10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: UNIQUE KIDS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. Facility ID: 23000492 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/14/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 8/14/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety for a routine unannounced visit. You, Sharon Crank, Owner/Administrator, assisted me with the visit today. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 24, 2025, and your business Unique Kids Childcare Academy Inc., is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Tiffani Sims, at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on March 14, 2022, earning six (6) points in staff education, six (6) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, 2nd shift, overnight, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, and maximum of 15 children on 2nd shift, max 7 children on 3rd shift, and max 12 workers per septic tank restrictions. No children were enrolled on third shift. You stated that you have four children enrolled on second shift. Staff and children were observed during indoor free play, table toys, lunch, and naptime. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. I monitored the van for transportation and reviewed with you that you needed to updated the emergency information and transportation for each child transported. Transportation of children will begin on8/15/2025. Inspections/Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on March 10, 2025. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on April 8, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last shelter in place drill was completed on July 31, 2025, at 3:36pm and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on August 8, 2025. The last fire drill was completed on August 4, 2025, at 9:17am and recorded. You stated two new staff has been hired since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on January 28, 2025. Their file was reviewed and verified with the staff and training worksheet. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. The following violation of child care requirements was observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The current fire inspection available for review was dated March 10, 2025. The previous fire inspection was completed on January 31, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit: Fire Inspections: I discussed with you that fire inspections must be conducted prior to date of the last fire inspection. I suggested contacting your Fire Marshall’s /Fire Inspector’s office at least four to six weeks before your next fire inspection is due. I also suggested placing a reminder on a calendar of the due date. Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was ninety-nine percent (99%). Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Compliance Letter Documentation: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance letter by August 28, 2025. Please send your compliance letter to Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation: -Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information For more information on the new QRIS system, please visit the DCDEE website, homepage click the What’s new Tab and click onto the QRIS System link. I discussed with you discuss the three different pathways available through the new QRIS System and the resources available for review on the DCDEE website. -Safe Environment/Supervision During Naptime: We discussed naptime classroom environment. I discussed with you and staff during the visit today that the naptime classrooms are not allowed to be pitch dark and that lighting should be provided in the classroom to allow staff to supervise and/or offer assistance to a child if needed. I also discussed that naptime music should not be so loud that staff are unable to hear children in case assistance is needed. I reviewed with you the child care rules concerning safe environment and supervision. Child Care Rule References: 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT All child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. -Provider Access to ABCMS On August 14, 2025, I reviewed the information available on the ABCMS Portal System for your facility. The information available for review showed that you created a business account for your facility and had linked current staff to your ABCMS Portal account. I reviewed the roster to the staff and training worksheet you had available for review for accuracy, and it was correct. I reminded you to update the ABCMS Portal if new staff are hired or if staff are terminated. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments We discussed the test results that were available for review on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website for lead testing water testing, lead-based paint testing, and asbestos testing for your facility. The lead water testing results were completed on September 19, 2024. On July 24, 2025, I checked the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, and it stated that your facility had the following results for lead-based paint testing, and it was determined that Unique Kids Child Care Academy Inc. was exempt from the lead-based paint assessment requirements. The facility provided the appropriate documentation to show all buildings were built after 1978 and no lead-based paint was used in order to meet the building age exemption criteria per 10A NCAC 41C.1004. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that Unique Kids Child Care Academy Inc. was exempt from asbestos inspection requirements. The facility provided the appropriate documentation to show all buildings were built after 1988 to meet the building age exemption criteria per 10A NCAC 41C .1003. No additional action is required by the facility. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Additional training and resources on the ECERS-3 can be found on the NC Rated License Assessment Project website www.ncrlap.ogr. Transportation: I reviewed with you required information needed to be documented on the roster when transporting children. I discussed with you that children's emergency information and permission to transport must be updated annually. I suggested updating records at least two weeks prior to when school begins. -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 at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. 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

