King's Palace

10A NCAC 09. 1715 · Violation

Name of Operation: KING'S PALACE Facility ID: 96000639 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 55 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 10:30 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 applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I was accompanied by Lead Child Care Consultant, Becky Williams. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by D. King Owner/Operator. The Operator’s Statement of Responsibility and Verification of Required information forms were completed during the visit. During today’s visit, there were no children present. ** License Status: Currently this FCCH operates with a four-star rated licensed issued January 25, 2024. ** Annual Inspections: The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 4, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on June 4, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on June 5, 2024. During today’s visit, a full assessment of the Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings and attendance logs. I reviewed all children’s records and the provider’s file and all applicable program records. The provider uses an additional caregiver. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 child's health assessment was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. 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. A copy of one child's immunization record was not on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. The operational policies were not signed on or before the child's first day of attendance. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. The shaken baby policy was not signed at time of enrollment for one child. .1726(b)&(c) 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 June 26, 2024. The letter must address each violation explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future, If the letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov ad include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 99%. Technical Assistance/Consultation: During today’s visit, four violations were cited regarding children’s files. As a reminder, to ensure all required information is in the files, you should print and use this children file checklist. The checklist gives you a timeline of when all items are due. You can use a signature page to document that parents have received: Operational policies including the parent participation plan and no smoking policy, copy of the NC Child Care Laws. You may also use a signature page to document receipt of the safe sleep policy and discipline policy if it has the child’s name and date of enrollment. A recommendation would be to have a medical form and immunization record prior to or the first day of enrollment. Another option is to give the parents a 15-day allowance. 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 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: KING'S PALACE Facility ID: 96000639 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 55 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 10:30 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 applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I was accompanied by Lead Child Care Consultant, Becky Williams. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by D. King Owner/Operator. The Operator’s Statement of Responsibility and Verification of Required information forms were completed during the visit. During today’s visit, there were no children present. ** License Status: Currently this FCCH operates with a four-star rated licensed issued January 25, 2024. ** Annual Inspections: The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 4, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on June 4, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on June 5, 2024. During today’s visit, a full assessment of the Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings and attendance logs. I reviewed all children’s records and the provider’s file and all applicable program records. The provider uses an additional caregiver. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 child's health assessment was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. 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. A copy of one child's immunization record was not on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. The operational policies were not signed on or before the child's first day of attendance. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. The shaken baby policy was not signed at time of enrollment for one child. .1726(b)&(c) 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 June 26, 2024. The letter must address each violation explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future, If the letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov ad include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 99%. Technical Assistance/Consultation: During today’s visit, four violations were cited regarding children’s files. As a reminder, to ensure all required information is in the files, you should print and use this children file checklist. The checklist gives you a timeline of when all items are due. You can use a signature page to document that parents have received: Operational policies including the parent participation plan and no smoking policy, copy of the NC Child Care Laws. You may also use a signature page to document receipt of the safe sleep policy and discipline policy if it has the child’s name and date of enrollment. A recommendation would be to have a medical form and immunization record prior to or the first day of enrollment. Another option is to give the parents a 15-day allowance. 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 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: KING'S PALACE Facility ID: 96000639 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 55 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 10:30 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 applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I was accompanied by Lead Child Care Consultant, Becky Williams. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by D. King Owner/Operator. The Operator’s Statement of Responsibility and Verification of Required information forms were completed during the visit. During today’s visit, there were no children present. ** License Status: Currently this FCCH operates with a four-star rated licensed issued January 25, 2024. ** Annual Inspections: The last documented fire drill was conducted on June 4, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on June 4, 2024, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on June 5, 2024. During today’s visit, a full assessment of the Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings and attendance logs. I reviewed all children’s records and the provider’s file and all applicable program records. The provider uses an additional caregiver. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 child's health assessment was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. 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. A copy of one child's immunization record was not on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. The operational policies were not signed on or before the child's first day of attendance. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. The shaken baby policy was not signed at time of enrollment for one child. .1726(b)&(c) 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 June 26, 2024. The letter must address each violation explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future, If the letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov ad include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 99%. Technical Assistance/Consultation: During today’s visit, four violations were cited regarding children’s files. As a reminder, to ensure all required information is in the files, you should print and use this children file checklist. The checklist gives you a timeline of when all items are due. You can use a signature page to document that parents have received: Operational policies including the parent participation plan and no smoking policy, copy of the NC Child Care Laws. You may also use a signature page to document receipt of the safe sleep policy and discipline policy if it has the child’s name and date of enrollment. A recommendation would be to have a medical form and immunization record prior to or the first day of enrollment. Another option is to give the parents a 15-day allowance. 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 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: KING'S PALACE Facility ID: 96000639 Consultant: BECKY WILLIAMS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/30/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 8/30/2023 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to complete the first of three temporary time period visits. The operator was present when I arrived and assisted me with today’s visit. You were present with two children, one and two years of age. The children were observed engaged in free play and interacting with you. The meal observed being prepared consisted of ham, squash, rice, mixed fruit, and milk. The license was posted along with the NC Summary of the Law. A first aid reference sheet was available. The daily schedule and activity plan were posted. The last fire drill was completed August 9, 2023 with an evacuation time of 2 minutes and five seconds. The most recent outdoor play area inspection was completed August 14, 2023. Attendance records for documenting the arrival and departure times for each child was verified. Children's records for all four enrolled children were reviewed. The files for both you and your additional caregiver were also monitored. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. The health information on file for one child (RD) had not been signed by a health care professional. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. A signed statement verifying receipt of this plan was not on file for two children (JS and JS). .1712(e )(6) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than September 13, 2023. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your compliance letter is mailed in a timely manner and that you allow for delays with the mail service. If your compliance letter is mailed, a handwritten signature must be included. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe please submit a request for an extension as soon as you determine you will not meet the imposed timeframe. This request should include a specific plan to correct the remaining violations and any time frames needed. This request will need to be approved by DCDEE management. If a compliance letter is not received before the imposed deadline a follow up visit may be conducted. If you have any changes to your phone number, email or mailing address, please update me so I can make changes in Regulatory. This information is what DCDEE uses on the Search for Childcare site, it is also how DCDEE communities with you, therefore it is imperative that this information be current. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & CONSULTATION: We discussed that some of the children enrolled in your family child care home were previously enrolled in other licensed family child care homes you operated. I reminded you that the children’s emergency information must be updated at least annually. Ways of documenting the update were discussed. The Family Child Care Home Project was established in 2019 to contact family child care home providers, CCR&R and Smart Start agency staff and community stakeholders to gather data and create a report that provides a realistic picture of the current state of FCCHs in North Carolina. Prior to the Pandemic, the manager traveled to meet providers at their respective FCCH Association/Quarterly meetings to get feedback on their experiences as providers. The manager spoke with current and former parents who have chosen FCCHs and is continuing these conversations in FY21. The FCCH Project Manager has also spoken with consultants and lead agencies that work directly with FCCHs. These conversations will continue virtually, and a survey has been created that asks some of the same questions (the survey will be distributed at a later date). Family Child Care Homes and others may contact the manager directly at Southwestern Child Development Commission at www.swcdcinc.org and click on the FCCH Project tab. Encouraging and helpful resources specifically designed for FCCHs may be found on the Southwestern Child Development Commission website at www.swcdcinc.org/resources-for-fcchs. To