10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS Facility ID: 51000677 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 35 Time In: 11:05 AM Time Out: 11:40 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 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 child care law were posted. No new staff members were hired since the 5-27-25 annual compliance visit. Therefore, no staff files were reviewed. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 2-4-26 at 9:30 am with an evacuation time of three minutes. An outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 2-4-26. An approved fire inspection was completed on 1-16-26. A sanitation inspection was completed on 7-16-25 with five demerits and a superior classification. The facility is currently licensed as a three star child care with four points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point. 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. One outlet in the lobby of the facility was not covered or in use. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) You attended the Director's Meeting held by DCDEE on 10-7-25 during which the new child care requirements in section .3200 pertaining to two through five stars were reviewed. You stated today that your goal is to maintain your current three star license, with the possibility of increasing to a four star license. I reviewed the pathways with you and you stated that you are planning to apply to the Classroom and Instruction Quality Pathway, known as pathway 2. We reviewed the requirements for Family and Community Engagement and the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) for the facility and each individual staff member, including a review of these forms. The best way to locate these forms is to utilize the links from the Rated License Application, located on the Provider's Forms page. I encouraged you to become familiar with these forms and to share the individual CQI form with the staff members. I recommended that you have all staff members review their information in the WORKS database to determine if the information is up to date. If not, they will need to submit new official transcripts to the Workforce Unit. Please have them contact this until directly for questions pertaining to the their WORKS account. As we discussed, the goal will be for you to apply for a new rated license between today's visit and August, 2026. All application documents can be found on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about the various pathways or the application process. If needed, I can contact a technical assistance visit to assist you with the transition process. 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. The violation documented was corrected during the visit. Therefore, a compliance letter was not required as a follow-up to the visit. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please note any items mailed to me should be mailed to my attention at the following address: 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa Leak, at 919-971-7765 or at teraesa.leak@dhhs.nc.gov for 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS Facility ID: 51000677 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/27/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM 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 5-1-25 at 8:02 am with an evacuation time of three minutes. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 5-1-25. A shelter in place drill was conduct on 5-1-25 at 9:15 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 1-14-25. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 4-4-25 with seven demerits and a superior classification. The incorporation status of Kidz Konnection LLC was reviewed prior to 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, and during free play. A meal or snack was not observed during the visit. A three star child care center with four points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued on 6-11-24. 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 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The staff member in space 3 was observed in the room behind space 3, leaving five children, ages 11 months to two years of age, unsupervised. .1801(a)(1-5) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. An eleven month old was grouped with three two year old children in space 3. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space 3 was dated for 5-19-25 to 5-23-25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted in the lobby and in space 3 were dated for 5-12-25 to 5-23-25. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) At the time of the visit, only one staff member was present. Five children, ages eleven months to two years of age were grouped together. A violation was documented as children less than one year of age cannot be grouped with children two years of age and older, unless it is during the first or last operating hour of the day. You arrived as the facility and I explained the violation to you. Before the conclusion of the visit, you moved all children one year or age and older to another classroom and you provided care to the eleven month old. Therefore, the violation was marked as corrected. This type of violation is particularly serious as it directly impacts the safety of the children while in your care. A follow up visit may be conducted to monitor compliance. ****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 6-10-25. 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

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 Facility ID: 51000677 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/27/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM 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 5-1-25 at 8:02 am with an evacuation time of three minutes. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 5-1-25. A shelter in place drill was conduct on 5-1-25 at 9:15 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 1-14-25. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 4-4-25 with seven demerits and a superior classification. The incorporation status of Kidz Konnection LLC was reviewed prior to 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, and during free play. A meal or snack was not observed during the visit. A three star child care center with four points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued on 6-11-24. 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 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The staff member in space 3 was observed in the room behind space 3, leaving five children, ages 11 months to two years of age, unsupervised. .1801(a)(1-5) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. An eleven month old was grouped with three two year old children in space 3. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space 3 was dated for 5-19-25 to 5-23-25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted in the lobby and in space 3 were dated for 5-12-25 to 5-23-25. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) At the time of the visit, only one staff member was present. Five children, ages eleven months to two years of age were grouped together. A violation was documented as children less than one year of age cannot be grouped with children two years of age and older, unless it is during the first or last operating hour of the day. You arrived as the facility and I explained the violation to you. Before the conclusion of the visit, you moved all children one year or age and older to another classroom and you provided care to the eleven month old. Therefore, the violation was marked as corrected. This type of violation is particularly serious as it directly impacts the safety of the children while in your care. A follow up visit may be conducted to monitor compliance. ****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 6-10-25. 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 Facility ID: 51000677 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/27/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM 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 5-1-25 at 8:02 am with an evacuation time of three minutes. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 5-1-25. A shelter in place drill was conduct on 5-1-25 at 9:15 am. An approved fire inspection was completed on 1-14-25. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 4-4-25 with seven demerits and a superior classification. The incorporation status of Kidz Konnection LLC was reviewed prior to 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, and during free play. A meal or snack was not observed during the visit. A three star child care center with four points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued on 6-11-24. 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 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The staff member in space 3 was observed in the room behind space 3, leaving five children, ages 11 months to two years of age, unsupervised. .1801(a)(1-5) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. An eleven month old was grouped with three two year old children in space 3. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space 3 was dated for 5-19-25 to 5-23-25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted in the lobby and in space 3 were dated for 5-12-25 to 5-23-25. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) At the time of the visit, only one staff member was present. Five children, ages eleven months to two years of age were grouped together. A violation was documented as children less than one year of age cannot be grouped with children two years of age and older, unless it is during the first or last operating hour of the day. You arrived as the facility and I explained the violation to you. Before the conclusion of the visit, you moved all children one year or age and older to another classroom and you provided care to the eleven month old. Therefore, the violation was marked as corrected. This type of violation is particularly serious as it directly impacts the safety of the children while in your care. A follow up visit may be conducted to monitor compliance. ****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 6-10-25. 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 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION OF FOUR OAKS Facility ID: 51000677 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 55 Time In: 11:50 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM 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 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 child care law were posted. No new staff members had been hired since your 6-11-24 annual compliance/rated license visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 12-3-24. An outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 12-24-24. A lock down drill was documented as conducted in 12-24. An approved fire inspection was completed on 2-20-24. A sanitation inspection was completed on 8-20-24 with two demerits and a superior classification. A three star child care center license with four points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 6-11-24. 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 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Three infants were sleeping in bouncy seats rather than an approved sleeping device. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 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.