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10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: UNIQUE KIDS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. Facility ID: 23000492 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/14/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 8/14/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety for a routine unannounced visit. You, Sharon Crank, Owner/Administrator, assisted me with the visit today. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 24, 2025, and your business Unique Kids Childcare Academy Inc., is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Tiffani Sims, at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on March 14, 2022, earning six (6) points in staff education, six (6) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, 2nd shift, overnight, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, and maximum of 15 children on 2nd shift, max 7 children on 3rd shift, and max 12 workers per septic tank restrictions. No children were enrolled on third shift. You stated that you have four children enrolled on second shift. Staff and children were observed during indoor free play, table toys, lunch, and naptime. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. I monitored the van for transportation and reviewed with you that you needed to updated the emergency information and transportation for each child transported. Transportation of children will begin on8/15/2025. Inspections/Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on March 10, 2025. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on April 8, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last shelter in place drill was completed on July 31, 2025, at 3:36pm and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on August 8, 2025. The last fire drill was completed on August 4, 2025, at 9:17am and recorded. You stated two new staff has been hired since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on January 28, 2025. Their file was reviewed and verified with the staff and training worksheet. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. The following violation of child care requirements was observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The current fire inspection available for review was dated March 10, 2025. The previous fire inspection was completed on January 31, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit: Fire Inspections: I discussed with you that fire inspections must be conducted prior to date of the last fire inspection. I suggested contacting your Fire Marshall’s /Fire Inspector’s office at least four to six weeks before your next fire inspection is due. I also suggested placing a reminder on a calendar of the due date. Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was ninety-nine percent (99%). Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Compliance Letter Documentation: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance letter by August 28, 2025. Please send your compliance letter to Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation: -Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information For more information on the new QRIS system, please visit the DCDEE website, homepage click the What’s new Tab and click onto the QRIS System link. I discussed with you discuss the three different pathways available through the new QRIS System and the resources available for review on the DCDEE website. -Safe Environment/Supervision During Naptime: We discussed naptime classroom environment. I discussed with you and staff during the visit today that the naptime classrooms are not allowed to be pitch dark and that lighting should be provided in the classroom to allow staff to supervise and/or offer assistance to a child if needed. I also discussed that naptime music should not be so loud that staff are unable to hear children in case assistance is needed. I reviewed with you the child care rules concerning safe environment and supervision. Child Care Rule References: 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT All child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. -Provider Access to ABCMS On August 14, 2025, I reviewed the information available on the ABCMS Portal System for your facility. The information available for review showed that you created a business account for your facility and had linked current staff to your ABCMS Portal account. I reviewed the roster to the staff and training worksheet you had available for review for accuracy, and it was correct. I reminded you to update the ABCMS Portal if new staff are hired or if staff are terminated. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments We discussed the test results that were available for review on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website for lead testing water testing, lead-based paint testing, and asbestos testing for your facility. The lead water testing results were completed on September 19, 2024. On July 24, 2025, I checked the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, and it stated that your facility had the following results for lead-based paint testing, and it was determined that Unique Kids Child Care Academy Inc. was exempt from the lead-based paint assessment requirements. The facility provided the appropriate documentation to show all buildings were built after 1978 and no lead-based paint was used in order to meet the building age exemption criteria per 10A NCAC 41C.1004. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that Unique Kids Child Care Academy Inc. was exempt from asbestos inspection requirements. The facility provided the appropriate documentation to show all buildings were built after 1988 to meet the building age exemption criteria per 10A NCAC 41C .1003. No additional action is required by the facility. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Additional training and resources on the ECERS-3 can be found on the NC Rated License Assessment Project website www.ncrlap.ogr. Transportation: I reviewed with you required information needed to be documented on the roster when transporting children. I discussed with you that children's emergency information and permission to transport must be updated annually. I suggested updating records at least two weeks prior to when school begins. -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 at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. 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 .1801 · Violation

