Growing Beyond Childcare, Llc

10A NCAC 09 .1711 · Violation

Name of Operation: GROWING BEYOND CHILDCARE, LLC Facility ID: 51000846 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/26/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 6/26/2026 Age: From 2 To 7 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance with a rated license visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by C. Lynn Owner/Operator. The Operator’s Statement of Responsibility and Verification of Required information forms were completed during the visit. During today’s visit, a full assessment of the child care requirements was conducted at your FCCH. I observed all required postings, transportation and attendance logs. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. I observed a total of six (6) children aged one year old present. The children were observed participating in center activities, eating lunch, and completing routine care tasks. The interactions observed were nurturing and supportive. Today’s meal was observed and in compliance with the Meal Patterns. The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 1, 2026, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on April 6, 2026, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on June 1, 2026. Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 87% The following violations were cited today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 720 Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home. Six (6) children were left on the porch while operator went to retrieve keys. Children were in two separate space while operator was moving about the family child care home. .1711(a) Failure to comply with the Child Care Requirements puts children’s health and safety at risk. As a result of supervision violation, a return visit will be made within two (2) weeks to ensure that compliance has been maintained. In addition to a return visit to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by July 10, 2026. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made and the violations cited again. Please send the letter to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number The final stipulation of the corrective action plan (CAP) as outlined in the Administrative Action process is complete. The written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to staff, children and program records. Technical Assistance: During today’s visit, I observed Ms. Lynn walking the children to the front porch after coming from a trip to the library. Ms. Lynn left all six (6) children on the porch to go and retrieve the key to the house. Ms. Lynn was observed walking about the FCCH while children were washing their hands in the kitchen and going into the designated space for care. I asked Ms. Lynn if she knew the supervision policy. She stated that she needs to hear or see the children. I stated to Ms. Lynn that the supervision policy stated that children should be adequately supervised at all times in a family child care home. "Adequate supervision" shall mean that: for pre-school age children, the family child care home operator shall be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize his or her ability to hear and see the children at all times and render immediate assistance. For school-age children, the operator shall be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize his or her ability to hear or see the children at all times and render immediate assistance. Please review the family child care home rule for supervision 10A NCAC 09 .1711. Completion of rated license assessment: Ms. Lynn has chosen pathway 2. Ms. Lynn would like to meet the minimum licensed capacity options for FCCH. The classroom and instructional quality pathway for family child care homes (FCCH). Ms. Lynn meets the requirements for a five (5) star operator. You have completed a four-year degree in child development. Family and community engagement and foundational practices and 2 additional choices that are met were the two-way communication with families. Ms. Lynn uses the Bright Wheel app and text family information. In the engagement and leadership option the FCCH offers an enrollment orientation and at least one family event. Ms. Lynn completed the CQI plan for operator and the additional caregiver. The approved curriculum and formative assessment tool used are Creative curriculum and Teaching Strategies. Ms. Lynn stated that annual assessments are shared with families annually and the coaching and training options for the operator will be completed annually. Therefore, pending final approval, this family child care home will be licensed as a four-star program. Please be advised that any complaints or Administrative Actions against your facility may impact on your rated license. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. You can also contact Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa Leak at 919-971- 7765 or by email at Teraesa.Leak@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: GROWING BEYOND CHILDCARE, LLC Facility ID: 51000846 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 4/9/2026 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 11:25 AM Time In: 12:20 PM Time Out: 12:45 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during an Administrative Action follow up visit after a Provisional License was issued to the family child care home (FCCH) on January 15, 2026. Limited monitoring of the child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. A copy of the Administrative Action was posted. Upon my arrival, I observed an individual outside with five (5) children. The individual, P. Lynn, was later identified as an additional caregiver. The owner/operator, C. Lynn, came to the car to find out who I was with the sixth (6) child in her hand. Then went into the house and came back out of the house, introduced herself, and then informed me that there were two (2) additional children inside the home, for a total of eight (8) children. I inquired as to whether the children were alone and she explained that the children were receiving therapy services. Due to the number of children present, I asked Ms. Lynn to provide me with the names and ages of the children, and she indicated that three (3) of the children were school-aged. It was later determined that only two of the three children were school-aged. The third child, a 4-year-old, receives applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy during the day and is transported to the FCCH in the afternoon, Ms. Lynn stated that she thought that due to this, the child was considered school-aged. I was accompanied as I completed my walk-through of the indoor and outdoor environment. Today’s monitoring visit included: supervision of children, group size, capacity, storage of hazardous products, children’s files, program records, staff files, and transportation requirements. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 102 Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. A total of six (6) preschool children were present, which exceeds the total number of preschool children you are allowed to care for. GS 110-91(7)(b) 1103 For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. Transportation did not have identifying information including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required. .1723(13) 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for therapist providing services alone with the children. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) 1855 The operator did not review the FCCH EPR Plan with additional caregivers on an annual basis. EPR was not reviewed with the additional caregiver. .1729(a )(10) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by April 23, 2026. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. If the letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the family child care home. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each Item number During today’s visit, a total of six (6) preschool children were present, which exceeds the total number of preschool children you are allowed to care for. Your FCCH is licensed for a maximum of eight (8) children, with no more than five (5) children birth to 5 years of age, plus three school-age children. As a reminder, a school age child is defined by a child who has completed their first day of public or private school. This does not include therapy services. Due to the capacity violation cited during today’s visit, a return visit will occur in the near future to ensure that compliance is maintained. Technical Assistance/Consultation: During today’s visit, a copy of the therapist’s current criminal background check qualifying letter was not on file. I told Ms. Lynn that any individual who is left alone with children in care and/or is providing services, must have a current criminal background check qualification letter on file at the family child care home, or available for review. If no letter is available, you must remain with the children. Ms. Lynn stated that she provides transportation for four (4) children of the enrolled children. During today’s visit, I monitored transportation requirements and observed a 2022 Ford Transit van (KJJ-2064). The license plates, registration, and insurance were all current. The van is covered by Progressive Insurance, which expires on May 20, 2026, and the tags and registration will expire on November 30, 2026. Transportation has not yet been approved due to not having identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form. REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: Item #1: This item requires that the facility maintain compliance with applicable child care requirements including but not limited to North Carolina General Statute 110-9(14) regarding falsification. The FCCH is not in compliance with this item. Violations regarding transportation, criminal background check, enrollment, and caregiving record keeping were documented today. Item #2: This item requires that the Administrator contact me to arrange for a training regarding falsification. The FCCH is in compliance with this item. The falsification training occurred on February 19, 2026, and the Statement of Understanding was reviewed, signed and dated on the same day. Item #3: This item requires that you develop a written plan that describes the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with the child care requirements related to staff, children and program records. The FCCH is in compliance with this requirement. The written plan was submitted on January 29, 2026. You were notified by your former child care consultant on January 30, 2026, that the written plan was sufficient, however modifications have been requested by the Licensing Supervisor. The modifications will be discussed and reviewed with you during your next monitoring visit. Additional monitoring visits will occur while the Administrative Action is in place. You will receive written verification once all items have been met. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email Tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. You can also contact Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa Leak at 919-971-7765 or by email at Teraesa.Leak@dhhs.nc.gov 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: GROWING BEYOND CHILDCARE, LLC Facility ID: 51000846 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 4/9/2026 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 11:25 AM Time In: 12:20 PM Time Out: 12:45 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during an Administrative Action follow up visit after a Provisional License was issued to the family child care home (FCCH) on January 15, 2026. Limited monitoring of the child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. A copy of the Administrative Action was posted. Upon my arrival, I observed an individual outside with five (5) children. The individual, P. Lynn, was later identified as an additional caregiver. The owner/operator, C. Lynn, came to the car to find out who I was with the sixth (6) child in her hand. Then went into the house and came back out of the house, introduced herself, and then informed me that there were two (2) additional children inside the home, for a total of eight (8) children. I inquired as to whether the children were alone and she explained that the children were receiving therapy services. Due to the number of children present, I asked Ms. Lynn to provide me with the names and ages of the children, and she indicated that three (3) of the children were school-aged. It was later determined that only two of the three children were school-aged. The third child, a 4-year-old, receives applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy during the day and is transported to the FCCH in the afternoon, Ms. Lynn stated that she thought that due to this, the child was considered school-aged. I was accompanied as I completed my walk-through of the indoor and outdoor environment. Today’s monitoring visit included: supervision of children, group size, capacity, storage of hazardous products, children’s files, program records, staff files, and transportation requirements. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 102 Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. A total of six (6) preschool children were present, which exceeds the total number of preschool children you are allowed to care for. GS 110-91(7)(b) 1103 For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. Transportation did not have identifying information including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required. .1723(13) 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for therapist providing services alone with the children. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) 1855 The operator did not review the FCCH EPR Plan with additional caregivers on an annual basis. EPR was not reviewed with the additional caregiver. .1729(a )(10) In order to comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by April 23, 2026. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. If the letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the family child care home. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each Item number During today’s visit, a total of six (6) preschool children were present, which exceeds the total number of preschool children you are allowed to care for. Your FCCH is licensed for a maximum of eight (8) children, with no more than five (5) children birth to 5 years of age, plus three school-age children. As a reminder, a school age child is defined by a child who has completed their first day of public or private school. This does not include therapy services. Due to the capacity violation cited during today’s visit, a return visit will occur in the near future to ensure that compliance is maintained. Technical Assistance/Consultation: During today’s visit, a copy of the therapist’s current criminal background check qualifying letter was not on file. I told Ms. Lynn that any individual who is left alone with children in care and/or is providing services, must have a current criminal background check qualification letter on file at the family child care home, or available for review. If no letter is available, you must remain with the children. Ms. Lynn stated that she provides transportation for four (4) children of the enrolled children. During today’s visit, I monitored transportation requirements and observed a 2022 Ford Transit van (KJJ-2064). The license plates, registration, and insurance were all current. The van is covered by Progressive Insurance, which expires on May 20, 2026, and the tags and registration will expire on November 30, 2026. Transportation has not yet been approved due to not having identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form. REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: Item #1: This item requires that the facility maintain compliance with applicable child care requirements including but not limited to North Carolina General Statute 110-9(14) regarding falsification. The FCCH is not in compliance with this item. Violations regarding transportation, criminal background check, enrollment, and caregiving record keeping were documented today. Item #2: This item requires that the Administrator contact me to arrange for a training regarding falsification. The FCCH is in compliance with this item. The falsification training occurred on February 19, 2026, and the Statement of Understanding was reviewed, signed and dated on the same day. Item #3: This item requires that you develop a written plan that describes the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with the child care requirements related to staff, children and program records. The FCCH is in compliance with this requirement. The written plan was submitted on January 29, 2026. You were notified by your former child care consultant on January 30, 2026, that the written plan was sufficient, however modifications have been requested by the Licensing Supervisor. The modifications will be discussed and reviewed with you during your next monitoring visit. Additional monitoring visits will occur while the Administrative Action is in place. You will receive written verification once all items have been met. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email Tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. You can also contact Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa Leak at 919-971-7765 or by email at Teraesa.Leak@dhhs.nc.gov 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: GROWING BEYOND CHILDCARE, LLC Facility ID: 51000846 Consultant: TERAESA LEAK Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/11/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 12/11/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements after a Prior Notice was issued to this family child care home (FCCH) on October 31, 2025. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the operator, Cytoyia Lynn. Limited monitoring of the child care requirements occurred during today's visit. The license was posted. There were a total of five (5) children present. Children were observed during free play, music and movement, and completing routine care tasks. I was accompanied by Ms. Lynn as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor environment. Prior to my arrival, I observed Ms. Lynn placing several cleaning products under the sink. Additional items not in compliance are listed in the violations section below. The following violations were documented during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Clorox wipes and cleaning agents were stored on the kitchen counter prior to my arrival. .1719 (a)(7) 930 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 from the date of issuance). A household member did not obtain a new criminal background check prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter. The letter expired on October 21, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) The violations documented during today's visit must be corrected immediately. In addition, a compliance verification letter must be submitted to me within two (2) weeks of today's visit. Please submit your letter to me by December 25, 2025 and be sure to include the facility name and ID number, the item numbers and how each violation was corrected. You also want to include information on how compliance will be maintained in the future. You may submit this letter to me by email at Teraesa.Leak@dhhs.nc.gov. Failure to submit the letter to me by the imposed date will result in a return visit and the violations documented again. The qualification letter for the household member, Brandon Lynn, expired on October 21, 2025. You must complete and submit the required forms to renew the criminal background check and obtain a new qualification letter within fifteen (15) days of today's visit. A copy of the qualification letter must accompany your compliance verification letter. Should a new qualification letter not be submitted within fifteen (15) days, your FCCH will be placed on Inactive status until such time compliance is verified. You will not be permitted to care for children while on Inactive status. A Prior Notice was issued to the FCCH on October 31, 2025. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) received written information as to why the DCDEE should not take Action against the program on November 19, 2025. Ms. Lynn inquired about the status of that letter and I explained that she would receive written notification from our office once a determination has been made. I stated that she is required to keep the Prior Notice posted until such time she receives information from DCDEE. I also explained that routine monitoring visits would continue during this time. During today's visit, I observed a television in the space designated for children being used to play music through the Pandora app. There was no animation, or other stimulation observed, so a violation was not documented. However, I reminded Ms. Lynn that screen time is prohibited for children under three years of age. Should you use screen time, you must offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Additionally, when screen time is provided, it must be offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Screen time must be limited to a maximum of thirty minutes per day, and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child and shall be documented on the screen time daily log. Your consultant, Paula Davis, is currently on leave. You will be notified by email once she returns to work. Should you have any questions during her absence, please feel free to contact me at Teraesa.Leak@dhhs.nc.gov or 919-971-7765. REMINDERS: Your qualification letter will expire on February 15, 2026. I encouraged you to begin the process to obtain a new letter immediately in order to avoid delays due to the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays. The rabies vaccination for 'Oreo' will expire on March 15, 2026. Thank you for your time today. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and click on 'What's New" link for the latest information and updates, including the new QRIS system. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1725 · Violation

Name of Operation: GROWING BEYOND CHILDCARE, LLC Facility ID: 51000846 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/23/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 9/23/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to conduct a follow up to the 9-9-25 routine unannounced visit. Child Care Consultant Leigh McKenzie-Lee accompanied me on today’s visit. Limited monitoring of family child care home requirements was conducted during the visit, including supervision and capacity. The items documented during the 9-9-25 visit were monitored for compliance: Item # 508 – First aid training was completed on 2-8-25. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 511 – CPR training was completed on 2-8-25. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 801 – An approved water sample was not available. An additional violation was documented. Item # 1306 -ITS-SIDS training was completed on 6-18-25. An additional violation was not documented. Item # 1701 -The operator verified today that the file presented on 9-9-25 was not for the caregiver who was present and providing care for the children. She stated that she could not locate the caregiver’s file during the 9-9-25 visit. An additional violation was not documented. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. An aerosol air freshener was on the kitchen counter. .1719 (a)(7) 801 Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home. A well water test indicating the water is free of bacteria was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The operator's last health questionnaire was completed in January 2025. .1703(a)(1) 2012 Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. The additional caregiver did not complete the required training within 90 days of hire. .1729(a)(9) C4 Violations pertaining to falsification of information are particularly serious and may lead to the issuance of an administrative action up to and including revocation of your child care license. Representatives from DCDEE cannot be present in your home on a regular basis and therefore must depend on you to provide accurate information during visits to determine if you are maintaining compliance with applicable child care requirements. If DCDEE determines that an administrative action is warranted you will be notified by certified mail. 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 and Early Education website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/website 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 10-7-25. 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. 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 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use the following address for mailing items 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 .1725 · Violation

Name of Operation: GROWING BEYOND CHILDCARE, LLC Facility ID: 51000846 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable family child care home requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, toys and materials and the bathroom the children use were all monitored for compliance. The permit, daily schedule, SIDS information, emergency telephone numbers, First Aid Chart and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. Qualifying letters, CPR/ first aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire and emergency procedures were monitored for compliance. Five preschool children were present and were observed playing outside during the visit. This family child care home was issued a 4-star license on November 21.2022, with seven (7) points in education, two (2) points in program and one (1) quality point. Upon my arrival, I observed an additional caregiver. I asked the caregiver if Ms. Lynn was home and she said she was and went to the door and called for her. Ms. Lynn came to the door invited me inside and explained that she had been in the garage which is adjacent to the house. The caregiver, later identified as 'Madison' was outside with the children sitting on the steps watching the children as they played. During the visit, I asked for the file for 'Madison' and you provided me with a file with the name of Asia Rand, which was different from the name given to me for the