A Child'S Dream

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S DREAM Facility ID: 41001572 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/4/2026 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 6/4/2026 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 465 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for compliance during an annual compliance with rated license visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility currently operates with Three Star license issued on July 10,2020. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Ms. T. Cabrera, the owner. I informed her the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Cabrera gave me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete my visit. I observed and documented the attendance. Thirty-three (33) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children arriving, playing on the floor with available toys, being fed and diapered, participating in an art activity, practicing for graduation, playing outside on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch, napping,waking up from napping,eating snack and departing. All indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children were observed today. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. A sanitation inspection was conducted on December 16,2025. This facility received a superior rating with fifteen (15) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on February 23,2026. The original fire inspection will be mailed to Raleigh with this documentation. I monitored two fifteen passenger buses this facility uses to transport the children from school and field trips. The insurance policy was current for the vehicles. The vehicles met the transportation requirements during today's visit. Staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. Eleven (11) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The the climbing structrue is rusted and the paint is peeling off. The white piping and the black drain piping are broken with sharp edges. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. There were Tylenol pills, burn cream and antispetic wwipes in an unlock first aid kit on the van used to pick up children from school. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There was Zytec not returned to one parent after the child was withdrawn from the center. .0803(12) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff did not complete their criminal background check prior to the expirationof the previous qualification. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Two new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three employees' did not have annual and staff development plansin their personnel files. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child did not have the medical in their file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. The four children's files monitored during today's visit did not have permission to be outside the fenced in area. .1005(b)(4) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The provider did not submit documentation to the Divsion of the two new employees withn the required timeframe. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed to me no later than June 18,2026 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by June 18,2026 /or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. Consultation: I discussed with Ms. Cabera that the staff members need in-service training hours, health and safety CPR and First Aid trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. Technical Assistance: During today’s visit, I did observe several areas that had shade on the different playgrounds however there were a few climbing structure that were a little warm. I informed Ms. Cabrea that this needs to be monitored closely as the playground temperatures are getting warmer as summer approaches. You will need to provide shade over the climbing structures. Rated License Assessment: I discussed with Ms. Cabera the QRIS requirements. Ms. Cabera stated that she is interested Pathway 2 and and she is currently using Creative Curriculum. WORKS: Please ensure the staff’s education information is in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Today I reviewed the staff education information Excel worksheet with Ms. Cabera. Ms. Cabera informed me that she has few staff that need to submit new education. I informed Ms. Cabera to send the education Excel worksheet to me with current information. I explained to her that once she has received the updated information, then she could update the Excel education worksheet and resubmit. We reviewed the steps for submitting education to our W.O.R.K.S on our website. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed to ensure your staff meet minimum education requirements. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids This facility completed the lead water on January 19, 2022. This test should be completed every three years. The facility will need to complete the lead paint and asbestos testing. I infromed Ms. Cabera these will be violations. You can check your facility status: https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina Criminal Background As of July 11, 2022, criminal record checks are now to be renewed every five (5) years instead of three (3) years. Please plan to complete your 5-year re-qualification before the expiration date. You have uploaded all your current to staff and new staff to the ABCMS Provider Portal. You need to upload all new staff to the ABCMS provider and previous staff as they renew their five year criminal qualification letter. Agency Updates Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website (ncchildcare.gov) to stay up to date on all new policies and rules. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-5025. If you have additional concerns, you may contact my supervisor,Holli.Hemby@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: A CHILD'S DREAM Facility ID: 41001572 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/4/2026 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 6/4/2026 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 465 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for compliance during an annual compliance with rated license visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility currently operates with Three Star license issued on July 10,2020. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Ms. T. Cabrera, the owner. I informed her the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Cabrera gave me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete my visit. I observed and documented the attendance. Thirty-three (33) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children arriving, playing on the floor with available toys, being fed and diapered, participating in an art activity, practicing for graduation, playing outside on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch, napping,waking up from napping,eating snack and departing. All indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children were observed today. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. A sanitation inspection was conducted on December 16,2025. This facility received a superior rating with fifteen (15) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on February 23,2026. The original fire inspection will be mailed to Raleigh with this documentation. I monitored two fifteen passenger buses this facility uses to transport the children from school and field trips. The insurance policy was current for the vehicles. The vehicles met the transportation requirements during today's visit. Staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. Eleven (11) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The the climbing structrue is rusted and the paint is peeling off. The white piping and the black drain piping are broken with sharp edges. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. There were Tylenol pills, burn cream and antispetic wwipes in an unlock first aid kit on the van used to pick up children from school. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There was Zytec not returned to one parent after the child was withdrawn from the center. .0803(12) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff did not complete their criminal background check prior to the expirationof the previous qualification. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Two new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three employees' did not have annual and staff development plansin their personnel files. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child did not have the medical in their file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. The four children's files monitored during today's visit did not have permission to be outside the fenced in area. .1005(b)(4) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The provider did not submit documentation to the Divsion of the two new employees withn the required timeframe. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed to me no later than June 18,2026 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by June 18,2026 /or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. Consultation: I discussed with Ms. Cabera that the staff members need in-service training hours, health and safety CPR and First Aid trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. Technical Assistance: During today’s visit, I did observe several areas that had shade on the different playgrounds however there were a few climbing structure that were a little warm. I informed Ms. Cabrea that this needs to be monitored closely as the playground temperatures are getting warmer as summer approaches. You will need to provide shade over the climbing structures. Rated License Assessment: I discussed with Ms. Cabera the QRIS requirements. Ms. Cabera stated that she is interested Pathway 2 and and she is currently using Creative Curriculum. WORKS: Please ensure the staff’s education information is in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Today I reviewed the staff education information Excel worksheet with Ms. Cabera. Ms. Cabera informed me that she has few staff that need to submit new education. I informed Ms. Cabera to send the education Excel worksheet to me with current information. I explained to her that once she has received the updated information, then she could update the Excel education worksheet and resubmit. We reviewed the steps for submitting education to our W.O.R.K.S on our website. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed to ensure your staff meet minimum education requirements. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids This facility completed the lead water on January 19, 2022. This test should be completed every three years. The facility will need to complete the lead paint and asbestos testing. I infromed Ms. Cabera these will be violations. You can check your facility status: https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina Criminal Background As of July 11, 2022, criminal record checks are now to be renewed every five (5) years instead of three (3) years. Please plan to complete your 5-year re-qualification before the expiration date. You have uploaded all your current to staff and new staff to the ABCMS Provider Portal. You need to upload all new staff to the ABCMS provider and previous staff as they renew their five year criminal qualification letter. Agency Updates Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website (ncchildcare.gov) to stay up to date on all new policies and rules. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-5025. If you have additional concerns, you may contact my supervisor,Holli.Hemby@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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S DREAM Facility ID: 41001572 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/4/2026 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 6/4/2026 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 465 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for compliance during an annual compliance with rated license visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility currently operates with Three Star license issued on July 10,2020. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Ms. T. Cabrera, the owner. I informed her the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Cabrera gave me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete my visit. I observed and documented the attendance. Thirty-three (33) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children arriving, playing on the floor with available toys, being fed and diapered, participating in an art activity, practicing for graduation, playing outside on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch, napping,waking up from napping,eating snack and departing. All indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children were observed today. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. A sanitation inspection was conducted on December 16,2025. This facility received a superior rating with fifteen (15) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on February 23,2026. The original fire inspection will be mailed to Raleigh with this documentation. I monitored two fifteen passenger buses this facility uses to transport the children from school and field trips. The insurance policy was current for the vehicles. The vehicles met the transportation requirements during today's visit. Staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. Eleven (11) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The the climbing structrue is rusted and the paint is peeling off. The white piping and the black drain piping are broken with sharp edges. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. There were Tylenol pills, burn cream and antispetic wwipes in an unlock first aid kit on the van used to pick up children from school. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There was Zytec not returned to one parent after the child was withdrawn from the center. .0803(12) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff did not complete their criminal background check prior to the expirationof the previous qualification. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Two new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three employees' did not have annual and staff development plansin their personnel files. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child did not have the medical in their file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. The four children's files monitored during today's visit did not have permission to be outside the fenced in area. .1005(b)(4) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The provider did not submit documentation to the Divsion of the two new employees withn the required timeframe. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed to me no later than June 18,2026 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by June 18,2026 /or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. Consultation: I discussed with Ms. Cabera that the staff members need in-service training hours, health and safety CPR and First Aid trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. Technical Assistance: During today’s visit, I did observe several areas that had shade on the different playgrounds however there were a few climbing structure that were a little warm. I informed Ms. Cabrea that this needs to be monitored closely as the playground temperatures are getting warmer as summer approaches. You will need to provide shade over the climbing structures. Rated License Assessment: I discussed with Ms. Cabera the QRIS requirements. Ms. Cabera stated that she is interested Pathway 2 and and she is currently using Creative Curriculum. WORKS: Please ensure the staff’s education information is in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Today I reviewed the staff education information Excel worksheet with Ms. Cabera. Ms. Cabera informed me that she has few staff that need to submit new education. I informed Ms. Cabera to send the education Excel worksheet to me with current information. I explained to her that once she has received the updated information, then she could update the Excel education worksheet and resubmit. We reviewed the steps for submitting education to our W.O.R.K.S on our website. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed to ensure your staff meet minimum education requirements. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids This facility completed the lead water on January 19, 2022. This test should be completed every three years. The facility will need to complete the lead paint and asbestos testing. I infromed Ms. Cabera these will be violations. You can check your facility status: https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina Criminal Background As of July 11, 2022, criminal record checks are now to be renewed every five (5) years instead of three (3) years. Please plan to complete your 5-year re-qualification before the expiration date. You have uploaded all your current to staff and new staff to the ABCMS Provider Portal. You need to upload all new staff to the ABCMS provider and previous staff as they renew their five year criminal qualification letter. Agency Updates Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website (ncchildcare.gov) to stay up to date on all new policies and rules. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-5025. If you have additional concerns, you may contact my supervisor,Holli.Hemby@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: A CHILD'S DREAM Facility ID: 41001572 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/4/2026 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 6/4/2026 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 465 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 05:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for compliance during an annual compliance with rated license visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility currently operates with Three Star license issued on July 10,2020. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Ms. T. Cabrera, the owner. I informed her the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Cabrera gave me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete my visit. I observed and documented the attendance. Thirty-three (33) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children arriving, playing on the floor with available toys, being fed and diapered, participating in an art activity, practicing for graduation, playing outside on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch, napping,waking up from napping,eating snack and departing. All indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children were observed today. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. A sanitation inspection was conducted on December 16,2025. This facility received a superior rating with fifteen (15) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on February 23,2026. The original fire inspection will be mailed to Raleigh with this documentation. I monitored two fifteen passenger buses this facility uses to transport the children from school and field trips. The insurance policy was current for the vehicles. The vehicles met the transportation requirements during today's visit. Staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. Eleven (11) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The the climbing structrue is rusted and the paint is peeling off. The white piping and the black drain piping are broken with sharp edges. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. There were Tylenol pills, burn cream and antispetic wwipes in an unlock first aid kit on the van used to pick up children from school. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There was Zytec not returned to one parent after the child was withdrawn from the center. .0803(12) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff did not complete their criminal background check prior to the expirationof the previous qualification. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Two new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. .1101(a)(b) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three employees' did not have annual and staff development plansin their personnel files. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child did not have the medical in their file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1322 A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. The four children's files monitored during today's visit did not have permission to be outside the fenced in area. .1005(b)(4) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The provider did not submit documentation to the Divsion of the two new employees withn the required timeframe. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed to me no later than June 18,2026 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by June 18,2026 /or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. Consultation: I discussed with Ms. Cabera that the staff members need in-service training hours, health and safety CPR and First Aid trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. Technical Assistance: During today’s visit, I did observe several areas that had shade on the different playgrounds however there were a few climbing structure that were a little warm. I informed Ms. Cabrea that this needs to be monitored closely as the playground temperatures are getting warmer as summer approaches. You will need to provide shade over the climbing structures. Rated License Assessment: I discussed with Ms. Cabera the QRIS requirements. Ms. Cabera stated that she is interested Pathway 2 and and she is currently using Creative Curriculum. WORKS: Please ensure the staff’s education information is in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Today I reviewed the staff education information Excel worksheet with Ms. Cabera. Ms. Cabera informed me that she has few staff that need to submit new education. I informed Ms. Cabera to send the education Excel worksheet to me with current information. I explained to her that once she has received the updated information, then she could update the Excel education worksheet and resubmit. We reviewed the steps for submitting education to our W.O.R.K.S on our website. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed to ensure your staff meet minimum education requirements. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids This facility completed the lead water on January 19, 2022. This test should be completed every three years. The facility will need to complete the lead paint and asbestos testing. I infromed Ms. Cabera these will be violations. You can check your facility status: https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina Criminal Background As of July 11, 2022, criminal record checks are now to be renewed every five (5) years instead of three (3) years. Please plan to complete your 5-year re-qualification before the expiration date. You have uploaded all your current to staff and new staff to the ABCMS Provider Portal. You need to upload all new staff to the ABCMS provider and previous staff as they renew their five year criminal qualification letter. Agency Updates Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website (ncchildcare.gov) to stay up to date on all new policies and rules. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-5025. If you have additional concerns, you may contact my supervisor,Holli.Hemby@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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S DREAM Facility ID: 41001572 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 6/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility currently operates with Three Star license issued on July 10,2020. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Ms. T. Cabrera, the owner. I informed her the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Cabrera gave me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete my visit. I observed and documented the attendance. All indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children were observed today. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. Thirty (30) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children arriving, playing on the floor with available toys, being fed and diapered, playing outside on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch, napping waking up from napping, washing hands, eating snack and departing. A sanitation inspection was conducted on December 10,2024. This facility received a superior rating with eleven (11) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on January 7,2025. The original fire inspection will be mailed to Raleigh with this documentation. Staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. Nine (9) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Daily records of arrival and departure times for children were not maintained. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. There is not enough blocks and fine motor toys in the infant and toddler classrooms. .0510(e)(3) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The walls and doors has peeling paint and the walls need to be cleaned. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One child did not have a current permission to administer the Vaseline. The permission to administer the Vaseline expired May 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Foam blocks were in a classroom with a two year old child present. .0604(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. The caregiver did not have documentation of the visual sleep check logsfor a minimum of one year. .0606(g) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training. .1102(d) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed to me no later than July 2,2025 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by July 2,2025 /or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. Consultation: I discussed with Ms. Cabrera that the staff members need in-service training hours, It-SIDS, health and safety training, CPR and First Aid trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the previous staff/training worksheet. WORKS: Today, there were a few staff that did not have their education evaluated. I explained to Ms. Cabrera that in order to know how many training hours each staff member is required to receive then the staff will need to evaluated the workforce. I recommended Ms. Cabrera submit the staff’s transcript with a letter giving information about the individual and the center's ID number. This way the transcript would not get lost or misplaced due to not having enough information to allow the transcripts to be evaluated. Please ensure that all new staff member’s education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Each staff member must register in the WORKS system as soon as they are hired at this location. We reviewed the instructions on the DCDEE website. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed to ensure your staff meet minimum education requirements. ABCMS Provider Portal North Carolina Child Care Providers must obtain access to the ABCMS Provider Portal in order to meet the requirement to report new employees within five days of hire. Access to the Provider Portal is granted by CBC Unit staff after providers have completed the required Moodle training and submit the signed Powerform available at the conclusion of the training. Additional information and instructions are available in this ABCMS Provider Portal Guide. Once you have been notified that access has been granted, log into the provider portal to locate the unique provider code for the facility. Applicants and employees will use this code to create a connecting application to be associated with your facility. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for ALL schools and childcare facilities within school districts prior to receiving on-site inspections. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. This program is free, covers testing, inspections, and mitigation, and is intended to improve child-occupied facilities across North Carolina. You have only completed process for lead testing in water, and it is time for you to redo. Testing includes lead in water, lead based paint, and asbestos. testing needs to be completed every three years for childcare centers. You can contact https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org to submit your new request. You can check your facility status: https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina Thank you for your time. 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 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S DREAM Facility ID: 41001572 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 6/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This facility currently operates with Three Star license issued on July 10,2020. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Ms. T. Cabrera, the owner. I informed her the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Cabrera gave me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete my visit. I observed and documented the attendance. All indoor and outdoor spaces used by the children were observed today. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. Thirty (30) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children arriving, playing on the floor with available toys, being fed and diapered, playing outside on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch, napping waking up from napping, washing hands, eating snack and departing. A sanitation inspection was conducted on December 10,2024. This facility received a superior rating with eleven (11) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on January 7,2025. The original fire inspection will be mailed to Raleigh with this documentation. Staff and children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. The staff and training worksheets were updated during today’s visit. Your signature on these forms serves as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. Nine (9) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Daily records of arrival and departure times for children were not maintained. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 488 For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. There is not enough blocks and fine motor toys in the infant and toddler classrooms. .0510(e)(3) 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The walls and doors has peeling paint and the walls need to be cleaned. