Imani's Little Images

10A NCAC 09 .1718 · Violation

Name of Operation: Imani's Little Images Facility ID: 74000957 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 253 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. L. Ward, operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 9/28/2025 earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under age one. The last temporary time period visit was conducted 9/2/25. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent as of 3/2/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/2/26 and your facility is not currently owned by a corporation. Your facility is co-owned by I. Ward-Frazier and L. Ward. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. The information is current. Contact me anytime you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. You were caring for three children zero to two years of age. C. Ward was also present in the home and assisted you with caring for the children and preparing lunch. The children engaged in free play with age-appropriate materials, in the room designated as the child care space. You engaged in conversation with the children singing songs, and comforting children. Lunch was observed and included spaghetti, corn, apples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. A bottle of DG Children's Pain & Fever and a bottle of Motrin Infant Drops were stored inside a child's bag in a cubby below five feet. On the kitchen counter top there were two boxes of Parent's Choice Gas Relief Drops. .1719(a)(5) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A can of Wizard Double Action 2n1 spray, Febreze Air, True Living Coastal Fog Air freshener spray, and Febreze Fabric spray were stored in an unlock drawer of the diaper changing table. Stored in an unlock cabinet on diaper changing table were a spray bottle of soapy water and disinfectant spray. .1719 (a)(7) 903 When medication is administered, authorization for the operator to administer the specific medication according to the parent's or health care professional's instructions was not on file and available. Authorization was not of file for Parent's Choice Gas Relief drops. The authorization for an asthma inhaler expired September 25, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(1&2) & .1721(a)(4) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. I. Ward-Frazier's health questionnaire expired on 7/31/25 and a new form on file was dated 2/18/26. L. Ward's health questionnaire expired on 12/4/25 and a new form was on file dated 2/18/26. .1703(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child 3 months of age did not have an immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1962 Activity plans did not include activities intended to stimulate the developmental domains, in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. An activity plan was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(A)(i-iv) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 17, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with violations documented: Medication Authorization: Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents/guardians and prescribing health professionals must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Caregivers/teachers must be diligent in their adherence to the medication administration policy and procedures to prevent any inadvertent medication errors, which may be harmful to the child. There is always a risk that a child may have a negative reaction to a medication, and children should be monitored for serious side effects that may require an emergency response. Authorization was for on file for Parent’s Choice Gas Relief drops being administered to a child three months of age. You shared that you did not have an authorization form. The authorization for an albuterol inhaler expired September 25, 2025. You were not aware that authorization could only be given for up to six months. We reviewed the requirements for prescription, non- prescription, and over the counter medications. Medication Storage: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Emergency medications should be stored out of reach of children but easily accessible in the event of an emergency. Over the counter medications should be placed in locked storage. Diaper creams, lotions, and hand sanitizers can be stored out of reach of children but are not required to be locked. A storage of hazardous items poster was left with you. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a health assessment on file, each child must also have an immunization record on file. One child did not have a immunization record on file. You stated that the child was seen for immunizations and thought you had the form on file. I was not able to locate the immunization record. Review children’s files often and use the FCCH children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include emergency contact information. Health questionnaire forms for I. Ward-Frazier and L. Ward were dated 2/18/26, their previous forms expired on 7/31/25 and 12/4/25. I informed you that the forms must be completed annually prior to expiration date of the form. Additional Comments: ABCMS: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate and Powerform along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Today we discussed that Emergency Preparedness in Child Care Training must be completed within one year of being licensed. You must complete this training by March 27, 2026. Health and Safety Trainings as well as the Professional Development plan must be completed within a year of hire. Complete by March 27, 2026. You informed me that your will have an additional caregiver, I provided you with Appendix I for additional caregivers, please complete and return. RaiseNC: The RaiseNC Newsletter is sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .1720 · Violation

Name of Operation: Imani's Little Images Facility ID: 74000957 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 253 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. L. Ward, operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 9/28/2025 earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under age one. The last temporary time period visit was conducted 9/2/25. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent as of 3/2/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/2/26 and your facility is not currently owned by a corporation. Your facility is co-owned by I. Ward-Frazier and L. Ward. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. The information is current. Contact me anytime you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. You were caring for three children zero to two years of age. C. Ward was also present in the home and assisted you with caring for the children and preparing lunch. The children engaged in free play with age-appropriate materials, in the room designated as the child care space. You engaged in conversation with the children singing songs, and comforting children. Lunch was observed and included spaghetti, corn, apples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. A bottle of DG Children's Pain & Fever and a bottle of Motrin Infant Drops were stored inside a child's bag in a cubby below five feet. On the kitchen counter top there were two boxes of Parent's Choice Gas Relief Drops. .1719(a)(5) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A can of Wizard Double Action 2n1 spray, Febreze Air, True Living Coastal Fog Air freshener spray, and Febreze Fabric spray were stored in an unlock drawer of the diaper changing table. Stored in an unlock cabinet on diaper changing table were a spray bottle of soapy water and disinfectant spray. .1719 (a)(7) 903 When medication is administered, authorization for the operator to administer the specific medication according to the parent's or health care professional's instructions was not on file and available. Authorization was not of file for Parent's Choice Gas Relief drops. The authorization for an asthma inhaler expired September 25, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(1&2) & .1721(a)(4) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. I. Ward-Frazier's health questionnaire expired on 7/31/25 and a new form on file was dated 2/18/26. L. Ward's health questionnaire expired on 12/4/25 and a new form was on file dated 2/18/26. .1703(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child 3 months of age did not have an immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1962 Activity plans did not include activities intended to stimulate the developmental domains, in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. An activity plan was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(A)(i-iv) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 17, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with violations documented: Medication Authorization: Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents/guardians and prescribing health professionals must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Caregivers/teachers must be diligent in their adherence to the medication administration policy and procedures to prevent any inadvertent medication errors, which may be harmful to the child. There is always a risk that a child may have a negative reaction to a medication, and children should be monitored for serious side effects that may require an emergency response. Authorization was for on file for Parent’s Choice Gas Relief drops being administered to a child three months of age. You shared that you did not have an authorization form. The authorization for an albuterol inhaler expired September 25, 2025. You were not aware that authorization could only be given for up to six months. We reviewed the requirements for prescription, non- prescription, and over the counter medications. Medication Storage: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Emergency medications should be stored out of reach of children but easily accessible in the event of an emergency. Over the counter medications should be placed in locked storage. Diaper creams, lotions, and hand sanitizers can be stored out of reach of children but are not required to be locked. A storage of hazardous items poster was left with you. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a health assessment on file, each child must also have an immunization record on file. One child did not have a immunization record on file. You stated that the child was seen for immunizations and thought you had the form on file. I was not able to locate the immunization record. Review children’s files often and use the FCCH children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include emergency contact information. Health questionnaire forms for I. Ward-Frazier and L. Ward were dated 2/18/26, their previous forms expired on 7/31/25 and 12/4/25. I informed you that the forms must be completed annually prior to expiration date of the form. Additional Comments: ABCMS: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate and Powerform along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Today we discussed that Emergency Preparedness in Child Care Training must be completed within one year of being licensed. You must complete this training by March 27, 2026. Health and Safety Trainings as well as the Professional Development plan must be completed within a year of hire. Complete by March 27, 2026. You informed me that your will have an additional caregiver, I provided you with Appendix I for additional caregivers, please complete and return. RaiseNC: The RaiseNC Newsletter is sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: Imani's Little Images Facility ID: 74000957 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 253 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. L. Ward, operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 9/28/2025 earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under age one. The last temporary time period visit was conducted 9/2/25. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent as of 3/2/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/2/26 and your facility is not currently owned by a corporation. Your facility is co-owned by I. Ward-Frazier and L. Ward. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. The information is current. Contact me anytime you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. You were caring for three children zero to two years of age. C. Ward was also present in the home and assisted you with caring for the children and preparing lunch. The children engaged in free play with age-appropriate materials, in the room designated as the child care space. You engaged in conversation with the children singing songs, and comforting children. Lunch was observed and included spaghetti, corn, apples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. A bottle of DG Children's Pain & Fever and a bottle of Motrin Infant Drops were stored inside a child's bag in a cubby below five feet. On the kitchen counter top there were two boxes of Parent's Choice Gas Relief Drops. .1719(a)(5) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A can of Wizard Double Action 2n1 spray, Febreze Air, True Living Coastal Fog Air freshener spray, and Febreze Fabric spray were stored in an unlock drawer of the diaper changing table. Stored in an unlock cabinet on diaper changing table were a spray bottle of soapy water and disinfectant spray. .1719 (a)(7) 903 When medication is administered, authorization for the operator to administer the specific medication according to the parent's or health care professional's instructions was not on file and available. Authorization was not of file for Parent's Choice Gas Relief drops. The authorization for an asthma inhaler expired September 25, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(1&2) & .1721(a)(4) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. I. Ward-Frazier's health questionnaire expired on 7/31/25 and a new form on file was dated 2/18/26. L. Ward's health questionnaire expired on 12/4/25 and a new form was on file dated 2/18/26. .1703(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child 3 months of age did not have an immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1962 Activity plans did not include activities intended to stimulate the developmental domains, in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. An activity plan was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(A)(i-iv) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 17, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with violations documented: Medication Authorization: Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents/guardians and prescribing health professionals must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Caregivers/teachers must be diligent in their adherence to the medication administration policy and procedures to prevent any inadvertent medication errors, which may be harmful to the child. There is always a risk that a child may have a negative reaction to a medication, and children should be monitored for serious side effects that may require an emergency response. Authorization was for on file for Parent’s Choice Gas Relief drops being administered to a child three months of age. You shared that you did not have an authorization form. The authorization for an albuterol inhaler expired September 25, 2025. You were not aware that authorization could only be given for up to six months. We reviewed the requirements for prescription, non- prescription, and over the counter medications. Medication Storage: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Emergency medications should be stored out of reach of children but easily accessible in the event of an emergency. Over the counter medications should be placed in locked storage. Diaper creams, lotions, and hand sanitizers can be stored out of reach of children but are not required to be locked. A storage of hazardous items poster was left with you. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a health assessment on file, each child must also have an immunization record on file. One child did not have a immunization record on file. You stated that the child was seen for immunizations and thought you had the form on file. I was not able to locate the immunization record. Review children’s files often and use the FCCH children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include emergency contact information. Health questionnaire forms for I. Ward-Frazier and L. Ward were dated 2/18/26, their previous forms expired on 7/31/25 and 12/4/25. I informed you that the forms must be completed annually prior to expiration date of the form. Additional Comments: ABCMS: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate and Powerform along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Today we discussed that Emergency Preparedness in Child Care Training must be completed within one year of being licensed. You must complete this training by March 27, 2026. Health and Safety Trainings as well as the Professional Development plan must be completed within a year of hire. Complete by March 27, 2026. You informed me that your will have an additional caregiver, I provided you with Appendix I for additional caregivers, please complete and return. RaiseNC: The RaiseNC Newsletter is sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: Imani's Little Images Facility ID: 74000957 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 253 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. L. Ward, operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 9/28/2025 earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under age one. The last temporary time period visit was conducted 9/2/25. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent as of 3/2/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/2/26 and your facility is not currently owned by a corporation. Your facility is co-owned by I. Ward-Frazier and L. Ward. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. The information is current. Contact me anytime you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. You were caring for three children zero to two years of age. C. Ward was also present in the home and assisted you with caring for the children and preparing lunch. The children engaged in free play with age-appropriate materials, in the room designated as the child care space. You engaged in conversation with the children singing songs, and comforting children. Lunch was observed and included spaghetti, corn, apples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. A bottle of DG Children's Pain & Fever and a bottle of Motrin Infant Drops were stored inside a child's bag in a cubby below five feet. On the kitchen counter top there were two boxes of Parent's Choice Gas Relief Drops. .1719(a)(5) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A can of Wizard Double Action 2n1 spray, Febreze Air, True Living Coastal Fog Air freshener spray, and Febreze Fabric spray were stored in an unlock drawer of the diaper changing table. Stored in an unlock cabinet on diaper changing table were a spray bottle of soapy water and disinfectant spray. .1719 (a)(7) 903 When medication is administered, authorization for the operator to administer the specific medication according to the parent's or health care professional's instructions was not on file and available. Authorization was not of file for Parent's Choice Gas Relief drops. The authorization for an asthma inhaler expired September 25, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(1&2) & .1721(a)(4) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. I. Ward-Frazier's health questionnaire expired on 7/31/25 and a new form on file was dated 2/18/26. L. Ward's health questionnaire expired on 12/4/25 and a new form was on file dated 2/18/26. .1703(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child 3 months of age did not have an immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1962 Activity plans did not include activities intended to stimulate the developmental domains, in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. An activity plan was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(A)(i-iv) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 17, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with violations documented: Medication Authorization: Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents/guardians and prescribing health professionals must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Caregivers/teachers must be diligent in their adherence to the medication administration policy and procedures to prevent any inadvertent medication errors, which may be harmful to the child. There is always a risk that a child may have a negative reaction to a medication, and children should be monitored for serious side effects that may require an emergency response. Authorization was for on file for Parent’s Choice Gas Relief drops being administered to a child three months of age. You shared that you did not have an authorization form. The authorization for an albuterol inhaler expired September 25, 2025. You were not aware that authorization could only be given for up to six months. We reviewed the requirements for prescription, non- prescription, and over the counter medications. Medication Storage: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Emergency medications should be stored out of reach of children but easily accessible in the event of an emergency. Over the counter medications should be placed in locked storage. Diaper creams, lotions, and hand sanitizers can be stored out of reach of children but are not required to be locked. A storage of hazardous items poster was left with you. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a health assessment on file, each child must also have an immunization record on file. One child did not have a immunization record on file. You stated that the child was seen for immunizations and thought you had the form on file. I was not able to locate the immunization record. Review children’s files often and use the FCCH children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include emergency contact information. Health questionnaire forms for I. Ward-Frazier and L. Ward were dated 2/18/26, their previous forms expired on 7/31/25 and 12/4/25. I informed you that the forms must be completed annually prior to expiration date of the form. Additional Comments: ABCMS: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate and Powerform along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Today we discussed that Emergency Preparedness in Child Care Training must be completed within one year of being licensed. You must complete this training by March 27, 2026. Health and Safety Trainings as well as the Professional Development plan must be completed within a year of hire. Complete by March 27, 2026. You informed me that your will have an additional caregiver, I provided you with Appendix I for additional caregivers, please complete and return. RaiseNC: The RaiseNC Newsletter is sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Imani's Little Images Facility ID: 74000957 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 253 Time In: 09:12 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. L. Ward, operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 9/28/2025 earning 4 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under age one. The last temporary time period visit was conducted 9/2/25. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent as of 3/2/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/2/26 and your facility is not currently owned by a corporation. Your facility is co-owned by I. Ward-Frazier and L. Ward. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. The information is current. Contact me anytime you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. I visited indoor and outdoor spaces. You were caring for three children zero to two years of age. C. Ward was also present in the home and assisted you with caring for the children and preparing lunch. The children engaged in free play with age-appropriate materials, in the room designated as the child care space. You engaged in conversation with the children singing songs, and comforting children. Lunch was observed and included spaghetti, corn, apples and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. A bottle of DG Children's Pain & Fever and a bottle of Motrin Infant Drops were stored inside a child's bag in a cubby below five feet. On the kitchen counter top there were two boxes of Parent's Choice Gas Relief Drops. .1719(a)(5) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A can of Wizard Double Action 2n1 spray, Febreze Air, True Living Coastal Fog Air freshener spray, and Febreze Fabric spray were stored in an unlock drawer of the diaper changing table. Stored in an unlock cabinet on diaper changing table were a spray bottle of soapy water and disinfectant spray. .1719 (a)(7) 903 When medication is administered, authorization for the operator to administer the specific medication according to the parent's or health care professional's instructions was not on file and available. Authorization was not of file for Parent's Choice Gas Relief drops. The authorization for an asthma inhaler expired September 25, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(1&2) & .1721(a)(4) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. I. Ward-Frazier's health questionnaire expired on 7/31/25 and a new form on file was dated 2/18/26. L. Ward's health questionnaire expired on 12/4/25 and a new form was on file dated 2/18/26. .1703(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child 3 months of age did not have an immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1962 Activity plans did not include activities intended to stimulate the developmental domains, in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. An activity plan was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(A)(i-iv) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 17, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO Box 191 Ayden, NC 28513 Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with violations documented: Medication Authorization: Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents/guardians and prescribing health professionals must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Caregivers/teachers must be diligent in their adherence to the medication administration policy and procedures to prevent any inadvertent medication errors, which may be harmful to the child. There is always a risk that a child may have a negative reaction to a medication, and children should be monitored for serious side effects that may require an emergency response. Authorization was for on file for Parent’s Choice Gas Relief drops being administered to a child three months of age. You shared that you did not have an authorization form. The authorization for an albuterol inhaler expired September 25, 2025. You were not aware that authorization could only be given for up to six months. We reviewed the requirements for prescription, non- prescription, and over the counter medications. Medication Storage: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. Emergency medications should be stored out of reach of children but easily accessible in the event of an emergency. Over the counter medications should be placed in locked storage. Diaper creams, lotions, and hand sanitizers can be stored out of reach of children but are not required to be locked. A storage of hazardous items poster was left with you. Children’s Files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with administering a child care program. It is an important part of licensure. Organization and completeness of records is important to ensure easy access to information in emergency situations. Within in 30 days of enrollment a child must have a health assessment on file, each child must also have an immunization record on file. One child did not have a immunization record on file. You stated that the child was seen for immunizations and thought you had the form on file. I was not able to locate the immunization record. Review children’s files often and use the FCCH children’s checklist to ensure you have all required documents within the specified timeframe. Staff Records: The health and safety of children requires that information regarding each staff working with the children be kept and available when needed. Staff records consist of various documentation to include emergency contact information. Health questionnaire forms for I. Ward-Frazier and L. Ward were dated 2/18/26, their previous forms expired on 7/31/25 and 12/4/25. I informed you that the forms must be completed annually prior to expiration date of the form. Additional Comments: ABCMS: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate and Powerform along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Today we discussed that Emergency Preparedness