Name of Operation: UNIQUE KIDS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. Facility ID: 23000492 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/14/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 8/14/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety for a routine unannounced visit. You, Sharon Crank, Owner/Administrator, assisted me with the visit today. The Secretary of State website was checked on July 24, 2025, and your business Unique Kids Childcare Academy Inc., is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Tiffani Sims, at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on March 14, 2022, earning six (6) points in staff education, six (6) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, 2nd shift, overnight, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, and maximum of 15 children on 2nd shift, max 7 children on 3rd shift, and max 12 workers per septic tank restrictions. No children were enrolled on third shift. You stated that you have four children enrolled on second shift. Staff and children were observed during indoor free play, table toys, lunch, and naptime. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. I monitored the van for transportation and reviewed with you that you needed to updated the emergency information and transportation for each child transported. Transportation of children will begin on8/15/2025. Inspections/Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on March 10, 2025. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on April 8, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last shelter in place drill was completed on July 31, 2025, at 3:36pm and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on August 8, 2025. The last fire drill was completed on August 4, 2025, at 9:17am and recorded. You stated two new staff has been hired since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on January 28, 2025. Their file was reviewed and verified with the staff and training worksheet. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. The following violation of child care requirements was observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The current fire inspection available for review was dated March 10, 2025. The previous fire inspection was completed on January 31, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit: Fire Inspections: I discussed with you that fire inspections must be conducted prior to date of the last fire inspection. I suggested contacting your Fire Marshall’s /Fire Inspector’s office at least four to six weeks before your next fire inspection is due. I also suggested placing a reminder on a calendar of the due date. Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was ninety-nine percent (99%). Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Compliance Letter Documentation: The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit and license ID number in the letter. I must receive your compliance letter by August 28, 2025. Please send your compliance letter to Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation: -Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information For more information on the new QRIS system, please visit the DCDEE website, homepage click the What’s new Tab and click onto the QRIS System link. I discussed with you discuss the three different pathways available through the new QRIS System and the resources available for review on the DCDEE website. -Safe Environment/Supervision During Naptime: We discussed naptime classroom environment. I discussed with you and staff during the visit today that the naptime classrooms are not allowed to be pitch dark and that lighting should be provided in the classroom to allow staff to supervise and/or offer assistance to a child if needed. I also discussed that naptime music should not be so loud that staff are unable to hear children in case assistance is needed. I reviewed with you the child care rules concerning safe environment and supervision. Child Care Rule References: 10A NCAC 09 .1801 SUPERVISION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS Children shall be adequately supervised at all times in child care centers. Adequate supervision shall mean that: (1) staff must be positioned in the indoor and outdoor environment to maximize their ability to hear or see the children at all times and render assistance; (2) staff must interact with the children while moving about the indoor or outdoor area; (3) staff must know where each child is located and be aware of the children's activities at all times; (4) staff must provide supervision appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child; 10A NCAC 09 .0601 SAFE ENVIRONMENT All child care centers shall provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care. -Provider Access to ABCMS On August 14, 2025, I reviewed the information available on the ABCMS Portal System for your facility. The information available for review showed that you created a business account for your facility and had linked current staff to your ABCMS Portal account. I reviewed the roster to the staff and training worksheet you had available for review for accuracy, and it was correct. I reminded you to update the ABCMS Portal if new staff are hired or if staff are terminated. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments We discussed the test results that were available for review on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website for lead testing water testing, lead-based paint testing, and asbestos testing for your facility. The lead water testing results were completed on September 19, 2024. On July 24, 2025, I checked the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, and it stated that your facility had the following results for lead-based paint testing, and it was determined that Unique Kids Child Care Academy Inc. was exempt from the lead-based paint assessment requirements. The facility provided the appropriate documentation to show all buildings were built after 1978 and no lead-based paint was used in order to meet the building age exemption criteria per 10A NCAC 41C.1004. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that Unique Kids Child Care Academy Inc. was exempt from asbestos inspection requirements. The facility provided the appropriate documentation to show all buildings were built after 1988 to meet the building age exemption criteria per 10A NCAC 41C .1003. No additional action is required by the facility. Lead water testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Additional training and resources on the ECERS-3 can be found on the NC Rated License Assessment Project website www.ncrlap.ogr. Transportation: I reviewed with you required information needed to be documented on the roster when transporting children. I discussed with you that children's emergency information and permission to transport must be updated annually. I suggested updating records at least two weeks prior to when school begins. -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 at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: UNIQUE KIDS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. Facility ID: 23000492 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/25/2024 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 9/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 10:50 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements, including health and safety for a routine unannounced visit. You, Sharon Crank, Owner/Administrator, and Crystal Thurman, Assistant Administrator/Lead Teacher assisted me with the visit today. The Secretary of State website was checked on September 25, 2024, and your business Unique Kids Childcare Academy Inc., is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Tiffani Sims, at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location, or inherited. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on March 14, 2022, earning six (6) points in staff education, six (6) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, 2nd shift, overnight, meets enhanced space, meets enhanced ratios, and maximum of 15 children on 2nd shift, max 7 children on 3rd shift, and max 12 workers per septic tank restrictions. No children were enrolled on 2nd shift or third shift. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Staff and children were observed during indoor free play, lunch time and naptime. Inspections/Drills: The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on August 1, 2024. A superior sanitation classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The next sanitation inspection is due by August 31, 2024. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on January 31, 2024. The next fire inspection is due by January 31, 2025. The most recent fire drill was conducted on _September 9, 2024, at 9:00am and recorded. The most recent lockdown emergency drill was conducted on August 22, 2024, at 1:30pm and recorded. . The most recent playground safety inspection was conducted on September 4, 2024. You stated one new staff has been hired since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on February 5, 2024. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The current sanitation inspection documentation on file and available for review was dated August 1, 2024. The last sanitation inspection documentation on file and available for review was dated July 12, 2024. The sanitation inspection was not completed within one year of the last sanitation inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Space #1 on September 19, 2024, the sleep position was not documented for one child enrolled on December 14, 2023, at 10:45am, 11:00am, 11:15am, and 11:30am. .0606(g) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit was provided: -Safe Sleep Checks: As a reminder, review with staff on how to complete the safe sleep check chart and how to record the safe sleep positions. I suggested creating a system where the safe sleep documentation is reviewed and checked for accuracy daily as a closing activity of the classroom by staff. I also suggested that you check the safe sleep documentation at the end of each week to ensure that accurate records are kept. Sanitation Inspections: We discussed that Sanitation Inspection are due annually from when the last sanitation inspection had been completed. I suggested contacting your Environmental Health Inspector at least six weeks prior to when the last sanitation inspection occurred to ensure that the sanitation inspection does not go over one year. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by October 9, 2024. Please include in that letter each violation number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was ninety-nine percent (99%). Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Consultation: RaiseNC Toolkit and Other Resources: Raise your voice to Raise NC is a good resource for you and your staff to explore and download the full suite of easy-to-use educational and promotional materials, including flyers, social media posts, graphics, talking points and more. Whether you’re an organization or an individual, these materials are free and available on the website RaiseNC.nc.gov. The link is https://www.ncdhhs.gov/about/department-initiatives/raise-nc/toolkit. -Natural Learning Initiative: The Green Desk (Resource) For natural learning environment resources, consider using The Green Desk that is provided by the Natural Learning Initiative. The Green Desk contains numerous resources meant to improve outdoor learning environments and promote health, natural child development, physical activity, and nature-based learning. To access this page, Go to www.naturalearning.org, hover on the link for ‘resources’, click on the link for ‘The Green Desk’. -Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments We discussed the test result that were available for review on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website for lead testing water testing, lead-based paint testing, and asbestos testing for your facility. On September 23, 2024, I checked the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, and it stated that your facility had no results available for review for lead water, lead-based paint, or asbestos testing. Lead testing must be completed every three years. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. You stated that you had submitted water samples for lead testing twice to Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids and are waiting for the results. -Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training To access the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training, please review the following information: •This training does not use your NCID username and password •For this training providers must create a separate username and password for this course. •If you need further assistance, contact info@preventchildabusenc.org or call 919-829-8009. •The link to access Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training, is the following https://preventchildabusenc-lms.org/ -Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. I suggested visit the NC Rated License Assessment Project website for updated information on the Environment Rating Scales 3 (ERS), training, and resources. I also suggested if you would like to apply for your reassessment using the ERS revised versions that you will need to apply prior to February 1, 2025 deadline for when facilities will have to complete the ERS 3 versions of the rating scales. The website also has trainings and resources available for the ERS revised versions of the rating scales. I suggested that you visit the NC Rated License Assessment Project website for more information, training, and resources. The link to the website is www.ncrlap.org. -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. -Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared with you information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -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 at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. 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

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