connect with the FCCH Project go to www.swcdcinc.org and click on the FCCH Project tab. The Family Child Care Home Project is managed by Southwestern Child Development Commission. Foundations (NCFELD) All programs are required to plan weekly activities that relate to one or more of the five domains in North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NCFLED). This information should be added to the weekly activity plan on the plan itself or caregivers will need to be able to share which domains/goals activities relate to activities on the weekly activity plan. Children’s experiences and the skills and characteristics they develop during the preschool years are critically important to their success later in school. What children learn between birth and the time they start kindergarten lays the foundation for their learning and development for years to come. NCFELD describes quality early childhood programming, and the purpose of the publication is to help educators plan their curriculum. NCFELD is an excellent resource for childhood programs, educators, parents and others. You may download free copies from www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. I encouraged you to seek technical assistance from the local partnership with planning your lesson plans (activity plans) and ensuring they contain the domains from NCFELD. Training classes: Emergency Preparedness & Response in Child Care(EPR) Training: this training will need to be completed within the first year of licensure. As you previously operated a family child care home, you more than likely have already completed this training session. If this is the case, please locate your training certificate and put it in your file. Once you complete the EPR course you will need to create an EPR plan in the Emergency Management Risk Portal (online), print it and have it available for review at your facility. You will need to complete emergency drills every three months. I reminded you that the Ready-to-Go File is required, however the Ready-To-Go Kit is optional. You will need to complete all Health & Safety trainings within the first year of operation. However, CPR, First Aid, and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment trainings are due within the first 90 days of licensure. You have completed CPR and First Aid training. We discussed that the Child Maltreatment training is due by October 24, 2023. We discussed that this training may be found on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website. I encouraged you to use the Health and Safety training log to ensure all trainings are completed. I noted that both Medication Administration and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are part of this series. Rated License: As discussed today, you must transition to a 3-5 Star License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after 6 months. A rated license application was received today. Staff Education: I observed in the WORKS database that you have obtained an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. You have been a licensed family child care home operator for 27 years. The facility will earn seven points in Staff education. Program Standards You will need to complete a three-month self-study using the FCCERS-R to earn two points in Program Standards, I provide you with the self-study information via email. The self-study will be due by December 15, 2023. You stated today you are not interested in having an Environment Raing Scale assessment conducted at this time. Failure to complete the self-study will result in the facility earning one star in this component. Quality Point You stated today you wanted to earn the quality point by limiting the number of infants to no more than two. This facility will earn a quality point. I reminded you that a Star Rated License cannot be issued until the end of the temporary time period. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Law and Rules from this website. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. A follow up visit may be conducted in the near future to verify compliance with violations documented during the visit. Please contact me at (910) 824-0123 or at becky.j.williams@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. My mailing address is PO Box 2186, Clinton, NC 28329. 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: KING'S PALACE Facility ID: 96000639 Consultant: BECKY WILLIAMS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/30/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 8/30/2023 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to complete the first of three temporary time period visits. The operator was present when I arrived and assisted me with today’s visit. You were present with two children, one and two years of age. The children were observed engaged in free play and interacting with you. The meal observed being prepared consisted of ham, squash, rice, mixed fruit, and milk. The license was posted along with the NC Summary of the Law. A first aid reference sheet was available. The daily schedule and activity plan were posted. The last fire drill was completed August 9, 2023 with an evacuation time of 2 minutes and five seconds. The most recent outdoor play area inspection was completed August 14, 2023. Attendance records for documenting the arrival and departure times for each child was verified. Children's records for all four enrolled children were reviewed. The files for both you and your additional caregiver were also monitored. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. The health information on file for one child (RD) had not been signed by a health care professional. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. A signed statement verifying receipt of this plan was not on file for two children (JS and JS). .1712(e )(6) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than September 13, 2023. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your compliance letter is mailed in a timely manner and that you allow for delays with the mail service. If your compliance letter is mailed, a handwritten signature must be included. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe please submit a request for an extension as soon as you determine you will not meet the imposed timeframe. This request should include a specific plan to correct the remaining violations and any time frames needed. This request will need to be approved by DCDEE management. If a compliance letter is not received before the imposed deadline a follow up visit may be conducted. If you have any changes to your phone number, email or mailing address, please update me so I can make changes in Regulatory. This information is what DCDEE uses on the Search for Childcare site, it is also how DCDEE communities with you, therefore it is imperative that this information be current. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & CONSULTATION: We discussed that some of the children enrolled in your family child care home were previously enrolled in other licensed family child care homes you operated. I reminded you that the children’s emergency information must be updated at least annually. Ways of documenting the update were discussed. The Family Child Care Home Project was established in 2019 to contact family child care home providers, CCR&R and Smart Start agency staff and community stakeholders to gather data and create a report that provides a realistic picture of the current state of FCCHs in North Carolina. Prior to the Pandemic, the manager traveled to meet providers at their respective FCCH Association/Quarterly meetings to get feedback on their experiences as providers. The manager spoke with current and former parents who have chosen FCCHs and is continuing these conversations in FY21. The FCCH Project Manager has also spoken with consultants and lead agencies that work directly with FCCHs. These conversations will continue virtually, and a survey has been created that asks some of the same questions (the survey will be distributed at a later date). Family Child Care Homes and others may contact the manager directly at Southwestern Child Development Commission at www.swcdcinc.org and click on the FCCH Project tab. Encouraging and helpful resources specifically designed for FCCHs may be found on the Southwestern Child Development Commission website at www.swcdcinc.org/resources-for-fcchs. To connect with the FCCH Project go to www.swcdcinc.org and click on the FCCH Project tab. The Family Child Care Home Project is managed by Southwestern Child Development Commission. Foundations (NCFELD) All programs are required to plan weekly activities that relate to one or more of the five domains in North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NCFLED). This information should be added to the weekly activity plan on the plan itself or caregivers will need to be able to share which domains/goals activities relate to activities on the weekly activity plan. Children’s experiences and the skills and characteristics they develop during the preschool years are critically important to their success later in school. What children learn between birth and the time they start kindergarten lays the foundation for their learning and development for years to come. NCFELD describes quality early childhood programming, and the purpose of the publication is to help educators plan their curriculum. NCFELD is an excellent resource for childhood programs, educators, parents and others. You may download free copies from www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. I encouraged you to seek technical assistance from the local partnership with planning your lesson plans (activity plans) and ensuring they contain the domains from NCFELD. Training classes: Emergency Preparedness & Response in Child Care(EPR) Training: this training will need to be completed within the first year of licensure. As you previously operated a family child care home, you more than likely have already completed this training session. If this is the case, please locate your training certificate and put it in your file. Once you complete the EPR course you will need to create an EPR plan in the Emergency Management Risk Portal (online), print it and have it available for review at your facility. You will need to complete emergency drills every three months. I reminded you that the Ready-to-Go File is required, however the Ready-To-Go Kit is optional. You will need to complete all Health & Safety trainings within the first year of operation. However, CPR, First Aid, and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment trainings are due within the first 90 days of licensure. You have completed CPR and First Aid training. We discussed that the Child Maltreatment training is due by October 24, 2023. We discussed that this training may be found on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website. I encouraged you to use the Health and Safety training log to ensure all trainings are completed. I noted that both Medication Administration and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment are part of this series. Rated License: As discussed today, you must transition to a 3-5 Star License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after 6 months. A rated license application was received today. Staff Education: I observed in the WORKS database that you have obtained an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. You have been a licensed family child care home operator for 27 years. The facility will earn seven points in Staff education. Program Standards You will need to complete a three-month self-study using the FCCERS-R to earn two points in Program Standards, I provide you with the self-study information via email. The self-study will be due by December 15, 2023. You stated today you are not interested in having an Environment Raing Scale assessment conducted at this time. Failure to complete the self-study will result in the facility earning one star in this component. Quality Point You stated today you wanted to earn the quality point by limiting the number of infants to no more than two. This facility will earn a quality point. I reminded you that a Star Rated License cannot be issued until the end of the temporary time period. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Law and Rules from this website. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. A follow up visit may be conducted in the near future to verify compliance with violations documented during the visit. Please contact me at (910) 824-0123 or at becky.j.williams@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. My mailing address is PO Box 2186, Clinton, NC 28329. 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