in Child Care Training must be completed within one year of being licensed. You must complete this training by March 27, 2026. Health and Safety Trainings as well as the Professional Development plan must be completed within a year of hire. Complete by March 27, 2026. You informed me that your will have an additional caregiver, I provided you with Appendix I for additional caregivers, please complete and return. RaiseNC: The RaiseNC Newsletter is sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. Reminders: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252- 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: Imani's Little Images Facility ID: 74000957 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/2/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/2/2025 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, L. Ward, operator, assisted me with the visit. C. Ward, husband, was also present. The family child care home was issued a temporary license on March 27, 2025, with a restriction of first shift care and serving a maximum of 5 preschool children at any time. I walked through the entire facility and observed the indoor and outdoor environment. Violations observed during the April 29, 2025 visit have been confirmed corrected. You and two (2) preschool-aged children were observed in indoor and outdoor free play. The fenced outdoor space located at the back of the facility included portable toys and materials. Diaper changes and hand washing procedures occurred when the children returned from outdoor play. C. Ward, prepared lunch which included ham and cheese sandwiches, green beans, diced peaches and milk. Compliance History - Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The compliance history for your facility prior to today’s visit was 94%. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. The information was current. Contact your consultant anytime you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. Two uncovered electrical outlets were observed on the back porch leading to the fenced outdoor play space. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 1940 Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. Two (2) bottles of BIC Cover-it Correction Fluid were observed in a basket on the table in the dining room. .1719(a)(6) 2041 Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation. The emergency medical care information section for a child enrolled on August 18, 2025 did not include the name or telephone number of the child’s health care professional. 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(3)(G)(H) * The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 16, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with the Documented Violation (s): Electrical Outlets- Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets. For this reason, all electrical outlets, including those on power strips, not in use that are in areas accessible to children must be protected with a safety plug or a tamper-resistant electrical outlet. Two uncovered electrical outlets were observed on the back porch leading to the fenced outdoor play space. You covered the outlets during the visit. Taping a reminder on the wall over each socket can serve as a reminder to add the safety cover when not in use or have the wall plate on the socket replaced with a tamper resistant electrical outlet. Locked Storage for Hazardous Products - Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Two (2) bottles of BIC Cover-it Correction Fluid were observed in a basket on the table in the dining room. The warning label contains more than two warnings and require locked storage. Locked storage rooms and cabinets include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices must be kept out of the reach of a child and must not be stored in the lock. You stored the product in a locked box during the visit. Children’s Records: Children's records consist of various documentation such as a child's medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information and parental acknowledgements. The emergency medical care information section for a child enrolled on August 18, 2025 did not identify the child’s health care professional or telephone number. The child's family recently relocated to the area and must establish medical doctor. This information is pertinent in that it provides the information you need to act on the child’s behalf in a medical emergency until the parent of guardian arrives. Reviewing the application for enrollment for all information before you sign it will help to ensure you capture all required information. Rated License - You were reminded a compliance history score of seventy five percent or above must be maintained in order to receive a rated license. You indicated you are not requesting the Family Childcare Home Environment Rating Scale Assessment. The Initial Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License was completed and signed on 4/29/25. For continued eligibility in the subsidized child care program, you must achieve a three star or higher rated license at the end of the temporary licensed period. PROGRAM STANDARDS: You are meeting minimal requirements and completed a three-month self-study and self-assessment. I observed the documentation during today’s visit. You have earned two points in this component. EDUCATION STANDARDS: I. Frazier (7 points) has an AAS in Early Childhood Education and 3 + years of early childhood work experience. L. Ward (4 points) has NCECC + 8 semester hours of early childhood education coursework and 12 + years of early childhood work experience earning four points in this component. Quality Point: The operator chose to meet Programmatic Option: to serve no more than two infants under the age of one year. Total – 2 + 4 + 1 = 7 = 3 Star License effective September 28, 2025. Additional Comments: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Annual Licensing Fees - The Division of Child Development and Early Education assesses an Annual License Fee to active child care providers in accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 110-90(1a). This fee applies to the current calendar year (January - December 2025). Payments must be submitted online only no later than December 31, 2025. The current Annual License Fee Invoice Amount for family child care homes is $52.00. Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Health and Safety Trainings - You have begun completing some of the trainings. You must complete all of the health and safety training within one year of employment and as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topics have been covered. After the first year of employment, you must complete at least 10 on-going training hours. ABCMS – As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired within five business days. 