Bayberry Patch

10A NCAC 09 .1705 · Violation

Name of Operation: BAYBERRY PATCH Facility ID: 41000015 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/10/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 9/10/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. I was accompanied by Jen Jones, Child Care Consultant. This program currently operates with a Four Star License, issued 6/30/20 earning 7 points in Education, 2 points in Program Standards and 1 point in Quality for infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. As of 9/9/25 the facility has a 100% compliance History . Upon our arrival, we were greeted by Ms. C. Johnson provider/owner. We introduced ourselves and informed Ms. Johnson the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Johnson gave us the necessary paperwork we needed to complete today’s visit. We observed and documented the attendance. Four (4) children are present during today’s visit. They were observed playing with toys, eating a snack and playing in a sensory tub, washing in preparation for lunch, eating lunch and napping. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. All required items were posted. The space contained the required materials. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. I monitored the area of the home used by the children and the outdoor area. Fire drills and playground inspections were current and accessible. I reviewed all children's files and the provider's file. I monitored a Chevrolet Suburban this facility uses for field trips. The insurance policy was current for the vehicle. The vehicle met the transportation requirements and was in compliance during today's visit. To verify compliance with specific requirements, you were given a Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form and FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statements of Responsibility form to complete. During today’s visit, we completed the forms. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification that the information provided is accurate and complete. There were four (4) violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. There were alcohol swaps, new skin liquid bandage, Neosporin, Imodium AD, and triple antibiotic ointment in an unlocked first kit. .1719(a)(5) 923 Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year. The operator did not keep records of field trip/transportation permission for the previous year. The operator discarded the permission slips. .1721 (e)(7) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The provider did not complete the required number of in service training hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 2022 Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame. The operator did not complete the required healthy and safety trainings. The last date for the health and safety training was completed was February 9,2017. .1703(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed to me no later than September 24,2025 stating how the one item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by September 24,2025 /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: During today’s visit, Ms. Johnson asked if her daughter came over with her grandchild what would her grandchild count in her numbers. We informed Ms. Johnson that her grandchild would count in her ratio and would need to have a file with all the requirements as the other children attending her daycare as well as her daughter would need a criminal record one file. We also discussed with Ms. Johnson that she needs physical copies of her Criminal background check and health and safety trainings. We discussed with Ms. Johnson that in-service training hours, health safety trainings were due by October 3,2024. Ms. Johnson informed us that her training hours are from January to January. We explained to Ms. Johnson that she still needs 3 hours from last year to complete in-service training hours. The certificates need to be printed in your file. Please refer to the verification form. Ms. Johnson explained that she was having trouble accessing the training certificates in Moodle. Today we looked into her Moodle account and there was no verification of the trainings. We advised Ms. Johnson to contact the information from the website. Once you complete training hours a need to email training certificates. Also, you need to email me a copy of your criminal letter once you receive it. All Health and Safety trainings are located on MOODLE. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is located on this website, https://www.preventchildabusenc.org. We discussed using your husband as a substitute caregiver. Before your husband begins assuming substitute duties, if he cares for children more than 5 hours per week, he will need a file containing all necessary paperwork. Field trip: Children need permission slips completed by parents before they attend individual field trips. These must be kept on file for one year. Incident Reports: We discussed completing incident reports for any incidents that happen while the children are in your care (bites, falls, bumps) even if no marks or bruises or present. QRIS Modernization: Information on the QRIS and that I will be having a providers meeting September 22, 2025, at the Clay Public Library from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. The steps to find QRIS is on our website and the steps to follow are below. 1. Visit the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. 2. Navigate to the “What’s New” section. 