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One child did not have a current permission to administer the Vaseline. The permission to administer the Vaseline expired May 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Foam blocks were in a classroom with a two year old child present. .0604(q) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. The caregiver did not have documentation of the visual sleep check logsfor a minimum of one year. .0606(g) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training. .1102(d) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed to me no later than July 2,2025 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by July 2,2025 /or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. Consultation: I discussed with Ms. Cabrera that the staff members need in-service training hours, It-SIDS, health and safety training, CPR and First Aid trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the previous staff/training worksheet. WORKS: Today, there were a few staff that did not have their education evaluated. I explained to Ms. Cabrera that in order to know how many training hours each staff member is required to receive then the staff will need to evaluated the workforce. I recommended Ms. Cabrera submit the staff’s transcript with a letter giving information about the individual and the center's ID number. This way the transcript would not get lost or misplaced due to not having enough information to allow the transcripts to be evaluated. Please ensure that all new staff member’s education information is current in the W.O.R.K.S. database. Each staff member must register in the WORKS system as soon as they are hired at this location. We reviewed the instructions on the DCDEE website. Education evaluations can take some time to process so beginning the process early will help to ensure we have the accurate information needed to ensure your staff meet minimum education requirements. ABCMS Provider Portal North Carolina Child Care Providers must obtain access to the ABCMS Provider Portal in order to meet the requirement to report new employees within five days of hire. Access to the Provider Portal is granted by CBC Unit staff after providers have completed the required Moodle training and submit the signed Powerform available at the conclusion of the training. Additional information and instructions are available in this ABCMS Provider Portal Guide. Once you have been notified that access has been granted, log into the provider portal to locate the unique provider code for the facility. Applicants and employees will use this code to create a connecting application to be associated with your facility. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for ALL schools and childcare facilities within school districts prior to receiving on-site inspections. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. This program is free, covers testing, inspections, and mitigation, and is intended to improve child-occupied facilities across North Carolina. You have only completed process for lead testing in water, and it is time for you to redo. Testing includes lead in water, lead based paint, and asbestos. testing needs to be completed every three years for childcare centers. You can contact https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org to submit your new request. You can check your facility status: https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina Thank you for your time. 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 .2809 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S DREAM Facility ID: 41001572 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Ms. S. Smith, the administrator. I introduced myself and informed her the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Smith to give me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete today’s visit. I observed and documented the attendance. Today, when I arrived There were six (6) infants and toddlers with two teachers. There was food cooking in the oven and in order for one of the staff from the infant/toddler classroom to continue cooking they had to really scramble to figure out how to maintain staff/child ratio. Ms. Smith moved on toddler to another group that was outside. This change made the other group split the classroom to maintain the group size. Once the teacher returned to the building five children went into a space that would hold four children. I discussed with Ms. Smith that the room space capacity was not maintained. I had Ms. Smith to contact Ms. Cabrera. I informed Ms. Cabrera what I observed. Ms. Cabrera informed me that she was having car trouble and was not able to come to the center. Shortly after I spoke with Ms. Cabrera, a staff member from her other center to help at the facility. (19) Nineteen children were present during today’s visit. They were observed playing outside on the playground, playing with available toys, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch and napping. Limited licensing requirements were monitored. Emergency medications and permissions were observed, Epi-pens and Asthma inhalers were in original packaging and had current permission to admission forms. One child did not have the emergency medical action plans for medications. I informed Ms. Smith that this would be a violation. Three (3) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. three staff files were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity. There was five children in a space that would hold four children. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One child's action plans were not available with the medication to explain the child's chronic condition. .0801(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed no later than April 8,2025 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by April 8 ,2025 /or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. Technical assistance: Today a teacher was discussing leaving for break. I asked who was relieving the teacher for the break. The teacher stated that she thought once the children were down that one person could be with the children. I explained the staff/child ratio for children two year old and older at naptime with Ms. Smith and the teacher. There must be at least one person remaining in the room, all children are visible to that person, and the total number of required staff are on the premises and within calling distance of the rooms occupied by children. I discussed with Ms. Smith that she needs to make sure that she is doing administrative duties 25 hours a week. Due to the space capacity violation, I will conduct a follow-up visit in the near future . Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S DREAM Facility ID: 41001572 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Ms. S. Smith, the administrator. I introduced myself and informed her the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Smith to give me the necessary paperwork I needed to complete today’s visit. I observed and documented the attendance. Today, when I arrived There were six (6) infants and toddlers with two teachers. There was food cooking in the oven and in order for one of the staff from the infant/toddler classroom to continue cooking they had to really scramble to figure out how to maintain staff/child ratio. Ms. Smith moved on toddler to another group that was outside. This change made the other group split the classroom to maintain the group size. Once the teacher returned to the building five children went into a space that would hold four children. I discussed with Ms. Smith that the room space capacity was not maintained. I had Ms. Smith to contact Ms. Cabrera. I informed Ms. Cabrera what I observed. Ms. Cabrera informed me that she was having car trouble and was not able to come to the center. Shortly after I spoke with Ms. Cabrera, a staff member from her other center to help at the facility. (19) Nineteen children were present during today’s visit. They were observed playing outside on the playground, playing with available toys, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch and napping. Limited licensing requirements were monitored. Emergency medications and permissions were observed, Epi-pens and Asthma inhalers were in original packaging and had current permission to admission forms. One child did not have the emergency medical action plans for medications. I informed Ms. Smith that this would be a violation. Three (3) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. three staff files were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1245 For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity. There was five children in a space that would hold four children. 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One child's action plans were not available with the medication to explain the child's chronic condition. .0801(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed no later than April 8,2025 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by April 8 ,2025 /or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. Technical assistance: Today a teacher was discussing leaving for break. I asked who was relieving the teacher for the break. The teacher stated that she thought once the children were down that one person could be with the children. I explained the staff/child ratio for children two year old and older at naptime with Ms. Smith and the teacher. There must be at least one person remaining in the room, all children are visible to that person, and the total number of required staff are on the premises and within calling distance of the rooms occupied by children. I discussed with Ms. Smith that she needs to make sure that she is doing administrative duties 25 hours a week. Due to the space capacity violation, I will conduct a follow-up visit in the near future . Thank you for your time. 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: A CHILD'S DREAM Facility ID: 41001572 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/30/2024 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 1/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 12:05 PM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced he purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during a routine unannounced visit. Currently this center operates with a Three- Star License, issued June 6, 2017 earning 4 points in the Education Component, 2 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Upon my arrival I was greeted by Australia Spinks, administrator. A partial assessment of child care requirements was assessed. There were 20 children present during today's visit. I observed the children completing bathroom routines, eating lunch, and resting. The staff/child ratios were the following: Infants and 1’s- 1:4 (G. Smith) 1’s and 2’s- 1:4 (M. Exum) Mixed ages- 2:12 (A. Cabrera and A. Spinks) A satisfactory fire inspection was completed on February 6, 2023. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 1/26/24. A lock down drill was conducted on 11/17/23. Today I reviewed two new staff files. During today's visit, violations of child care requirements were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not complete certification in First Aid. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter for one staff was not on file and available to review at the facility. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me on or before February 13, 2024. The compliance letter should contain the following information: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation numbers. The date each violation was corrected. How the violation was corrected. 5. Signature of the person preparing the letter. Please email the compliance letter to: sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov Rated License Reassessment Process The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. While the first reassessment year will not begin until July 1, 2024, the preparation year for cohort one begins July 1, 2023. Your facility is in cohort one. Throughout the next few months I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality • If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment • Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year • Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 336-580-6239 or sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. 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: A CHILD'S DREAM Facility ID: 41001572 Consultant: SHARON WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/20/2023 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 7/20/2023 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance of child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Health and safety requirements were also monitored. Currently this center operates with a Three- Star License, issued June 6, 2017 earning 4 points in the Education Component, 2 points in the Program Component and 1 Quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. Upon my arrival I was greeted by Auniyaa Cabrera, lead teacher. Australia Spinks, assistant administrator arrived approximately thirty minutes after my arrival. A full assessment of child care requirements was assessed. There were 28 children present during today's visit. I observed the children participating in free choice and teacher directed activities, and completing bathroom routines. The staff/child ratios were the following: 0-1's - 1:5 (G. Smith) 1’s and 2's- 1:4 (E. Johnson) Mixed Ages - 1:8 (A. Cabrera) School Aged - 1:11 (M. Exum) A satisfactory fire inspection was completed on February 6, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed on January 24, 2023 and received a classification of Superior with 14 demerits. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 7/13/23. A shelter in place drill was conducted on 4/20/23. Today I reviewed staff files and a sampling of children’s files. Today I received the staff and training worksheets prior to today's visit, Your signature on this form will serve as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. During today's visit, one violation of child care requirements was cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Upon my arrival the staff/child ratios for ages 0 to 12 months was 1/6. This was corrected during the visit my opening the closed classroom. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) Rated License Reassessment Process The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024 and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts, and each include a preparation year and a reassessment year. While the first reassessment year will not begin until July 1, 2024, the preparation year for cohort one begins July 1, 2023. Your facility is in cohort one. Beginning in July and throughout the next few months I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality • If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment • Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year • Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 If you have questions prior to me reaching out, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 336-580-6239 or sharon.y.williams@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. 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