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. I observed the ABCMS training certificate for I. Frazier. After the rated license is issued and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Emergency Preparedness and Response - You must complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. Upon completion of the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training, you must develop the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan means a written plan that addresses how a child care facility will respond to both natural and man-made disasters, such as fire, tornado, flood, power failures, chemical spills, bomb threats, earthquakes, blizzards, nuclear disaster, or a dangerous person in the vicinity, to ensure the safety and protection of the children and additional caregivers. This Plan must be on a template provided by the Division available at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/# completed within four months of completion of the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training, and available for review. Sex Offender Register - North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Lead Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: Imani's Little Images Facility ID: 74000957 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/2/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/2/2025 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, L. Ward, operator, assisted me with the visit. C. Ward, husband, was also present. The family child care home was issued a temporary license on March 27, 2025, with a restriction of first shift care and serving a maximum of 5 preschool children at any time. I walked through the entire facility and observed the indoor and outdoor environment. Violations observed during the April 29, 2025 visit have been confirmed corrected. You and two (2) preschool-aged children were observed in indoor and outdoor free play. The fenced outdoor space located at the back of the facility included portable toys and materials. Diaper changes and hand washing procedures occurred when the children returned from outdoor play. C. Ward, prepared lunch which included ham and cheese sandwiches, green beans, diced peaches and milk. Compliance History - Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The compliance history for your facility prior to today’s visit was 94%. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. The information was current. Contact your consultant anytime you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. Two uncovered electrical outlets were observed on the back porch leading to the fenced outdoor play space. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 1940 Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. Two (2) bottles of BIC Cover-it Correction Fluid were observed in a basket on the table in the dining room. .1719(a)(6) 2041 Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation. The emergency medical care information section for a child enrolled on August 18, 2025 did not include the name or telephone number of the child’s health care professional. 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(3)(G)(H) * The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 16, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with the Documented Violation (s): Electrical Outlets- Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets. For this reason, all electrical outlets, including those on power strips, not in use that are in areas accessible to children must be protected with a safety plug or a tamper-resistant electrical outlet. Two uncovered electrical outlets were observed on the back porch leading to the fenced outdoor play space. You covered the outlets during the visit. Taping a reminder on the wall over each socket can serve as a reminder to add the safety cover when not in use or have the wall plate on the socket replaced with a tamper resistant electrical outlet. Locked Storage for Hazardous Products - Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Two (2) bottles of BIC Cover-it Correction Fluid were observed in a basket on the table in the dining room. The warning label contains more than two warnings and require locked storage. Locked storage rooms and cabinets include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices must be kept out of the reach of a child and must not be stored in the lock. You stored the product in a locked box during the visit. Children’s Records: Children's records consist of various documentation such as a child's medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information and parental acknowledgements. The emergency medical care information section for a child enrolled on August 18, 2025 did not identify the child’s health care professional or telephone number. The child's family recently relocated to the area and must establish medical doctor. This information is pertinent in that it provides the information you need to act on the child’s behalf in a medical emergency until the parent of guardian arrives. Reviewing the application for enrollment for all information before you sign it will help to ensure you capture all required information. Rated License - You were reminded a compliance history score of seventy five percent or above must be maintained in order to receive a rated license. You indicated you are not requesting the Family Childcare Home Environment Rating Scale Assessment. The Initial Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License was completed and signed on 4/29/25. For continued eligibility in the subsidized child care program, you must achieve a three star or higher rated license at the end of the temporary licensed period. PROGRAM STANDARDS: You are meeting minimal requirements and completed a three-month self-study and self-assessment. I observed the documentation during today’s visit. You have earned two points in this component. EDUCATION STANDARDS: I. Frazier (7 points) has an AAS in Early Childhood Education and 3 + years of early childhood work experience. L. Ward (4 points) has NCECC + 8 semester hours of early childhood education coursework and 12 + years of early childhood work experience earning four points in this component. Quality Point: The operator chose to meet Programmatic Option: to serve no more than two infants under the age of one year. Total – 2 + 4 + 1 = 7 = 3 Star License effective September 28, 2025. Additional Comments: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Annual Licensing Fees - The Division of Child Development and Early Education assesses an Annual License Fee to active child care providers in accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 110-90(1a). This fee applies to the current calendar year (January - December 2025). Payments must be submitted online only no later than December 31, 2025. The current Annual License Fee Invoice Amount for family child care homes is $52.00. Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Health and Safety Trainings - You have begun completing some of the trainings. You must complete all of the health and safety training within one year of employment and as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topics have been covered. After the first year of employment, you must complete at least 10 on-going training hours. ABCMS – As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired within five business days. 