10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS GIFTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 72000057 Consultant: MARJORIE WHITE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/6/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/6/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 04:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit and provide technical assistance on the QRIS rules in Section .3200. P. Modlin, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 5/8/2020, earning 6 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of documented early childhood work experience that can be verified by the Division. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You use Fireflies. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/28/2025. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/14/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 6/27/25 with a “Passed” rating and approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent as of 1/2/26. This facility is owned as a sole proprietorship by Peggy Modlin. License information was current. We updated the facility and owner email address to brownee312fg2025@outlook.com and added the owner’s home phone. Contact me to request any changes to your license or contact information. I monitored the classrooms and spaces used for child care and outdoor play areas for applicable child care center requirements using the Child Care Center Requirements, effective 7/1/2025 and Item Numbers Listing, effective 4/2025. I monitored three staff records, two children’s records and all program records. Two children, one and two years of age, present in Space 3 & 4 were coloring at the table. A third child, two years of age, arrived. The parent signed her in, and the child joined the group. They went outdoors and played on the fenced playground with portable gross motor materials and dramatic play houses. When they returned indoors, they washed hands and ate lunch. After lunch they rested on linen-covered mats. Diapering occurred as needed. A preschool-age child arrived from Head Start, and four school-age children arrived from the school. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken rice soup with toast, greens, mandarins oranges, and milk. I observed and documented the following violations during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 staff person with a qualification letter that expired on September 15, 2025 did not complete a five-year criminal background check renewal. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In one of two children's records reviewed, a child's medical report or health assessment was not available for a child enrolled on September 25, 2025. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In one of two children's records reviewed, a child's immunization records were not available for a child enrolled on September 25, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff person with a qualification letter that expired on September 15, 2025 did not have a current qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) * 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/20/2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Marjorie White, Child Care Consultant PO Box 116 Aydlett, NC 27916 Email – marjorie.white@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE which serves as your signature, browne312fg@outlook.com, and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance With Documented Violations: #1044 and #1757: Criminal Background Check (CBC) – Criminal Background Checks ensure that staff have not committed any crimes which could potentially make them unsafe to be around children and other staff. Because Abuse and Neglect registries are also checked, it helps to ensure that children are protected from physical, mental, and sexual abuse. Performing diligent background screenings also protects the child care facility against future legal challenges. Cheryl Perry works as a lead teacher in Space 3 & 4. Her qualification letter dated 9/15/2020 expired on 9/15/2025. A five-year criminal background check was not completed, and a current qualifying letter was not available. Ms. Perry needs to complete and pay for a new on-line application in the ABCMS Applicant Portal and print the paperwork needed for fingerprints. Take the paperwork to your county’s fingerprinting agency to have fingerprints sent electronically to the SBI. Once her Criminal Background Check is processed, she will need to log into the ABCMS Applicant Portal and print a copy of her qualification. Scan and email to me. If not completed by 1/21/2026, she may no longer be on the premises until it is completed and on file. Note that if violations related to criminal background checks are documented on multiple visits, it may result in an administrative action. For your compliance letter, state the date you have received a copy of Ms. Perry’s qualification letter, and it is in her file. Include a copy of the qualification letter with the compliance letter. #1321 and #1323: Children’s Medical Report and Immunizations – Having knowledge of a child’s health history and immunizations provides you with the information needed to offer a safe, healthy environment for both the child and the other children in your care. In one of two children’s files reviewed, a child’s medical report completed by the child’s physician and documentation of immunizations for a child (SW) enrolled on 9/25/25 was not available. You stated that you have been requesting these documents since enrollment. Inform the child’s parent/guardian that the medical report and immunizations are required and if not received by 1/20/20/2026, the child may no longer attend. Use Children’s File Checklist to verify you have received all required enrollment documents. For your compliance letter, state the date you have received a copy of IW’s Medical Report (or a copy of a current health assessment no more than 12 months old) and a current copy of immunizations. Resources: As a licensed child care facility, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to teach your staff the rules to ensure your center remains in compliance. The following resources are available to you: 1. DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov – current laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina, “What’s New” tab, Items Number Listing which you can use as a checklist for your program. 2. Raise NC Newsletter – weekly newsletter emailed to facility email including relevant information from the Division, training opportunities, grants, and more. You can sign up to receive Raise NC on the What’s New tab. 3. Your local Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies and Child Care Health Consultants. *Chowan/Perquimans Smart Start Partnership: Phone - (252) 482-3035; website - http://cp-smartstart.org/ *Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families (AACF) and Region 1 Child Care Resource and Referral: Phone – (252) 333-1233; website - www.aacfnc.org . *Healthy Behaviors Specialist: P. White – Phone (252) 333-1233; pam@aacfnc.org Reminders: Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website reflects the following information about your center’s required three-year water testing and one-time lead paint testing, and asbestos testing: Three-year Water Testing – 4/28/23; due again 4/28/26 (due this spring) Lead Paint Testing – Survey Review by RTI pending; Testing completed 8/20/25; negative Asbestos Testing –Waiting for on-site test results *For more information check out the FAQ page at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Go to the Contact Us tab if you need assistance or have questions. ABCMS Portal - You have completed the ABCMS Provider Portal Training and are now authorized to log in the ABCMS Provider Portal https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/ using your Business NCID. You have not connected your staff and created your roster. I am emailing the ABCMS Provider Portal Access Guide which will assist with the step-by-step process of working in the ABCMS Portal, accessing your Pay Codes, helping your staff complete their Connecting Applications, and eventually “hiring” staff to your roster. The Provider Portal Access Guide also includes contact information for additional assistance. If you are still having difficulties working through this process, consider completing the ABCMS Provider Portal Training on Moodle again and ensure that you are using the correct Business NCID to access the ABCMS Provider Portal and Individual NCID to access your own ABCMS Applicant Portal. Staff will use their Individual NCID to log into the Applicant Portal and enter the Pay Code to connect to your center. You will then log into the ABCMS Provider Portal to add them to your roster. Complete your roster and maintain it by updating it as staff are hired or terminated. Staff Worksheets – We reviewed your staff worksheet. I highlighted items that were delinquent and items that are coming due in the next year. *Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements – complete for all staff * On-going Training Hours – Ms. Perry is required to complete 15 hours of on-going training annually. She has completed 4 hours and needs to complete 11 hours by 1/28/26. Once she has received her NCECC equivalent (10 years’ experience), she will only need 10 hours annually. *Use January to update staff forms: Staff Health Questionnaire, Staff Emergency Information Form, Annual Evaluation, and Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan which is replacing the former Professional Development Plan. Staff Education and Works – You, Ms. Modlin have a BS-Education that is not posted in Works. Obtain a copy of your official, original transcripts that reflect your degree and send them to the Workforce Unit for evaluation. You will then achieve an NC Early Childhood Administrative Credential (NCECAC) Level 3, making you eligible for the five-star level with the new QRIS. To remain qualified for a Lead Teacher position, C. Perry needs to submit a resume to Works reflecting her ten years of experience in a licensed NC child care center. Teaching experience documentation should be uploaded into an individual’s DCDEE WORKS account in resume format containing the following: • Name of NC Facility • NC Facility ID# • Street Address of Facility • Name of Director(s) (during your employment) • Job Title • Date Started (Month/Year) and Date Ended (Month/Year) (if applicable) • Teaching Duties Emergency Preparedness – Your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan along with your Ready-to-Go File, Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMCP) and consistent practice of Fire and Emergency Drills are your center’s foundation for emergency preparedness. *Review your EPR Plan at least annually in the NC Risk Management Portal and update, if needed. Print updated plan or updated cover sheet and page 28. (Per your request I will email instructions on how to update your EPR Plan. *At the same time, review and update your Emergency Medical Care Plan, if needed. *Ensure your Ready-to-Go File is current and includes the following: a copy of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, child's Application for Child Care (includes health & emergency information, contacts, authorization to seek emergency medical care), medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. *EPR Plan – last updated in Portal – updated 7/28/25 *Ready-to-Go File – current, available *Emergency Medical Care Plan – current *Fire and Emergency Drills - current Activity Plans – Activity Plans must be current, dated and posted in each classroom where they are easily visible and include daily activities that meet the five developmental goals in the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Menu – Post menu in the kitchen and at the entrance where it is visible to parents. Additional Comments: Keep Your NCID Active - Did you know that if you do not login on to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. *Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you, your staff and your household members (CLIAR only) every 6 months to log in and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. *For assistance with NCID, contact ncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000. Sex Offender Registry and Notification Email - North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement System) Technical Assistance: P. Modlin, Owner/Administrator, and I discussed the facility’s plan for completing a rated license assessment using the new QRIS rules found in Section .3200 of the NC Child Care Rules. All information on the QRIS rated license assessments and documents will be posted at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization and will also be provided through emails and Raise NC newsletters. During the visit we completed the QRIS Conversation Template with a focus on the selected pathway. Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality Since you are electing to complete Pathway 2, we focused on those components. *We reviewed current staff education (50% of Lead Teaches and 50% of Other Educators) to determine the facility’s expected star level based on education currently available in Works is 5 Stars. Any staff person who will be evaluated as part of the Lead Teachers or Other Educators needs to register for a Works account and submit original, official transcripts or update their current Works account and submit new education. *We reviewed the Family and Community Engagement Plan, including the Foundational Practices and Optional Practices. This will be completed annually. The operator will create a QRIS notebook to collect documentation of the practices including pictures, flyers, newsletters, emails, etc. *We walked through the Individual and Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) forms (individual and center). Each staff member will complete an Individual CQI annually. (This will also count as their Professional Development Plan!) The administrator will also complete the Facility CQI Plan to create an overall goal for the center. Maintain these in your staff files and include a copy in the QRIS notebook. We reviewed the list of approved curriculums and formative assessments. You currently use Fireflies (now Lillio) and will look at the curriculum for your younger children. The administrator and lead teachers will need to provide verification that they have received training on the selected curriculum and formative assessment tool. We discussed options for five hours of additional training (on-going training or CEUs) or coaching/mentoring for the administrator and lead teacher. Your rated license assessment is currently due by 12/31/2026 but your requested timeline is to complete this by Fall 2026. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Marjorie White, by phone at (252) 373-9385 or by e-mail at Marjorie.White@dhhs.nc.gov, or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, at (252) 373-4199 or Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS GIFTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 72000057 Consultant: MARJORIE WHITE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/6/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/6/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 04:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit and provide technical assistance on the QRIS rules in Section .3200. P. Modlin, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 5/8/2020, earning 6 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of documented early childhood work experience that can be verified by the Division. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You use Fireflies. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/28/2025. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/14/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 6/27/25 with a “Passed” rating and approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent as of 1/2/26. This facility is owned as a sole proprietorship by Peggy Modlin. License information was current. We updated the facility and owner email address to brownee312fg2025@outlook.com and added the owner’s home phone. Contact me to request any changes to your license or contact information. I monitored the classrooms and spaces used for child care and outdoor play areas for applicable child care center requirements using the Child Care Center Requirements, effective 7/1/2025 and Item Numbers Listing, effective 4/2025. I monitored three staff records, two children’s records and all program records. Two children, one and two years of age, present in Space 3 & 4 were coloring at the table. A third child, two years of age, arrived. The parent signed her in, and the child joined the group. They went outdoors and played on the fenced playground with portable gross motor materials and dramatic play houses. When they returned indoors, they washed hands and ate lunch. After lunch they rested on linen-covered mats. Diapering occurred as needed. A preschool-age child arrived from Head Start, and four school-age children arrived from the school. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken rice soup with toast, greens, mandarins oranges, and milk. I observed and documented the following violations during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 staff person with a qualification letter that expired on September 15, 2025 did not complete a five-year criminal background check renewal. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In one of two children's records reviewed, a child's medical report or health assessment was not available for a child enrolled on September 25, 2025. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In one of two children's records reviewed, a child's immunization records were not available for a child enrolled on September 25, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff person with a qualification letter that expired on September 15, 2025 did not have a current qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) * 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/20/2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Marjorie White, Child Care Consultant PO Box 116 Aydlett, NC 27916 Email – marjorie.white@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE which serves as your signature, browne312fg@outlook.com, and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance With Documented Violations: #1044 and #1757: Criminal Background Check (CBC) – Criminal Background Checks ensure that staff have not committed any crimes which could potentially make them unsafe to be around children and other staff. Because Abuse and Neglect registries are also checked, it helps to ensure that children are protected from physical, mental, and sexual abuse. Performing diligent background screenings also protects the child care facility against future legal challenges. Cheryl Perry works as a lead teacher in Space 3 & 4. Her qualification letter dated 9/15/2020 expired on 9/15/2025. A five-year criminal background check was not completed, and a current qualifying letter was not available. Ms. Perry needs to complete and pay for a new on-line application in the ABCMS Applicant Portal and print the paperwork needed for fingerprints. Take the paperwork to your county’s fingerprinting agency to have fingerprints sent electronically to the SBI. Once her Criminal Background Check is processed, she will need to log into the ABCMS Applicant Portal and print a copy of her qualification. Scan and email to me. If not completed by 1/21/2026, she may no longer be on the premises until it is completed and on file. Note that if violations related to criminal background checks are documented on multiple visits, it may result in an administrative action. For your compliance letter, state the date you have received a copy of Ms. Perry’s qualification letter, and it is in her file. Include a copy of the qualification letter with the compliance letter. #1321 and #1323: Children’s Medical Report and Immunizations – Having knowledge of a child’s health history and immunizations provides you with the information needed to offer a safe, healthy environment for both the child and the other children in your care. In one of two children’s files reviewed, a child’s medical report completed by the child’s physician and documentation of immunizations for a child (SW) enrolled on 9/25/25 was not available. You stated that you have been requesting these documents since enrollment. Inform the child’s parent/guardian that the medical report and immunizations are required and if not received by 1/20/20/2026, the child may no longer attend. Use Children’s File Checklist to verify you have received all required enrollment documents. For your compliance letter, state the date you have received a copy of IW’s Medical Report (or a copy of a current health assessment no more than 12 months old) and a current copy of immunizations. Resources: As a licensed child care facility, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to teach your staff the rules to ensure your center remains in compliance. The following resources are available to you: 1. DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov – current laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina, “What’s New” tab, Items Number Listing which you can use as a checklist for your program. 2. Raise NC Newsletter – weekly newsletter emailed to facility email including relevant information from the Division, training opportunities, grants, and more. You can sign up to receive Raise NC on the What’s New tab. 3. Your local Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies and Child Care Health Consultants. *Chowan/Perquimans Smart Start Partnership: Phone - (252) 482-3035; website - http://cp-smartstart.org/ *Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families (AACF) and Region 1 Child Care Resource and Referral: Phone – (252) 333-1233; website - www.aacfnc.org . *Healthy Behaviors Specialist: P. White – Phone (252) 333-1233; pam@aacfnc.org Reminders: Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website reflects the following information about your center’s required three-year water testing and one-time lead paint testing, and asbestos testing: Three-year Water Testing – 4/28/23; due again 4/28/26 (due this spring) Lead Paint Testing – Survey Review by RTI pending; Testing completed 8/20/25; negative Asbestos Testing –Waiting for on-site test results *For more information check out the FAQ page at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Go to the Contact Us tab if you need assistance or have questions. ABCMS Portal - You have completed the ABCMS Provider Portal Training and are now authorized to log in the ABCMS Provider Portal https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/ using your Business NCID. You have not connected your staff and created your roster. I am emailing the ABCMS Provider Portal Access Guide which will assist with the step-by-step process of working in the ABCMS Portal, accessing your Pay Codes, helping your staff complete their Connecting Applications, and eventually “hiring” staff to your roster. The Provider Portal Access Guide also includes contact information for additional assistance. If you are still having difficulties working through this process, consider completing the ABCMS Provider Portal Training on Moodle again and ensure that you are using the correct Business NCID to access the ABCMS Provider Portal and Individual NCID to access your own ABCMS Applicant Portal. Staff will use their Individual NCID to log into the Applicant Portal and enter the Pay Code to connect to your center. You will then log into the ABCMS Provider Portal to add them to your roster. Complete your roster and maintain it by updating it as staff are hired or terminated. Staff Worksheets – We reviewed your staff worksheet. I highlighted items that were delinquent and items that are coming due in the next year. *Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements – complete for all staff * On-going Training Hours – Ms. Perry is required to complete 15 hours of on-going training annually. She has completed 4 hours and needs to complete 11 hours by 1/28/26. Once she has received her NCECC equivalent (10 years’ experience), she will only need 10 hours annually. *Use January to update staff forms: Staff Health Questionnaire, Staff Emergency Information Form, Annual Evaluation, and Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan which is replacing the former Professional Development Plan. Staff Education and Works – You, Ms. Modlin have a BS-Education that is not posted in Works. Obtain a copy of your official, original transcripts that reflect your degree and send them to the Workforce Unit for evaluation. You will then achieve an NC Early Childhood Administrative Credential (NCECAC) Level 3, making you eligible for the five-star level with the new QRIS. To remain qualified for a Lead Teacher position, C. Perry needs to submit a resume to Works reflecting her ten years of experience in a licensed NC child care center. Teaching experience documentation should be uploaded into an individual’s DCDEE WORKS account in resume format containing the following: • Name of NC Facility • NC Facility ID# • Street Address of Facility • Name of Director(s) (during your employment) • Job Title • Date Started (Month/Year) and Date Ended (Month/Year) (if applicable) • Teaching Duties Emergency Preparedness – Your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan along with your Ready-to-Go File, Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMCP) and consistent practice of Fire and Emergency Drills are your center’s foundation for emergency preparedness. *Review your EPR Plan at least annually in the NC Risk Management Portal and update, if needed. Print updated plan or updated cover sheet and page 28. (Per your request I will email instructions on how to update your EPR Plan. *At the same time, review and update your Emergency Medical Care Plan, if needed. *Ensure your Ready-to-Go File is current and includes the following: a copy of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, child's Application for Child Care (includes health & emergency information, contacts, authorization to seek emergency medical care), medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. *EPR Plan – last updated in Portal – updated 7/28/25 *Ready-to-Go File – current, available *Emergency Medical Care Plan – current *Fire and Emergency Drills - current Activity Plans – Activity Plans must be current, dated and posted in each classroom where they are easily visible and include daily activities that meet the five developmental goals in the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Menu – Post menu in the kitchen and at the entrance where it is visible to parents. Additional Comments: Keep Your NCID Active - Did you know that if you do not login on to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. *Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you, your staff and your household members (CLIAR only) every 6 months to log in and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. *For assistance with NCID, contact ncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000. Sex Offender Registry and Notification Email - North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement System) Technical Assistance: P. Modlin, Owner/Administrator, and I discussed the facility’s plan for completing a rated license assessment using the new QRIS rules found in Section .3200 of the NC Child Care Rules. All information on the QRIS rated license assessments and documents will be posted at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization and will also be provided through emails and Raise NC newsletters. During the visit we completed the QRIS Conversation Template with a focus on the selected pathway. Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality Since you are electing to complete Pathway 2, we focused on those components. *We reviewed current staff education (50% of Lead Teaches and 50% of Other Educators) to determine the facility’s expected star level based on education currently available in Works is 5 Stars. Any staff person who will be evaluated as part of the Lead Teachers or Other Educators needs to register for a Works account and submit original, official transcripts or update their current Works account and submit new education. *We reviewed the Family and Community Engagement Plan, including the Foundational Practices and Optional Practices. This will be completed annually. The operator will create a QRIS notebook to collect documentation of the practices including pictures, flyers, newsletters, emails, etc. *We walked through the Individual and Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) forms (individual and center). Each staff member will complete an Individual CQI annually. (This will also count as their Professional Development Plan!) The administrator will also complete the Facility CQI Plan to create an overall goal for the center. Maintain these in your staff files and include a copy in the QRIS notebook. We reviewed the list of approved curriculums and formative assessments. You currently use Fireflies (now Lillio) and will look at the curriculum for your younger children. The administrator and lead teachers will need to provide verification that they have received training on the selected curriculum and formative assessment tool. We discussed options for five hours of additional training (on-going training or CEUs) or coaching/mentoring for the administrator and lead teacher. Your rated license assessment is currently due by 12/31/2026 but your requested timeline is to complete this by Fall 2026. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Marjorie White, by phone at (252) 373-9385 or by e-mail at Marjorie.White@dhhs.nc.gov, or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, at (252) 373-4199 or Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS GIFTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 72000057 Consultant: MARJORIE WHITE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/6/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/6/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 04:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit and provide technical assistance on the QRIS rules in Section .3200. P. Modlin, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 5/8/2020, earning 6 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of documented early childhood work experience that can be verified by the Division. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You use Fireflies. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/28/2025. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/14/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 6/27/25 with a “Passed” rating and approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent as of 1/2/26. This facility is owned as a sole proprietorship by Peggy Modlin. License information was current. We updated the facility and owner email address to brownee312fg2025@outlook.com and added the owner’s home phone. Contact me to request any changes to your license or contact information. I monitored the classrooms and spaces used for child care and outdoor play areas for applicable child care center requirements using the Child Care Center Requirements, effective 7/1/2025 and Item Numbers Listing, effective 4/2025. I monitored three staff records, two children’s records and all program records. Two children, one and two years of age, present in Space 3 & 4 were coloring at the table. A third child, two years of age, arrived. The parent signed her in, and the child joined the group. They went outdoors and played on the fenced playground with portable gross motor materials and dramatic play houses. When they returned indoors, they washed hands and ate lunch. After lunch they rested on linen-covered mats. Diapering occurred as needed. A preschool-age child arrived from Head Start, and four school-age children arrived from the school. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken rice soup with toast, greens, mandarins oranges, and milk. I observed and documented the following violations during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 staff person with a qualification letter that expired on September 15, 2025 did not complete a five-year criminal background check renewal. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In one of two children's records reviewed, a child's medical report or health assessment was not available for a child enrolled on September 25, 2025. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In one of two children's records reviewed, a child's immunization records were not available for a child enrolled on September 25, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff person with a qualification letter that expired on September 15, 2025 did not have a current qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) * 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/20/2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Marjorie White, Child Care Consultant PO Box 116 Aydlett, NC 27916 Email – marjorie.white@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE which serves as your signature, browne312fg@outlook.com, and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance With Documented Violations: #1044 and #1757: Criminal Background Check (CBC) – Criminal Background Checks ensure that staff have not committed any crimes which could potentially make them unsafe to be around children and other staff. Because Abuse and Neglect registries are also checked, it helps to ensure that children are protected from physical, mental, and sexual abuse. Performing diligent background screenings also protects the child care facility against future legal challenges. Cheryl Perry works as a lead teacher in Space 3 & 4. Her qualification letter dated 9/15/2020 expired on 9/15/2025. A five-year criminal background check was not completed, and a current qualifying letter was not available. Ms. Perry needs to complete and pay for a new on-line application in the ABCMS Applicant Portal and print the paperwork needed for fingerprints. Take the paperwork to your county’s fingerprinting agency to have fingerprints sent electronically to the SBI. Once her Criminal Background Check is processed, she will need to log into the ABCMS Applicant Portal and print a copy of her qualification. Scan and email to me. If not completed by 1/21/2026, she may no longer be on the premises until it is completed and on file. Note that if violations related to criminal background checks are documented on multiple visits, it may result in an administrative action. For your compliance letter, state the date you have received a copy of Ms. Perry’s qualification letter, and it is in her file. Include a copy of the qualification letter with the compliance letter. #1321 and #1323: Children’s Medical Report and Immunizations – Having knowledge of a child’s health history and immunizations provides you with the information needed to offer a safe, healthy environment for both the child and the other children in your care. In one of two children’s files reviewed, a child’s medical report completed by the child’s physician and documentation of immunizations for a child (SW) enrolled on 9/25/25 was not available. You stated that you have been requesting these documents since enrollment. Inform the child’s parent/guardian that the medical report and immunizations are required and if not received by 1/20/20/2026, the child may no longer attend. Use Children’s File Checklist to verify you have received all required enrollment documents. For your compliance letter, state the date you have received a copy of IW’s Medical Report (or a copy of a current health assessment no more than 12 months old) and a current copy of immunizations. Resources: As a licensed child care facility, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to teach your staff the rules to ensure your center remains in compliance. The following resources are available to you: 1. DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov – current laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina, “What’s New” tab, Items Number Listing which you can use as a checklist for your program. 2. Raise NC Newsletter – weekly newsletter emailed to facility email including relevant information from the Division, training opportunities, grants, and more. You can sign up to receive Raise NC on the What’s New tab. 3. Your local Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies and Child Care Health Consultants. *Chowan/Perquimans Smart Start Partnership: Phone - (252) 482-3035; website - http://cp-smartstart.org/ *Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families (AACF) and Region 1 Child Care Resource and Referral: Phone – (252) 333-1233; website - www.aacfnc.org . *Healthy Behaviors Specialist: P. White – Phone (252) 333-1233; pam@aacfnc.org Reminders: Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website reflects the following information about your center’s required three-year water testing and one-time lead paint testing, and asbestos testing: Three-year Water Testing – 4/28/23; due again 4/28/26 (due this spring) Lead Paint Testing – Survey Review by RTI pending; Testing completed 8/20/25; negative Asbestos Testing –Waiting for on-site test results *For more information check out the FAQ page at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Go to the Contact Us tab if you need assistance or have questions. ABCMS Portal - You have completed the ABCMS Provider Portal Training and are now authorized to log in the ABCMS Provider Portal https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/ using your Business NCID. You have not connected your staff and created your roster. I am emailing the ABCMS Provider Portal Access Guide which will assist with the step-by-step process of working in the ABCMS Portal, accessing your Pay Codes, helping your staff complete their Connecting Applications, and eventually “hiring” staff to your roster. The Provider Portal Access Guide also includes contact information for additional assistance. If you are still having difficulties working through this process, consider completing the ABCMS Provider Portal Training on Moodle again and ensure that you are using the correct Business NCID to access the ABCMS Provider Portal and Individual NCID to access your own ABCMS Applicant Portal. Staff will use their Individual NCID to log into the Applicant Portal and enter the Pay Code to connect to your center. You will then log into the ABCMS Provider Portal to add them to your roster. Complete your roster and maintain it by updating it as staff are hired or terminated. Staff Worksheets – We reviewed your staff worksheet. I highlighted items that were delinquent and items that are coming due in the next year. *Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements – complete for all staff * On-going Training Hours – Ms. Perry is required to complete 15 hours of on-going training annually. She has completed 4 hours and needs to complete 11 hours by 1/28/26. Once she has received her NCECC equivalent (10 years’ experience), she will only need 10 hours annually. *Use January to update staff forms: Staff Health Questionnaire, Staff Emergency Information Form, Annual Evaluation, and Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan which is replacing the former Professional Development Plan. Staff Education and Works – You, Ms. Modlin have a BS-Education that is not posted in Works. Obtain a copy of your official, original transcripts that reflect your degree and send them to the Workforce Unit for evaluation. You will then achieve an NC Early Childhood Administrative Credential (NCECAC) Level 3, making you eligible for the five-star level with the new QRIS. To remain qualified for a Lead Teacher position, C. Perry needs to submit a resume to Works reflecting her ten years of experience in a licensed NC child care center. Teaching experience documentation should be uploaded into an individual’s DCDEE WORKS account in resume format containing the following: • Name of NC Facility • NC Facility ID# • Street Address of Facility • Name of Director(s) (during your employment) • Job Title • Date Started (Month/Year) and Date Ended (Month/Year) (if applicable) • Teaching Duties Emergency Preparedness – Your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan along with your Ready-to-Go File, Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMCP) and consistent practice of Fire and Emergency Drills are your center’s foundation for emergency preparedness. *Review your EPR Plan at least annually in the NC Risk Management Portal and update, if needed. Print updated plan or updated cover sheet and page 28. (Per your request I will email instructions on how to update your EPR Plan. *At the same time, review and update your Emergency Medical Care Plan, if needed. *Ensure your Ready-to-Go File is current and includes the following: a copy of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, child's Application for Child Care (includes health & emergency information, contacts, authorization to seek emergency medical care), medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. *EPR Plan – last updated in Portal – updated 7/28/25 *Ready-to-Go File – current, available *Emergency Medical Care Plan – current *Fire and Emergency Drills - current Activity Plans – Activity Plans must be current, dated and posted in each classroom where they are easily visible and include daily activities that meet the five developmental goals in the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Menu – Post menu in the kitchen and at the entrance where it is visible to parents. Additional Comments: Keep Your NCID Active - Did you know that if you do not login on to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. *Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you, your staff and your household members (CLIAR only) every 6 months to log in and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. *For assistance with NCID, contact ncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000. Sex Offender Registry and Notification Email - North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement System) Technical Assistance: P. Modlin, Owner/Administrator, and I discussed the facility’s plan for completing a rated license assessment using the new QRIS rules found in Section .3200 of the NC Child Care Rules. All information on the QRIS rated license assessments and documents will be posted at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization and will also be provided through emails and Raise NC newsletters. During the visit we completed the QRIS Conversation Template with a focus on the selected pathway. Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality Since you are electing to complete Pathway 2, we focused on those components. *We reviewed current staff education (50% of Lead Teaches and 50% of Other Educators) to determine the facility’s expected star level based on education currently available in Works is 5 Stars. Any staff person who will be evaluated as part of the Lead Teachers or Other Educators needs to register for a Works account and submit original, official transcripts or update their current Works account and submit new education. *We reviewed the Family and Community Engagement Plan, including the Foundational Practices and Optional Practices. This will be completed annually. The operator will create a QRIS notebook to collect documentation of the practices including pictures, flyers, newsletters, emails, etc. *We walked through the Individual and Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) forms (individual and center). Each staff member will complete an Individual CQI annually. (This will also count as their Professional Development Plan!) The administrator will also complete the Facility CQI Plan to create an overall goal for the center. Maintain these in your staff files and include a copy in the QRIS notebook. We reviewed the list of approved curriculums and formative assessments. You currently use Fireflies (now Lillio) and will look at the curriculum for your younger children. The administrator and lead teachers will need to provide verification that they have received training on the selected curriculum and formative assessment tool. We discussed options for five hours of additional training (on-going training or CEUs) or coaching/mentoring for the administrator and lead teacher. Your rated license assessment is currently due by 12/31/2026 but your requested timeline is to complete this by Fall 2026. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Marjorie White, by phone at (252) 373-9385 or by e-mail at Marjorie.White@dhhs.nc.gov, or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, at (252) 373-4199 or Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS GIFTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 72000057 Consultant: MARJORIE WHITE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/6/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/6/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 04:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit and provide technical assistance on the QRIS rules in Section .3200. P. Modlin, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 5/8/2020, earning 6 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of documented early childhood work experience that can be verified by the Division. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You use Fireflies. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 1/28/2025. The sanitation inspection was completed 3/14/25 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 6/27/25 with a “Passed” rating and approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-five percent as of 1/2/26. This facility is owned as a sole proprietorship by Peggy Modlin. License information was current. We updated the facility and owner email address to brownee312fg2025@outlook.com and added the owner’s home phone. Contact me to request any changes to your license or contact information. I monitored the classrooms and spaces used for child care and outdoor play areas for applicable child care center requirements using the Child Care Center Requirements, effective 7/1/2025 and Item Numbers Listing, effective 4/2025. I monitored three staff records, two children’s records and all program records. Two children, one and two years of age, present in Space 3 & 4 were coloring at the table. A third child, two years of age, arrived. The parent signed her in, and the child joined the group. They went outdoors and played on the fenced playground with portable gross motor materials and dramatic play houses. When they returned indoors, they washed hands and ate lunch. After lunch they rested on linen-covered mats. Diapering occurred as needed. A preschool-age child arrived from Head Start, and four school-age children arrived from the school. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken rice soup with toast, greens, mandarins oranges, and milk. I observed and documented the following violations during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 staff person with a qualification letter that expired on September 15, 2025 did not complete a five-year criminal background check renewal. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In one of two children's records reviewed, a child's medical report or health assessment was not available for a child enrolled on September 25, 2025. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In one of two children's records reviewed, a child's immunization records were not available for a child enrolled on September 25, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff person with a qualification letter that expired on September 15, 2025 did not have a current qualification letter on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) * 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 1/20/2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Marjorie White, Child Care Consultant PO Box 116 Aydlett, NC 27916 Email – marjorie.white@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE which serves as your signature, browne312fg@outlook.com, and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance With Documented Violations: #1044 and #1757: Criminal Background Check (CBC) – Criminal Background Checks ensure that staff have not committed any crimes which could potentially make them unsafe to be around children and other staff. Because Abuse and Neglect registries are also checked, it helps to ensure that children are protected from physical, mental, and sexual abuse. Performing diligent background screenings also protects the child care facility against future legal challenges. Cheryl Perry works as a lead teacher in Space 3 & 4. Her qualification letter dated 9/15/2020 expired on 9/15/2025. A five-year criminal background check was not completed, and a current qualifying letter was not available. Ms. Perry needs to complete and pay for a new on-line application in the ABCMS Applicant Portal and print the paperwork needed for fingerprints. Take the paperwork to your county’s fingerprinting agency to have fingerprints sent electronically to the SBI. Once her Criminal Background Check is processed, she will need to log into the ABCMS Applicant Portal and print a copy of her qualification. Scan and email to me. If not completed by 1/21/2026, she may no longer be on the premises until it is completed and on file. Note that if violations related to criminal background checks are documented on multiple visits, it may result in an administrative action. For your compliance letter, state the date you have received a copy of Ms. Perry’s qualification letter, and it is in her file. Include a copy of the qualification letter with the compliance letter. #1321 and #1323: Children’s Medical Report and Immunizations – Having knowledge of a child’s health history and immunizations provides you with the information needed to offer a safe, healthy environment for both the child and the other children in your care. In one of two children’s files reviewed, a child’s medical report completed by the child’s physician and documentation of immunizations for a child (SW) enrolled on 9/25/25 was not available. You stated that you have been requesting these documents since enrollment. Inform the child’s parent/guardian that the medical report and immunizations are required and if not received by 1/20/20/2026, the child may no longer attend. Use Children’s File Checklist to verify you have received all required enrollment documents. For your compliance letter, state the date you have received a copy of IW’s Medical Report (or a copy of a current health assessment no more than 12 months old) and a current copy of immunizations. Resources: As a licensed child care facility, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to teach your staff the rules to ensure your center remains in compliance. The following resources are available to you: 1. DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov – current laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina, “What’s New” tab, Items Number Listing which you can use as a checklist for your program. 2. Raise NC Newsletter – weekly newsletter emailed to facility email including relevant information from the Division, training opportunities, grants, and more. You can sign up to receive Raise NC on the What’s New tab. 3. Your local Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies and Child Care Health Consultants. *Chowan/Perquimans Smart Start Partnership: Phone - (252) 482-3035; website - http://cp-smartstart.org/ *Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families (AACF) and Region 1 Child Care Resource and Referral: Phone – (252) 333-1233; website - www.aacfnc.org . *Healthy Behaviors Specialist: P. White – Phone (252) 333-1233; pam@aacfnc.org Reminders: Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website reflects the following information about your center’s required three-year water testing and one-time lead paint testing, and asbestos testing: Three-year Water Testing – 4/28/23; due again 4/28/26 (due this spring) Lead Paint Testing – Survey Review by RTI pending; Testing completed 8/20/25; negative Asbestos Testing –Waiting for on-site test results *For more information check out the FAQ page at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. Go to the Contact Us tab if you need assistance or have questions. ABCMS Portal - You have completed the ABCMS Provider Portal Training and are now authorized to log in the ABCMS Provider Portal https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/ using your Business NCID. You have not connected your staff and created your roster. I am emailing the ABCMS Provider Portal Access Guide which will assist with the step-by-step process of working in the ABCMS Portal, accessing your Pay Codes, helping your staff complete their Connecting Applications, and eventually “hiring” staff to your roster. The Provider Portal Access Guide also includes contact information for additional assistance. If you are still having difficulties working through this process, consider completing the ABCMS Provider Portal Training on Moodle again and ensure that you are using the correct Business NCID to access the ABCMS Provider Portal and Individual NCID to access your own ABCMS Applicant Portal. Staff will use their Individual NCID to log into the Applicant Portal and enter the Pay Code to connect to your center. You will then log into the ABCMS Provider Portal to add them to your roster. Complete your roster and maintain it by updating it as staff are hired or terminated. Staff Worksheets – We reviewed your staff worksheet. I highlighted items that were delinquent and items that are coming due in the next year. *Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements – complete for all staff * On-going Training Hours – Ms. Perry is required to complete 15 hours of on-going training annually. She has completed 4 hours and needs to complete 11 hours by 1/28/26. Once she has received her NCECC equivalent (10 years’ experience), she will only need 10 hours annually. *Use January to update staff forms: Staff Health Questionnaire, Staff Emergency Information Form, Annual Evaluation, and Individual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan which is replacing the former Professional Development Plan. Staff Education and Works – You, Ms. Modlin have a BS-Education that is not posted in Works. Obtain a copy of your official, original transcripts that reflect your degree and send them to the Workforce Unit for evaluation. You will then achieve an NC Early Childhood Administrative Credential (NCECAC) Level 3, making you eligible for the five-star level with the new QRIS. To remain qualified for a Lead Teacher position, C. Perry needs to submit a resume to Works reflecting her ten years of experience in a licensed NC child care center. Teaching experience documentation should be uploaded into an individual’s DCDEE WORKS account in resume format containing the following: • Name of NC Facility • NC Facility ID# • Street Address of Facility • Name of Director(s) (during your employment) • Job Title • Date Started (Month/Year) and Date Ended (Month/Year) (if applicable) • Teaching Duties Emergency Preparedness – Your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan along with your Ready-to-Go File, Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMCP) and consistent practice of Fire and Emergency Drills are your center’s foundation for emergency preparedness. *Review your EPR Plan at least annually in the NC Risk Management Portal and update, if needed. Print updated plan or updated cover sheet and page 28. (Per your request I will email instructions on how to update your EPR Plan. *At the same time, review and update your Emergency Medical Care Plan, if needed. *Ensure your Ready-to-Go File is current and includes the following: a copy of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, child's Application for Child Care (includes health & emergency information, contacts, authorization to seek emergency medical care), medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and staff, staff contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. *EPR Plan – last updated in Portal – updated 7/28/25 *Ready-to-Go File – current, available *Emergency Medical Care Plan – current *Fire and Emergency Drills - current Activity Plans – Activity Plans must be current, dated and posted in each classroom where they are easily visible and include daily activities that meet the five developmental goals in the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Menu – Post menu in the kitchen and at the entrance where it is visible to parents. Additional Comments: Keep Your NCID Active - Did you know that if you do not login on to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. *Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you, your staff and your household members (CLIAR only) every 6 months to log in and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. *For assistance with NCID, contact ncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000. Sex Offender Registry and Notification Email - North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement System) Technical Assistance: P. Modlin, Owner/Administrator, and I discussed the facility’s plan for completing a rated license assessment using the new QRIS rules found in Section .3200 of the NC Child Care Rules. All information on the QRIS rated license assessments and documents will be posted at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization and will also be provided through emails and Raise NC newsletters. During the visit we completed the QRIS Conversation Template with a focus on the selected pathway. Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality Since you are electing to complete Pathway 2, we focused on those components. *We reviewed current staff education (50% of Lead Teaches and 50% of Other Educators) to determine the facility’s expected star level based on education currently available in Works is 5 Stars. Any staff person who will be evaluated as part of the Lead Teachers or Other Educators needs to register for a Works account and submit original, official transcripts or update their current Works account and submit new education. *We reviewed the Family and Community Engagement Plan, including the Foundational Practices and Optional Practices. This will be completed annually. The operator will create a QRIS notebook to collect documentation of the practices including pictures, flyers, newsletters, emails, etc. *We walked through the Individual and Facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) forms (individual and center). Each staff member will complete an Individual CQI annually. (This will also count as their Professional Development Plan!) The administrator will also complete the Facility CQI Plan to create an overall goal for the center. Maintain these in your staff files and include a copy in the QRIS notebook. We reviewed the list of approved curriculums and formative assessments. You currently use Fireflies (now Lillio) and will look at the curriculum for your younger children. The administrator and lead teachers will need to provide verification that they have received training on the selected curriculum and formative assessment tool. We discussed options for five hours of additional training (on-going training or CEUs) or coaching/mentoring for the administrator and lead teacher. Your rated license assessment is currently due by 12/31/2026 but your requested timeline is to complete this by Fall 2026. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, Marjorie White, by phone at (252) 373-9385 or by e-mail at Marjorie.White@dhhs.nc.gov, or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, at (252) 373-4199 or Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS GIFTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 72000057 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 7/9/2025 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Last Annual Compliance visit – 1/28/25 18-month compliance history 91% Last Sanitation Inspection – 3/14/25 - Superior Last Fire Inspection – 6/27/25 – Satisfactory; Daytime Care Only *Sanitation and fire inspections are required at least annually by the end of the month of the previous inspection. Send fire inspections to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website reflects the following information about your center’s required three-year water testing and one-time lead paint testing, and asbestos testing: Three-year Water Testing – completed Lead Paint Testing – enrollment started Asbestos Testing – awaiting results Maintain any paperwork received by mail or email in your Program Records file. C. Perry, Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. The administrator was not present due to an unexpected situation. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 5/8/20 earning 6 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The children marched with musical instruments and later colored shapes at a child size table. Hands were washed as required. Lunch was observed and consisted of a bologna and cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread, yogurt, salad, peaches, and milk. The Chowan Perquimans Smart Start / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 482-3035 or check out their website at www.cp-smartstart.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File monitored today was missing Emergency Information forms for 3 of the children listed on the enrollment sheet. Information for 5 children, who were not listed on the current enrollment sheet, were still located in the file. .0607(d)(10) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The plan available for review was dated 10/27/23. .0607(e) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 7/23/25, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Ready to Go File – A Ready to Go file ensures that you have all the information you need to provide a safe environment for children in the event of an emergency. The Ready to Go File monitored today was missing Emergency Information forms for 3 of the children listed on the enrollment sheet. Information for 5 children, who were not listed on the current enrollment sheet, were still located in the file. Per our discussion, the information in the file must be updated on a regular basis to ensure it is current and accurate. As children are enrolled and children leave, the file must be updated to ensure you have parent contact information, the names of people the child can be released to, and permission to administer emergency medical care. You also want to be sure to have current emergency contact information for all staff. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan must be reviewed and updated annually to ensure it is current and accurate. The plan available for review was dated 10/27/23. If the review is not completed in the Risk Management Portal on an annual basis, your plan could be achieved and difficult to retrieve. You must log into the portal, update your plan, and print a hard copy of the current plan. You must then review the updated plan with your staff and document the review with a signature page. This plan must be available for review and for use by your staff in the event of an emergency. Consultation: Age-Appropriate Activities – You are currently grouping children 2 years of age and up to school age together in one classroom due to a shortage of qualified staff. Having this wide range of ages can make it difficult to complete group time and other activities. Younger children have a much shorter attention span and need to be allowed to move and play. The older children can focus longer and can benefit from longer group time as you prepare them for kindergarten. When doing group time, consider having a provider to work with the younger children while the older children have free play time. You can then switch and have the older children have group time while the younger children have free play. This allows you to offer age-appropriate activities for each group to best help them grow their skills. This will also help to reduce behavior issues by reducing the size of the group each provider is supervising. We also discussed using small boxes of crayons to make it easier for children to use and share. Having 1 box for every 2 children makes it easy for children to reach the crayons without having to pull a box shared by all the children at the table. It can also help children focus on coloring and not playing in a big box of crayons. Younger children could have one of each primary color in their box and the older children could have more options. This helps with teaching colors to the younger children and expands the creativity of the older children. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. Using the Meal Patterns Guide, review your meal selections and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen to serve as a reference as you are planning your menu. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Even if you do not participate in the food program, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care center to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. Additional Information: Raise NC Newsletter – If you are not receiving and reading the Raise NC Newsletter, you are missing out on current relevant information about early childhood issues in North Carolina, information about proposed rules, available trainings and other information that may be of interest to you and your staff. The Raise NC Newsletter is typically sent out weekly to all facility contact email addresses, but if your email is not the facility contact email address, you can go to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and click on the “What’s New” tab. Click on “What’s New” and enter your email address and name under “Sign Up for Updates”. As an early learning professional, you need to stay in the know about issues in North Carolina that affect you and your business. Share with your staff so they can be in the know too! NCID Password Rule to Change - If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, when you change your current password after Feb. 23, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • It consists of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, & * etc. Keep Your NCID Active - Did you know that if you do not login on to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. *Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you, your staff and your household members (CLIAR only) every 6 months to log in and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. *For assistance with NCID, contact ncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000. Strong, unique passwords, along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices, are key components to the Division protecting your devices and personal information ABCMS Portal - The process of notifying the Division when you have new staff (or household members for family child care homes and centers licensed in a residence) has changed and is now captured in ABCMS, the new Criminal Background Check portal. You have completed the ABCMS Provider Portal Training and are now authorized to log in the ABCMS Provider Portal https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/ using your Business NCID. You have created your roster. Continue to update it as staff change so that it reflects staff working at your center. One person can be the portal manager for multiple sites. A staff member can be on a roster at multiple sites. Information was also shared on the following topics: 1. New Training in Module – Child Development 2. Public Notice: Proposed Rules Amendment to Orientation, H&S Training, Religious-Sponsored 3. Pathway to the Stars – Where Quality and Choice Meet (QRIS Rules Adopted), Survey available At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed and left for you to review. A designated person was not onsite to review and sign the visit summary. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS GIFTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 72000057 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 7/9/2025 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Last Annual Compliance visit – 1/28/25 18-month compliance history 91% Last Sanitation Inspection – 3/14/25 - Superior Last Fire Inspection – 6/27/25 – Satisfactory; Daytime Care Only *Sanitation and fire inspections are required at least annually by the end of the month of the previous inspection. Send fire inspections to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website reflects the following information about your center’s required three-year water testing and one-time lead paint testing, and asbestos testing: Three-year Water Testing – completed Lead Paint Testing – enrollment started Asbestos Testing – awaiting results Maintain any paperwork received by mail or email in your Program Records file. C. Perry, Teacher, assisted me with today’s visit. The administrator was not present due to an unexpected situation. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 5/8/20 earning 6 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The children marched with musical instruments and later colored shapes at a child size table. Hands were washed as required. Lunch was observed and consisted of a bologna and cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread, yogurt, salad, peaches, and milk. The Chowan Perquimans Smart Start / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 482-3035 or check out their website at www.cp-smartstart.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File monitored today was missing Emergency Information forms for 3 of the children listed on the enrollment sheet. Information for 5 children, who were not listed on the current enrollment sheet, were still located in the file. .0607(d)(10) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The plan available for review was dated 10/27/23. .0607(e) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 7/23/25, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Ready to Go File – A Ready to Go file ensures that you have all the information you need to provide a safe environment for children in the event of an emergency. The Ready to Go File monitored today was missing Emergency Information forms for 3 of the children listed on the enrollment sheet. Information for 5 children, who were not listed on the current enrollment sheet, were still located in the file. Per our discussion, the information in the file must be updated on a regular basis to ensure it is current and accurate. As children are enrolled and children leave, the file must be updated to ensure you have parent contact information, the names of people the child can be released to, and permission to administer emergency medical care. You also want to be sure to have current emergency contact information for all staff. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Requirements – Your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan must be reviewed and updated annually to ensure it is current and accurate. The plan available for review was dated 10/27/23. If the review is not completed in the Risk Management Portal on an annual basis, your plan could be achieved and difficult to retrieve. You must log into the portal, update your plan, and print a hard copy of the current plan. You must then review the updated plan with your staff and document the review with a signature page. This plan must be available for review and for use by your staff in the event of an emergency. Consultation: Age-Appropriate Activities – You are currently grouping children 2 years of age and up to school age together in one classroom due to a shortage of qualified staff. Having this wide range of ages can make it difficult to complete group time and other activities. Younger children have a much shorter attention span and need to be allowed to move and play. The older children can focus longer and can benefit from longer group time as you prepare them for kindergarten. When doing group time, consider having a provider to work with the younger children while the older children have free play time. You can then switch and have the older children have group time while the younger children have free play. This allows you to offer age-appropriate activities for each group to best help them grow their skills. This will also help to reduce behavior issues by reducing the size of the group each provider is supervising. We also discussed using small boxes of crayons to make it easier for children to use and share. Having 1 box for every 2 children makes it easy for children to reach the crayons without having to pull a box shared by all the children at the table. It can also help children focus on coloring and not playing in a big box of crayons. Younger children could have one of each primary color in their box and the older children could have more options. This helps with teaching colors to the younger children and expands the creativity of the older children. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. Using the Meal Patterns Guide, review your meal selections and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen to serve as a reference as you are planning your menu. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Even if you do not participate in the food program, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care center to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. Additional Information: Raise NC Newsletter – If you are not receiving and reading the Raise NC Newsletter, you are missing out on current relevant information about early childhood issues in North Carolina, information about proposed rules, available trainings and other information that may be of interest to you and your staff. The Raise NC Newsletter is typically sent out weekly to all facility contact email addresses, but if your email is not the facility contact email address, you can go to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and click on the “What’s New” tab. Click on “What’s New” and enter your email address and name under “Sign Up for Updates”. As an early learning professional, you need to stay in the know about issues in North Carolina that affect you and your business. Share with your staff so they can be in the know too! NCID Password Rule to Change - If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, when you change your current password after Feb. 23, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • It consists of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, & * etc. Keep Your NCID Active - Did you know that if you do not login on to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. *Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you, your staff and your household members (CLIAR only) every 6 months to log in and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. *For assistance with NCID, contact ncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000. Strong, unique passwords, along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices, are key components to the Division protecting your devices and personal information ABCMS Portal - The process of notifying the Division when you have new staff (or household members for family child care homes and centers licensed in a residence) has changed and is now captured in ABCMS, the new Criminal Background Check portal. You have completed the ABCMS Provider Portal Training and are now authorized to log in the ABCMS Provider Portal https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/ using your Business NCID. You have created your roster. Continue to update it as staff change so that it reflects staff working at your center. One person can be the portal manager for multiple sites. A staff member can be on a roster at multiple sites. Information was also shared on the following topics: 1. New Training in Module – Child Development 2. Public Notice: Proposed Rules Amendment to Orientation, H&S Training, Religious-Sponsored 3. Pathway to the Stars – Where Quality and Choice Meet (QRIS Rules Adopted), Survey available At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed and left for you to review. A designated person was not onsite to review and sign the visit summary. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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 .0714 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS GIFTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 72000057 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. P. Modlin, Owner/administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 5/8/20 earning 6 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of group leaders have a NC School Age Care Credential. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/8/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/2/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/17/24. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 1/23/25. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the facility recently changed and the owner/administrator address needs to be updated. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Due to the owner doing work on the building, the children rode bikes and push cars inside. Lunch was observed and consisted of spaghetti with meatballs, green beans, mixed fruit, whole wheat crackers, and milk. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Chowan Perquimans Smart Start / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 482-3035 or check out their website at www.cp-smartstart.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1013 At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. The staff member working alone in space 2 did not have documentation of lead teacher qualifications. 10A NCAC 09 .0714(c) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. One child, KL, had records from the facility they previously attended but did not have completed enrollment records for this facility. G.S. 110-91(9) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 2/11/25, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Lead Teacher Qualifications - Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher duties, you must have a copy of the credential certificate. If the individual does not have a credential, they must provide a copy of notification from the Division that they meet the equivalency or that they do not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework. If the individual does not have a credential or equivalency they must provide documentation of enrollment in credential coursework. The staff member working alone in space 2 did not have documentation of lead teacher qualification. You now have a child, 1 year of age enrolled and can no longer combine the children into 1 classroom. Per our discussion, a qualified lead teacher must be in the classroom for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. You will need to make decisions as to how you plan to bring this into compliance. The staff member could enroll in EDU 119 or you could hire a qualified teacher. Remember that children 1 year of age cannot be grouped with children 3 years of age or older. Children’s Records (Application) - Children’s records consist of various documentation such as a child’s medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information, and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is a basis for meeting each child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. Each child must have a completed application on file on the first day of attendance and must remain on file for at least one year from the date the child is no longer enrolled in the center. One child, out of 2 files reviewed, only had forms completed for enrolment in a Head Start program. No records for this facility were available for review. You stated that the parent contacted you on 1/26/25 and asked you to take her child back into your program. You agreed to take the child before completing the required forms. When children enroll, the parent must complete the forms for your specific program. Additional Information: Playground – You stated that the town came out and laid water pipes to provide water to the laundry business at the other end of the building unit. During your Christmas break, the town put a heater near the pipes to keep them from freezing during the recent cold weather. During today's visit, there was an outdoor power cord running across your playground to the heater making the playground inaccessible to the children. The daughter of the owner came to the facility and removed the cord. Per our discussion, you must notify me when work is being done near your facility that may affect the safety of your children. Building and fire should also be contacted to verify the safety of the children. ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. A copy of your training certificate was on file and available for review, however you stated that you had difficulties creating your staff roster. You can contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have completed the water testing and are in process with completing the asbestos and lead based paint testing. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS GIFTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 72000057 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. P. Modlin, Owner/administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 5/8/20 earning 6 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of group leaders have a NC School Age Care Credential. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/8/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/2/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/17/24. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 1/23/25. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the facility recently changed and the owner/administrator address needs to be updated. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Due to the owner doing work on the building, the children rode bikes and push cars inside. Lunch was observed and consisted of spaghetti with meatballs, green beans, mixed fruit, whole wheat crackers, and milk. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Chowan Perquimans Smart Start / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 482-3035 or check out their website at www.cp-smartstart.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1013 At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. The staff member working alone in space 2 did not have documentation of lead teacher qualifications. 10A NCAC 09 .0714(c) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. One child, KL, had records from the facility they previously attended but did not have completed enrollment records for this facility. G.S. 110-91(9) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 2/11/25, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Lead Teacher Qualifications - Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher duties, you must have a copy of the credential certificate. If the individual does not have a credential, they must provide a copy of notification from the Division that they meet the equivalency or that they do not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework. If the individual does not have a credential or equivalency they must provide documentation of enrollment in credential coursework. The staff member working alone in space 2 did not have documentation of lead teacher qualification. You now have a child, 1 year of age enrolled and can no longer combine the children into 1 classroom. Per our discussion, a qualified lead teacher must be in the classroom for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. You will need to make decisions as to how you plan to bring this into compliance. The staff member could enroll in EDU 119 or you could hire a qualified teacher. Remember that children 1 year of age cannot be grouped with children 3 years of age or older. Children’s Records (Application) - Children’s records consist of various documentation such as a child’s medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information, and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is a basis for meeting each child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. Each child must have a completed application on file on the first day of attendance and must remain on file for at least one year from the date the child is no longer enrolled in the center. One child, out of 2 files reviewed, only had forms completed for enrolment in a Head Start program. No records for this facility were available for review. You stated that the parent contacted you on 1/26/25 and asked you to take her child back into your program. You agreed to take the child before completing the required forms. When children enroll, the parent must complete the forms for your specific program. Additional Information: Playground – You stated that the town came out and laid water pipes to provide water to the laundry business at the other end of the building unit. During your Christmas break, the town put a heater near the pipes to keep them from freezing during the recent cold weather. During today's visit, there was an outdoor power cord running across your playground to the heater making the playground inaccessible to the children. The daughter of the owner came to the facility and removed the cord. Per our discussion, you must notify me when work is being done near your facility that may affect the safety of your children. Building and fire should also be contacted to verify the safety of the children. ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. A copy of your training certificate was on file and available for review, however you stated that you had difficulties creating your staff roster. You can contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have completed the water testing and are in process with completing the asbestos and lead based paint testing. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS GIFTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 72000057 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. P. Modlin, Owner/administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 5/8/20 earning 6 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of group leaders have a NC School Age Care Credential. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/8/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/2/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/17/24. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 1/23/25. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the facility recently changed and the owner/administrator address needs to be updated. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Due to the owner doing work on the building, the children rode bikes and push cars inside. Lunch was observed and consisted of spaghetti with meatballs, green beans, mixed fruit, whole wheat crackers, and milk. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Chowan Perquimans Smart Start / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 482-3035 or check out their website at www.cp-smartstart.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1013 At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. The staff member working alone in space 2 did not have documentation of lead teacher qualifications. 10A NCAC 09 .0714(c) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. One child, KL, had records from the facility they previously attended but did not have completed enrollment records for this facility. G.S. 110-91(9) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 2/11/25, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Lead Teacher Qualifications - Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher duties, you must have a copy of the credential certificate. If the individual does not have a credential, they must provide a copy of notification from the Division that they meet the equivalency or that they do not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework. If the individual does not have a credential or equivalency they must provide documentation of enrollment in credential coursework. The staff member working alone in space 2 did not have documentation of lead teacher qualification. You now have a child, 1 year of age enrolled and can no longer combine the children into 1 classroom. Per our discussion, a qualified lead teacher must be in the classroom for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. You will need to make decisions as to how you plan to bring this into compliance. The staff member could enroll in EDU 119 or you could hire a qualified teacher. Remember that children 1 year of age cannot be grouped with children 3 years of age or older. Children’s Records (Application) - Children’s records consist of various documentation such as a child’s medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information, and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is a basis for meeting each child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. Each child must have a completed application on file on the first day of attendance and must remain on file for at least one year from the date the child is no longer enrolled in the center. One child, out of 2 files reviewed, only had forms completed for enrolment in a Head Start program. No records for this facility were available for review. You stated that the parent contacted you on 1/26/25 and asked you to take her child back into your program. You agreed to take the child before completing the required forms. When children enroll, the parent must complete the forms for your specific program. Additional Information: Playground – You stated that the town came out and laid water pipes to provide water to the laundry business at the other end of the building unit. During your Christmas break, the town put a heater near the pipes to keep them from freezing during the recent cold weather. During today's visit, there was an outdoor power cord running across your playground to the heater making the playground inaccessible to the children. The daughter of the owner came to the facility and removed the cord. Per our discussion, you must notify me when work is being done near your facility that may affect the safety of your children. Building and fire should also be contacted to verify the safety of the children. ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. A copy of your training certificate was on file and available for review, however you stated that you had difficulties creating your staff roster. You can contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have completed the water testing and are in process with completing the asbestos and lead based paint testing. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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: PRECIOUS GIFTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 72000057 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/28/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. P. Modlin, Owner/administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 5/8/20 earning 6 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of group leaders have a NC School Age Care Credential. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 2/8/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 10/2/24. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/17/24. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 1/23/25. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the facility recently changed and the owner/administrator address needs to be updated. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Due to the owner doing work on the building, the children rode bikes and push cars inside. Lunch was observed and consisted of spaghetti with meatballs, green beans, mixed fruit, whole wheat crackers, and milk. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Chowan Perquimans Smart Start / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 482-3035 or check out their website at www.cp-smartstart.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1013 At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. The staff member working alone in space 2 did not have documentation of lead teacher qualifications. 10A NCAC 09 .0714(c) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. One child, KL, had records from the facility they previously attended but did not have completed enrollment records for this facility. G.S. 110-91(9) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 2/11/25, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Lead Teacher Qualifications - Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher duties, you must have a copy of the credential certificate. If the individual does not have a credential, they must provide a copy of notification from the Division that they meet the equivalency or that they do not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework. If the individual does not have a credential or equivalency they must provide documentation of enrollment in credential coursework. The staff member working alone in space 2 did not have documentation of lead teacher qualification. You now have a child, 1 year of age enrolled and can no longer combine the children into 1 classroom. Per our discussion, a qualified lead teacher must be in the classroom for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. You will need to make decisions as to how you plan to bring this into compliance. The staff member could enroll in EDU 119 or you could hire a qualified teacher. Remember that children 1 year of age cannot be grouped with children 3 years of age or older. Children’s Records (Application) - Children’s records consist of various documentation such as a child’s medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information, and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is a basis for meeting each child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. Each child must have a completed application on file on the first day of attendance and must remain on file for at least one year from the date the child is no longer enrolled in the center. One child, out of 2 files reviewed, only had forms completed for enrolment in a Head Start program. No records for this facility were available for review. You stated that the parent contacted you on 1/26/25 and asked you to take her child back into your program. You agreed to take the child before completing the required forms. When children enroll, the parent must complete the forms for your specific program. Additional Information: Playground – You stated that the town came out and laid water pipes to provide water to the laundry business at the other end of the building unit. During your Christmas break, the town put a heater near the pipes to keep them from freezing during the recent cold weather. During today's visit, there was an outdoor power cord running across your playground to the heater making the playground inaccessible to the children. The daughter of the owner came to the facility and removed the cord. Per our discussion, you must notify me when work is being done near your facility that may affect the safety of your children. Building and fire should also be contacted to verify the safety of the children. ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. A copy of your training certificate was on file and available for review, however you stated that you had difficulties creating your staff roster. You can contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have completed the water testing and are in process with completing the asbestos and lead based paint testing. Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS GIFTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 72000057 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/8/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 2/8/2024 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The Owner/administrator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 5/8/20 earning 6 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years early childhood education work experience. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You are currently using the Fireflies curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/9/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/29/23. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/22/23. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93% as of 2/5/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. The children were looking at books while seated at child size tables. They were then offered crayons and a coloring sheet. Later they had circle time and the teacher read a book on colors. The children were encouraged to call out the color of the items on the page. After circle time the children prepared to go outside. There is a fenced playground in front of the building. The children were observed to play with balls and ride on push cars. Lunch was observed and consisted of turkey and cheese, whole wheat crackers, salad, mandarin oranges, and milk. After lunch the children rested on linen covered cots. Corporation Status: The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/7/23 and it was discovered that a corporation had been formed under the name of Precious Gifts Child Dev. Center effective 8/23/13, with Peggy Modlin listed as the only member. The corporation is current and active. The facility was licensed on 9/20/13 under a sole proprietor license. You stated that you do not remember applying to create a corporation. The information on the Secretary of State’s website links this corporation to your facilities current address. You must provide additional information and documentation as to whether you or the corporation currently own the business. This documentation must be submitted to me by no later than 2/15/24. The Chowan Perquimans Smart Start / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 482-3035 or check out their website at www.cp-smartstart.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 405 A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. One child did not wash their hands after having their diaper changed. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) 618 Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. Bottles of paint and art shirts were placed on the changing table surface while setting up for the children to paint. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) 619 Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. After diapering a child, the floater sprayed the diaper changing surface with disinfectant, but did not clean the surface first with the soapy water solution. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) 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. The administrator and assistant teacher’s First Aid expired on 8/7/23. Documentation of current certification was not on file. The staff member hired on 2/21/23 did not have documentation of completion of the training on file. .