3. Click on “QRIS Modernization” to explore resources, webinars, and full modernization plan. The QRIS Modernization introduces three pathways to earn a 2-5 Star Rated License: • Program Assessment • Classroom & Instructional Quality • Accreditation and Head Start Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest childcare/early education information at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Also to review forms for children and staff. You were given the opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of child care requirements. If you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me at (336)580-5025 or email me at wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time 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: BAYBERRY PATCH Facility ID: 41000015 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/10/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 9/10/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. I was accompanied by Jen Jones, Child Care Consultant. This program currently operates with a Four Star License, issued 6/30/20 earning 7 points in Education, 2 points in Program Standards and 1 point in Quality for infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. As of 9/9/25 the facility has a 100% compliance History . Upon our arrival, we were greeted by Ms. C. Johnson provider/owner. We introduced ourselves and informed Ms. Johnson the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Johnson gave us the necessary paperwork we needed to complete today’s visit. We observed and documented the attendance. Four (4) children are present during today’s visit. They were observed playing with toys, eating a snack and playing in a sensory tub, washing in preparation for lunch, eating lunch and napping. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. All required items were posted. The space contained the required materials. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. I monitored the area of the home used by the children and the outdoor area. Fire drills and playground inspections were current and accessible. I reviewed all children's files and the provider's file. I monitored a Chevrolet Suburban this facility uses for field trips. The insurance policy was current for the vehicle. The vehicle met the transportation requirements and was in compliance during today's visit. To verify compliance with specific requirements, you were given a Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form and FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statements of Responsibility form to complete. During today’s visit, we completed the forms. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification that the information provided is accurate and complete. There were four (4) violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. There were alcohol swaps, new skin liquid bandage, Neosporin, Imodium AD, and triple antibiotic ointment in an unlocked first kit. .1719(a)(5) 923 Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year. The operator did not keep records of field trip/transportation permission for the previous year. The operator discarded the permission slips. .1721 (e)(7) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The provider did not complete the required number of in service training hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 2022 Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame. The operator did not complete the required healthy and safety trainings. The last date for the health and safety training was completed was February 9,2017. .1703(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed to me no later than September 24,2025 stating how the one item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by September 24,2025 /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: During today’s visit, Ms. Johnson asked if her daughter came over with her grandchild what would her grandchild count in her numbers. We informed Ms. Johnson that her grandchild would count in her ratio and would need to have a file with all the requirements as the other children attending her daycare as well as her daughter would need a criminal record one file. We also discussed with Ms. Johnson that she needs physical copies of her Criminal background check and health and safety trainings. We discussed with Ms. Johnson that in-service training hours, health safety trainings were due by October 3,2024. Ms. Johnson informed us that her training hours are from January to January. We explained to Ms. Johnson that she still needs 3 hours from last year to complete in-service training hours. The certificates need to be printed in your file. Please refer to the verification form. Ms. Johnson explained that she was having trouble accessing the training certificates in Moodle. Today we looked into her Moodle account and there was no verification of the trainings. We advised Ms. Johnson to contact the information from the website. Once you complete training hours a need to email training certificates. Also, you need to email me a copy of your criminal letter once you receive it. All Health and Safety trainings are located on MOODLE. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is located on this website, https://www.preventchildabusenc.org. We discussed using your husband as a substitute caregiver. Before your husband begins assuming substitute duties, if he cares for children more than 5 hours per week, he will need a file containing all necessary paperwork. Field trip: Children need permission slips completed by parents before they attend individual field trips. These must be kept on file for one year. Incident Reports: We discussed completing incident reports for any incidents that happen while the children are in your care (bites, falls, bumps) even if no marks or bruises or present. QRIS Modernization: Information on the QRIS and that I will be having a providers meeting September 22, 2025, at the Clay Public Library from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. The steps to find QRIS is on our website and the steps to follow are below. 1. Visit the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. 2. Navigate to the “What’s New” section. 3. Click on “QRIS Modernization” to explore resources, webinars, and full modernization plan. The QRIS Modernization introduces three pathways to earn a 2-5 Star Rated License: • Program Assessment • Classroom & Instructional Quality • Accreditation and Head Start Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest childcare/early education information at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Also to review forms for children and staff. You were given the opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of child care requirements. If you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me at (336)580-5025 or email me at wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time 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