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. I observed the ABCMS training certificate for I. Frazier. After the rated license is issued and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Emergency Preparedness and Response - You must complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. Upon completion of the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training, you must develop the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan means a written plan that addresses how a child care facility will respond to both natural and man-made disasters, such as fire, tornado, flood, power failures, chemical spills, bomb threats, earthquakes, blizzards, nuclear disaster, or a dangerous person in the vicinity, to ensure the safety and protection of the children and additional caregivers. This Plan must be on a template provided by the Division available at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/# completed within four months of completion of the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training, and available for review. Sex Offender Register - North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Lead Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Imani's Little Images Facility ID: 74000957 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/2/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/2/2025 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. You, L. Ward, operator, assisted me with the visit. C. Ward, husband, was also present. The family child care home was issued a temporary license on March 27, 2025, with a restriction of first shift care and serving a maximum of 5 preschool children at any time. I walked through the entire facility and observed the indoor and outdoor environment. Violations observed during the April 29, 2025 visit have been confirmed corrected. You and two (2) preschool-aged children were observed in indoor and outdoor free play. The fenced outdoor space located at the back of the facility included portable toys and materials. Diaper changes and hand washing procedures occurred when the children returned from outdoor play. C. Ward, prepared lunch which included ham and cheese sandwiches, green beans, diced peaches and milk. Compliance History - Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. The compliance history for your facility prior to today’s visit was 94%. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. The information was current. Contact your consultant anytime you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. Two uncovered electrical outlets were observed on the back porch leading to the fenced outdoor play space. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 1940 Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. Two (2) bottles of BIC Cover-it Correction Fluid were observed in a basket on the table in the dining room. .1719(a)(6) 2041 Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation. The emergency medical care information section for a child enrolled on August 18, 2025 did not include the name or telephone number of the child’s health care professional. 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(3)(G)(H) * The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 16, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with the Documented Violation (s): Electrical Outlets- Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets. For this reason, all electrical outlets, including those on power strips, not in use that are in areas accessible to children must be protected with a safety plug or a tamper-resistant electrical outlet. Two uncovered electrical outlets were observed on the back porch leading to the fenced outdoor play space. You covered the outlets during the visit. Taping a reminder on the wall over each socket can serve as a reminder to add the safety cover when not in use or have the wall plate on the socket replaced with a tamper resistant electrical outlet. Locked Storage for Hazardous Products - Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Two (2) bottles of BIC Cover-it Correction Fluid were observed in a basket on the table in the dining room. The warning label contains more than two warnings and require locked storage. Locked storage rooms and cabinets include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices must be kept out of the reach of a child and must not be stored in the lock. You stored the product in a locked box during the visit. Children’s Records: Children's records consist of various documentation such as a child's medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information and parental acknowledgements. The emergency medical care information section for a child enrolled on August 18, 2025 did not identify the child’s health care professional or telephone number. The child's family recently relocated to the area and must establish medical doctor. This information is pertinent in that it provides the information you need to act on the child’s behalf in a medical emergency until the parent of guardian arrives. Reviewing the application for enrollment for all information before you sign it will help to ensure you capture all required information. Rated License - You were reminded a compliance history score of seventy five percent or above must be maintained in order to receive a rated license. You indicated you are not requesting the Family Childcare Home Environment Rating Scale Assessment. The Initial Application for Assessment for a Two Component Star Rated License was completed and signed on 4/29/25. For continued eligibility in the subsidized child care program, you must achieve a three star or higher rated license at the end of the temporary licensed period. PROGRAM STANDARDS: You are meeting minimal requirements and completed a three-month self-study and self-assessment. I observed the documentation during today’s visit. You have earned two points in this component. EDUCATION STANDARDS: I. Frazier (7 points) has an AAS in Early Childhood Education and 3 + years of early childhood work experience. L. Ward (4 points) has NCECC + 8 semester hours of early childhood education coursework and 12 + years of early childhood work experience earning four points in this component. Quality Point: The operator chose to meet Programmatic Option: to serve no more than two infants under the age of one year. Total – 2 + 4 + 1 = 7 = 3 Star License effective September 28, 2025. Additional Comments: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Annual Licensing Fees - The Division of Child Development and Early Education assesses an Annual License Fee to active child care providers in accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 110-90(1a). This fee applies to the current calendar year (January - December 2025). Payments must be submitted online only no later than December 31, 2025. The current Annual License Fee Invoice Amount for family child care homes is $52.00. Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Health and Safety Trainings - You have begun completing some of the trainings. You must complete all of the health and safety training within one year of employment and as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topics have been covered. After the first year of employment, you must complete at least 10 on-going training hours. ABCMS – As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired within five business days. 