Ring Around The Roses Home Daycare

10A NCAC 09 .2703 · Violation

Name of Operation: RING AROUND THE ROSES HOME DAYCARE Facility ID: 91000304 Consultant: EMILY HARGROVE Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 4/8/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an Annual Compliance review. R. Harris, owner/operator, was present and assisted with the visit. This family child care home was issued a Child Care License on March 30, 2022 and received a three star rated license on December 29, 2022. This program earned four (4) points in the Education Component, two (2) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/15/2025. Currently children are only enrolled on first shift. I observed children play in activity centers, handwashing and toileting, eating am snack, and preparing for lunch. AM Snack consisted of mango slices, graham crackers, and milk. Interactions between the children and caregiver were nurturing in nature. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Operator was not linked in the CBC ABCMS Portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Emily Hargrove, PO Box 1974 Henderson NC 27536, or email emily.hargrove@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before April 22, 2026. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 89% over an eighteen (18) month period and remains eligible for the child care license. OWNER & FACILITY PROFILE This program is owned by you, R. Harris, as a sole proprietor. Should the status of ownership change please contact me, or your assigned Consultant, prior to doing so. I reviewed the contact and operator information for the program with you. You verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. OPERATOR RECORDS I reviewed your records, as the operator, and no violations were documented. PROGRAM RECORDS: I reviewed the program records and no violations were documented. CHILDREN’S RECORDS I reviewed all children’s records, and no violations were documented. TRANSPORTATION: You stated you do not provide transportation. MEDICATION: You stated you do not administer medication. Criminal Background Check: Operator with qualifying letters on file were not linked in the CBC ABCMS Portal. I searched in the ABCMS Portal under roster and no individuals were found. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Technical assistance was provided today during the visit. I assisted you with ABCMS Portal and I reviewed the information and instructions from ABCMS provider technical assistance. I left copies of the ABCMS Portal Provider Technical Assistance Instructions. DHHS Criminal Background Checks: Basic Information North Carolina Child Care Providers must obtain access to the ABCMS Provider Portal in order to meet the requirement to report new employees within five days of hire. Access to the Provider Portal is granted by CBC Unit staff after providers have completed the required Moodle training and submit the signed Powerform available at the conclusion of the training. Complete information and instructions are available in this ABCMS Provider Technical Assistance. Once you have been notified that access has been granted, log into the provider portal to locate the unique provider code for the facility. Applicants and employees will use this code to create a connecting application to be associated with your facility or Family Child Care Home. The links include a help document to assist you. Basic Information The Division of Child Development Early Education Criminal Background Check Unit performs background checks for several programs within DHHS. Additional information about some of those programs, as well as contact information, can be found in the “More Information” box on this page. Childcare Background Checks Background Checks are conducted under the authority of G.S. 110-90.2. This authority is also laid out in 45 CFR 98.43 and 10A NCAC 09 .2703. The Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) launched September 29, 2022 and can be found at this link. DCDEE has developed a user guide that you can find here. Due to legislation passed in July 2022, all background checks are now valid for five years, regardless of what your letter may currently say. Directors can contact the CBC Unit if they have questions. See the July 22, 2022 issue of “Raising North Carolina” for additional information. Obtaining a Background Check All child care background checks, whether in-state or out of state/interstate begin with obtaining a NCID. DCDEE has developed a Job Aid for help in creating a NCID. NCIDs must be obtained by individuals and cannot be used to obtain someone else’s background check. NCID is a single sign on solution and is the “key” to the ABCMS “door”. Support for NCID is provided by NC Information Technology Services or by telephone at 919.754.6000. The Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) launched September 29, 2022 and can be found at this link. DCDEE has developed a user guide that you can find here. Following your application, you should take your Fingerprint Release Form to a local law enforcement agency that can provide fingerprinting services. The following link will allow you to search law enforcement agencies by zip code and/or city and state. You will be able to search law enforcement locations that will fingerprint applicants electronically, and this process is referred to as livescan fingerprinting. DCDEE WORKS: All staff should ensure they have an education qualification letter on file. Each staff member should create an account, apply for DPI teacher or DPI teacher assistant, and submit transcripts and licensure if not already done so. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ • NCRLAP: https://NCRLAP.org • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-214-8454 or emily.hargrove@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809 or susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov FREE Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Coursework Are you a licensed North Carolina childcare educator? Then don’t miss your chance to receive FREE access to CDA coursework and additional high-quality professional development from the early childhood experts at Teaching Strategies sponsored by the Division of Child Development and Early Education Preschool Development Grant. Claim your spot! https://teachingstrategies.com/north-carolina-pdtm/ 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: RING AROUND THE ROSES HOME DAYCARE Facility ID: 91000304 Consultant: EMILY HARGROVE Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 4/8/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an Annual Compliance review. R. Harris, owner/operator, was present and assisted with the visit. This family child care home was issued a Child Care License on March 30, 2022 and received a three star rated license on December 29, 2022. This program earned four (4) points in the Education Component, two (2) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/15/2025. Currently children are only enrolled on first shift. I observed children play in activity centers, handwashing and toileting, eating am snack, and preparing for lunch. AM Snack consisted of mango slices, graham crackers, and milk. Interactions between the children and caregiver were nurturing in nature. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Operator was not linked in the CBC ABCMS Portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Emily Hargrove, PO Box 1974 Henderson NC 27536, or email emily.hargrove@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before April 22, 2026. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 89% over an eighteen (18) month period and remains eligible for the child care license. OWNER & FACILITY PROFILE This program is owned by you, R. Harris, as a sole proprietor. Should the status of ownership change please contact me, or your assigned Consultant, prior to doing so. I reviewed the contact and operator information for the program with you. You verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. OPERATOR RECORDS I reviewed your records, as the operator, and no violations were documented. PROGRAM RECORDS: I reviewed the program records and no violations were documented. CHILDREN’S RECORDS I reviewed all children’s records, and no violations were documented. TRANSPORTATION: You stated you do not provide transportation. MEDICATION: You stated you do not administer medication. Criminal Background Check: Operator with qualifying letters on file were not linked in the CBC ABCMS Portal. I searched in the ABCMS Portal under roster and no individuals were found. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Technical assistance was provided today during the visit. I assisted you with ABCMS Portal and I reviewed the information and instructions from ABCMS provider technical assistance. I left copies of the ABCMS Portal Provider Technical Assistance Instructions. DHHS Criminal Background Checks: Basic Information North Carolina Child Care Providers must obtain access to the ABCMS Provider Portal in order to meet the requirement to report new employees within five days of hire. Access to the Provider Portal is granted by CBC Unit staff after providers have completed the required Moodle training and submit the signed Powerform available at the conclusion of the training. Complete information and instructions are available in this ABCMS Provider Technical Assistance. Once you have been notified that access has been granted, log into the provider portal to locate the unique provider code for the facility. Applicants and employees will use this code to create a connecting application to be associated with your facility or Family Child Care Home. The links include a help document to assist you. Basic Information The Division of Child Development Early Education Criminal Background Check Unit performs background checks for several programs within DHHS. Additional information about some of those programs, as well as contact information, can be found in the “More Information” box on this page. Childcare Background Checks Background Checks are conducted under the authority of G.S. 110-90.2. This authority is also laid out in 45 CFR 98.43 and 10A NCAC 09 .2703. The Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) launched September 29, 2022 and can be found at this link. DCDEE has developed a user guide that you can find here. Due to legislation passed in July 2022, all background checks are now valid for five years, regardless of what your letter may currently say. Directors can contact the CBC Unit if they have questions. See the July 22, 2022 issue of “Raising North Carolina” for additional information. Obtaining a Background Check All child care background checks, whether in-state or out of state/interstate begin with obtaining a NCID. DCDEE has developed a Job Aid for help in creating a NCID. NCIDs must be obtained by individuals and cannot be used to obtain someone else’s background check. NCID is a single sign on solution and is the “key” to the ABCMS “door”. Support for NCID is provided by NC Information Technology Services or by telephone at 919.754.6000. The Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) launched September 29, 2022 and can be found at this link. DCDEE has developed a user guide that you can find here. Following your application, you should take your Fingerprint Release Form to a local law enforcement agency that can provide fingerprinting services. The following link will allow you to search law enforcement agencies by zip code and/or city and state. You will be able to search law enforcement locations that will fingerprint applicants electronically, and this process is referred to as livescan fingerprinting. DCDEE WORKS: All staff should ensure they have an education qualification letter on file. Each staff member should create an account, apply for DPI teacher or DPI teacher assistant, and submit transcripts and licensure if not already done so. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ • NCRLAP: https://NCRLAP.org • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-214-8454 or emily.hargrove@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809 or susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov FREE Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Coursework Are you a licensed North Carolina childcare educator? Then don’t miss your chance to receive FREE access to CDA coursework and additional high-quality professional development from the early childhood experts at Teaching Strategies sponsored by the Division of Child Development and Early Education Preschool Development Grant. Claim your spot! https://teachingstrategies.com/north-carolina-pdtm/ 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. 1706 · Violation