additional caregiver. You stated that it was the correct file, and that 'Madison' was a nickname. I then requested that 'Madison' provide me with a form of identification since the name throughout the paperwork in the file was different from the name that you provided to me. You went outside and spoke to 'Madison' and came back inside and told me that 'Madison' did not have her license or any form of identification with her. I asked you if she drove to your house and you stated that she did, but she said she left her wallet at home. I explained to you that I was going to call my supervisor to see how I should proceed, because we needed to verify the identity of the individual present and caring for the children. I contacted my supervisor who looked up Ms. Rand in our ABCMS system and asked me to ask the individual outside for the last four digits of her social security number. Before I could go outside to ask 'Madison' to provide me with the information, you went outside and by the time I got to the door you were coming back inside with your phone in your hand, at which point you gave me the last four digits of her social. Next, my supervisor asked that 'Madison' provide me with her date of birth. You grabbed the file that was on the table and again returned outside I told you that you did not need the file for the individual outside to verify her birthday. I followed you outside and I asked 'Madison' to provide me with her date of birth. 'Madison' looked at you while you were bent down next to her with the file open, but 'Madison' could not tell me her birth date. I returned back into the FCCH and explained to you that at the advice of my supervisor I was going to end the visit. You stated that you did not understand why, because you told me who the individual was and that the name you gave me earlier was a nickname. I told you we were going to have to verify her identity because she could not tell me her birthday and the information on file was for an individual with a different name. Following the visit, my supervisor and I reviewed the ABCMS website once more and observed that the weight, height and age differed from the person identified as 'Madison'. The following violations were documented during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 410 Copy of the required information for an individual was not on file in the home available for review. An individual was present and caring for the children without a file with the required paperwork present. .1702(b)(1-9) 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator's first aid expired on 4-14-25. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator's CPR expired on 4-14-25. .1703(a)(3) 801 Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home. The operator's bacteriological analysis expired on 4-11-24. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1) 918 Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A criminal background check was not completed for an individual present and providing care for the children. G.S. 110-90.2; .2703(a) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator's ITS SIDS training expired on 3-3-25. .1703(a)(4) 1701 The operator made efforts to falsify information. The operator presented a file for a caregiver who wasn't present and stated that it was the caregiver who was present during today's visit. GS 110-91(14) 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not available for review for the individual providing care for to children. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) 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 and Early Education website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/website 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 9-23-25. 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. 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 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use the following address for mailing items 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GROWING BEYOND CHILDCARE, LLC Facility ID: 51000846 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable family child care home requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, toys and materials and the bathroom the children use were all monitored for compliance. The permit, daily schedule, SIDS information, emergency telephone numbers, First Aid Chart and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. Qualifying letters, CPR/ first aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire and emergency procedures were monitored for compliance. Five preschool children were present and were observed playing outside during the visit. This family child care home was issued a 4-star license on November 21.2022, with seven (7) points in education, two (2) points in program and one (1) quality point. Upon my arrival, I observed an additional caregiver. I asked the caregiver if Ms. Lynn was home and she said she was and went to the door and called for her. Ms. Lynn came to the door invited me inside and explained that she had been in the garage which is adjacent to the house. The caregiver, later identified as 'Madison' was outside with the children sitting on the steps watching the children as they played. During the visit, I asked for the file for 'Madison' and you provided me with a file with the name of Asia Rand, which was different from the name given to me for the additional caregiver. You stated that it was the correct file, and that 'Madison' was a nickname. I then requested that 'Madison' provide me with a form of identification since the name throughout the paperwork in the file was different from the name that you provided to me. You went outside and spoke to 'Madison' and came back inside and told me that 'Madison' did not have her license or any form of identification with her. I asked you if she drove to your house and you stated that she did, but she said she left her wallet at home. I explained to you that I was going to call my supervisor to see how I should proceed, because we needed to verify the identity of the individual present and caring for the children. I contacted my supervisor who looked up Ms. Rand in our ABCMS system and asked me to ask the individual outside for the last four digits of her social security number. Before I could go outside to ask 'Madison' to provide me with the information, you went outside and by the time I got to the door you were coming back inside with your phone in your hand, at which point you gave me the last four digits of her social. Next, my supervisor asked that 'Madison' provide me with her date of birth. You grabbed the file that was on the table and again returned outside I told you that you did not need the file for the individual outside to verify her birthday. I followed you outside and I asked 'Madison' to provide me with her date of birth. 'Madison' looked at you while you were bent down next to her with the file open, but 'Madison' could not tell me her birth date. I returned back into the FCCH and explained to you that at the advice of my supervisor I was going to end the visit. You stated that you did not understand why, because you told me who the individual was and that the name you gave me earlier was a nickname. I told you we were going to have to verify her identity because she could not tell me her birthday and the information on file was for an individual with a different name. Following the visit, my supervisor and I reviewed the ABCMS website once more and observed that the weight, height and age differed from the person identified as 'Madison'. The following violations were documented during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 410 Copy of the required information for an individual was not on file in the home available for review. An individual was present and caring for the children without a file with the required paperwork present. .1702(b)(1-9) 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator's first aid expired on 4-14-25. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator's CPR expired on 4-14-25. .1703(a)(3) 801 Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home. The operator's bacteriological analysis expired on 4-11-24. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1) 918 Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A criminal background check was not completed for an individual present and providing care for the children. G.S. 110-90.2; .2703(a) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator's ITS SIDS training expired on 3-3-25. .1703(a)(4) 1701 The operator made efforts to falsify information. The operator presented a file for a caregiver who wasn't present and stated that it was the caregiver who was present during today's visit. GS 110-91(14) 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not available for review for the individual providing care for to children. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) 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 and Early Education website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/website 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 9-23-25. 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. 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 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use the following address for mailing items 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: GROWING BEYOND CHILDCARE, LLC Facility ID: 51000846 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/9/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 9/9/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable family child care home requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, toys and materials and the bathroom the children use were all monitored for compliance. The permit, daily schedule, SIDS information, emergency telephone numbers, First Aid Chart and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. Qualifying letters, CPR/ first aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire and emergency procedures were monitored for compliance. Five preschool children were present and were observed playing outside during the visit. This family child care home was issued a 4-star license on November 21.2022, with seven (7) points in education, two (2) points in program and one (1) quality point. Upon my arrival, I observed an additional caregiver. I asked the caregiver if Ms. Lynn was home and she said she was and went to the door and called for her. Ms. Lynn came to the door invited me inside and explained that she had been in the garage which is adjacent to the house. The caregiver, later identified as 'Madison' was outside with the children sitting on the steps watching the children as they played. During the visit, I asked for the file for 'Madison' and you provided me with a file with the name of Asia Rand, which was different from the name given to me for the additional caregiver. You stated that it was the correct file, and that 'Madison' was a nickname. I then requested that 'Madison' provide me with a form of identification since the name throughout the paperwork in the file was different from the name that you provided to me. You went outside and spoke to 'Madison' and came back inside and told me that 'Madison' did not have her license or any form of identification with her. I asked you if she drove to your house and you stated that she did, but she said she left her wallet at home. I explained to you that I was going to call my supervisor to see how I should proceed, because we needed to verify the identity of the individual present and caring for the children. I contacted my supervisor who looked up Ms. Rand in our ABCMS system and asked me to ask the individual outside for the last four digits of her social security number. Before I could go outside to ask 'Madison' to provide me with the information, you went outside and by the time I got to the door you were coming back inside with your phone in your hand, at which point you gave me the last four digits of her social. Next, my supervisor asked that 'Madison' provide me with her date of birth. You grabbed the file that was on the table and again returned outside I told you that you did not need the file for the individual outside to verify her birthday. I followed you outside and I asked 'Madison' to provide me with her date of birth. 'Madison' looked at you while you were bent down next to her with the file open, but 'Madison' could not tell me her birth date. I returned back into the FCCH and explained to you that at the advice of my supervisor I was going to end the visit. You stated that you did not understand why, because you told me who the individual was and that the name you gave me earlier was a nickname. I told you we were going to have to verify her identity because she could not tell me her birthday and the information on file was for an individual with a different name. Following the visit, my supervisor and I reviewed the ABCMS website once more and observed that the weight, height and age differed from the person identified as 'Madison'. The following violations were documented during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 410 Copy of the required information for an individual was not on file in the home available for review. An individual was present and caring for the children without a file with the required paperwork present. .1702(b)(1-9) 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator's first aid expired on 4-14-25. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator's CPR expired on 4-14-25. .1703(a)(3) 801 Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home. The operator's bacteriological analysis expired on 4-11-24. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1) 918 Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A criminal background check was not completed for an individual present and providing care for the children. G.S. 110-90.2; .2703(a) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator's ITS SIDS training expired on 3-3-25. .1703(a)(4) 1701 The operator made efforts to falsify information. The operator presented a file for a caregiver who wasn't present and stated that it was the caregiver who was present during today's visit. GS 110-91(14) 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not available for review for the individual providing care for to children. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) 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 and Early Education website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/website 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 9-23-25. 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. 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 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use the following address for mailing items 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 .1725 · Violation

Name of Operation: GROWING BEYOND CHILDCARE, LLC Facility ID: 51000846 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 2/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable family child care home requirements during your annual compliance visit. Leigh McKenzie-Lee accompanied me on today’s visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, toys and materials and the bathroom the children use were all monitored for compliance. The permit, schedule, first aid chart, SIDS information, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. Qualifying letters, CPR/ first aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire, emergency procedures and the children's records were also monitored for compliance. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 2-3-25 at 3:30 pm. The last outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 1-1-25. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 1-6-25. The children were observed playing, participating in routines and participating in therapy during the visit. A four-star family child care home license with seven points in education, three points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 11-21-22. Based on the information provided and on observations made, you continue to meet the standards previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. An outlet by the sofa in the living room was not being used and was not covered. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 801 Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home. The last bacteriological analysis was completed on 4-11-22. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The last health questionnaire was completed in January 2024. .1703(a)(1) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A health assessment was not on file for two children. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1892 Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age. An application was not complete for one child. .1721(a)(3) 1893 Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. The application did not include all of the required information for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification of receipt of the smoking and tobacco restriction was not available for three children. .1719(a)(11) 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 recommend 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. You had a dog pen in the back yard today. I asked you today if the dogs were ever in the dog pen when the children were outside and you stated they were not. You stated the dogs (a pit bull and an American bulldog) are locked in the detached garage. I reminded you today that the dogs can not have access to the children at any time. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is a program designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in buildings. By May 31, 2025 all facilities must enroll for lead in paint, and water, and asbestos at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and sign up is available on the website www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. You asked today how long you had to keep records. Please find that information in Family Child Care Home rules at 10A NCAC 09 .1721 REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDS. Today you informed me that your church was considering opening a child care center. For more information please contact Becky Jackson at: Office: 910-824-0123 becky.jackson@dhhs.nc.gov 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 2-21-25. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a handwritten 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. 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 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use the following address for mailing items to me: 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 .1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: GROWING BEYOND CHILDCARE, LLC Facility ID: 51000846 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 2/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable family child care home requirements during your annual compliance visit. Leigh McKenzie-Lee accompanied me on today’s visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, toys and materials and the bathroom the children use were all monitored for compliance. The permit, schedule, first aid chart, SIDS information, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. Qualifying letters, CPR/ first aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire, emergency procedures and the children's records were also monitored for compliance. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 2-3-25 at 3:30 pm. The last outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 1-1-25. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 1-6-25. The children were observed playing, participating in routines and participating in therapy during the visit. A four-star family child care home license with seven points in education, three points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 11-21-22. Based on the information provided and on observations made, you continue to meet the standards previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. An outlet by the sofa in the living room was not being used and was not covered. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 801 Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home. The last bacteriological analysis was completed on 4-11-22. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The last health questionnaire was completed in January 2024. .1703(a)(1) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A health assessment was not on file for two children. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1892 Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age. An application was not complete for one child. .1721(a)(3) 1893 Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. The application did not include all of the required information for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification of receipt of the smoking and tobacco restriction was not available for three children. .1719(a)(11) 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 recommend 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. You had a dog pen in the back yard today. I asked you today if the dogs were ever in the dog pen when the children were outside and you stated they were not. You stated the dogs (a pit bull and an American bulldog) are locked in the detached garage. I reminded you today that the dogs can not have access to the children at any time. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is a program designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in buildings. By May 31, 2025 all facilities must enroll for lead in paint, and water, and asbestos at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and sign up is available on the website www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. You asked today how long you had to keep records. Please find that information in Family Child Care Home rules at 10A NCAC 09 .1721 REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDS. Today you informed me that your church was considering opening a child care center. For more information please contact Becky Jackson at: Office: 910-824-0123 becky.jackson@dhhs.nc.gov 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 2-21-25. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a handwritten 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. 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 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use the following address for mailing items to me: 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 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: GROWING BEYOND CHILDCARE, LLC Facility ID: 51000846 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 2/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable family child care home requirements during your annual compliance visit. Leigh McKenzie-Lee accompanied me on today’s visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, toys and materials and the bathroom the children use were all monitored for compliance. The permit, schedule, first aid chart, SIDS information, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. Qualifying letters, CPR/ first aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire, emergency procedures and the children's records were also monitored for compliance. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 2-3-25 at 3:30 pm. The last outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 1-1-25. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 1-6-25. The children were observed playing, participating in routines and participating in therapy during the visit. A four-star family child care home license with seven points in education, three points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 11-21-22. Based on the information provided and on observations made, you continue to meet the standards previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. An outlet by the sofa in the living room was not being used and was not covered. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 801 Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home. The last bacteriological analysis was completed on 4-11-22. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The last health questionnaire was completed in January 2024. .1703(a)(1) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A health assessment was not on file for two children. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1892 Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age. An application was not complete for one child. .1721(a)(3) 1893 Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. The application did not include all of the required information for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification of receipt of the smoking and tobacco restriction was not available for three children. .1719(a)(11) 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 recommend 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. You had a dog pen in the back yard today. I asked you today if the dogs were ever in the dog pen when the children were outside and you stated they were not. You stated the dogs (a pit bull and an American bulldog) are locked in the detached garage. I reminded you today that the dogs can not have access to the children at any time. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is a program designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in buildings. By May 31, 2025 all facilities must enroll for lead in paint, and water, and asbestos at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and sign up is available on the website www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. You asked today how long you had to keep records. Please find that information in Family Child Care Home rules at 10A NCAC 09 .1721 REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDS. Today you informed me that your church was considering opening a child care center. For more information please contact Becky Jackson at: Office: 910-824-0123 becky.jackson@dhhs.nc.gov 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 2-21-25. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a handwritten 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. 