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. I observed the ABCMS training certificate for I. Frazier. After the rated license is issued and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Emergency Preparedness and Response - You must complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. Upon completion of the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training, you must develop the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan means a written plan that addresses how a child care facility will respond to both natural and man-made disasters, such as fire, tornado, flood, power failures, chemical spills, bomb threats, earthquakes, blizzards, nuclear disaster, or a dangerous person in the vicinity, to ensure the safety and protection of the children and additional caregivers. This Plan must be on a template provided by the Division available at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/# completed within four months of completion of the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training, and available for review. Sex Offender Register - North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Lead Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Imani's Little Images Facility ID: 74000957 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/29/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 4/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the first temporary time period visit. You, I. Ward Frasier and L. Ward, Owners assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on March 27, 2025. During this visit, we walked through the entire facility, observed the indoor and outdoor environment, and completed a full assessment of the licensed space. Children were observed engaged in indoor and outdoor free play activities, personal care routines, and group time. The operator records were reviewed to ensure compliance. Lunch included a ham and cheese sandwich, green peas, peaches and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. A monthly check for outdoor hazards was not on file for the month of March 2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 1741 Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file. One out of the three children enrolled did not have a signed animal acknowledgement statement from the parent on file. 10 NCAC 09 .1719(b)(3) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. Documentation of a monthly fire drill was not on file for the month of March 2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1979 Unflavored skim milk and/or unflavored low-fat milk, was served to children under the age of 24 months. Whole milk was served to a three year old child, .1706(u)(5) * Your temporary license expires September 27, 2025. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 13, 2025, I must receive written documentation of how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with the Documented Violation (s): Pet Acknowledgement - Prior to enrollment of children in a family child care home, and before new animals that will be in the home come into the family child care home, a parent of each child must sign a form acknowledging the type of animal and where the animal will be during operating hours. A pet acknowledgement was not available for one out of three children’s files reviewed. You indicated, it did not register that the acknowledgement was not in the file. Because this is your child care business, it is important that you review all files received to ensure accuracy. Outdoor Inspections - Outdoor inspections must be completed and documented monthly on the Outdoor Inspection Checklist for Family Child Care Homes form. Documentation of the completion of a monthly outdoor inspection was not on file for the month of March 2025. The monthly checklist must be maintained for 12 months in your files. You indicated you had just opened and it was only a day or two left in the month you could complete the inspection in April. Completing your fire drill and monthly playground inspections on the same day is a great way to ensure compliance with this requirement. Fire Drills - Facilities must develop a plan for responding in the event of a fire in or near the facility that includes your responsibilities and protocols regarding evacuation and notifying emergency personnel and families. Documentation of the completion of a fire drill for the month of March 2025 was not available for review. You indicated you had just opened and it was only a day or two left in the month you could complete the inspection in April. Planning drills on your activity plan each month will help to ensure they are completed within required timeframes. Nutrition Requirements – Nourishing meals are the cornerstone of children’s health, growth, and development, as well as developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Nutrition and feeding are fundamental and required in every facility. A three-year-old child, was served whole milk. You did not indicate why. Because children grow and develop more rapidly during the first few years after birth than at any other time, a child’s facility must provide food and beverages that are adequate in amount and type to meet each child’s growth and nutritional needs. You must serve unflavored skim or lowfat milk for children 24 months through five years. Additional Comments/ Reminders: Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules, review the with your center staff, and assist your staff with maintaining compliance with the laws and rules. The most recent version of laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina are available on the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. A. Slade, Regional Family Child Care Consultant can provide technical assistance on topics related to business practices and professional development. Ms. Slade can be reached at (252) 758-8885 or aslade@mppfc.org. T. Quinn, Child Care Health Consultant can provide training and technical assistance on topics related to health and safety such as sanitation, handwashing, diapering, illness policies, etc. Ms. Quinn can be reached at (252) 902-2360 or terry.quinn@pittcountync.gov. Southwestern Child Development Commission https://www.swcdcinc.org/ offers a variety of online courses and trainings, including BSAC. We discussed this site being a resource for completing on-going training hours, BSAC, and orientation. Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. NITTO - The Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative and DCDEE are offering a New Infant Toddler Teacher Orientation (NITTO). * Free online format, with 14 credit hours upon completion * Comprehensive training completed in 7 weeks * Practical knowledge that you can apply in a birth-to-three classroom Understand your value as a birth-to-three teacher and ways to care for yourself while caring for our youngest. Find the course at dcdee.moodle.nc.gov. Individuals will need to have an NCID to access the Moodle site. Natural Learning Initiative: https://naturalearning.org/resources/ Resources are created, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children. Please use and share. Unannounced Visits - I will conduct one additional temporary time period visit. Ensure you document updates on your verification of required information for operator form for future monitoring. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at (252) 820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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