Name of Operation: RING AROUND THE ROSES HOME DAYCARE Facility ID: 91000304 Consultant: HOLLY LASSITER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: 0925-406A Visit Date: 10/3/2025 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 10/3/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this Family Child Care Home. Tracy Stanley, Lead Investigations Consultant, was also present during the visit. Rachel Harris, Operator, accompanied us during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Harris. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Today the provider served the children in care pizza, juice and goldfish. This does not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Care. 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The indoor area where children are cared for has goldfish and pizza crust strewn on the floor that at least one child was picking up and eating during the visit. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 1603 The home was not in compliance with permit restrictions. Today the home was not incompliance with permit restrictions because the operator was providing care to six preschool aged children. This is one child over the required capacity. GS 110-91 1892 Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age. Three children in care today did not have an application on file. .1721(a)(3) 1942 Children were not cared for in a smoke free and tobacco free environment. The child care area smelled strongly of some type of smoke and evidence of that smoking had taken place in areas of the home was present. .1719(a)(10) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week, 10/10/25, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at Holly Lassiter, Investigations Consultant, (252)820-2367, holly.lassiter@dhhs.nc.gov, fax number (919)715-1013. You may contact me at Holly Lassiter, Investigations Consultant, (252)820-2367, holly.lassiter@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: RING AROUND THE ROSES HOME DAYCARE Facility ID: 91000304 Consultant: HOLLY LASSITER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: 0925-406A Visit Date: 10/3/2025 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 10/3/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this Family Child Care Home. Tracy Stanley, Lead Investigations Consultant, was also present during the visit. Rachel Harris, Operator, accompanied us during a walk-through of the facility. During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Ms. Harris. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 601 Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Today the provider served the children in care pizza, juice and goldfish. This does not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Care. 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The indoor area where children are cared for has goldfish and pizza crust strewn on the floor that at least one child was picking up and eating during the visit. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 1603 The home was not in compliance with permit restrictions. Today the home was not incompliance with permit restrictions because the operator was providing care to six preschool aged children. This is one child over the required capacity. GS 110-91 1892 Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age. Three children in care today did not have an application on file. .1721(a)(3) 1942 Children were not cared for in a smoke free and tobacco free environment. The child care area smelled strongly of some type of smoke and evidence of that smoking had taken place in areas of the home was present. .1719(a)(10) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week, 10/10/25, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at Holly Lassiter, Investigations Consultant, (252)820-2367, holly.lassiter@dhhs.nc.gov, fax number (919)715-1013. You may contact me at Holly Lassiter, Investigations Consultant, (252)820-2367, holly.lassiter@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1718 · Violation

Name of Operation: RING AROUND THE ROSES HOME DAYCARE Facility ID: 91000304 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: 0824-030L Visit Date: 8/20/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 8/23/2024 Age: From 2 To 11 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 12:35 PM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor this center for compliance with applicable child care requirements and to verify compliance with the sanitation/health and safe indoor and outdoor environment violations documented during the complaint visit conducted on August 7, 2024. R. Harris, provider, was present and informed of the reason for the visit. Limited monitoring of the child care requirements was completed today. E. Hargrove, Child Care Consultant, was present and assisted with the visit. The following child care requirements were monitored today: Adequate approved space, permit restrictions, staff/child ratio, supervision. The following child requirements were monitored: supervision, permit restrictions, staff/child ratios, adequate/approved space, and nurture and care. Permit restrictions for this facility include daytime care only, a max of five (5) preschool aged children at any one time, serves no more than two (2) infants under the age of one (1) year, and the fireplace/wood stove is not used during operating hours. The following violation of child care requirements was observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. A push pin was observed on the floor of the space used to care for children and a used glove on the floor of the bathroom. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Arrival times were not documented for the children in attendance. .1721(e)(6) 2055 An individual sleeping space for resting such as a bed, crib, play pen, cot, mat, or sleeping bag with individual linens was not provided for each pre-school age child who was in care for four hours or more, or for all children if overnight care is provided. Four (4) of the children in care slept on cots that did not have linens on them. 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(2) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. The signed and dated letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me by September 3, 2024, stating how the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained at all times. Specifically, address steps that will be taken to ensure that children are attended to in a nurturing and caring way that is always developmentally appropriate. It should also address how to address parent grievances with other enrolled children and/or families. My mailing address is located at the bottom. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all included information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. We observed that the fire inspection has been documented for this month and the emergency medical care plan was updated. The grill and charcoal have been moved from the front yard, which is used for outdoor play, to the side of the house. The litter has also been removed from around the entrance used by families and front yard. I recommend keeping the grill and charcoal in the locked storage shed located in the backyard. Creating a daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule may be helpful in continuing to ensure you are meeting safe indoor environment and sanitation requirements. You informed us that you are waiting for results from the well water bacteriological tests completed after you had to shock the well a second time. You expect to receive the email results tomorrow or Monday from Vance County Environmental Health Services (EHS). Please contact me as soon as you receive the results as documentation must be submitted for compliance with that violation documented on June 13, 2024. Technical assistance discussed regarding reaching out to EHS regarding the issues with your septic tank to ensure that this was not the cause of the previous positive bacteriological results. SAFETY AND SUPERVISION While monitoring the indoor environment we observed that four (4) of the enrolled children napped on cots that did not have linens/sheets to cover them. Engaging in safe and healthy sleep practices is important in child care and included in the Child Care Rules. Sleep routines play an important role in physical, emotional, and behavioral health of young children. Adequate rest helps young children to recover from and be prepared for the daily activities that aid in their physical and educational development. Ensuring each child has an adequate and separate sleep surface, as well as clean linen to cover it, also helps to reduce the spread of illness. Child Care Rules require that every child in care be supplied an individual sleeping space such as a bed, crib, play pen, cot, mat, or sleeping bag with individual tight-fitting linens when in care for more than four (4) hours a day. A push pin was observed on the floor near the patio doors. Items like this must be kept out of reach when in use to ensure that a child does not injury themselves with it or put it in their mouth. You removed the push pin during the visit therefore it was documented as corrected. We also observed the potty seat that fits over the toilet on the bathroom floor. This must be cleaned and sanitized between use and should be stored in a way that it will not become soiled prior to use. PROGRAM RECORDS The arrival times were documented today for the children in care. Child Care Rules require that arrival and departure times be documented as they occur for each child. If you do not required parents to sign children in and out, then you as the provider must do so. Ensure that you initial or sign your name for each child you document times for, and parents should do the same. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Technical assistance discussed related to purchasing cot sheets, if you do not already own some, to cover all cots when children nap. I would recommend purchase enough sheets to cover half of the cots used for care to ensure you can change them quickly if soiled or in disrepair. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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 .1725 · Violation

Name of Operation: RING AROUND THE ROSES HOME DAYCARE Facility ID: 91000304 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/13/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 6/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 01:05 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an Annual Compliance review. R. Harris, owner/operator, was present and assisted with the visit. This family child care home was issued a temporary Child Care License on June 28, 2022 and received a three star rated license on December 29, 2022. This program earned four (4) points in the Education Component, two (2) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last well water bacteriological analysis was completed March 8, 2022 and is delinquent. Currently children are only enrolled on second shift and arrive for care around 2:30pm. I observed children arrive and play in activity centers. Interactions between the children and caregiver were nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements 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. There were no documented outdoor play area inspections for the months of August 2023 through November 2023. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. There were two (2) uncovered outlets near the highchair and the little tikes toy box. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 801 Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home. The last well water bacteriological analysis was completed March 8, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.There is no medical report on file for the three (3) siblings enrolled April 25, 2024. The medical report for the preschool aged child enrolled December 18, 2023 was completed in 2021 and their immunization report is from 2020. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1821 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 30 days. The required sleep checks were not completed for the one (1) enrolled infant. .1724(a)(8)&(f) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by July 27, 2024. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how it was corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 89% over an eighteen (18) month period and remains eligible for the child care license. OWNER & FACILITY PROFILE This program is owned by you, R. Harris, as a sole proprietor. Should the status of ownership change please contact me, or your assigned Consultant, prior to doing so. I reviewed the contact and operator information for the program with you. You verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. OPERATOR RECORDS I reviewed your records, as the operator, and no violations were documented. PROGRAM RECORDS The last well water bacteriological analysis was completed March 8, 2022 but is required to be completed every two (2) years. You stated you would contact S. Knotts regarding having the well analyzed. There were not outdoor play area inspections available for review from August 2023 to November2023. These must be completed monthly and noted on the DCDEE form offered on our website. I recommend posting the inspections on you the board by the child care entrance as a reminder. There were no sleep checks completed for the one (1) enrolled infant for this week. I also recommended posting this near the bassinet as a visual reminder. CHILDREN’S RECORDS I reviewed all children’s records, and one violation was documented. There are three (3) children who do not a health assessment on file. There are three (3) children who were enrolled December 18, 2023 but their health assessments are dated for 2021 and immunization records dated for 2020. Child Care Rules require that a health assessment completed and signed by a health professional be completed and on within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs should have completed the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by November 1, 2024. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed regarding making sure that when parents sign forms, they also document the date. This helps confirm when these were reviewed. Always review applications to ensure parents add phone numbers to any pediatrician or hospital preferences, so it is readily available in case of emergency. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in one room or a section of the home, the license is issued for the entire location. Monitoring visits may include spaces other than those designated for care. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated January 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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: RING AROUND THE ROSES HOME DAYCARE Facility ID: 91000304 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/13/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 6/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 01:05 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an Annual Compliance review. R. Harris, owner/operator, was present and assisted with the visit. This family child care home was issued a temporary Child Care License on June 28, 2022 and received a three star rated license on December 29, 2022. This program earned four (4) points in the Education Component, two (2) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last well water bacteriological analysis was completed March 8, 2022 and is delinquent. Currently children are only enrolled on second shift and arrive for care around 2:30pm. I observed children arrive and play in activity centers. Interactions between the children and caregiver were nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements 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. There were no documented outdoor play area inspections for the months of August 2023 through November 2023. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. There were two (2) uncovered outlets near the highchair and the little tikes toy box. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 801 Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home. The last well water bacteriological analysis was completed March 8, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.There is no medical report on file for the three (3) siblings enrolled April 25, 2024. The medical report for the preschool aged child enrolled December 18, 2023 was completed in 2021 and their immunization report is from 2020. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1821 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 30 days. The required sleep checks were not completed for the one (1) enrolled infant. .1724(a)(8)&(f) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by July 27, 2024. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how it was corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 89% over an eighteen (18) month period and remains eligible for the child care license. OWNER & FACILITY PROFILE This program is owned by you, R. Harris, as a sole proprietor. Should the status of ownership change please contact me, or your assigned Consultant, prior to doing so. I reviewed the contact and operator information for the program with you. You verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. OPERATOR RECORDS I reviewed your records, as the operator, and no violations were documented. PROGRAM RECORDS The last well water bacteriological analysis was completed March 8, 2022 but is required to be completed every two (2) years. You stated you would contact S. Knotts regarding having the well analyzed. There were not outdoor play area inspections available for review from August 2023 to November2023. These must be completed monthly and noted on the DCDEE form offered on our website. I recommend posting the inspections on you the board by the child care entrance as a reminder. There were no sleep checks completed for the one (1) enrolled infant for this week. I also recommended posting this near the bassinet as a visual reminder. CHILDREN’S RECORDS I reviewed all children’s records, and one violation was documented. There are three (3) children who do not a health assessment on file. There are three (3) children who were enrolled December 18, 2023 but their health assessments are dated for 2021 and immunization records dated for 2020. Child Care Rules require that a health assessment completed and signed by a health professional be completed and on within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs should have completed the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by November 1, 2024. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed regarding making sure that when parents sign forms, they also document the date. This helps confirm when these were reviewed. Always review applications to ensure parents add phone numbers to any pediatrician or hospital preferences, so it is readily available in case of emergency. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in one room or a section of the home, the license is issued for the entire location. Monitoring visits may include spaces other than those designated for care. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated January 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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: RING AROUND THE ROSES HOME DAYCARE Facility ID: 91000304 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/13/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 6/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 01:05 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an Annual Compliance review. R. Harris, owner/operator, was present and assisted with the visit. This family child care home was issued a temporary Child Care License on June 28, 2022 and received a three star rated license on December 29, 2022. This program earned four (4) points in the Education Component, two (2) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last well water bacteriological analysis was completed March 8, 2022 and is delinquent. Currently children are only enrolled on second shift and arrive for care around 2:30pm. I observed children arrive and play in activity centers. Interactions between the children and caregiver were nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements 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. There were no documented outdoor play area inspections for the months of August 2023 through November 2023. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. There were two (2) uncovered outlets near the highchair and the little tikes toy box. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 801 Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home. The last well water bacteriological analysis was completed March 8, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.There is no medical report on file for the three (3) siblings enrolled April 25, 2024. The medical report for the preschool aged child enrolled December 18, 2023 was completed in 2021 and their immunization report is from 2020. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1821 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 30 days. The required sleep checks were not completed for the one (1) enrolled infant. .1724(a)(8)&(f) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by July 27, 2024. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how it was corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 89% over an eighteen (18) month period and remains eligible for the child care license. OWNER & FACILITY PROFILE This program is owned by you, R. Harris, as a sole proprietor. Should the status of ownership change please contact me, or your assigned Consultant, prior to doing so. I reviewed the contact and operator information for the program with you. You verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. OPERATOR RECORDS I reviewed your records, as the operator, and no violations were documented. PROGRAM RECORDS The last well water bacteriological analysis was completed March 8, 2022 but is required to be completed every two (2) years. You stated you would contact S. Knotts regarding having the well analyzed. There were not outdoor play area inspections available for review from August 2023 to November2023. These must be completed monthly and noted on the DCDEE form offered on our website. I recommend posting the inspections on you the board by the child care entrance as a reminder. There were no sleep checks completed for the one (1) enrolled infant for this week. I also recommended posting this near the bassinet as a visual reminder. CHILDREN’S RECORDS I reviewed all children’s records, and one violation was documented. There are three (3) children who do not a health assessment on file. There are three (3) children who were enrolled December 18, 2023 but their health assessments are dated for 2021 and immunization records dated for 2020. Child Care Rules require that a health assessment completed and signed by a health professional be completed and on within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs should have completed the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by November 1, 2024. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed regarding making sure that when parents sign forms, they also document the date. This helps confirm when these were reviewed. Always review applications to ensure parents add phone numbers to any pediatrician or hospital preferences, so it is readily available in case of emergency. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in one room or a section of the home, the license is issued for the entire location. Monitoring visits may include spaces other than those designated for care. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated January 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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