Alice'S Playground Center

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0126-080L Visit Date: 1/21/2026 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 1/21/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate allegations of child care requirements. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) on 1/8/2026 and sent to me on 1/9/2026. Due to technology issues, a handwritten visit summary was completed and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Alice Dunbar, Owner. A signed copy of the handwritten summary was left on site for your records. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was emailed to you, Alice Dunbar, Owner, 1/23/2026, due to Regulatory issues. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner, and explained the reason for today’s visit. Each classroom was monitored for staff/child ratios. Staff/child ratios were in compliance during today’s visit. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern regarding criminal background check, nutrition, discipline, and staff/child ratio. It was reported that staff/child ratio is not in compliance in the classroom of infants. Based on attendance records, monitored during today’s visit, there were five (5) infants enrolled in the classroom of infants on 1/8/2026. As of 1/21/26 there were four (4) infants enrolled and two (2) present. Ratios were met by having one (1) person with five (5) children 12 months and younger. The allegation regarding not meeting Staff/child ratios in the infant classroom was unsubstantiated. It was reported that a person working in the classroom of infants does not have a criminal background check. Alice Dunbar, Owner, stated that on 1/8/2026, the staff member in the classroom of infants abruptly left the facility. Ms. Dunbar then took over the caregiving in that classroom and called in a substitute. Five (5) infants were present. Before the substitute arrived, Ms. Dunbar needed to prepare lunch for the facility. A parent volunteered to assist in the classroom of infants. Ms. Dunbar left the parent alone to care for five (5) infants to prepare lunch for a few minutes at a time in the classroom and then would re-join the parent in the classroom until the substitute arrived approximately one and a half hours later. The parent did not meet staff qualifications or have a criminal background check to be left alone with a group of children. The substitute that arrived to provide care in the classroom of infants criminal background check expired on 12/9/2025. This portion of the complaint was substantiated. It was reported that Alice Dunbar, Owner, places the children in her care in a crib and places the crib in the hallway outside the kitchen as she prepares lunches. Ms. Dunbar stated that at times when she is short-staffed, she has placed the children in a crib in the hallway outside the kitchen door where she can see them as she prepares lunches for the facility. This portion of the complaint was substantiated. There is a concern children are not receiving the food listed on the menu. I monitored the facility’s menu during today’s visit. The facility’s menu was posted, current, and appropriate food substitutions were documented as required when necessary. I monitored the menu for infants. It was posted, current, and appropriate baby food substitutions were documented as required when necessary. Based on today’s monitoring and observations, this portion of the complaint was unsubstantiated. There is a concern regarding discipline. It was reported that a caregiver was allegedly having children run laps as a form of discipline. I interviewed the caregivers of preschool aged children in the facility. The caregivers stated that they have not forced, nor witnessed children being forced to run laps as a form of discipline. The classrooms of three-to-five-year-old children were observed during today’s visit. The children participated in sensory table play, puzzles, block building, art activities, observed books, and played with dramatic play items. All interactions were appropriate. No form of discipline was observed. It is reported that a staff was heard telling a child to “shut up” Three (3) staff were interviewed and stated that they have not themselves, nor have heard any staff tell a child to “shut up”. Based on today’s interviews, this portion of the complaint was unsubstantiated. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A parent left in charge of five (5) infants for the administrator to cook did not have a criminal background check. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A valid qualification letter was not on file for C.M. Qualification letter expired on 12/9/2025 for C.M. In review of ABCMS the individual has not started the CBC renewal qualification process. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. C.M. has a criminal background letter that expired 12/9/2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1831 At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. An ITS-SIDS trained staff member was not consistently present in the classroom with five (5) infants on 1/8/26. A parent was left in charge of a group of infants while the administrator was cooking lunch. .01102 (f) 1842 Staff members and child care administrators who were counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities. A staff performed food preparation duties while counting in meeting the staff/child ratios in a classroom with infants. .0713(a)(8) Technical assistance provided as follows: 1041 - A parent was allowed to provide care for five (5) infants without a criminal background check. All staff including volunteers are required to have a criminal background check completed prior to caring for children. 1044- A valid qualification letter was not on file for C.M. The renewal process has not begun prior to expiration. C.M. must obtain a valid criminal background qualification letter by 2/5/2026 or may not return to care for children until a valid criminal background qualification letter is obtained and on file. 1757- C.M. criminal background letter expired 12/9/2025. A qualification letter must be in the individual's personnel file no later than 2/5/26. Plan to track the expiration dates of all staff’s criminal background qualification letters on a calendar with reminders and have staff start the renewal process up to six months prior to the expiration date. 1831 - on 1/8/26 there were times when an individual without ITS-SIDS training was left alone with five (5) infants. When a qualified staff member is not present to provide care, it is recommended the operator consider closing the classroom or possibly combining with one year old children if ratios can be maintained. 1842- A staff performed food preparation duties while counted in meeting the staff/child ratios in a classroom. Alice Dunbar, Owner, and I discussed that closing a classroom on days the facility is short-staffed may be an option to meet staff/child ratios and prepare lunch for the facility. Achieving compliance A follow-up visit will be conducted to verify compliance of violation 1842, staff/child ratio. Due to violations of staff/child ratio, an administrative action may be issued. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 2/4/2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0126-080L Visit Date: 1/21/2026 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 1/21/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 235 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate allegations of child care requirements. The complaint was received by the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) on 1/8/2026 and sent to me on 1/9/2026. Due to technology issues, a handwritten visit summary was completed and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Alice Dunbar, Owner. A signed copy of the handwritten summary was left on site for your records. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was emailed to you, Alice Dunbar, Owner, 1/23/2026, due to Regulatory issues. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner, and explained the reason for today’s visit. Each classroom was monitored for staff/child ratios. Staff/child ratios were in compliance during today’s visit. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern regarding criminal background check, nutrition, discipline, and staff/child ratio. It was reported that staff/child ratio is not in compliance in the classroom of infants. Based on attendance records, monitored during today’s visit, there were five (5) infants enrolled in the classroom of infants on 1/8/2026. As of 1/21/26 there were four (4) infants enrolled and two (2) present. Ratios were met by having one (1) person with five (5) children 12 months and younger. The allegation regarding not meeting Staff/child ratios in the infant classroom was unsubstantiated. It was reported that a person working in the classroom of infants does not have a criminal background check. Alice Dunbar, Owner, stated that on 1/8/2026, the staff member in the classroom of infants abruptly left the facility. Ms. Dunbar then took over the caregiving in that classroom and called in a substitute. Five (5) infants were present. Before the substitute arrived, Ms. Dunbar needed to prepare lunch for the facility. A parent volunteered to assist in the classroom of infants. Ms. Dunbar left the parent alone to care for five (5) infants to prepare lunch for a few minutes at a time in the classroom and then would re-join the parent in the classroom until the substitute arrived approximately one and a half hours later. The parent did not meet staff qualifications or have a criminal background check to be left alone with a group of children. The substitute that arrived to provide care in the classroom of infants criminal background check expired on 12/9/2025. This portion of the complaint was substantiated. It was reported that Alice Dunbar, Owner, places the children in her care in a crib and places the crib in the hallway outside the kitchen as she prepares lunches. Ms. Dunbar stated that at times when she is short-staffed, she has placed the children in a crib in the hallway outside the kitchen door where she can see them as she prepares lunches for the facility. This portion of the complaint was substantiated. There is a concern children are not receiving the food listed on the menu. I monitored the facility’s menu during today’s visit. The facility’s menu was posted, current, and appropriate food substitutions were documented as required when necessary. I monitored the menu for infants. It was posted, current, and appropriate baby food substitutions were documented as required when necessary. Based on today’s monitoring and observations, this portion of the complaint was unsubstantiated. There is a concern regarding discipline. It was reported that a caregiver was allegedly having children run laps as a form of discipline. I interviewed the caregivers of preschool aged children in the facility. The caregivers stated that they have not forced, nor witnessed children being forced to run laps as a form of discipline. The classrooms of three-to-five-year-old children were observed during today’s visit. The children participated in sensory table play, puzzles, block building, art activities, observed books, and played with dramatic play items. All interactions were appropriate. No form of discipline was observed. It is reported that a staff was heard telling a child to “shut up” Three (3) staff were interviewed and stated that they have not themselves, nor have heard any staff tell a child to “shut up”. Based on today’s interviews, this portion of the complaint was unsubstantiated. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A parent left in charge of five (5) infants for the administrator to cook did not have a criminal background check. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A valid qualification letter was not on file for C.M. Qualification letter expired on 12/9/2025 for C.M. In review of ABCMS the individual has not started the CBC renewal qualification process. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. C.M. has a criminal background letter that expired 12/9/2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1831 At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. An ITS-SIDS trained staff member was not consistently present in the classroom with five (5) infants on 1/8/26. A parent was left in charge of a group of infants while the administrator was cooking lunch. .01102 (f) 1842 Staff members and child care administrators who were counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities. A staff performed food preparation duties while counting in meeting the staff/child ratios in a classroom with infants. .0713(a)(8) Technical assistance provided as follows: 1041 - A parent was allowed to provide care for five (5) infants without a criminal background check. All staff including volunteers are required to have a criminal background check completed prior to caring for children. 1044- A valid qualification letter was not on file for C.M. The renewal process has not begun prior to expiration. C.M. must obtain a valid criminal background qualification letter by 2/5/2026 or may not return to care for children until a valid criminal background qualification letter is obtained and on file. 1757- C.M. criminal background letter expired 12/9/2025. A qualification letter must be in the individual's personnel file no later than 2/5/26. Plan to track the expiration dates of all staff’s criminal background qualification letters on a calendar with reminders and have staff start the renewal process up to six months prior to the expiration date. 1831 - on 1/8/26 there were times when an individual without ITS-SIDS training was left alone with five (5) infants. When a qualified staff member is not present to provide care, it is recommended the operator consider closing the classroom or possibly combining with one year old children if ratios can be maintained. 1842- A staff performed food preparation duties while counted in meeting the staff/child ratios in a classroom. Alice Dunbar, Owner, and I discussed that closing a classroom on days the facility is short-staffed may be an option to meet staff/child ratios and prepare lunch for the facility. Achieving compliance A follow-up visit will be conducted to verify compliance of violation 1842, staff/child ratio. Due to violations of staff/child ratio, an administrative action may be issued. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 2/4/2026. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 10/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Owner, Alice Dunbar, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, Alice Dunbar, Owner, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two (92) percentage as of 10/16/2025. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/12/2024. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/26/2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/30/2025. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/22/2025. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/13/2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/23/2025 with seven (7) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Lead water testing was completed on 7/17/2024 with no hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing were not completed due to the facility’s exempt status. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. The children in the classroom of one-year-olds were having routine care and moving freely around the classroom. The infants were observed having routine care and sleeping. The children in the classroom of one and two-year-olds were having free choice play in the classroom and having diapers changed. The children in the classroom of two and three-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. The children in the classroom of three and four-year-olds were having free choice play with manipulatives at the tables and on carpeted areas. The children in the classroom of four and five-year-olds were having free choice play with dramatic play, table toys, blocks and books. The children in the classroom of two and three-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. Today’s lunch consisted of cheese pizza, salad, pineapple and milk. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. QRIS modernization discussion: During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. Based on today’s conversation the facility will pursue pathway one. The facility plans to apply for a rated license in Spring of 2026. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today's visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first six weeks. .1101(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025, has not completed ITS-SIDS training as a caregiver of infants. .1102(f) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first two weeks. .1101(a)(b) Technical assistance provided as follows #1045 #1067 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first two weeks. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first six weeks. Ms. Dunbar stated that the orientation is complete, just not documented due to Ms. Dunbar covering ratio in the classroom. #1065 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025, has not completed ITS-SIDS training as a caregiver of infants. The staff member is scheduled to complete the training 10/20/2025. Achieving compliance Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/31/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation provided If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .1101 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 10/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Owner, Alice Dunbar, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, Alice Dunbar, Owner, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two (92) percentage as of 10/16/2025. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/12/2024. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/26/2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/30/2025. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/22/2025. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/13/2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/23/2025 with seven (7) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Lead water testing was completed on 7/17/2024 with no hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing were not completed due to the facility’s exempt status. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. The children in the classroom of one-year-olds were having routine care and moving freely around the classroom. The infants were observed having routine care and sleeping. The children in the classroom of one and two-year-olds were having free choice play in the classroom and having diapers changed. The children in the classroom of two and three-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. The children in the classroom of three and four-year-olds were having free choice play with manipulatives at the tables and on carpeted areas. The children in the classroom of four and five-year-olds were having free choice play with dramatic play, table toys, blocks and books. The children in the classroom of two and three-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. Today’s lunch consisted of cheese pizza, salad, pineapple and milk. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. QRIS modernization discussion: During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. Based on today’s conversation the facility will pursue pathway one. The facility plans to apply for a rated license in Spring of 2026. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today's visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first six weeks. .1101(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025, has not completed ITS-SIDS training as a caregiver of infants. .1102(f) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first two weeks. .1101(a)(b) Technical assistance provided as follows #1045 #1067 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first two weeks. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first six weeks. Ms. Dunbar stated that the orientation is complete, just not documented due to Ms. Dunbar covering ratio in the classroom. #1065 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025, has not completed ITS-SIDS training as a caregiver of infants. The staff member is scheduled to complete the training 10/20/2025. Achieving compliance Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/31/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation provided If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 10/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Owner, Alice Dunbar, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, Alice Dunbar, Owner, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two (92) percentage as of 10/16/2025. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/12/2024. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/26/2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/30/2025. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/22/2025. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/13/2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/23/2025 with seven (7) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Lead water testing was completed on 7/17/2024 with no hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing were not completed due to the facility’s exempt status. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. The children in the classroom of one-year-olds were having routine care and moving freely around the classroom. The infants were observed having routine care and sleeping. The children in the classroom of one and two-year-olds were having free choice play in the classroom and having diapers changed. The children in the classroom of two and three-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. The children in the classroom of three and four-year-olds were having free choice play with manipulatives at the tables and on carpeted areas. The children in the classroom of four and five-year-olds were having free choice play with dramatic play, table toys, blocks and books. The children in the classroom of two and three-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. Today’s lunch consisted of cheese pizza, salad, pineapple and milk. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. QRIS modernization discussion: During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. Based on today’s conversation the facility will pursue pathway one. The facility plans to apply for a rated license in Spring of 2026. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today's visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first six weeks. .1101(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025, has not completed ITS-SIDS training as a caregiver of infants. .1102(f) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first two weeks. .1101(a)(b) Technical assistance provided as follows #1045 #1067 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first two weeks. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first six weeks. Ms. Dunbar stated that the orientation is complete, just not documented due to Ms. Dunbar covering ratio in the classroom. #1065 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025, has not completed ITS-SIDS training as a caregiver of infants. The staff member is scheduled to complete the training 10/20/2025. Achieving compliance Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/31/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation provided If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 10/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Owner, Alice Dunbar, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, Alice Dunbar, Owner, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two (92) percentage as of 10/16/2025. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/12/2024. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/26/2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/30/2025. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/22/2025. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/13/2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/23/2025 with seven (7) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Lead water testing was completed on 7/17/2024 with no hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing were not completed due to the facility’s exempt status. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. The children in the classroom of one-year-olds were having routine care and moving freely around the classroom. The infants were observed having routine care and sleeping. The children in the classroom of one and two-year-olds were having free choice play in the classroom and having diapers changed. The children in the classroom of two and three-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. The children in the classroom of three and four-year-olds were having free choice play with manipulatives at the tables and on carpeted areas. The children in the classroom of four and five-year-olds were having free choice play with dramatic play, table toys, blocks and books. The children in the classroom of two and three-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. Today’s lunch consisted of cheese pizza, salad, pineapple and milk. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. QRIS modernization discussion: During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. Based on today’s conversation the facility will pursue pathway one. The facility plans to apply for a rated license in Spring of 2026. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today's visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first six weeks. .1101(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025, has not completed ITS-SIDS training as a caregiver of infants. .1102(f) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first two weeks. .1101(a)(b) Technical assistance provided as follows #1045 #1067 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first two weeks. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first six weeks. Ms. Dunbar stated that the orientation is complete, just not documented due to Ms. Dunbar covering ratio in the classroom. #1065 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025, has not completed ITS-SIDS training as a caregiver of infants. The staff member is scheduled to complete the training 10/20/2025. Achieving compliance Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/31/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation provided If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .3222 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 10/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Owner, Alice Dunbar, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, Alice Dunbar, Owner, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two (92) percentage as of 10/16/2025. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/12/2024. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/26/2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/30/2025. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/22/2025. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/13/2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/23/2025 with seven (7) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Lead water testing was completed on 7/17/2024 with no hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing were not completed due to the facility’s exempt status. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. The children in the classroom of one-year-olds were having routine care and moving freely around the classroom. The infants were observed having routine care and sleeping. The children in the classroom of one and two-year-olds were having free choice play in the classroom and having diapers changed. The children in the classroom of two and three-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. The children in the classroom of three and four-year-olds were having free choice play with manipulatives at the tables and on carpeted areas. The children in the classroom of four and five-year-olds were having free choice play with dramatic play, table toys, blocks and books. The children in the classroom of two and three-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. Today’s lunch consisted of cheese pizza, salad, pineapple and milk. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. QRIS modernization discussion: During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. Based on today’s conversation the facility will pursue pathway one. The facility plans to apply for a rated license in Spring of 2026. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today's visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first six weeks. .1101(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025, has not completed ITS-SIDS training as a caregiver of infants. .1102(f) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first two weeks. .1101(a)(b) Technical assistance provided as follows #1045 #1067 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first two weeks. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first six weeks. Ms. Dunbar stated that the orientation is complete, just not documented due to Ms. Dunbar covering ratio in the classroom. #1065 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025, has not completed ITS-SIDS training as a caregiver of infants. The staff member is scheduled to complete the training 10/20/2025. Achieving compliance Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/31/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation provided If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 10/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Owner, Alice Dunbar, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, Alice Dunbar, Owner, was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two (92) percentage as of 10/16/2025. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/12/2024. The last fire drill was practiced on 9/26/2025. The last lockdown drill was practiced on 9/30/2025. The last playground inspection was documented on 9/22/2025. The last fire inspection was approved on 2/13/2025. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 9/23/2025 with seven (7) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Lead water testing was completed on 7/17/2024 with no hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing were not completed due to the facility’s exempt status. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. The children in the classroom of one-year-olds were having routine care and moving freely around the classroom. The infants were observed having routine care and sleeping. The children in the classroom of one and two-year-olds were having free choice play in the classroom and having diapers changed. The children in the classroom of two and three-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. The children in the classroom of three and four-year-olds were having free choice play with manipulatives at the tables and on carpeted areas. The children in the classroom of four and five-year-olds were having free choice play with dramatic play, table toys, blocks and books. The children in the classroom of two and three-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. Today’s lunch consisted of cheese pizza, salad, pineapple and milk. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. QRIS modernization discussion: During today’s visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Program Assessment Pathway, Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway, and Accreditation and Head Start Pathway. Education requirements were also reviewed. Based on today’s conversation the facility will pursue pathway one. The facility plans to apply for a rated license in Spring of 2026. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today's visit Violation Number Comment Rule 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first six weeks. .1101(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025, has not completed ITS-SIDS training as a caregiver of infants. .1102(f) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first two weeks. .1101(a)(b) Technical assistance provided as follows #1045 #1067 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first two weeks. Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025 does not have documentation of orientation for the first six weeks. Ms. Dunbar stated that the orientation is complete, just not documented due to Ms. Dunbar covering ratio in the classroom. #1065 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Staff, K.G., hired 8/8/2025, has not completed ITS-SIDS training as a caregiver of infants. The staff member is scheduled to complete the training 10/20/2025. Achieving compliance Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 10/31/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation provided If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .2703 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0825-188L Visit Date: 8/21/2025 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 8/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to investigate a complaint received by The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) on 8/14/25 and by Dawn McCrary, 8/14/25. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by you, Alice Dunbar, Owner. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. There are allegations of violations of child care requirements. Upon my arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner, Jeanette Absher, Director, and explained the reason for my visit. Ms. Dunbar and Ms. Absher were available to assist during the visit. There is a concern regarding staff/child ratios. The reporter stated that eight (8) to ten (10) infants are cared for with one (1) caregiver. A walk-through of the facility was conducted to monitor staff/child ratios. The enrollment records of the facility were monitored. Space #1 has five (5) infants enrolled. Five (5) infants and one (1) caregiver were present. Space #2 has one (1) infant and five (5) one-year-olds enrolled. One (1) infant and four (4) one-year-olds with one (1) caregiver were present. Space #4 has five (5) infants enrolled. Five (5) infants and one (1) caregiver were present. Space #5 has nine (9) two-year-olds enrolled. Seven (7) two-year-olds and one (1) caregiver were present. Space #7 has one (1) one-year-old and four (4) two-year-olds enrolled. One (1) one-year-old and four (4) two-year-olds with one (1) caregiver were present. Space #8 has one (1) two-year-old and eight (8) three-year-olds enrolled. One (1) two-year-old and eight (8) three-year-olds with one (1) caregiver were present. Space #9 has ten (10) three-year-olds enrolled. Ten (10) three-year-olds with one (1) caregiver were present. Space #10 has twelve (12) four-year-olds enrolled. Twelve (12) four-year-olds with one (1) caregiver were present. Ms. Dunbar and one (1) floater were on-site to assist with breaks. Space #3 was not in use. Each classroom had staff/child ratio that met child care requirements. Based on the documentation of children enrolled and the number of children present with the number of caregivers, the concern of staff/child ratios is unsubstantiated. There is a concern that a staff member was employed from October 2024-January 2025 with no valid criminal background qualifying letter. Staff time cards and personnel information were monitored during today’s visit. One (1) staff, C. Smith, began working at the facility 11/25/2024. C. Smith had documentation of the electronic submission of their fingerprints, no valid qualifying letter was on file. C. Smith worked 11/25/24, 12/2/24; 12/4/24; 12/11/24; 12/13/24; 12/17/24; 12/18/24 and 12/19/24. C. Smith did not return to work at the facility after 12/19/24. Ms. Dunbar and Ms. Absher stated that there was confusion concerning C. Smith’s background letter. We discussed not allowing new hires to begin work without a valid criminal background qualifying letter on file. The ABCMS database confirmed that all current staff have valid background letters. The ABCMS database confirmed that C. Smith did/does not have a valid background letter. Based on today’s interviews and review of staff time cards and personnel information, the concern of a staff member working without a valid criminal background qualifying letter is substantiated. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. C. Smith was employed 11/25/24-12/19/24 at the facility without completing a criminal background check. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. C. Smith was employed 11/25/24-12/19/24 at the facility without a valid criminal background qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance provided as follows 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS 1041 C. Smith was employed 11/25/24-12/19/24 at the facility without completing a criminal background check. 1757 C. Smith was employed 11/25/24-12/19/24 at the facility without a valid criminal background qualifying letter on file. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/4/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0825-188L Visit Date: 8/21/2025 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 8/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to investigate a complaint received by The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) on 8/14/25 and by Dawn McCrary, 8/14/25. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by you, Alice Dunbar, Owner. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. There are allegations of violations of child care requirements. Upon my arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner, Jeanette Absher, Director, and explained the reason for my visit. Ms. Dunbar and Ms. Absher were available to assist during the visit. There is a concern regarding staff/child ratios. The reporter stated that eight (8) to ten (10) infants are cared for with one (1) caregiver. A walk-through of the facility was conducted to monitor staff/child ratios. The enrollment records of the facility were monitored. Space #1 has five (5) infants enrolled. Five (5) infants and one (1) caregiver were present. Space #2 has one (1) infant and five (5) one-year-olds enrolled. One (1) infant and four (4) one-year-olds with one (1) caregiver were present. Space #4 has five (5) infants enrolled. Five (5) infants and one (1) caregiver were present. Space #5 has nine (9) two-year-olds enrolled. Seven (7) two-year-olds and one (1) caregiver were present. Space #7 has one (1) one-year-old and four (4) two-year-olds enrolled. One (1) one-year-old and four (4) two-year-olds with one (1) caregiver were present. Space #8 has one (1) two-year-old and eight (8) three-year-olds enrolled. One (1) two-year-old and eight (8) three-year-olds with one (1) caregiver were present. Space #9 has ten (10) three-year-olds enrolled. Ten (10) three-year-olds with one (1) caregiver were present. Space #10 has twelve (12) four-year-olds enrolled. Twelve (12) four-year-olds with one (1) caregiver were present. Ms. Dunbar and one (1) floater were on-site to assist with breaks. Space #3 was not in use. Each classroom had staff/child ratio that met child care requirements. Based on the documentation of children enrolled and the number of children present with the number of caregivers, the concern of staff/child ratios is unsubstantiated. There is a concern that a staff member was employed from October 2024-January 2025 with no valid criminal background qualifying letter. Staff time cards and personnel information were monitored during today’s visit. One (1) staff, C. Smith, began working at the facility 11/25/2024. C. Smith had documentation of the electronic submission of their fingerprints, no valid qualifying letter was on file. C. Smith worked 11/25/24, 12/2/24; 12/4/24; 12/11/24; 12/13/24; 12/17/24; 12/18/24 and 12/19/24. C. Smith did not return to work at the facility after 12/19/24. Ms. Dunbar and Ms. Absher stated that there was confusion concerning C. Smith’s background letter. We discussed not allowing new hires to begin work without a valid criminal background qualifying letter on file. The ABCMS database confirmed that all current staff have valid background letters. The ABCMS database confirmed that C. Smith did/does not have a valid background letter. Based on today’s interviews and review of staff time cards and personnel information, the concern of a staff member working without a valid criminal background qualifying letter is substantiated. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. C. Smith was employed 11/25/24-12/19/24 at the facility without completing a criminal background check. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. C. Smith was employed 11/25/24-12/19/24 at the facility without a valid criminal background qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance provided as follows 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS 1041 C. Smith was employed 11/25/24-12/19/24 at the facility without completing a criminal background check. 1757 C. Smith was employed 11/25/24-12/19/24 at the facility without a valid criminal background qualifying letter on file. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/4/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0825-188L Visit Date: 8/21/2025 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 8/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to investigate a complaint received by The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) on 8/14/25 and by Dawn McCrary, 8/14/25. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by you, Alice Dunbar, Owner. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. There are allegations of violations of child care requirements. Upon my arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner, Jeanette Absher, Director, and explained the reason for my visit. Ms. Dunbar and Ms. Absher were available to assist during the visit. There is a concern regarding staff/child ratios. The reporter stated that eight (8) to ten (10) infants are cared for with one (1) caregiver. A walk-through of the facility was conducted to monitor staff/child ratios. The enrollment records of the facility were monitored. Space #1 has five (5) infants enrolled. Five (5) infants and one (1) caregiver were present. Space #2 has one (1) infant and five (5) one-year-olds enrolled. One (1) infant and four (4) one-year-olds with one (1) caregiver were present. Space #4 has five (5) infants enrolled. Five (5) infants and one (1) caregiver were present. Space #5 has nine (9) two-year-olds enrolled. Seven (7) two-year-olds and one (1) caregiver were present. Space #7 has one (1) one-year-old and four (4) two-year-olds enrolled. One (1) one-year-old and four (4) two-year-olds with one (1) caregiver were present. Space #8 has one (1) two-year-old and eight (8) three-year-olds enrolled. One (1) two-year-old and eight (8) three-year-olds with one (1) caregiver were present. Space #9 has ten (10) three-year-olds enrolled. Ten (10) three-year-olds with one (1) caregiver were present. Space #10 has twelve (12) four-year-olds enrolled. Twelve (12) four-year-olds with one (1) caregiver were present. Ms. Dunbar and one (1) floater were on-site to assist with breaks. Space #3 was not in use. Each classroom had staff/child ratio that met child care requirements. Based on the documentation of children enrolled and the number of children present with the number of caregivers, the concern of staff/child ratios is unsubstantiated. There is a concern that a staff member was employed from October 2024-January 2025 with no valid criminal background qualifying letter. Staff time cards and personnel information were monitored during today’s visit. One (1) staff, C. Smith, began working at the facility 11/25/2024. C. Smith had documentation of the electronic submission of their fingerprints, no valid qualifying letter was on file. C. Smith worked 11/25/24, 12/2/24; 12/4/24; 12/11/24; 12/13/24; 12/17/24; 12/18/24 and 12/19/24. C. Smith did not return to work at the facility after 12/19/24. Ms. Dunbar and Ms. Absher stated that there was confusion concerning C. Smith’s background letter. We discussed not allowing new hires to begin work without a valid criminal background qualifying letter on file. The ABCMS database confirmed that all current staff have valid background letters. The ABCMS database confirmed that C. Smith did/does not have a valid background letter. Based on today’s interviews and review of staff time cards and personnel information, the concern of a staff member working without a valid criminal background qualifying letter is substantiated. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. C. Smith was employed 11/25/24-12/19/24 at the facility without completing a criminal background check. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. C. Smith was employed 11/25/24-12/19/24 at the facility without a valid criminal background qualifying letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical assistance provided as follows 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS 1041 C. Smith was employed 11/25/24-12/19/24 at the facility without completing a criminal background check. 1757 C. Smith was employed 11/25/24-12/19/24 at the facility without a valid criminal background qualifying letter on file. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 9/4/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 6/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Jeanette Absher, Director, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for your records. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. Ms. Dunbar and Jeanette Absher, Director, were available to assist during the visit. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space ITS SIDS requirements) General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the infants and one-year-old children were observed having routine care, having free choice play on the playground and resting. The two-year-old children were having free choice play in the playground and transitioned to free choice play outdoors. The three-to-four-year-old children were having free choice play in the classroom. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. There are (3) newly hired staff. The newly hired staff’s files were monitored for child care requirements. All staff have valid criminal background letters. This program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Easily torn plastics, baby wipe packages, plastic wrapped paper plates, and zipper topped bags, were accessible to children under three years of age in spaces #2 and #4 . .0604(q) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff, S.D., has FA training that expired 3/25/25. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff, S.D., has CPR training that expired 3/25/25. .1102(d) Technical assistance provided as follows: 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 1048 and 1049 Staff, S.D., has CPR and FA training that expired 3/25/25. You stated that you plan to have the S.D. attend the CPR and FA trainings being offered this month. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 858 Easily torn plastics, baby wipe packages, plastic wrapped paper plates, and zipper topped bags, were accessible to children under three years of age in spaces #2 and #4 . The plastics were placed above five feet for correction during the visit. Achieving compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 06/24/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: M. Tomas’ CBC letter expires 10/22/25. I suggest the process of renewal begin immediately as to not have a lapse in valid qualification. NC Foundations books were left on site for your staff to assist in activity planning and caring for children in their early years of life. Unfortunately, recently in Western North Carolina, there have been deaths of children during rest time in child care facilities' Please share, with your staff, the following information to help keep children safe during nap time: Lighting at nap time should allow staff to see the children’s face, skin color, and breathing. Music should be at a low volume and calm so that staff can hear the children breathing and any change in their breathing. Sleep Checks being conducted every 15 minutes till the children are 13 months old. Blankets for older children shall not cover their faces. Supervision is important for the child’s safety, prevention of any injuries, and quality child care. With proper supervision, program staff can quickly remove children from any potential harm. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 6/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Jeanette Absher, Director, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for your records. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. Ms. Dunbar and Jeanette Absher, Director, were available to assist during the visit. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space ITS SIDS requirements) General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the infants and one-year-old children were observed having routine care, having free choice play on the playground and resting. The two-year-old children were having free choice play in the playground and transitioned to free choice play outdoors. The three-to-four-year-old children were having free choice play in the classroom. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. There are (3) newly hired staff. The newly hired staff’s files were monitored for child care requirements. All staff have valid criminal background letters. This program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Easily torn plastics, baby wipe packages, plastic wrapped paper plates, and zipper topped bags, were accessible to children under three years of age in spaces #2 and #4 . .0604(q) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff, S.D., has FA training that expired 3/25/25. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff, S.D., has CPR training that expired 3/25/25. .1102(d) Technical assistance provided as follows: 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 1048 and 1049 Staff, S.D., has CPR and FA training that expired 3/25/25. You stated that you plan to have the S.D. attend the CPR and FA trainings being offered this month. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 858 Easily torn plastics, baby wipe packages, plastic wrapped paper plates, and zipper topped bags, were accessible to children under three years of age in spaces #2 and #4 . The plastics were placed above five feet for correction during the visit. Achieving compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 06/24/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: M. Tomas’ CBC letter expires 10/22/25. I suggest the process of renewal begin immediately as to not have a lapse in valid qualification. NC Foundations books were left on site for your staff to assist in activity planning and caring for children in their early years of life. Unfortunately, recently in Western North Carolina, there have been deaths of children during rest time in child care facilities' Please share, with your staff, the following information to help keep children safe during nap time: Lighting at nap time should allow staff to see the children’s face, skin color, and breathing. Music should be at a low volume and calm so that staff can hear the children breathing and any change in their breathing. Sleep Checks being conducted every 15 minutes till the children are 13 months old. Blankets for older children shall not cover their faces. Supervision is important for the child’s safety, prevention of any injuries, and quality child care. With proper supervision, program staff can quickly remove children from any potential harm. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 6/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Jeanette Absher, Director, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for your records. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. Ms. Dunbar and Jeanette Absher, Director, were available to assist during the visit. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space ITS SIDS requirements) General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the infants and one-year-old children were observed having routine care, having free choice play on the playground and resting. The two-year-old children were having free choice play in the playground and transitioned to free choice play outdoors. The three-to-four-year-old children were having free choice play in the classroom. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. There are (3) newly hired staff. The newly hired staff’s files were monitored for child care requirements. All staff have valid criminal background letters. This program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Easily torn plastics, baby wipe packages, plastic wrapped paper plates, and zipper topped bags, were accessible to children under three years of age in spaces #2 and #4 . .0604(q) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff, S.D., has FA training that expired 3/25/25. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff, S.D., has CPR training that expired 3/25/25. .1102(d) Technical assistance provided as follows: 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 1048 and 1049 Staff, S.D., has CPR and FA training that expired 3/25/25. You stated that you plan to have the S.D. attend the CPR and FA trainings being offered this month. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 858 Easily torn plastics, baby wipe packages, plastic wrapped paper plates, and zipper topped bags, were accessible to children under three years of age in spaces #2 and #4 . The plastics were placed above five feet for correction during the visit. Achieving compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 06/24/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: M. Tomas’ CBC letter expires 10/22/25. I suggest the process of renewal begin immediately as to not have a lapse in valid qualification. NC Foundations books were left on site for your staff to assist in activity planning and caring for children in their early years of life. Unfortunately, recently in Western North Carolina, there have been deaths of children during rest time in child care facilities' Please share, with your staff, the following information to help keep children safe during nap time: Lighting at nap time should allow staff to see the children’s face, skin color, and breathing. Music should be at a low volume and calm so that staff can hear the children breathing and any change in their breathing. Sleep Checks being conducted every 15 minutes till the children are 13 months old. Blankets for older children shall not cover their faces. Supervision is important for the child’s safety, prevention of any injuries, and quality child care. With proper supervision, program staff can quickly remove children from any potential harm. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 6/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Jeanette Absher, Director, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for your records. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. Ms. Dunbar and Jeanette Absher, Director, were available to assist during the visit. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space ITS SIDS requirements) General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the infants and one-year-old children were observed having routine care, having free choice play on the playground and resting. The two-year-old children were having free choice play in the playground and transitioned to free choice play outdoors. The three-to-four-year-old children were having free choice play in the classroom. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. There are (3) newly hired staff. The newly hired staff’s files were monitored for child care requirements. All staff have valid criminal background letters. This program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Easily torn plastics, baby wipe packages, plastic wrapped paper plates, and zipper topped bags, were accessible to children under three years of age in spaces #2 and #4 . .0604(q) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff, S.D., has FA training that expired 3/25/25. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff, S.D., has CPR training that expired 3/25/25. .1102(d) Technical assistance provided as follows: 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 1048 and 1049 Staff, S.D., has CPR and FA training that expired 3/25/25. You stated that you plan to have the S.D. attend the CPR and FA trainings being offered this month. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 858 Easily torn plastics, baby wipe packages, plastic wrapped paper plates, and zipper topped bags, were accessible to children under three years of age in spaces #2 and #4 . The plastics were placed above five feet for correction during the visit. Achieving compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 06/24/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: M. Tomas’ CBC letter expires 10/22/25. I suggest the process of renewal begin immediately as to not have a lapse in valid qualification. NC Foundations books were left on site for your staff to assist in activity planning and caring for children in their early years of life. Unfortunately, recently in Western North Carolina, there have been deaths of children during rest time in child care facilities' Please share, with your staff, the following information to help keep children safe during nap time: Lighting at nap time should allow staff to see the children’s face, skin color, and breathing. Music should be at a low volume and calm so that staff can hear the children breathing and any change in their breathing. Sleep Checks being conducted every 15 minutes till the children are 13 months old. Blankets for older children shall not cover their faces. Supervision is important for the child’s safety, prevention of any injuries, and quality child care. With proper supervision, program staff can quickly remove children from any potential harm. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 6/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Jeanette Absher, Director, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for your records. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. Ms. Dunbar and Jeanette Absher, Director, were available to assist during the visit. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space ITS SIDS requirements) General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the infants and one-year-old children were observed having routine care, having free choice play on the playground and resting. The two-year-old children were having free choice play in the playground and transitioned to free choice play outdoors. The three-to-four-year-old children were having free choice play in the classroom. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. There are (3) newly hired staff. The newly hired staff’s files were monitored for child care requirements. All staff have valid criminal background letters. This program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Easily torn plastics, baby wipe packages, plastic wrapped paper plates, and zipper topped bags, were accessible to children under three years of age in spaces #2 and #4 . .0604(q) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff, S.D., has FA training that expired 3/25/25. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff, S.D., has CPR training that expired 3/25/25. .1102(d) Technical assistance provided as follows: 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 1048 and 1049 Staff, S.D., has CPR and FA training that expired 3/25/25. You stated that you plan to have the S.D. attend the CPR and FA trainings being offered this month. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 858 Easily torn plastics, baby wipe packages, plastic wrapped paper plates, and zipper topped bags, were accessible to children under three years of age in spaces #2 and #4 . The plastics were placed above five feet for correction during the visit. Achieving compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 06/24/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: M. Tomas’ CBC letter expires 10/22/25. I suggest the process of renewal begin immediately as to not have a lapse in valid qualification. NC Foundations books were left on site for your staff to assist in activity planning and caring for children in their early years of life. Unfortunately, recently in Western North Carolina, there have been deaths of children during rest time in child care facilities' Please share, with your staff, the following information to help keep children safe during nap time: Lighting at nap time should allow staff to see the children’s face, skin color, and breathing. Music should be at a low volume and calm so that staff can hear the children breathing and any change in their breathing. Sleep Checks being conducted every 15 minutes till the children are 13 months old. Blankets for older children shall not cover their faces. Supervision is important for the child’s safety, prevention of any injuries, and quality child care. With proper supervision, program staff can quickly remove children from any potential harm. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 6/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Jeanette Absher, Director, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for your records. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. Ms. Dunbar and Jeanette Absher, Director, were available to assist during the visit. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space ITS SIDS requirements) General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the infants and one-year-old children were observed having routine care, having free choice play on the playground and resting. The two-year-old children were having free choice play in the playground and transitioned to free choice play outdoors. The three-to-four-year-old children were having free choice play in the classroom. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. There are (3) newly hired staff. The newly hired staff’s files were monitored for child care requirements. All staff have valid criminal background letters. This program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Easily torn plastics, baby wipe packages, plastic wrapped paper plates, and zipper topped bags, were accessible to children under three years of age in spaces #2 and #4 . .0604(q) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff, S.D., has FA training that expired 3/25/25. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff, S.D., has CPR training that expired 3/25/25. .1102(d) Technical assistance provided as follows: 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 1048 and 1049 Staff, S.D., has CPR and FA training that expired 3/25/25. You stated that you plan to have the S.D. attend the CPR and FA trainings being offered this month. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 858 Easily torn plastics, baby wipe packages, plastic wrapped paper plates, and zipper topped bags, were accessible to children under three years of age in spaces #2 and #4 . The plastics were placed above five feet for correction during the visit. Achieving compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 06/24/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: M. Tomas’ CBC letter expires 10/22/25. I suggest the process of renewal begin immediately as to not have a lapse in valid qualification. NC Foundations books were left on site for your staff to assist in activity planning and caring for children in their early years of life. Unfortunately, recently in Western North Carolina, there have been deaths of children during rest time in child care facilities' Please share, with your staff, the following information to help keep children safe during nap time: Lighting at nap time should allow staff to see the children’s face, skin color, and breathing. Music should be at a low volume and calm so that staff can hear the children breathing and any change in their breathing. Sleep Checks being conducted every 15 minutes till the children are 13 months old. Blankets for older children shall not cover their faces. Supervision is important for the child’s safety, prevention of any injuries, and quality child care. With proper supervision, program staff can quickly remove children from any potential harm. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/10/2025 Number Present: 59 Completed Date: 6/10/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Jeanette Absher, Director, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site for your records. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. Upon arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. Ms. Dunbar and Jeanette Absher, Director, were available to assist during the visit. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space ITS SIDS requirements) General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. During today’s visit, the infants and one-year-old children were observed having routine care, having free choice play on the playground and resting. The two-year-old children were having free choice play in the playground and transitioned to free choice play outdoors. The three-to-four-year-old children were having free choice play in the classroom. All interactions were positive. Supervision was adequate. There are (3) newly hired staff. The newly hired staff’s files were monitored for child care requirements. All staff have valid criminal background letters. This program does not provide transportation. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Easily torn plastics, baby wipe packages, plastic wrapped paper plates, and zipper topped bags, were accessible to children under three years of age in spaces #2 and #4 . .0604(q) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff, S.D., has FA training that expired 3/25/25. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff, S.D., has CPR training that expired 3/25/25. .1102(d) Technical assistance provided as follows: 10A NCAC 09 .1102 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 1048 and 1049 Staff, S.D., has CPR and FA training that expired 3/25/25. You stated that you plan to have the S.D. attend the CPR and FA trainings being offered this month. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS 858 Easily torn plastics, baby wipe packages, plastic wrapped paper plates, and zipper topped bags, were accessible to children under three years of age in spaces #2 and #4 . The plastics were placed above five feet for correction during the visit. Achieving compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 06/24/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: M. Tomas’ CBC letter expires 10/22/25. I suggest the process of renewal begin immediately as to not have a lapse in valid qualification. NC Foundations books were left on site for your staff to assist in activity planning and caring for children in their early years of life. Unfortunately, recently in Western North Carolina, there have been deaths of children during rest time in child care facilities' Please share, with your staff, the following information to help keep children safe during nap time: Lighting at nap time should allow staff to see the children’s face, skin color, and breathing. Music should be at a low volume and calm so that staff can hear the children breathing and any change in their breathing. Sleep Checks being conducted every 15 minutes till the children are 13 months old. Blankets for older children shall not cover their faces. Supervision is important for the child’s safety, prevention of any injuries, and quality child care. With proper supervision, program staff can quickly remove children from any potential harm. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0425-220L Visit Date: 4/25/2025 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 4/25/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to investigate a complaint received by The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) on 4/16/25 and by Dawn McCrary, 4/16/25. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by you, Alice Dunbar, Owner. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. There are concerns that procedures are not being followed to prevent the spread of communicable diseases by not following the facility’s operational policies, not separating children that are actively sick or suspected of being sick while waiting for the contacted parent to pick up the child from the facility, by concealing the communicable diseases, hand-foot-mouth, and scabies from the families of the children in care, and by not following proper diaper changing procedures by changing diapers on rest mats. Upon arrival, I noticed a printed statement of the confirmation of hand-foot-mouth disease posted on the front door to the facility, at eye level, to inform the families of the disease. I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner, and explained the reason for my visit. Ms. Dunbar was available to assist during the visit. I asked Ms. Dunbar if she was aware of a child not being separated from the others while actively sick or suspected of being sick while waiting for the contacted parent to pick up the child from the facility. Ms. Dunbar stated that she was not aware of a child not being separated from the others while actively sick or suspected of being sick while waiting for the contacted parent to pick up the child from the facility. I asked Ms. Dunbar what the procedure is if a child is actively sick or suspected of being sick while waiting for the contacted parent to pick up the child from the facility. Ms. Dunbar stated that the child’s needs are addressed, the child is isolated from the other children and the family is notified to pick up the child. I asked Ms. Dunbar if she was aware of caregiving staff being told to conceal the communicable disease, hand-foot-mouth, from the families of the children in care. Ms. Dunbar stated that the caregiving staff and herself immediately told the families of suspected hand-foot-mouth. Once the hand-foot-mouth condition was confirmed, a notice was posted on the door to the facility to inform the families and the caregivers verbally informed the families. I asked Ms. Dunbar if she was aware of caregiving staff being told to conceal the communicable disease, scabies, from the families of the children in care. Ms. Dunbar stated that there has not been a confirmed case of scabies in the facility. I asked Ms. Dunbar if she was aware of children having diapers changed on rest mats. Ms. Dunbar stated that she has, at times, changed a child’s diaper on an extra plastic rest mat when a room without a changing table was used to care for children. She stated that she follows the diapering procedure including disinfecting the mat and letting it air dry after the diaper changes. Ms. Dunbar stated that all hands are washed as required in a nearby classroom. Ms. Dunbar indicated the mat used for the diaper changes. The mat was stored on a shelf, not with mats used for rest time. The space indicated, which has been used for the diaper changing is not a designated diaper changing station, nor does it have a handwash lavatory. I interviewed four (4) caregiving staff, individually. I asked the four (4) caregiving staff if they were aware of a child not being separated from the others while actively sick or suspected of being sick while waiting for the contacted parent to pick up the child from the facility. The four (4) the caregiving staff stated that they were not aware of a child not being separated from the others while actively sick or suspected of being sick while waiting for the contacted parent to pick up the child from the facility. One (1) caregiver stated that a child did vomit as it awoke from naptime recently. The child was isolated from the other children until it could be picked up from the facility. The vomit and area where the vomiting took place was cleaned per the vomit cleaning procedure posted in the facility. I asked the four (4) caregiving staff what the procedure is if a child is actively sick or suspected of being sick while waiting for the contacted parent to pick up the child from the facility. The four (4) caregivers stated that the child is cleaned if needed, a back-up staff member is requested, if needed, for assistance to isolate the child until a family member can pick up the child from the facility. If the child has been actively sick, the area is cleaned by following the vomit/diarrhea procedure posted in the facility. I asked the four (4) caregiving staff if they were told to conceal the communicable disease, hand-foot-mouth, or any other communicable disease, from the families of the children in care. The four (4) caregivers stated that they are encouraged to disclose any confirmed communicable disease information to families with hopes to curb the spread of the disease. I reviewed the facility’s illness exclusion policy. Based on my observations and interviews, there is insufficient evidence of proper procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases not being followed as required. Therefore, the concern that procedures are not being followed to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is unsubstantiated. Based on my observations and interviews, there is sufficient evidence of improper diaper changing practices. Therefore, the concern of improper diaper changing practices is substantiated. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . The following violation was documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 607 Separate lavatories with hot and cold running water, soap, and individual sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices were not available for staff in food preparation areas or diaper changing areas. The space indicated during today’s visit, which has been used for diaper changes on a plastic mat, is not a designated diaper changing station, nor does it have a handwash lavatory. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) Technical assistance provided as follows 607-Separate lavatories with hot and cold running water, soap, and individual sanitary towels or other approved hand drying devices were not available for staff in food preparation areas or diaper changing areas. The space indicated during today’s visit, which has been used for diaper changes on a plastic mat, is not a designated diaper changing station, nor does it have a handwash lavatory. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 DIAPERING AND DIAPER CHANGING FACILITIES (a) In child care centers, children in diapers shall be changed at stations designated for diapering or toileting. Each diaper changing station shall include a handwash lavatory. Achieving compliance Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 05/09/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0425-220L Visit Date: 4/25/2025 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 4/25/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to investigate a complaint received by The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) on 4/16/25 and by Dawn McCrary, 4/16/25. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by you, Alice Dunbar, Owner. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. There are concerns that procedures are not being followed to prevent the spread of communicable diseases by not following the facility’s operational policies, not separating children that are actively sick or suspected of being sick while waiting for the contacted parent to pick up the child from the facility, by concealing the communicable diseases, hand-foot-mouth, and scabies from the families of the children in care, and by not following proper diaper changing procedures by changing diapers on rest mats. Upon arrival, I noticed a printed statement of the confirmation of hand-foot-mouth disease posted on the front door to the facility, at eye level, to inform the families of the disease. I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner, and explained the reason for my visit. Ms. Dunbar was available to assist during the visit. I asked Ms. Dunbar if she was aware of a child not being separated from the others while actively sick or suspected of being sick while waiting for the contacted parent to pick up the child from the facility. Ms. Dunbar stated that she was not aware of a child not being separated from the others while actively sick or suspected of being sick while waiting for the contacted parent to pick up the child from the facility. I asked Ms. Dunbar what the procedure is if a child is actively sick or suspected of being sick while waiting for the contacted parent to pick up the child from the facility. Ms. Dunbar stated that the child’s needs are addressed, the child is isolated from the other children and the family is notified to pick up the child. I asked Ms. Dunbar if she was aware of caregiving staff being told to conceal the communicable disease, hand-foot-mouth, from the families of the children in care. Ms. Dunbar stated that the caregiving staff and herself immediately told the families of suspected hand-foot-mouth. Once the hand-foot-mouth condition was confirmed, a notice was posted on the door to the facility to inform the families and the caregivers verbally informed the families. I asked Ms. Dunbar if she was aware of caregiving staff being told to conceal the communicable disease, scabies, from the families of the children in care. Ms. Dunbar stated that there has not been a confirmed case of scabies in the facility. I asked Ms. Dunbar if she was aware of children having diapers changed on rest mats. Ms. Dunbar stated that she has, at times, changed a child’s diaper on an extra plastic rest mat when a room without a changing table was used to care for children. She stated that she follows the diapering procedure including disinfecting the mat and letting it air dry after the diaper changes. Ms. Dunbar stated that all hands are washed as required in a nearby classroom. Ms. Dunbar indicated the mat used for the diaper changes. The mat was stored on a shelf, not with mats used for rest time. The space indicated, which has been used for the diaper changing is not a designated diaper changing station, nor does it have a handwash lavatory. I interviewed four (4) caregiving staff, individually. I asked the four (4) caregiving staff if they were aware of a child not being separated from the others while actively sick or suspected of being sick while waiting for the contacted parent to pick up the child from the facility. The four (4) the caregiving staff stated that they were not aware of a child not being separated from the others while actively sick or suspected of being sick while waiting for the contacted parent to pick up the child from the facility. One (1) caregiver stated that a child did vomit as it awoke from naptime recently. The child was isolated from the other children until it could be picked up from the facility. The vomit and area where the vomiting took place was cleaned per the vomit cleaning procedure posted in the facility. I asked the four (4) caregiving staff what the procedure is if a child is actively sick or suspected of being sick while waiting for the contacted parent to pick up the child from the facility. The four (4) caregivers stated that the child is cleaned if needed, a back-up staff member is requested, if needed, for assistance to isolate the child until a family member can pick up the child from the facility. If the child has been actively sick, the area is cleaned by following the vomit/diarrhea procedure posted in the facility. I asked the four (4) caregiving staff if they were told to conceal the communicable disease, hand-foot-mouth, or any other communicable disease, from the families of the children in care. The four (4) caregivers stated that they are encouraged to disclose any confirmed communicable disease information to families with hopes to curb the spread of the disease. I reviewed the facility’s illness exclusion policy. Based on my observations and interviews, there is insufficient evidence of proper procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases not being followed as required. Therefore, the concern that procedures are not being followed to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is unsubstantiated. Based on my observations and interviews, there is sufficient evidence of improper diaper changing practices. Therefore, the concern of improper diaper changing practices is substantiated. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . The following violation was documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 607 Separate lavatories with hot and cold running water, soap, and individual sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices were not available for staff in food preparation areas or diaper changing areas. The space indicated during today’s visit, which has been used for diaper changes on a plastic mat, is not a designated diaper changing station, nor does it have a handwash lavatory. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) Technical assistance provided as follows 607-Separate lavatories with hot and cold running water, soap, and individual sanitary towels or other approved hand drying devices were not available for staff in food preparation areas or diaper changing areas. The space indicated during today’s visit, which has been used for diaper changes on a plastic mat, is not a designated diaper changing station, nor does it have a handwash lavatory. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 DIAPERING AND DIAPER CHANGING FACILITIES (a) In child care centers, children in diapers shall be changed at stations designated for diapering or toileting. Each diaper changing station shall include a handwash lavatory. Achieving compliance Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 05/09/2025. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2024 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 11/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by you, Alice Dunbar, Owner. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, Alice Dunbar, Owner and Jeanette Absher, Administrator , were available to assist during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. The center’s compliance history was /reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percentage as of 11/11/24. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 11/15/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/5/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/19/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 5/23/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/19/24 with eight (8) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The Emergency Preparedness Plan is current. The incident log was current and in use. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Upon my arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. A walk-through of the facility was conducted. The infants were observed sleeping, being fed a bottle, and moving freely in the classroom. The children in the classroom of one-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. The children in the classroom of one and-two-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. The children in the two-year-old classroom were observed having free choice play with musical instruments and blocks in the classroom. The children in the classroom of two to four-year-olds were observed transitioning indoors from outside play. They were toileting and washing hands. The children in the classroom of three and four-year-olds were observed having free choice play in the classroom with cars, dramatic play, and seasonal art materials. The children in the classroom of four and five-year-olds were observed having free choice play in the classroom with blocks, books, dramatic play and art materials. The outdoor playground offers many opportunities for running and vigorous play.. The children were observed climbing, having ball play, pretending to be dinosaurs, running and balancing. The lunch served today was beef with noodles, broccoli, peaches and milk. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. Sixty-three (63) children are enrolled. Six (6) children’s files were monitored for child care requirements. There are two (2) newly hired staff and nine (9) existing staff. The two (2) newly hired staff files, and one (1) existing staff file, were monitored for child care requirements. The staff and training worksheet was provided and monitored during today’s visit. This program does not provide transportation. No violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One (1) hand sanitizer labeled "Staff" in the infant room, expired Nov. 2022. .0803(12) Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that a staff member's orientation may not take place prior to their date of hire. A qualifying background letter, medical statement and TB test or screening are required for the staff to be officially hired. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2024 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 11/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by you, Alice Dunbar, Owner. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, Alice Dunbar, Owner and Jeanette Absher, Administrator , were available to assist during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. The center’s compliance history was /reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percentage as of 11/11/24. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 11/15/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/5/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/19/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 5/23/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/19/24 with eight (8) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The Emergency Preparedness Plan is current. The incident log was current and in use. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Upon my arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. A walk-through of the facility was conducted. The infants were observed sleeping, being fed a bottle, and moving freely in the classroom. The children in the classroom of one-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. The children in the classroom of one and-two-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. The children in the two-year-old classroom were observed having free choice play with musical instruments and blocks in the classroom. The children in the classroom of two to four-year-olds were observed transitioning indoors from outside play. They were toileting and washing hands. The children in the classroom of three and four-year-olds were observed having free choice play in the classroom with cars, dramatic play, and seasonal art materials. The children in the classroom of four and five-year-olds were observed having free choice play in the classroom with blocks, books, dramatic play and art materials. The outdoor playground offers many opportunities for running and vigorous play.. The children were observed climbing, having ball play, pretending to be dinosaurs, running and balancing. The lunch served today was beef with noodles, broccoli, peaches and milk. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. Sixty-three (63) children are enrolled. Six (6) children’s files were monitored for child care requirements. There are two (2) newly hired staff and nine (9) existing staff. The two (2) newly hired staff files, and one (1) existing staff file, were monitored for child care requirements. The staff and training worksheet was provided and monitored during today’s visit. This program does not provide transportation. No violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One (1) hand sanitizer labeled "Staff" in the infant room, expired Nov. 2022. .0803(12) Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that a staff member's orientation may not take place prior to their date of hire. A qualifying background letter, medical statement and TB test or screening are required for the staff to be officially hired. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2024 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 11/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by you, Alice Dunbar, Owner. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, Alice Dunbar, Owner and Jeanette Absher, Administrator , were available to assist during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. The center’s compliance history was /reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percentage as of 11/11/24. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 11/15/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/5/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/19/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 5/23/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/19/24 with eight (8) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The Emergency Preparedness Plan is current. The incident log was current and in use. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Upon my arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. A walk-through of the facility was conducted. The infants were observed sleeping, being fed a bottle, and moving freely in the classroom. The children in the classroom of one-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. The children in the classroom of one and-two-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. The children in the two-year-old classroom were observed having free choice play with musical instruments and blocks in the classroom. The children in the classroom of two to four-year-olds were observed transitioning indoors from outside play. They were toileting and washing hands. The children in the classroom of three and four-year-olds were observed having free choice play in the classroom with cars, dramatic play, and seasonal art materials. The children in the classroom of four and five-year-olds were observed having free choice play in the classroom with blocks, books, dramatic play and art materials. The outdoor playground offers many opportunities for running and vigorous play.. The children were observed climbing, having ball play, pretending to be dinosaurs, running and balancing. The lunch served today was beef with noodles, broccoli, peaches and milk. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. Sixty-three (63) children are enrolled. Six (6) children’s files were monitored for child care requirements. There are two (2) newly hired staff and nine (9) existing staff. The two (2) newly hired staff files, and one (1) existing staff file, were monitored for child care requirements. The staff and training worksheet was provided and monitored during today’s visit. This program does not provide transportation. No violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One (1) hand sanitizer labeled "Staff" in the infant room, expired Nov. 2022. .0803(12) Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that a staff member's orientation may not take place prior to their date of hire. A qualifying background letter, medical statement and TB test or screening are required for the staff to be officially hired. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/12/2024 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 11/12/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by you, Alice Dunbar, Owner. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, Alice Dunbar, Owner and Jeanette Absher, Administrator , were available to assist during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. The center’s compliance history was /reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percentage as of 11/11/24. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on 11/15/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/8/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/5/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/19/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 5/23/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/19/24 with eight (8) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The Emergency Preparedness Plan is current. The incident log was current and in use. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Upon my arrival, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. A walk-through of the facility was conducted. The infants were observed sleeping, being fed a bottle, and moving freely in the classroom. The children in the classroom of one-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. The children in the classroom of one and-two-year-olds were having free choice play on the playground. The children in the two-year-old classroom were observed having free choice play with musical instruments and blocks in the classroom. The children in the classroom of two to four-year-olds were observed transitioning indoors from outside play. They were toileting and washing hands. The children in the classroom of three and four-year-olds were observed having free choice play in the classroom with cars, dramatic play, and seasonal art materials. The children in the classroom of four and five-year-olds were observed having free choice play in the classroom with blocks, books, dramatic play and art materials. The outdoor playground offers many opportunities for running and vigorous play.. The children were observed climbing, having ball play, pretending to be dinosaurs, running and balancing. The lunch served today was beef with noodles, broccoli, peaches and milk. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. Sixty-three (63) children are enrolled. Six (6) children’s files were monitored for child care requirements. There are two (2) newly hired staff and nine (9) existing staff. The two (2) newly hired staff files, and one (1) existing staff file, were monitored for child care requirements. The staff and training worksheet was provided and monitored during today’s visit. This program does not provide transportation. No violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One (1) hand sanitizer labeled "Staff" in the infant room, expired Nov. 2022. .0803(12) Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed that a staff member's orientation may not take place prior to their date of hire. A qualifying background letter, medical statement and TB test or screening are required for the staff to be officially hired. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/6/2024 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 6/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 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 this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Alice Dunbar, Owner, during the visit. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan ITS SIDS training Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. Today, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. Ms. Dunbar and Abshire, Director, assisted during the visit. The classroom of two and three-year-olds were observed transitioning to outdoor play. They participated in riding toys, ball play, running and observing the garden area. They transitioned indoors, washed hands, had story time and did a seasonal art activity. The infants were observed sleeping, being fed, and moving freely on the floor. The children in the classroom of one-year-olds were observed sleeping. The children in the classroom of one and two-year-olds were observed cleaning up from free choice play in the classroom. The children in the three-year-old classroom were observed having free choice play in the classroom, they participated in a color identification activity with the teacher. The children in the classroom of three and four-year-olds were participating in free choice play in the classroom. They had dramatic play, block play, read books, and worked puzzles. The children in the classroom of four and five-year-olds were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They interacted with foam blocks, water play, markers, dolls and puzzles. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There are three (3) newly hired staff. I monitored the newly hired staff’s files for child care requirements. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastics were accessible to children in the two and three-year-old children. .0604(q) Technical assistance provided as follows: #858-Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Plastics were accessible in the classroom of two and three-year-old children. The plastics were placed above five feet during the visit. No further action is required. Consultation provided: If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-566-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/6/2024 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 6/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 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 this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Alice Dunbar, Owner, during the visit. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan ITS SIDS training Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. Today, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. Ms. Dunbar and Abshire, Director, assisted during the visit. The classroom of two and three-year-olds were observed transitioning to outdoor play. They participated in riding toys, ball play, running and observing the garden area. They transitioned indoors, washed hands, had story time and did a seasonal art activity. The infants were observed sleeping, being fed, and moving freely on the floor. The children in the classroom of one-year-olds were observed sleeping. The children in the classroom of one and two-year-olds were observed cleaning up from free choice play in the classroom. The children in the three-year-old classroom were observed having free choice play in the classroom, they participated in a color identification activity with the teacher. The children in the classroom of three and four-year-olds were participating in free choice play in the classroom. They had dramatic play, block play, read books, and worked puzzles. The children in the classroom of four and five-year-olds were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They interacted with foam blocks, water play, markers, dolls and puzzles. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There are three (3) newly hired staff. I monitored the newly hired staff’s files for child care requirements. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastics were accessible to children in the two and three-year-old children. .0604(q) Technical assistance provided as follows: #858-Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Plastics were accessible in the classroom of two and three-year-old children. The plastics were placed above five feet during the visit. No further action is required. Consultation provided: If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-566-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/6/2024 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 6/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 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 this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Alice Dunbar, Owner, during the visit. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan ITS SIDS training Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. Today, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. Ms. Dunbar and Abshire, Director, assisted during the visit. The classroom of two and three-year-olds were observed transitioning to outdoor play. They participated in riding toys, ball play, running and observing the garden area. They transitioned indoors, washed hands, had story time and did a seasonal art activity. The infants were observed sleeping, being fed, and moving freely on the floor. The children in the classroom of one-year-olds were observed sleeping. The children in the classroom of one and two-year-olds were observed cleaning up from free choice play in the classroom. The children in the three-year-old classroom were observed having free choice play in the classroom, they participated in a color identification activity with the teacher. The children in the classroom of three and four-year-olds were participating in free choice play in the classroom. They had dramatic play, block play, read books, and worked puzzles. The children in the classroom of four and five-year-olds were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They interacted with foam blocks, water play, markers, dolls and puzzles. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There are three (3) newly hired staff. I monitored the newly hired staff’s files for child care requirements. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastics were accessible to children in the two and three-year-old children. .0604(q) Technical assistance provided as follows: #858-Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Plastics were accessible in the classroom of two and three-year-old children. The plastics were placed above five feet during the visit. No further action is required. Consultation provided: If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-566-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/6/2024 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 6/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 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 this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Alice Dunbar, Owner, during the visit. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan ITS SIDS training Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. Today, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. Ms. Dunbar and Abshire, Director, assisted during the visit. The classroom of two and three-year-olds were observed transitioning to outdoor play. They participated in riding toys, ball play, running and observing the garden area. They transitioned indoors, washed hands, had story time and did a seasonal art activity. The infants were observed sleeping, being fed, and moving freely on the floor. The children in the classroom of one-year-olds were observed sleeping. The children in the classroom of one and two-year-olds were observed cleaning up from free choice play in the classroom. The children in the three-year-old classroom were observed having free choice play in the classroom, they participated in a color identification activity with the teacher. The children in the classroom of three and four-year-olds were participating in free choice play in the classroom. They had dramatic play, block play, read books, and worked puzzles. The children in the classroom of four and five-year-olds were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They interacted with foam blocks, water play, markers, dolls and puzzles. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There are three (3) newly hired staff. I monitored the newly hired staff’s files for child care requirements. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastics were accessible to children in the two and three-year-old children. .0604(q) Technical assistance provided as follows: #858-Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Plastics were accessible in the classroom of two and three-year-old children. The plastics were placed above five feet during the visit. No further action is required. Consultation provided: If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-566-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/6/2024 Number Present: 54 Completed Date: 6/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:50 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 this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, printed, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and you, Alice Dunbar, Owner, during the visit. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The following areas were monitored: Supervision Ratios CPR First Aid Criminal Record Checks Emergency Medical Care Plan ITS SIDS training Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted/ Permit Restrictions. Today, I made my presence known to Alice Dunbar, Owner. Ms. Dunbar and Abshire, Director, assisted during the visit. The classroom of two and three-year-olds were observed transitioning to outdoor play. They participated in riding toys, ball play, running and observing the garden area. They transitioned indoors, washed hands, had story time and did a seasonal art activity. The infants were observed sleeping, being fed, and moving freely on the floor. The children in the classroom of one-year-olds were observed sleeping. The children in the classroom of one and two-year-olds were observed cleaning up from free choice play in the classroom. The children in the three-year-old classroom were observed having free choice play in the classroom, they participated in a color identification activity with the teacher. The children in the classroom of three and four-year-olds were participating in free choice play in the classroom. They had dramatic play, block play, read books, and worked puzzles. The children in the classroom of four and five-year-olds were observed having free choice play in the classroom. They interacted with foam blocks, water play, markers, dolls and puzzles. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. There are three (3) newly hired staff. I monitored the newly hired staff’s files for child care requirements. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastics were accessible to children in the two and three-year-old children. .0604(q) Technical assistance provided as follows: #858-Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Plastics were accessible in the classroom of two and three-year-old children. The plastics were placed above five feet during the visit. No further action is required. Consultation provided: If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-566-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/15/2023 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 11/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Alice Dunbar, Owner, during the visit An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, Jeanette, Absher, Director, and Alice Dunbar were available to assist during the visit and answer any questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percentage as of 11/14/23. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/21/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/13/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/14/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/30/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/29/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/23 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Alice Dunbar, Owner. The children in space #7 were observed having free choice play in the classroom with blocks, plastic animals, and soft toys. The children in space #9 were observed making a seasonal art project and free choice play in the classroom. The children in space #10 were observed cutting with scissors, seasonal art activity, and free choice play in the classroom. The children in space #8 were observed having free choice play on the outdoor playground. The children in space #4 were observed painting and having free choice play in the classroom. The infants in space #1 were observed sleeping. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play. All staff interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. The facility’s staff and training worksheet was received during today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. The program does not provide transportation. There are two (2) newly hired staff and eight (8) existing staff. The newly hired staff files were monitored for compliance of child care requirements. One (1) existing staff file was monitored as well. There are sixty-three (63) children enrolled. Six (6) child files, were monitored for compliance of child care regulations. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastics were accessible in space #8. .0604(q) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 9/5/23, completed new staff orientation requirements 10/20/23. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, hired 9/5/23, completed the six hours of training in required topic areas 10/11/23. .1101(a)(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1045 New staff who have contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hours of orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 9/5/23, completed new staff orientation requirements 10/20/23. 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, hired 9/5/23, completed the six hours of training in required topic areas 10/11/23. 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS (a) Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. (b) New staff orientation shall include an overview of the following topics, focusing on the operation of the center: Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization Information regarding recognizing, responding to, and reporting child abuse, neglect, or maltreatment pursuant to G.S. 110-105.4 and G.S. 7B-301 Review of the center's operational policies, including the center's safe sleep policy for infants, the center's policy for transportation, the center's identification of building and premises safety issues, the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, and the emergency medical care plan Adequate supervision of children in accordance with 10A NCAC 09 .1801 Information regarding prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization. 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Plastics were accessible in space #8. The plastics were placed above five feet during the visit. No further action is required for this violation. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/29/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: FDA Advises Parents and Caregivers Not to Buy or Feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches to Toddlers and Young Children Because of Elevated Lead Levels Product • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, all lot codes and expiration dates. • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches are sold nationally and are available through multiple retailers including Sam’s Club, Amazon and Dollar Tree. • WanaBana has agreed to voluntarily recall all WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches regardless of expiration. Purpose The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test. Environmental Rating Assessment process. Alice's Playground Center is in cohort 1. Your preparation year is July 2023 to June 2024. Your assessment year will be July 2024 to June 2025. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/15/2023 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 11/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Alice Dunbar, Owner, during the visit An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, Jeanette, Absher, Director, and Alice Dunbar were available to assist during the visit and answer any questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percentage as of 11/14/23. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/21/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/13/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/14/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/30/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/29/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/23 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Alice Dunbar, Owner. The children in space #7 were observed having free choice play in the classroom with blocks, plastic animals, and soft toys. The children in space #9 were observed making a seasonal art project and free choice play in the classroom. The children in space #10 were observed cutting with scissors, seasonal art activity, and free choice play in the classroom. The children in space #8 were observed having free choice play on the outdoor playground. The children in space #4 were observed painting and having free choice play in the classroom. The infants in space #1 were observed sleeping. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play. All staff interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. The facility’s staff and training worksheet was received during today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. The program does not provide transportation. There are two (2) newly hired staff and eight (8) existing staff. The newly hired staff files were monitored for compliance of child care requirements. One (1) existing staff file was monitored as well. There are sixty-three (63) children enrolled. Six (6) child files, were monitored for compliance of child care regulations. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastics were accessible in space #8. .0604(q) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 9/5/23, completed new staff orientation requirements 10/20/23. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, hired 9/5/23, completed the six hours of training in required topic areas 10/11/23. .1101(a)(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1045 New staff who have contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hours of orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 9/5/23, completed new staff orientation requirements 10/20/23. 