented as conducted on August 1, 2023 at 7:45am. The most recent lock down drill was conducted on June 1, 2023 at 7:15am. The last outdoor inspection was also documented as completed on August 1, 2023. Your last fire inspection was completed on March 27, 2023. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. A two year old was present in the space which is licensed for ages three through twelve. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted in the classroom for the school age children was not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The heat/air unit was not inaccessible to the children. There were broken toys on the playground and nails that were poking out of the wooden platform. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1013 At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. The individual serving as lead teacher in the classroom for the three-five year old children did not meet lead teacher requirements. 10A NCAC 09 .0714(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical statement was more than a year old for one employee with a hire date of 1-31-22. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of first aid training was not on file for one employee with a hire date of 2-24-11. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. .1102(d) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. Verification that personnel policies were discussed with each staff member at employment was not available for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual staff evaluation was not available for two staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical statement was not on file for two children whose file was reviewed today. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. verification of review of the EPR plan was not available for three staff members. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Verification of Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma training was not available for one staff member. .0608(d)(1-4) 1896 At least one staff member counted to comply with the rule did not complete the training in playground safety within six months of employment date. Verification of completion of playground safety training was not available for any of the staff members. .1102(e ) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not available for two staff members. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Verification of completion of Health and Safety Training within one year was not available for two staff members. .1102(a) 1901 All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information. A professional development plan was not available for two staff members. .1104(1-5) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. Verification of completion of BSAC training was not available for one staff member. .2510(j) During today's visit, seventeen violations were documented. Visits with a high number of violations negatively impact your compliance history. All violations must be corrected immediately or as soon as possible. Please review each of these violations and contact me if you need assistance with correction of the items. The majority of the violations documented today were pertaining to missing information in the staff files. I reminded you today that as administrator you must be on site 25 hours per week as stated in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0714. I informed you today that you need identified hours to be present at the facility for the purpose of performing administrative duties. I also encouraged you to review the staff files at least quarterly or more often as needed using the checklist located on the DCDEE website to ensure that al of the required paperwork is present in each file and current. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. The health and safety trainings must be completed every five years. The health and safety trainings have now been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and remain free of charge. I encouraged you to use the Health and Safety tracking log to ensure all topics are covered. I noted that both Medication Administration and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are part of this series. The hold harmless state of Rated License Assessments has been extended, however you may request to have your rated license reassessed at any time. Therefore, it is imperative that you and your staff ensure all education information is updated in the WORKS database. We discussed that your facility is in Cohort 1 for resuming rated license reassessments. Your planning year began on July 1, 2023. Your reassessment will be conducted in 2024. Therefore, it is imperative that you and your staff ensure all education information is updated in the WORKS database. The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information regarding planning year assessments and preparation for your reassessment, if you plan to request them for the Rated License Reassessment. We also discussed that the Governor lifted the State of Emergency related to COVID on August 15, 2022. With the lifting of the State of Emergency COVID signage is no longer required. You may take down the Health and Safety certificate issued at the beginning of the pandemic, as well as any other door signage related to COVID. All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than August 22, 2023. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your compliance letter is mailed in a timely manner and that you allow for delays with the mail service. If your compliance letter is mailed, a handwritten signature must be included. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding violations that were corrected and a specific plan to correct the remaining violations. Please contact me at (919) 819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. My mailing address is PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 27576. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/3/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 8/3/2023 Age: From 2 To 11 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. C. McDaniel assisted me with today’s visit. Computer generated documentation was completed and reviewed with you. A copy was printed and left with you today. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all monitored during the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. Staff and Children records were also reviewed today. The information on the staff/training worksheets was verified for these files. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. A random selection of children’s records was reviewed, and the children record worksheet was shared with you and discussed today. I observed the children participating in group activities, engaged in free play, playing outside and eating lunch during the visit. Your last sanitation inspection was completed on June 9, 2023 with 5 demerits and a superior classification. The last fire drill was documented as conducted on August 1, 2023 at 7:45am. The most recent lock down drill was conducted on June 1, 2023 at 7:15am. The last outdoor inspection was also documented as completed on August 1, 2023. Your last fire inspection was completed on March 27, 2023. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. A two year old was present in the space which is licensed for ages three through twelve. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted in the classroom for the school age children was not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The heat/air unit was not inaccessible to the children. There were broken toys on the playground and nails that were poking out of the wooden platform. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1013 At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. The individual serving as lead teacher in the classroom for the three-five year old children did not meet lead teacher requirements. 10A NCAC 09 .0714(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical statement was more than a year old for one employee with a hire date of 1-31-22. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of first aid training was not on file for one employee with a hire date of 2-24-11. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. .1102(d) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. Verification that personnel policies were discussed with each staff member at employment was not available for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual staff evaluation was not available for two staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical statement was not on file for two children whose file was reviewed today. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. verification of review of the EPR plan was not available for three staff members. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Verification of Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma training was not available for one staff member. .0608(d)(1-4) 1896 At least one staff member counted to comply with the rule did not complete the training in playground safety within six months of employment date. Verification of completion of playground safety training was not available for any of the staff members. .1102(e ) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not available for two staff members. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Verification of completion of Health and Safety Training within one year was not available for two staff members. .1102(a) 1901 All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information. A professional development plan was not available for two staff members. .1104(1-5) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. Verification of completion of BSAC training was not available for one staff member. .2510(j) During today's visit, seventeen violations were documented. Visits with a high number of violations negatively impact your compliance history. All violations must be corrected immediately or as soon as possible. Please review each of these violations and contact me if you need assistance with correction of the items. The majority of the violations documented today were pertaining to missing information in the staff files. I reminded you today that as administrator you must be on site 25 hours per week as stated in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0714. I informed you today that you need identified hours to be present at the facility for the purpose of performing administrative duties. I also encouraged you to review the staff files at least quarterly or more often as needed using the checklist located on the DCDEE website to ensure that al of the required paperwork is present in each file and current. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. The health and safety trainings must be completed every five years. The health and safety trainings have now been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and remain free of charge. I encouraged you to use the Health and Safety tracking log to ensure all topics are covered. I noted that both Medication Administration and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are part of this series. The hold harmless state of Rated License Assessments has been extended, however you may request to have your rated license reassessed at any time. Therefore, it is imperative that you and your staff ensure all education information is updated in the WORKS database. We discussed that your facility is in Cohort 1 for resuming rated license reassessments. Your planning year began on July 1, 2023. Your reassessment will be conducted in 2024. Therefore, it is imperative that you and your staff ensure all education information is updated in the WORKS database. The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information regarding planning year assessments and preparation for your reassessment, if you plan to request them for the Rated License Reassessment. We also discussed that the Governor lifted the State of Emergency related to COVID on August 15, 2022. With the lifting of the State of Emergency COVID signage is no longer required. You may take down the Health and Safety certificate issued at the beginning of the pandemic, as well as any other door signage related to COVID. All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than August 22, 2023. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your compliance letter is mailed in a timely manner and that you allow for delays with the mail service. If your compliance letter is mailed, a handwritten signature must be included. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding violations that were corrected and a specific plan to correct the remaining violations. Please contact me at (919) 819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. My mailing address is PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 27576. 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 .0714 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/3/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 8/3/2023 Age: From 2 To 11 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. C. McDaniel assisted me with today’s visit. Computer generated documentation was completed and reviewed with you. A copy was printed and left with you today. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all monitored during the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. Staff and Children records were also reviewed today. The information on the staff/training worksheets was verified for these files. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. A random selection of children’s records was reviewed, and the children record worksheet was shared with you and discussed today. I observed the children participating in group activities, engaged in free play, playing outside and eating lunch during the visit. Your last sanitation inspection was completed on June 9, 2023 with 5 demerits and a superior classification. The last fire drill was documented as conducted on August 1, 2023 at 7:45am. The most recent lock down drill was conducted on June 1, 2023 at 7:15am. The last outdoor inspection was also documented as completed on August 1, 2023. Your last fire inspection was completed on March 27, 2023. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. A two year old was present in the space which is licensed for ages three through twelve. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted in the classroom for the school age children was not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The heat/air unit was not inaccessible to the children. There were broken toys on the playground and nails that were poking out of the wooden platform. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1013 At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. The individual serving as lead teacher in the classroom for the three-five year old children did not meet lead teacher requirements. 10A NCAC 09 .0714(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical statement was more than a year old for one employee with a hire date of 1-31-22. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of first aid training was not on file for one employee with a hire date of 2-24-11. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. .1102(d) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. Verification that personnel policies were discussed with each staff member at employment was not available for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual staff evaluation was not available for two staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical statement was not on file for two children whose file was reviewed today. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. verification of review of the EPR plan was not available for three staff members. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Verification of Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma training was not available for one staff member. .0608(d)(1-4) 1896 At least one staff member counted to comply with the rule did not complete the training in playground safety within six months of employment date. Verification of completion of playground safety training was not available for any of the staff members. .1102(e ) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not available for two staff members. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Verification of completion of Health and Safety Training within one year was not available for two staff members. .1102(a) 1901 All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information. A professional development plan was not available for two staff members. .1104(1-5) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. Verification of completion of BSAC training was not available for one staff member. .2510(j) During today's visit, seventeen violations were documented. Visits with a high number of violations negatively impact your compliance history. All violations must be corrected immediately or as soon as possible. Please review each of these violations and contact me if you need assistance with correction of the items. The majority of the violations documented today were pertaining to missing information in the staff files. I reminded you today that as administrator you must be on site 25 hours per week as stated in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0714. I informed you today that you need identified hours to be present at the facility for the purpose of performing administrative duties. I also encouraged you to review the staff files at least quarterly or more often as needed using the checklist located on the DCDEE website to ensure that al of the required paperwork is present in each file and current. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. The health and safety trainings must be completed every five years. The health and safety trainings have now been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and remain free of charge. I encouraged you to use the Health and Safety tracking log to ensure all topics are covered. I noted that both Medication Administration and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are part of this series. The hold harmless state of Rated License Assessments has been extended, however you may request to have your rated license reassessed at any time. Therefore, it is imperative that you and your staff ensure all education information is updated in the WORKS database. We discussed that your facility is in Cohort 1 for resuming rated license reassessments. Your planning year began on July 1, 2023. Your reassessment will be conducted in 2024. Therefore, it is imperative that you and your staff ensure all education information is updated in the WORKS database. The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information regarding planning year assessments and preparation for your reassessment, if you plan to request them for the Rated License Reassessment. We also discussed that the Governor lifted the State of Emergency related to COVID on August 15, 2022. With the lifting of the State of Emergency COVID signage is no longer required. You may take down the Health and Safety certificate issued at the beginning of the pandemic, as well as any other door signage related to COVID. All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than August 22, 2023. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your compliance letter is mailed in a timely manner and that you allow for delays with the mail service. If your compliance letter is mailed, a handwritten signature must be included. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding violations that were corrected and a specific plan to correct the remaining violations. Please contact me at (919) 819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. My mailing address is PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 27576. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/3/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 8/3/2023 Age: From 2 To 11 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. C. McDaniel assisted me with today’s visit. Computer generated documentation was completed and reviewed with you. A copy was printed and left with you today. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all monitored during the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. Staff and Children records were also reviewed today. The information on the staff/training worksheets was verified for these files. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. A random selection of children’s records was reviewed, and the children record worksheet was shared with you and discussed today. I observed the children participating in group activities, engaged in free play, playing outside and eating lunch during the visit. Your last sanitation inspection was completed on June 9, 2023 with 5 demerits and a superior classification. The last fire drill was documented as conducted on August 1, 2023 at 7:45am. The most recent lock down drill was conducted on June 1, 2023 at 7:15am. The last outdoor inspection was also documented as completed on August 1, 2023. Your last fire inspection was completed on March 27, 2023. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. A two year old was present in the space which is licensed for ages three through twelve. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted in the classroom for the school age children was not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The heat/air unit was not inaccessible to the children. There were broken toys on the playground and nails that were poking out of the wooden platform. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1013 At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. The individual serving as lead teacher in the classroom for the three-five year old children did not meet lead teacher requirements. 10A NCAC 09 .0714(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical statement was more than a year old for one employee with a hire date of 1-31-22. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of first aid training was not on file for one employee with a hire date of 2-24-11. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. .1102(d) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. Verification that personnel policies were discussed with each staff member at employment was not available for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual staff evaluation was not available for two staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical statement was not on file for two children whose file was reviewed today. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. verification of review of the EPR plan was not available for three staff members. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Verification of Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma training was not available for one staff member. .0608(d)(1-4) 1896 At least one staff member counted to comply with the rule did not complete the training in playground safety within six months of employment date. Verification of completion of playground safety training was not available for any of the staff members. .1102(e ) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not available for two staff members. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Verification of completion of Health and Safety Training within one year was not available for two staff members. .1102(a) 1901 All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information. A professional development plan was not available for two staff members. .1104(1-5) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. Verification of completion of BSAC training was not available for one staff member. .2510(j) During today's visit, seventeen violations were documented. Visits with a high number of violations negatively impact your compliance history. All violations must be corrected immediately or as soon as possible. Please review each of these violations and contact me if you need assistance with correction of the items. The majority of the violations documented today were pertaining to missing information in the staff files. I reminded you today that as administrator you must be on site 25 hours per week as stated in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0714. I informed you today that you need identified hours to be present at the facility for the purpose of performing administrative duties. I also encouraged you to review the staff files at least quarterly or more often as needed using the checklist located on the DCDEE website to ensure that al of the required paperwork is present in each file and current. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. The health and safety trainings must be completed every five years. The health and safety trainings have now been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and remain free of charge. I encouraged you to use the Health and Safety tracking log to ensure all topics are covered. I noted that both Medication Administration and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are part of this series. The hold harmless state of Rated License Assessments has been extended, however you may request to have your rated license reassessed at any time. Therefore, it is imperative that you and your staff ensure all education information is updated in the WORKS database. We discussed that your facility is in Cohort 1 for resuming rated license reassessments. Your planning year began on July 1, 2023. Your reassessment will be conducted in 2024. Therefore, it is imperative that you and your staff ensure all education information is updated in the WORKS database. The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information regarding planning year assessments and preparation for your reassessment, if you plan to request them for the Rated License Reassessment. We also discussed that the Governor lifted the State of Emergency related to COVID on August 15, 2022. With the lifting of the State of Emergency COVID signage is no longer required. You may take down the Health and Safety certificate issued at the beginning of the pandemic, as well as any other door signage related to COVID. All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than August 22, 2023. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your compliance letter is mailed in a timely manner and that you allow for delays with the mail service. If your compliance letter is mailed, a handwritten signature must be included. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding violations that were corrected and a specific plan to correct the remaining violations. Please contact me at (919) 819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. My mailing address is PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 27576. 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 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/3/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 8/3/2023 Age: From 2 To 11 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. C. McDaniel assisted me with today’s visit. Computer generated documentation was completed and reviewed with you. A copy was printed and left with you today. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all monitored during the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. Staff and Children records were also reviewed today. The information on the staff/training worksheets was verified for these files. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. A random selection of children’s records was reviewed, and the children record worksheet was shared with you and discussed today. I observed the children participating in group activities, engaged in free play, playing outside and eating lunch during the visit. Your last sanitation inspection was completed on June 9, 2023 with 5 demerits and a superior classification. The last fire drill was documented as conducted on August 1, 2023 at 7:45am. The most recent lock down drill was conducted on June 1, 2023 at 7:15am. The last outdoor inspection was also documented as completed on August 1, 2023. Your last fire inspection was completed on March 27, 2023. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. A two year old was present in the space which is licensed for ages three through twelve. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted in the classroom for the school age children was not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The heat/air unit was not inaccessible to the children. There were broken toys on the playground and nails that were poking out of the wooden platform. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1013 At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. The individual serving as lead teacher in the classroom for the three-five year old children did not meet lead teacher requirements. 10A NCAC 09 .0714(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical statement was more than a year old for one employee with a hire date of 1-31-22. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of first aid training was not on file for one employee with a hire date of 2-24-11. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. .1102(d) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. Verification that personnel policies were discussed with each staff member at employment was not available for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual staff evaluation was not available for two staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical statement was not on file for two children whose file was reviewed today. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. verification of review of the EPR plan was not available for three staff members. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Verification of Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma training was not available for one staff member. .0608(d)(1-4) 1896 At least one staff member counted to comply with the rule did not complete the training in playground safety within six months of employment date. Verification of completion of playground safety training was not available for any of the staff members. .1102(e ) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not available for two staff members. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Verification of completion of Health and Safety Training within one year was not available for two staff members. .1102(a) 1901 All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information. A professional development plan was not available for two staff members. .1104(1-5) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. Verification of completion of BSAC training was not available for one staff member. .2510(j) During today's visit, seventeen violations were documented. Visits with a high number of violations negatively impact your compliance history. All violations must be corrected immediately or as soon as possible. Please review each of these violations and contact me if you need assistance with correction of the items. The majority of the violations documented today were pertaining to missing information in the staff files. I reminded you today that as administrator you must be on site 25 hours per week as stated in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0714. I informed you today that you need identified hours to be present at the facility for the purpose of performing administrative duties. I also encouraged you to review the staff files at least quarterly or more often as needed using the checklist located on the DCDEE website to ensure that al of the required paperwork is present in each file and current. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. The health and safety trainings must be completed every five years. The health and safety trainings have now been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and remain free of charge. I encouraged you to use the Health and Safety tracking log to ensure all topics are covered. I noted that both Medication Administration and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are part of this series. The hold harmless state of Rated License Assessments has been extended, however you may request to have your rated license reassessed at any time. Therefore, it is imperative that you and your staff ensure all education information is updated in the WORKS database. We discussed that your facility is in Cohort 1 for resuming rated license reassessments. Your planning year began on July 1, 2023. Your reassessment will be conducted in 2024. Therefore, it is imperative that you and your staff ensure all education information is updated in the WORKS database. The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information regarding planning year assessments and preparation for your reassessment, if you plan to request them for the Rated License Reassessment. We also discussed that the Governor lifted the State of Emergency related to COVID on August 15, 2022. With the lifting of the State of Emergency COVID signage is no longer required. You may take down the Health and Safety certificate issued at the beginning of the pandemic, as well as any other door signage related to COVID. All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than August 22, 2023. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your compliance letter is mailed in a timely manner and that you allow for delays with the mail service. If your compliance letter is mailed, a handwritten signature must be included. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding violations that were corrected and a specific plan to correct the remaining violations. Please contact me at (919) 819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. My mailing address is PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 27576. 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: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS II Facility ID: 51000750 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/3/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 8/3/2023 Age: From 2 To 11 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. C. McDaniel assisted me with today’s visit. Computer generated documentation was completed and reviewed with you. A copy was printed and left with you today. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all monitored during the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. Staff and Children records were also reviewed today. The information on the staff/training worksheets was verified for these files. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. A random selection of children’s records was reviewed, and the children record worksheet was shared with you and discussed today. I observed the children participating in group activities, engaged in free play, playing outside and eating lunch during the visit. Your last sanitation inspection was completed on June 9, 2023 with 5 demerits and a superior classification. The last fire drill was documented as conducted on August 1, 2023 at 7:45am. The most recent lock down drill was conducted on June 1, 2023 at 7:15am. The last outdoor inspection was also documented as completed on August 1, 2023. Your last fire inspection was completed on March 27, 2023. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 107 The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. A two year old was present in the space which is licensed for ages three through twelve. GS 110-91; GS 110-106 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted in the classroom for the school age children was not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The heat/air unit was not inaccessible to the children. There were broken toys on the playground and nails that were poking out of the wooden platform. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1013 At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. The individual serving as lead teacher in the classroom for the three-five year old children did not meet lead teacher requirements. 10A NCAC 09 .0714(c) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical statement was more than a year old for one employee with a hire date of 1-31-22. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Verification of completion of first aid training was not on file for one employee with a hire date of 2-24-11. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. .1102(d) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. Verification that personnel policies were discussed with each staff member at employment was not available for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual staff evaluation was not available for two staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical statement was not on file for two children whose file was reviewed today. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. verification of review of the EPR plan was not available for three staff members. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Verification of Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma training was not available for one staff member. .0608(d)(1-4) 1896 At least one staff member counted to comply with the rule did not complete the training in playground safety within six months of employment date. Verification of completion of playground safety training was not available for any of the staff members. .1102(e ) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not available for two staff members. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Verification of completion of Health and Safety Training within one year was not available for two staff members. .1102(a) 1901 All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information. A professional development plan was not available for two staff members. .1104(1-5) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. Verification of completion of BSAC training was not available for one staff member. .2510(j) During today's visit, seventeen violations were documented. Visits with a high number of violations negatively impact your compliance history. All violations must be corrected immediately or as soon as possible. Please review each of these violations and contact me if you need assistance with correction of the items. The majority of the violations documented today were pertaining to missing information in the staff files. I reminded you today that as administrator you must be on site 25 hours per week as stated in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0714. I informed you today that you need identified hours to be present at the facility for the purpose of performing administrative duties. I also encouraged you to review the staff files at least quarterly or more often as needed using the checklist located on the DCDEE website to ensure that al of the required paperwork is present in each file and current. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. The health and safety trainings must be completed every five years. The health and safety trainings have now been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and remain free of charge. I encouraged you to use the Health and Safety tracking log to ensure all topics are covered. I noted that both Medication Administration and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are part of this series. The hold harmless state of Rated License Assessments has been extended, however you may request to have your rated license reassessed at any time. Therefore, it is imperative that you and your staff ensure all education information is updated in the WORKS database. We discussed that your facility is in Cohort 1 for resuming rated license reassessments. Your planning year began on July 1, 2023. Your reassessment will be conducted in 2024. Therefore, it is imperative that you and your staff ensure all education information is updated in the WORKS database. The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information regarding planning year assessments and preparation for your reassessment, if you plan to request them for the Rated License Reassessment. We also discussed that the Governor lifted the State of Emergency related to COVID on August 15, 2022. With the lifting of the State of Emergency COVID signage is no longer required. You may take down the Health and Safety certificate issued at the beginning of the pandemic, as well as any other door signage related to COVID. All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than August 22, 2023. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your compliance letter is mailed in a timely manner and that you allow for delays with the mail service. If your compliance letter is mailed, a handwritten signature must be included. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding violations that were corrected and a specific plan to correct the remaining violations. Please contact me at (919) 819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. My mailing address is PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 27576. 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