Dee'S Learn N' Play Child Care Center

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: DEE'S LEARN N' PLAY CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 41002344 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 03:05 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 September 19,2019. Upon my arrival to the facility, I was greeted by Ms. T. Coble, one of the lead teachers. Ms. Coble informed me that Ms. D. Foust, the director had surgery and was out today. I informed Ms. Coble the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Coble gave me the necessary paperwork to complete my visit. Ms. Foust was available via phone. All indoor spaces used by the children were observed today. I was unable to monitor the playground due to the weather, however, upon my arrival I observed an extension cord running from the building to the playground. I informed Ms. Foust over the telephone this was a safety hazard, and it could not be on the playground. Ms. Foust had one of the employees to immediately remove the extension cord. This violation was corrected during this visit. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. Fifteen (15) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children playing on the floor with available toys, playing in centers, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch, and napping. A sanitation inspection was conducted on July 7,2025. This facility received a superior rating with five (5) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on June 5,2025. The original will be mailed to Raleigh with 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. Seven (7) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 were not enough blocks, dolls, pretend play and sensory toys in the toddler room. .0510(e)(3) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was an extension cord running from the building to the playground. This is a tripping and safety hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not completed for the months Dec 2024, Jan-Feb25,June-Aug 25. .0605(q) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three employee's personnel file did not contain an updated annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. Three children did not have an updated permission to play outside of the fenced in area. .1005(b)(4) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The emergency drills were not conducted every three months as required. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed to me no later than November12 ,2025 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by November 12,2025 /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. Coble the medication requirement. Ms. Simmons informed me that she has a student who was recently prescribed an inhaler. This child will need their action plan submitted the teacher immediately. It is very important that staff know when as well as what steps to administer the children’s medication. I also discussed with Ms. Coble that the one staff member need CPR and First Aid trainings by specific dates. Please see the staff/training worksheets for specific dates Rated License Assessment: I discussed with Ms. Foust over the telephone and Ms. Coble the Rated license assessment process for the hold harmless, is now over. The new QRIS has been adopted effective July 1,2025. Ms. Foust has chosen Pathway 1. We reviewed the new application process. I left a copy of the QRIS form that discussed the information for the Pathways to the Stars. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids This facility completed the lead water on June 20,2025. This test should be completed every three years. The facility has enrolled in lead paint and asbestos testing. You will need to complete this training and submit the paint samples by November 30,2025 . 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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: DEE'S LEARN N' PLAY CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 41002344 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 03:05 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 September 19,2019. Upon my arrival to the facility, I was greeted by Ms. T. Coble, one of the lead teachers. Ms. Coble informed me that Ms. D. Foust, the director had surgery and was out today. I informed Ms. Coble the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Coble gave me the necessary paperwork to complete my visit. Ms. Foust was available via phone. All indoor spaces used by the children were observed today. I was unable to monitor the playground due to the weather, however, upon my arrival I observed an extension cord running from the building to the playground. I informed Ms. Foust over the telephone this was a safety hazard, and it could not be on the playground. Ms. Foust had one of the employees to immediately remove the extension cord. This violation was corrected during this visit. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. Fifteen (15) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children playing on the floor with available toys, playing in centers, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch, and napping. A sanitation inspection was conducted on July 7,2025. This facility received a superior rating with five (5) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on June 5,2025. The original will be mailed to Raleigh with 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. Seven (7) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 were not enough blocks, dolls, pretend play and sensory toys in the toddler room. .0510(e)(3) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was an extension cord running from the building to the playground. This is a tripping and safety hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not completed for the months Dec 2024, Jan-Feb25,June-Aug 25. .0605(q) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three employee's personnel file did not contain an updated annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 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. Three children did not have an updated permission to play outside of the fenced in area. .1005(b)(4) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The emergency drills were not conducted every three months as required. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed to me no later than November12 ,2025 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by November 12,2025 /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. Coble the medication requirement. Ms. Simmons informed me that she has a student who was recently prescribed an inhaler. This child will need their action plan submitted the teacher immediately. It is very important that staff know when as well as what steps to administer the children’s medication. I also discussed with Ms. Coble that the one staff member need CPR and First Aid trainings by specific dates. Please see the staff/training worksheets for specific dates Rated License Assessment: I discussed with Ms. Foust over the telephone and Ms. Coble the Rated license assessment process for the hold harmless, is now over. The new QRIS has been adopted effective July 1,2025. Ms. Foust has chosen Pathway 1. We reviewed the new application process. I left a copy of the QRIS form that discussed the information for the Pathways to the Stars. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids This facility completed the lead water on June 20,2025. This test should be completed every three years. The facility has enrolled in lead paint and asbestos testing. You will need to complete this training and submit the paint samples by November 30,2025 . 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: DEE'S LEARN N' PLAY CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 41002344 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/24/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 6/24/2025 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 12:40 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. D. Foust, the director/owner. I informed Ms. Foust the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Foust gave me the necessary paperwork to complete my visit. I observed and documented the attendance. Fourteen (14) children were present during today’s visit. They were observed playing with available toys playing, outside on the playground, playing a Twister boardgame, drawing, washing their hands in preparation for lunch and eating lunch. Limited licensing requirements were monitored. The followings items were observed in compliance during today's visit: supervision, staff/child ratio: space capacity: proper storage of medications; use of approved space, permit posted; permit restrictions CPR and First Aid Certification. One (1) violation was cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check before the expiration date 2-29-25. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be emailed to me no later than July 8,2025 stating how the one item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by July 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. Consultation: I discussed with Ms. Foust her staff members’ need in-service training hours, criminal by specific dates. CPR and First Aid trainings is due by 6/30/2025. If I do not receive the new CPR and first Aid verification. I will cite this as a violation. Please refer to the previous staff/training worksheet. Rated License Assessment: I discussed it with Ms. Foust the Rated license assessment process the hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented. This means that you are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless you want to proceed. I explained to Ms. Foust that there is a new process that is still being developed. You can find information about the three pathways at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov under the what’s new tab. Beginning on February 1, 2025, all child care facilities will use the Environment Rating Scale – Third Edition for family child care homes, infant/toddler classrooms and preschool classrooms, if requesting a program assessment or reassessment. You can visit ncrlap.org for any upcoming training courses for ITERS-3 and ECERS-3. 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 This facility had completed the lead water and has enrolled in the lead paint and asbestos testing. You will need to contact the clean water company. This testing should also be completed every three years for childcare centers. 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: DEE'S LEARN N' PLAY CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 41002344 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2024 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 11/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:10 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 September 19,2019. Upon my arrival to the facility, I was greeted by Ms. D. Foust, the director. I introduced myself to Ms. Foust and informed her the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Foust gave me the necessary paperwork to complete my visit. All indoor and outdoor spaces used use by the children was observed today. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. Thirteen (13) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children playing on the floor with available toys, playing in centers playing outside on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch, and napping. A sanitation inspection was conducted on January 12,2024. This facility received a superior rating with two (2) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on March 12,2024. The original will be mailed to Raleigh with documentation. Staff and children 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. Seven (7) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One child's asthma inhaler was not in the original labeled container. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One child did not have parent 's medication authorization for a nasal spray that was on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 member idi not completed five year recheck before the expiration dated. The staff's criminal qualification letter expired 5/23/24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 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 before the expiration date. The staff's First Aid certification expired 2/5/24. .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 before the expiration date. The staff's CPR certification expired 2/5/24. .1102(d) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete the training every three years and child care administrator did not complete the ITS-SIDS training every three years thereafter. The infant caregiver’s expiration date was 7/27/24 and the administrator’s expiration date was 6/6/24. .1102(f) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two children did not have a preferred hospital. .0802(c)(2) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be email to me no later than November 26 ,2024 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by November 26,2024 /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. Foust that the staff members need in-service training hours, It-SIDS, health and safety CPR and First Aid trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. There are several children’s topical creams, and permissions to admission form and medical action plans and expirations of medications are due soon. Please have each teacher to check their forms. Rated License Assessment: I also discussed with Ms. Foust the Rated license assessment process the hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented. This means that you are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless you want to proceed. WORKS: 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 is meeting minimum education requirements. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: DEE'S LEARN N' PLAY CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 41002344 Consultant: WYTINA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2024 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 11/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:10 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 September 19,2019. Upon my arrival to the facility, I was greeted by Ms. D. Foust, the director. I introduced myself to Ms. Foust and informed her the purpose of today’s visit. Ms. Foust gave me the necessary paperwork to complete my visit. All indoor and outdoor spaces used use by the children was observed today. All required items were posted. All medication and hazardous items were out of the children's reach. Thirteen (13) children were present during today’s visit. I observed the children playing on the floor with available toys, playing in centers playing outside on the playground, washing their hands in preparation for lunch, eating lunch, and napping. A sanitation inspection was conducted on January 12,2024. This facility received a superior rating with two (2) demerits. A fire inspection was conducted on March 12,2024. The original will be mailed to Raleigh with documentation. Staff and children 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. Seven (7) violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One child's asthma inhaler was not in the original labeled container. .0803(2)(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One child did not have parent 's medication authorization for a nasal spray that was on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 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 member idi not completed five year recheck before the expiration dated. The staff's criminal qualification letter expired 5/23/24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 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 before the expiration date. The staff's First Aid certification expired 2/5/24. .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 before the expiration date. The staff's CPR certification expired 2/5/24. .1102(d) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete the training every three years and child care administrator did not complete the ITS-SIDS training every three years thereafter. The infant caregiver’s expiration date was 7/27/24 and the administrator’s expiration date was 6/6/24. .1102(f) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two children did not have a preferred hospital. .0802(c)(2) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be email to me no later than November 26 ,2024 stating how each item was corrected. My email address is wytina.blackmon@dhhs.nc.gov If I do not receive your letter by November 26,2024 /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. Foust that the staff members need in-service training hours, It-SIDS, health and safety CPR and First Aid trainings by specific dates. Please refer to the staff/training worksheet. There are several children’s topical creams, and permissions to admission form and medical action plans and expirations of medications are due soon. Please have each teacher to check their forms. Rated License Assessment: I also discussed with Ms. Foust the Rated license assessment process the hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented. This means that you are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless you want to proceed. WORKS: 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 is meeting minimum education requirements. 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