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, hired 9/5/23, completed the six hours of training in required topic areas 10/11/23. 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS (a) Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. (b) New staff orientation shall include an overview of the following topics, focusing on the operation of the center: Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization Information regarding recognizing, responding to, and reporting child abuse, neglect, or maltreatment pursuant to G.S. 110-105.4 and G.S. 7B-301 Review of the center's operational policies, including the center's safe sleep policy for infants, the center's policy for transportation, the center's identification of building and premises safety issues, the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, and the emergency medical care plan Adequate supervision of children in accordance with 10A NCAC 09 .1801 Information regarding prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization. 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Plastics were accessible in space #8. The plastics were placed above five feet during the visit. No further action is required for this violation. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/29/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: FDA Advises Parents and Caregivers Not to Buy or Feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches to Toddlers and Young Children Because of Elevated Lead Levels Product • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, all lot codes and expiration dates. • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches are sold nationally and are available through multiple retailers including Sam’s Club, Amazon and Dollar Tree. • WanaBana has agreed to voluntarily recall all WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches regardless of expiration. Purpose The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test. Environmental Rating Assessment process. Alice's Playground Center is in cohort 1. Your preparation year is July 2023 to June 2024. Your assessment year will be July 2024 to June 2025. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .1101 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/15/2023 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 11/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Alice Dunbar, Owner, during the visit An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, Jeanette, Absher, Director, and Alice Dunbar were available to assist during the visit and answer any questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percentage as of 11/14/23. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/21/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/13/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/14/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/30/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/29/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/23 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Alice Dunbar, Owner. The children in space #7 were observed having free choice play in the classroom with blocks, plastic animals, and soft toys. The children in space #9 were observed making a seasonal art project and free choice play in the classroom. The children in space #10 were observed cutting with scissors, seasonal art activity, and free choice play in the classroom. The children in space #8 were observed having free choice play on the outdoor playground. The children in space #4 were observed painting and having free choice play in the classroom. The infants in space #1 were observed sleeping. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play. All staff interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. The facility’s staff and training worksheet was received during today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. The program does not provide transportation. There are two (2) newly hired staff and eight (8) existing staff. The newly hired staff files were monitored for compliance of child care requirements. One (1) existing staff file was monitored as well. There are sixty-three (63) children enrolled. Six (6) child files, were monitored for compliance of child care regulations. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastics were accessible in space #8. .0604(q) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 9/5/23, completed new staff orientation requirements 10/20/23. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, hired 9/5/23, completed the six hours of training in required topic areas 10/11/23. .1101(a)(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1045 New staff who have contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hours of orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 9/5/23, completed new staff orientation requirements 10/20/23. 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, hired 9/5/23, completed the six hours of training in required topic areas 10/11/23. 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS (a) Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. (b) New staff orientation shall include an overview of the following topics, focusing on the operation of the center: Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization Information regarding recognizing, responding to, and reporting child abuse, neglect, or maltreatment pursuant to G.S. 110-105.4 and G.S. 7B-301 Review of the center's operational policies, including the center's safe sleep policy for infants, the center's policy for transportation, the center's identification of building and premises safety issues, the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, and the emergency medical care plan Adequate supervision of children in accordance with 10A NCAC 09 .1801 Information regarding prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization. 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Plastics were accessible in space #8. The plastics were placed above five feet during the visit. No further action is required for this violation. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/29/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: FDA Advises Parents and Caregivers Not to Buy or Feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches to Toddlers and Young Children Because of Elevated Lead Levels Product • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, all lot codes and expiration dates. • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches are sold nationally and are available through multiple retailers including Sam’s Club, Amazon and Dollar Tree. • WanaBana has agreed to voluntarily recall all WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches regardless of expiration. Purpose The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test. Environmental Rating Assessment process. Alice's Playground Center is in cohort 1. Your preparation year is July 2023 to June 2024. Your assessment year will be July 2024 to June 2025. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/15/2023 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 11/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Alice Dunbar, Owner, during the visit An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, Jeanette, Absher, Director, and Alice Dunbar were available to assist during the visit and answer any questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percentage as of 11/14/23. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/21/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/13/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/14/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/30/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/29/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/23 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Alice Dunbar, Owner. The children in space #7 were observed having free choice play in the classroom with blocks, plastic animals, and soft toys. The children in space #9 were observed making a seasonal art project and free choice play in the classroom. The children in space #10 were observed cutting with scissors, seasonal art activity, and free choice play in the classroom. The children in space #8 were observed having free choice play on the outdoor playground. The children in space #4 were observed painting and having free choice play in the classroom. The infants in space #1 were observed sleeping. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play. All staff interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. The facility’s staff and training worksheet was received during today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. The program does not provide transportation. There are two (2) newly hired staff and eight (8) existing staff. The newly hired staff files were monitored for compliance of child care requirements. One (1) existing staff file was monitored as well. There are sixty-three (63) children enrolled. Six (6) child files, were monitored for compliance of child care regulations. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastics were accessible in space #8. .0604(q) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 9/5/23, completed new staff orientation requirements 10/20/23. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, hired 9/5/23, completed the six hours of training in required topic areas 10/11/23. .1101(a)(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1045 New staff who have contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hours of orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 9/5/23, completed new staff orientation requirements 10/20/23. 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, hired 9/5/23, completed the six hours of training in required topic areas 10/11/23. 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS (a) Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. (b) New staff orientation shall include an overview of the following topics, focusing on the operation of the center: Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization Information regarding recognizing, responding to, and reporting child abuse, neglect, or maltreatment pursuant to G.S. 110-105.4 and G.S. 7B-301 Review of the center's operational policies, including the center's safe sleep policy for infants, the center's policy for transportation, the center's identification of building and premises safety issues, the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, and the emergency medical care plan Adequate supervision of children in accordance with 10A NCAC 09 .1801 Information regarding prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization. 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Plastics were accessible in space #8. The plastics were placed above five feet during the visit. No further action is required for this violation. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/29/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: FDA Advises Parents and Caregivers Not to Buy or Feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches to Toddlers and Young Children Because of Elevated Lead Levels Product • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, all lot codes and expiration dates. • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches are sold nationally and are available through multiple retailers including Sam’s Club, Amazon and Dollar Tree. • WanaBana has agreed to voluntarily recall all WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches regardless of expiration. Purpose The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test. Environmental Rating Assessment process. Alice's Playground Center is in cohort 1. Your preparation year is July 2023 to June 2024. Your assessment year will be July 2024 to June 2025. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/15/2023 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 11/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Alice Dunbar, Owner, during the visit An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, Jeanette, Absher, Director, and Alice Dunbar were available to assist during the visit and answer any questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percentage as of 11/14/23. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/21/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/13/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/14/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/30/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/29/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/23 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Alice Dunbar, Owner. The children in space #7 were observed having free choice play in the classroom with blocks, plastic animals, and soft toys. The children in space #9 were observed making a seasonal art project and free choice play in the classroom. The children in space #10 were observed cutting with scissors, seasonal art activity, and free choice play in the classroom. The children in space #8 were observed having free choice play on the outdoor playground. The children in space #4 were observed painting and having free choice play in the classroom. The infants in space #1 were observed sleeping. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play. All staff interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. The facility’s staff and training worksheet was received during today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. The program does not provide transportation. There are two (2) newly hired staff and eight (8) existing staff. The newly hired staff files were monitored for compliance of child care requirements. One (1) existing staff file was monitored as well. There are sixty-three (63) children enrolled. Six (6) child files, were monitored for compliance of child care regulations. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastics were accessible in space #8. .0604(q) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 9/5/23, completed new staff orientation requirements 10/20/23. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, hired 9/5/23, completed the six hours of training in required topic areas 10/11/23. .1101(a)(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1045 New staff who have contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hours of orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 9/5/23, completed new staff orientation requirements 10/20/23. 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, hired 9/5/23, completed the six hours of training in required topic areas 10/11/23. 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS (a) Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. (b) New staff orientation shall include an overview of the following topics, focusing on the operation of the center: Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization Information regarding recognizing, responding to, and reporting child abuse, neglect, or maltreatment pursuant to G.S. 110-105.4 and G.S. 7B-301 Review of the center's operational policies, including the center's safe sleep policy for infants, the center's policy for transportation, the center's identification of building and premises safety issues, the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, and the emergency medical care plan Adequate supervision of children in accordance with 10A NCAC 09 .1801 Information regarding prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization. 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Plastics were accessible in space #8. The plastics were placed above five feet during the visit. No further action is required for this violation. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/29/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: FDA Advises Parents and Caregivers Not to Buy or Feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches to Toddlers and Young Children Because of Elevated Lead Levels Product • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, all lot codes and expiration dates. • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches are sold nationally and are available through multiple retailers including Sam’s Club, Amazon and Dollar Tree. • WanaBana has agreed to voluntarily recall all WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches regardless of expiration. Purpose The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test. Environmental Rating Assessment process. Alice's Playground Center is in cohort 1. Your preparation year is July 2023 to June 2024. Your assessment year will be July 2024 to June 2025. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/15/2023 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 11/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Alice Dunbar, Owner, during the visit An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, Jeanette, Absher, Director, and Alice Dunbar were available to assist during the visit and answer any questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percentage as of 11/14/23. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/21/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/13/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/14/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/30/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/29/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/23 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Alice Dunbar, Owner. The children in space #7 were observed having free choice play in the classroom with blocks, plastic animals, and soft toys. The children in space #9 were observed making a seasonal art project and free choice play in the classroom. The children in space #10 were observed cutting with scissors, seasonal art activity, and free choice play in the classroom. The children in space #8 were observed having free choice play on the outdoor playground. The children in space #4 were observed painting and having free choice play in the classroom. The infants in space #1 were observed sleeping. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play. All staff interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. The facility’s staff and training worksheet was received during today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. The program does not provide transportation. There are two (2) newly hired staff and eight (8) existing staff. The newly hired staff files were monitored for compliance of child care requirements. One (1) existing staff file was monitored as well. There are sixty-three (63) children enrolled. Six (6) child files, were monitored for compliance of child care regulations. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastics were accessible in space #8. .0604(q) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 9/5/23, completed new staff orientation requirements 10/20/23. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, hired 9/5/23, completed the six hours of training in required topic areas 10/11/23. .1101(a)(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1045 New staff who have contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hours of orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 9/5/23, completed new staff orientation requirements 10/20/23. 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, hired 9/5/23, completed the six hours of training in required topic areas 10/11/23. 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS (a) Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. (b) New staff orientation shall include an overview of the following topics, focusing on the operation of the center: Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization Information regarding recognizing, responding to, and reporting child abuse, neglect, or maltreatment pursuant to G.S. 110-105.4 and G.S. 7B-301 Review of the center's operational policies, including the center's safe sleep policy for infants, the center's policy for transportation, the center's identification of building and premises safety issues, the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, and the emergency medical care plan Adequate supervision of children in accordance with 10A NCAC 09 .1801 Information regarding prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization. 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Plastics were accessible in space #8. The plastics were placed above five feet during the visit. No further action is required for this violation. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/29/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: FDA Advises Parents and Caregivers Not to Buy or Feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches to Toddlers and Young Children Because of Elevated Lead Levels Product • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, all lot codes and expiration dates. • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches are sold nationally and are available through multiple retailers including Sam’s Club, Amazon and Dollar Tree. • WanaBana has agreed to voluntarily recall all WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches regardless of expiration. Purpose The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test. Environmental Rating Assessment process. Alice's Playground Center is in cohort 1. Your preparation year is July 2023 to June 2024. Your assessment year will be July 2024 to June 2025. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/15/2023 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 11/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Alice Dunbar, Owner, during the visit An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, Jeanette, Absher, Director, and Alice Dunbar were available to assist during the visit and answer any questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percentage as of 11/14/23. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/21/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/13/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/14/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/30/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/29/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/23 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Alice Dunbar, Owner. The children in space #7 were observed having free choice play in the classroom with blocks, plastic animals, and soft toys. The children in space #9 were observed making a seasonal art project and free choice play in the classroom. The children in space #10 were observed cutting with scissors, seasonal art activity, and free choice play in the classroom. The children in space #8 were observed having free choice play on the outdoor playground. The children in space #4 were observed painting and having free choice play in the classroom. The infants in space #1 were observed sleeping. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play. All staff interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. The facility’s staff and training worksheet was received during today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. The program does not provide transportation. There are two (2) newly hired staff and eight (8) existing staff. The newly hired staff files were monitored for compliance of child care requirements. One (1) existing staff file was monitored as well. There are sixty-three (63) children enrolled. Six (6) child files, were monitored for compliance of child care regulations. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastics were accessible in space #8. .0604(q) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 9/5/23, completed new staff orientation requirements 10/20/23. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, hired 9/5/23, completed the six hours of training in required topic areas 10/11/23. .1101(a)(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1045 New staff who have contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hours of orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 9/5/23, completed new staff orientation requirements 10/20/23. 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, hired 9/5/23, completed the six hours of training in required topic areas 10/11/23. 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS (a) Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. (b) New staff orientation shall include an overview of the following topics, focusing on the operation of the center: Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization Information regarding recognizing, responding to, and reporting child abuse, neglect, or maltreatment pursuant to G.S. 110-105.4 and G.S. 7B-301 Review of the center's operational policies, including the center's safe sleep policy for infants, the center's policy for transportation, the center's identification of building and premises safety issues, the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, and the emergency medical care plan Adequate supervision of children in accordance with 10A NCAC 09 .1801 Information regarding prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization. 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Plastics were accessible in space #8. The plastics were placed above five feet during the visit. No further action is required for this violation. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/29/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: FDA Advises Parents and Caregivers Not to Buy or Feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches to Toddlers and Young Children Because of Elevated Lead Levels Product • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, all lot codes and expiration dates. • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches are sold nationally and are available through multiple retailers including Sam’s Club, Amazon and Dollar Tree. • WanaBana has agreed to voluntarily recall all WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches regardless of expiration. Purpose The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test. Environmental Rating Assessment process. Alice's Playground Center is in cohort 1. Your preparation year is July 2023 to June 2024. Your assessment year will be July 2024 to June 2025. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. 110-105 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/15/2023 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 11/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Alice Dunbar, Owner, during the visit An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, Jeanette, Absher, Director, and Alice Dunbar were available to assist during the visit and answer any questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percentage as of 11/14/23. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/21/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/13/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/14/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/30/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/29/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/23 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Alice Dunbar, Owner. The children in space #7 were observed having free choice play in the classroom with blocks, plastic animals, and soft toys. The children in space #9 were observed making a seasonal art project and free choice play in the classroom. The children in space #10 were observed cutting with scissors, seasonal art activity, and free choice play in the classroom. The children in space #8 were observed having free choice play on the outdoor playground. The children in space #4 were observed painting and having free choice play in the classroom. The infants in space #1 were observed sleeping. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play. All staff interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. The facility’s staff and training worksheet was received during today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. The program does not provide transportation. There are two (2) newly hired staff and eight (8) existing staff. The newly hired staff files were monitored for compliance of child care requirements. One (1) existing staff file was monitored as well. There are sixty-three (63) children enrolled. Six (6) child files, were monitored for compliance of child care regulations. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastics were accessible in space #8. .0604(q) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 9/5/23, completed new staff orientation requirements 10/20/23. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, hired 9/5/23, completed the six hours of training in required topic areas 10/11/23. .1101(a)(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1045 New staff who have contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hours of orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 9/5/23, completed new staff orientation requirements 10/20/23. 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, hired 9/5/23, completed the six hours of training in required topic areas 10/11/23. 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS (a) Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. (b) New staff orientation shall include an overview of the following topics, focusing on the operation of the center: Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization Information regarding recognizing, responding to, and reporting child abuse, neglect, or maltreatment pursuant to G.S. 110-105.4 and G.S. 7B-301 Review of the center's operational policies, including the center's safe sleep policy for infants, the center's policy for transportation, the center's identification of building and premises safety issues, the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, and the emergency medical care plan Adequate supervision of children in accordance with 10A NCAC 09 .1801 Information regarding prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization. 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Plastics were accessible in space #8. The plastics were placed above five feet during the visit. No further action is required for this violation. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/29/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: FDA Advises Parents and Caregivers Not to Buy or Feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches to Toddlers and Young Children Because of Elevated Lead Levels Product • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, all lot codes and expiration dates. • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches are sold nationally and are available through multiple retailers including Sam’s Club, Amazon and Dollar Tree. • WanaBana has agreed to voluntarily recall all WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches regardless of expiration. Purpose The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test. Environmental Rating Assessment process. Alice's Playground Center is in cohort 1. Your preparation year is July 2023 to June 2024. Your assessment year will be July 2024 to June 2025. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ALICE'S PLAYGROUND CENTER Facility ID: 45000196 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/15/2023 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 11/15/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Alice Dunbar, Owner, during the visit An electronic signed copy of the visit summary electronically emailed to you. Today, Jeanette, Absher, Director, and Alice Dunbar were available to assist during the visit and answer any questions. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-four (94) percentage as of 11/14/23. Alice M. Dunbar, as a sole proprietorship, is not required to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Permit type-Four Star Child Care License; issued 8/31/18. Special Services/Restrictions- Daytime care only; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/21/22. The last fire drill was practiced on 10/13/23. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 9/14/23. The last playground inspection was documented on 10/30/23. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/29/23. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 8/22/23 with nine (9) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Bank Street. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Alice Dunbar, Owner. The children in space #7 were observed having free choice play in the classroom with blocks, plastic animals, and soft toys. The children in space #9 were observed making a seasonal art project and free choice play in the classroom. The children in space #10 were observed cutting with scissors, seasonal art activity, and free choice play in the classroom. The children in space #8 were observed having free choice play on the outdoor playground. The children in space #4 were observed painting and having free choice play in the classroom. The infants in space #1 were observed sleeping. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play. All staff interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. The facility’s staff and training worksheet was received during today’s visit and monitored for child care requirements. The program does not provide transportation. There are two (2) newly hired staff and eight (8) existing staff. The newly hired staff files were monitored for compliance of child care requirements. One (1) existing staff file was monitored as well. There are sixty-three (63) children enrolled. Six (6) child files, were monitored for compliance of child care regulations. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastics were accessible in space #8. .0604(q) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 9/5/23, completed new staff orientation requirements 10/20/23. .1101(a) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, hired 9/5/23, completed the six hours of training in required topic areas 10/11/23. .1101(a)(b) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1045 New staff who have contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hours of orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 9/5/23, completed new staff orientation requirements 10/20/23. 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, hired 9/5/23, completed the six hours of training in required topic areas 10/11/23. 10A NCAC 09 .1101 NEW STAFF ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS (a) Each center shall ensure that each new employee who is expected to have contact with children receives 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. As part of this orientation, each new employee shall complete six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. (b) New staff orientation shall include an overview of the following topics, focusing on the operation of the center: Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization Information regarding recognizing, responding to, and reporting child abuse, neglect, or maltreatment pursuant to G.S. 110-105.4 and G.S. 7B-301 Review of the center's operational policies, including the center's safe sleep policy for infants, the center's policy for transportation, the center's identification of building and premises safety issues, the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, and the emergency medical care plan Adequate supervision of children in accordance with 10A NCAC 09 .1801 Information regarding prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization. 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (q) Plastic bags, toys, toy parts small enough to be swallowed, and materials that can be torn apart, such as foam rubber and styrofoam, shall not be accessible to children under three years of age. However, styrofoam plates and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities and styrofoam plates may be used for food service. Jump ropes and rubber bands shall not be accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Balloons shall be prohibited for children of all ages. Plastics were accessible in space #8. The plastics were placed above five feet during the visit. No further action is required for this violation. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. 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 following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 11/29/23. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. 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. Consultation is provided as follows: FDA Advises Parents and Caregivers Not to Buy or Feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches to Toddlers and Young Children Because of Elevated Lead Levels Product • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, all lot codes and expiration dates. • WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches are sold nationally and are available through multiple retailers including Sam’s Club, Amazon and Dollar Tree. • WanaBana has agreed to voluntarily recall all WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches regardless of expiration. Purpose The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test. Environmental Rating Assessment process. Alice's Playground Center is in cohort 1. Your preparation year is July 2023 to June 2024. Your assessment year will be July 2024 to June 2025. Dawn McCrary provided you with the following resources from NCRLAP: Preparation Year: Activities and Ideas for Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 Preparation Year: Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments What is an Outreach Assessment? If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. 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