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 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use the following address for mailing items to me: 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: GROWING BEYOND CHILDCARE, LLC Facility ID: 51000846 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 2/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable family child care home requirements during your annual compliance visit. Leigh McKenzie-Lee accompanied me on today’s visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, toys and materials and the bathroom the children use were all monitored for compliance. The permit, schedule, first aid chart, SIDS information, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. Qualifying letters, CPR/ first aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire, emergency procedures and the children's records were also monitored for compliance. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 2-3-25 at 3:30 pm. The last outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 1-1-25. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 1-6-25. The children were observed playing, participating in routines and participating in therapy during the visit. A four-star family child care home license with seven points in education, three points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 11-21-22. Based on the information provided and on observations made, you continue to meet the standards previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. An outlet by the sofa in the living room was not being used and was not covered. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 801 Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home. The last bacteriological analysis was completed on 4-11-22. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The last health questionnaire was completed in January 2024. .1703(a)(1) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A health assessment was not on file for two children. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1892 Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age. An application was not complete for one child. .1721(a)(3) 1893 Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. The application did not include all of the required information for one child. 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification of receipt of the smoking and tobacco restriction was not available for three children. .1719(a)(11) 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 recommend 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. You had a dog pen in the back yard today. I asked you today if the dogs were ever in the dog pen when the children were outside and you stated they were not. You stated the dogs (a pit bull and an American bulldog) are locked in the detached garage. I reminded you today that the dogs can not have access to the children at any time. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is a program designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in buildings. By May 31, 2025 all facilities must enroll for lead in paint, and water, and asbestos at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and sign up is available on the website www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. You asked today how long you had to keep records. Please find that information in Family Child Care Home rules at 10A NCAC 09 .1721 REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDS. Today you informed me that your church was considering opening a child care center. For more information please contact Becky Jackson at: Office: 910-824-0123 becky.jackson@dhhs.nc.gov 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 2-21-25. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a handwritten 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. 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 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use the following address for mailing items to me: 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 .1718 · Violation

Name of Operation: GROWING BEYOND CHILDCARE, LLC Facility ID: 51000846 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/29/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/29/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced During today’s visit, a total of five (5) preschool children were present. The children were observed during free play activities. An occupational therapist was present for a portion of the visit. INDOOR ENVIRONMENT: In the children’s space, there are a variety of toys and materials for the children to explore throughout the day. During today’s visit I observed positive interactions between the caregivers and the children. Required Inspections: The last documented fire drill was conducted on 8/15/24. The last documented shelter/lockdown drill was conducted on 7/1/24 and the last documented monthly outdoor play inspection was conducted on 8/29/24. During this visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The last annual compliance visit was completed on 2/21/24. A verification of the required information was completed during today’s visit. I observed all required postings and attendance logs. The provider is current with all required training, including CPR, First Aid and SIDS. The provider and household members have a current criminal record check, and I observed all qualifying letters. The provider does not provide transportation or administer medication. Items not in compliance are listed in the violations section below. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. A bottle of vitamins was sitting on the counter in the kitchen. .1719(a)(5) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A basket of various cleaners and sprays was sitting on the counter in the kitchen. .1719 (a)(7) 708 Indoor stairs with more than two steps were not made inaccessible to children two years of age or younger. The gate was not blocking access to the indoor stairs. 10 A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(29) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The monthly play ground check was completed today during the visit. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. The rabies vaccination expired for Ivy and Lola on 7-10-24. .1719(b)(1) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A health assessment was not available for two children enrolled. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. Immunization records were not available for two children enrolled. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR plan was not updated annually as required. .1714(e ) 1964 Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors. An activity plan was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(C)(i-v) Today when I asked for the fire drill, emergency drill and monthly playground inspections, you went to your desk to get them. After I finished with the children's files I went to take them to you because one of the chidlren was trying to "explore" the contents of the files. When I approached the desk, you were putting dates on the forms. I asked you later if you were adding dates and you said you did add a date to the playground inspection report. I reminded you today that you must present accurate and truthful information at all times and a failure to do so could result in a falsification violation and an administration action against your license and possible revocation of your license. COMPLIANCE LETTER: The violations documented during today's assessment were reviewed with you and must be corrected IMMEDIATELY. Evidence of correction must be received no later than 9/12/2024. Compliance verification may be sent via email to paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. Compliance verification may be sent via postal mail to PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 27568. Please include statements addressing how and when the violations were corrected. The compliance letter must also include a plan that ensures that the center will maintain compliance with documented violations. Please include the facility's ID number and the operator's signature on the letter of compliance. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment; therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing rules and requirements that apply to your program. Please visit The Division of Child Developments website periodically for updates and What’s new in Childcare to get updates and current information about childcare. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I may 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 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: GROWING BEYOND CHILDCARE, LLC Facility ID: 51000846 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/29/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/29/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced During today’s visit, a total of five (5) preschool children were present. The children were observed during free play activities. An occupational therapist was present for a portion of the visit. INDOOR ENVIRONMENT: In the children’s space, there are a variety of toys and materials for the children to explore throughout the day. During today’s visit I observed positive interactions between the caregivers and the children. Required Inspections: The last documented fire drill was conducted on 8/15/24. The last documented shelter/lockdown drill was conducted on 7/1/24 and the last documented monthly outdoor play inspection was conducted on 8/29/24. During this visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The last annual compliance visit was completed on 2/21/24. A verification of the required information was completed during today’s visit. I observed all required postings and attendance logs. The provider is current with all required training, including CPR, First Aid and SIDS. The provider and household members have a current criminal record check, and I observed all qualifying letters. The provider does not provide transportation or administer medication. Items not in compliance are listed in the violations section below. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. A bottle of vitamins was sitting on the counter in the kitchen. .1719(a)(5) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A basket of various cleaners and sprays was sitting on the counter in the kitchen. .1719 (a)(7) 708 Indoor stairs with more than two steps were not made inaccessible to children two years of age or younger. The gate was not blocking access to the indoor stairs. 10 A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(29) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The monthly play ground check was completed today during the visit. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. The rabies vaccination expired for Ivy and Lola on 7-10-24. .1719(b)(1) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A health assessment was not available for two children enrolled. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. Immunization records were not available for two children enrolled. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR plan was not updated annually as required. .1714(e ) 1964 Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors. An activity plan was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(C)(i-v) Today when I asked for the fire drill, emergency drill and monthly playground inspections, you went to your desk to get them. After I finished with the children's files I went to take them to you because one of the chidlren was trying to "explore" the contents of the files. When I approached the desk, you were putting dates on the forms. I asked you later if you were adding dates and you said you did add a date to the playground inspection report. I reminded you today that you must present accurate and truthful information at all times and a failure to do so could result in a falsification violation and an administration action against your license and possible revocation of your license. COMPLIANCE LETTER: The violations documented during today's assessment were reviewed with you and must be corrected IMMEDIATELY. Evidence of correction must be received no later than 9/12/2024. Compliance verification may be sent via email to paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. Compliance verification may be sent via postal mail to PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 27568. Please include statements addressing how and when the violations were corrected. The compliance letter must also include a plan that ensures that the center will maintain compliance with documented violations. Please include the facility's ID number and the operator's signature on the letter of compliance. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment; therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing rules and requirements that apply to your program. Please visit The Division of Child Developments website periodically for updates and What’s new in Childcare to get updates and current information about childcare. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I may 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: GROWING BEYOND CHILDCARE, LLC Facility ID: 51000846 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/29/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/29/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced During today’s visit, a total of five (5) preschool children were present. The children were observed during free play activities. An occupational therapist was present for a portion of the visit. INDOOR ENVIRONMENT: In the children’s space, there are a variety of toys and materials for the children to explore throughout the day. During today’s visit I observed positive interactions between the caregivers and the children. Required Inspections: The last documented fire drill was conducted on 8/15/24. The last documented shelter/lockdown drill was conducted on 7/1/24 and the last documented monthly outdoor play inspection was conducted on 8/29/24. During this visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The last annual compliance visit was completed on 2/21/24. A verification of the required information was completed during today’s visit. I observed all required postings and attendance logs. The provider is current with all required training, including CPR, First Aid and SIDS. The provider and household members have a current criminal record check, and I observed all qualifying letters. The provider does not provide transportation or administer medication. Items not in compliance are listed in the violations section below. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. A bottle of vitamins was sitting on the counter in the kitchen. .1719(a)(5) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A basket of various cleaners and sprays was sitting on the counter in the kitchen. .1719 (a)(7) 708 Indoor stairs with more than two steps were not made inaccessible to children two years of age or younger. The gate was not blocking access to the indoor stairs. 10 A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(29) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The monthly play ground check was completed today during the visit. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. The rabies vaccination expired for Ivy and Lola on 7-10-24. .1719(b)(1) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A health assessment was not available for two children enrolled. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. Immunization records were not available for two children enrolled. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR plan was not updated annually as required. .1714(e ) 1964 Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors. An activity plan was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(C)(i-v) Today when I asked for the fire drill, emergency drill and monthly playground inspections, you went to your desk to get them. After I finished with the children's files I went to take them to you because one of the chidlren was trying to "explore" the contents of the files. When I approached the desk, you were putting dates on the forms. I asked you later if you were adding dates and you said you did add a date to the playground inspection report. I reminded you today that you must present accurate and truthful information at all times and a failure to do so could result in a falsification violation and an administration action against your license and possible revocation of your license. COMPLIANCE LETTER: The violations documented during today's assessment were reviewed with you and must be corrected IMMEDIATELY. Evidence of correction must be received no later than 9/12/2024. Compliance verification may be sent via email to paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. Compliance verification may be sent via postal mail to PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 27568. Please include statements addressing how and when the violations were corrected. The compliance letter must also include a plan that ensures that the center will maintain compliance with documented violations. Please include the facility's ID number and the operator's signature on the letter of compliance. Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment; therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing rules and requirements that apply to your program. Please visit The Division of Child Developments website periodically for updates and What’s new in Childcare to get updates and current information about childcare. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I may 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