GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUGARBABIES CHILD CARE Facility ID: 41002246 Consultant: CHERISSA ALSTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/25/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 6/25/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor for compliance of child care rules during an annual compliance visit. The facility has an 18-month compliance history of 97%. The last annual compliance visit was documented on 7/16/25. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Mrs. Rita Abraham, Administrator. Mrs. Abraham accompanied us on a walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor spaces. I noted attendance and monitored staff/child ratios. Mrs. Abraham assisted us with the required documentation and answered any questions we had. There were 13 children present today, ages 0-8 years old. Infants were observed playing with toys and receiving routine care. Other children were observed playing outside and eating meals. Interactions observed were positive and nurturing in manner. You stated there were no emergency medications or topical creams in the facility. There were current activity plans available for review today. A current menu was also posted. You stated there were no children with allergies or asthma enrolled. Four randomly selected children’s file and all staff files were monitored during today’s visit. I monitored health and safety training and other annual requirements. Training must be completed by 7/31/25 for the 24-25 year. A satisfactory fire inspection was completed on 5/12/25 and the facility was approved for day and night time car. A sanitation inspection was completed on 1/3/25 and the facility received a Superior rating. Outdoor inspections, fire and emergency drills were documented monthly. Required items were posted and current. There was one item of non-compliance observed today. The corresponding violation was cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Portions of the chain link fencing was less than 4 feet high. There is also a portion of the fence near the climbing structure that is protruding and pulling away from the fence. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) Violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 7/9/25, describing how and when the violation(s) were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Please remember your letter should include facility name, facility ID#, and original signature. The letter can be emailed to cherissa.alston@dhhs.nc.gov. Fencing I provided technical assistance regarding fencing requirements. Portions of your fence is below four feet, this should be corrected immediately. You are going to have some of the mulch and dirt removed from around the bottom of the fence. You are also going to call to have a fencing company come out to fix the low places and the panel that was starting to protrude. ABCMS Provider Portal The process of notifying the Division of new employees has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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 the ABCMS Provider Portal Guide. Once the training has been completed and 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. You must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Please complete the process for your facility as soon as possible. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Testing should be completed every three years for childcare centers, your facility is due for testing by 12/31/25. You stated your asbestos and lead paint testing is in progress. I verified this information on the website. You can check your facility status: https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Health and Safety training courses are located on MOODLE. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is located on this website, https://www.preventchildabusenc.org. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: SUGARBABIES CHILD CARE Facility ID: 41002246 Consultant: CHERISSA ALSTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0325-078L Visit Date: 3/10/2025 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 3/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to investigate a complaint report alleging violations of child care requirements regarding ratios, supervision, and sanitation and health. Licensing Supervisor Meg, Riddle accompanied me on the visit today. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Rita Abraham, Administrator. I stated the purpose of my visit, and she invited me inside the facility. There were 14 children present, ranging in age from 0- 5 years old. In space #2 there were ten children; 1-2 year old, 2- 3 year olds, 4 -four year olds, 1 – five year old and 2- 6 month olds. Ms. Ebony was present feeding one of the infants. Staff: child ratios were being met during the visit, however, children under one year of age were not separate from children two years and older. Mrs. Abraham stated they were preparing for group time. I explained that children under two years old can not be combined with children two and up except in the first and last hour of operation. She immediately moved the infants to Space #3 with Ms. Barbara where there was 2 one year old children and 1 – 2 year old. The two year old was picked up by his parent during the visit. We then observed children 2-5 years old playing with learning cards at the table. They were also observed eating lunch. Infants and toddlers were in bouncers, cribs preparing for nap and walking around the space. There was one item of non-compliance observed today. The corresponding violation was cited today’s visit, the violation was not related to the allegations in the report. Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. There were two 6 month old children in space #2 with children two years old and older. There was also a 2 year old child in Space 3 with the 6 month old children. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) Based on observations, documents reviewed, and information obtained during today’s visit, we were unable to determine that lapses in following required minimum staff-child ratios and inadequate supervision had occurred. However, upon my arrival, children under one year of age were not separate from children two years and older. This is a violation of child care rules. We were not able to determine that children were being cared for in unlicensed spaces. We were also unable to determine that there were sanitation and health violations, there were baskets in the licensed spaces for dirty toys, and there were toys in the basket. Mrs. Abraham explained how toys are sanitized during the day. Therefore, the allegations in the report were unsubstantiated today. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.