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. The administrator and assistant teacher’s CPR expired on 8/7/23. Documentation of current certification was not on file. The staff member hired on 2/21/23 did not have documentation of completion of the training on file. .1102(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, enrolled on 5/23/23, did not have documentation of a medical report on file. GS110-91(1) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Two children’s records, out of 2 reviewed, did not document the date of enrollment. .1804(b) 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. The 3 staff present, while children were in care, did not have documentation of current certification on file. .1102(c-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member, hired on 2/21/23 did not have documentation of completion of the training on file and available for review. .1102(g) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member completed the first cycle of trainings on 8/9/18 but did not complete the five year cycle of trainings until 1/28/24. .1103(b) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules (updated 7/1/23) and environmental health rules (updated 7/1/23) in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 2/22/24, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: CPR and First Aid Training - Basic first aid and CPR certification are essential to respond quickly to injuries and emergencies. All staff must have current first aid and CPR certifications. New staff must complete the training within 90 days of hire. Current staff must renew their certification on or before the expiration date listed on their certificate or every two years, whichever is less. The staff member hired on 2/21/23 did not have documentation of completion of the training on file. The administrator and assistant teacher’s CPR and First Aid expired on 8/7/23. Documentation of current certification was not on file. You stated that you have a training scheduled for 2/13/24. Currently, no one at the facility is certified in these trainings which compromises the safety of the children. As part of your compliance verification, you must create a tracking tool to help complete these trainings prior to their expiration. Some providers have a white board where they can track criminal background checks, CPR and First Aid training, and other requirements. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements – Completing the required Health and Safety Trainings helps staff to have a good working knowledge of best practices and NC Child Care Rule and law requirements. New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and then complete training in all topic areas every five years. One staff member completed the first cycle of trainings on 8/9/18 but did not complete the five year cycle of trainings until 1/28/24. These trainings are available on Moodle. They are free, online, and on demand, making it easy to complete the trainings at your convenience. The staff member, hired on 2/21/23, must complete the trainings by no later than 2/21/24. If providers have difficulty accessing the trainings, they can try the following: 1. If you can log into Moodle with your MyNCID but need support with completing CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care or Medication in Child Care training, use this contact form: healthychildcare.unc.edu/contact-us-form 2. If you cannot log into Moodle, try visiting https://myncid.nc.gov/ for technical support unlocking or resetting your NCID password. 3. If you still cannot access Moodle, one alternative to completing the CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care Trainings or Medication in Child Care training on Moodle is to contact a primary Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) for training options: healthychildcare.unc.edu/find-a-cchc. However, while CCHCs have the ability to provide CCDF trainings equivalent to what is available in Moodle, their capacity is dependent on their current working priorities. Use your Staff and Training Worksheet to help track when these trainings are due for staff. The trainings can be completed at any point in the 5 year cycle. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training - Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training is due within 90 days of hire. Completing this training ensures that staff know what to look for and how to report their suspicions of child maltreatment to ensure children are safe. One staff member, hired on 2/21/23 did not have documentation of completion of the training on file and available for review. Staff can complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Per our discussion, consider making this part of your orientation training before the provider is released to work in a classroom. Diaper Changing Procedures: Following proper diaper changing procedures is crucial to preventing the spread of infection and disease. The staff member observed did not remove their soiled gloves after cleaning the child, did not wipe the child’s hands with a wipe or their own hands, and did not wash the child’s hands before allowing the child to return to the classroom. The surface of the changing table was sprayed with disinfectant but was not cleaned first with the soapy water solution. The steps for diaper changing were posted above the sink. These steps must be reviewed and practiced with your staff: 1. Wash your hands. 2. Gather supplies before placing child on diapering surface. 3. Put on disposable gloves (optional) 4. Remove soiled clothing 5. Remove soiled disposable diaper and gloves, discard in covered trash. 6. Clean your hands with a fresh disposable wipe. 7. Wipe child’s hands with a fresh disposable wipe. 8. Place a clean diaper under child. 9. Fasten diaper and dress child. 10. Wash child’s hands 11. Spray entire diapering surface with soapy water solution and wipe clean with a disposable paper towel. 12. If needed, remove excess soap on pad by rinsing with water from a spray bottle and re-wiping pad. 13. Spray entire diapering surface with disinfectant (surface must be glistening wet) and allow to air dry for at least 2 minutes (for chlorine) or as specified on disinfectant label. 19. Wash your hands. Consider reaching out to the Health Care Consultant at Albemarle Alliance at 252) 333-1233 to schedule a training focusing on proper diaper changing procedures. Diaper Changing Surface – Keeping the changing table surface clean and free of biocontaminants is an important step in keeping children safe and healthy. Items that are not required for diapering must not be placed on diaper changing surfaces. Bottles of paint and art shirts were placed on the changing table surface while setting up for the children to paint. This surface must remain clean, disinfected, and ready for use with the next child. Once an item has been placed on the surface, the surface has become cross contaminated and must be disinfected again before use. Also, the item that was placed on the surface may have been contaminated if the surface was not completely clean. You must review these procedures with staff to ensure they are following safety practices. Discipline Policy - Maintaining accurate documentation at the child care center is important because it demonstrates compliance with the child care rules and ensures the health and safety of each child. A discipline policy must be reviewed with each parent prior to enrollment, and they must sign the form showing this was completed. The date of enrollment must be indicated on the form to demonstrate this review was done before the child started in the center. Two children’s records, out of 2 reviewed, did not document the date of enrollment. Per our discussion, update your signature page to add the enrollment date or keep both pages of the Discipline Policy form on file. Medical Exam on File for Children - Each child shall have a health assessment before being admitted or within 30 days following admission to a child care facility. One child, enrolled on 5/23/23, did not have documentation of a medical report on file. You stated that the child attends school and only comes in the afternoon. You stated that you were unsure if the child attends NC Pre-K or is in kindergarten. Based on the child’s birthday, 11/12/18, they would not be eligible for kindergarten until next year. Children are considered preschool age until they attend their first day of kindergarten. All preschool children are required to have a medical report on file. Additional Information: Provider Access to ABCMS - Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members. •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. •See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. Watch for more information in the next Raise NC newsletter. Funding Opportunity to Address Asbestos and Lead Based Pant - The NCDHHS, Health Hazards Control Unit (HHCU) is providing a presentation regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Reimbursement Program for NC Licensed Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes. Under the ARPA Reimbursement Program licensed facilities can be reimbursed up to 100% for eligible expenses related to asbestos or lead-based paint abatement or remediation activities. Funding for reimbursement will be available until December 31, 2026, or until it is depleted, whichever comes first. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor, contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1. New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. • Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • They could also choose take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. • A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS GIFTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 72000057 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/8/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 2/8/2024 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The Owner/administrator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 5/8/20 earning 6 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point for: 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years early childhood education work experience. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. You are currently using the Fireflies curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/9/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/29/23. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/22/23. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93% as of 2/5/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. The children were looking at books while seated at child size tables. They were then offered crayons and a coloring sheet. Later they had circle time and the teacher read a book on colors. The children were encouraged to call out the color of the items on the page. After circle time the children prepared to go outside. There is a fenced playground in front of the building. The children were observed to play with balls and ride on push cars. Lunch was observed and consisted of turkey and cheese, whole wheat crackers, salad, mandarin oranges, and milk. After lunch the children rested on linen covered cots. Corporation Status: The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/7/23 and it was discovered that a corporation had been formed under the name of Precious Gifts Child Dev. Center effective 8/23/13, with Peggy Modlin listed as the only member. The corporation is current and active. The facility was licensed on 9/20/13 under a sole proprietor license. You stated that you do not remember applying to create a corporation. The information on the Secretary of State’s website links this corporation to your facilities current address. You must provide additional information and documentation as to whether you or the corporation currently own the business. This documentation must be submitted to me by no later than 2/15/24. The Chowan Perquimans Smart Start / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 482-3035 or check out their website at www.cp-smartstart.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 405 A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. One child did not wash their hands after having their diaper changed. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) 618 Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. Bottles of paint and art shirts were placed on the changing table surface while setting up for the children to paint. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) 619 Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. After diapering a child, the floater sprayed the diaper changing surface with disinfectant, but did not clean the surface first with the soapy water solution. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) 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. The administrator and assistant teacher’s First Aid expired on 8/7/23. Documentation of current certification was not on file. The staff member hired on 2/21/23 did not have documentation of completion of the training on file. .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. The administrator and assistant teacher’s CPR expired on 8/7/23. Documentation of current certification was not on file. The staff member hired on 2/21/23 did not have documentation of completion of the training on file. .1102(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, enrolled on 5/23/23, did not have documentation of a medical report on file. GS110-91(1) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Two children’s records, out of 2 reviewed, did not document the date of enrollment. .1804(b) 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. The 3 staff present, while children were in care, did not have documentation of current certification on file. .1102(c-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member, hired on 2/21/23 did not have documentation of completion of the training on file and available for review. .1102(g) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member completed the first cycle of trainings on 8/9/18 but did not complete the five year cycle of trainings until 1/28/24. .1103(b) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules (updated 7/1/23) and environmental health rules (updated 7/1/23) in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 2/22/24, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: CPR and First Aid Training - Basic first aid and CPR certification are essential to respond quickly to injuries and emergencies. All staff must have current first aid and CPR certifications. New staff must complete the training within 90 days of hire. Current staff must renew their certification on or before the expiration date listed on their certificate or every two years, whichever is less. The staff member hired on 2/21/23 did not have documentation of completion of the training on file. The administrator and assistant teacher’s CPR and First Aid expired on 8/7/23. Documentation of current certification was not on file. You stated that you have a training scheduled for 2/13/24. Currently, no one at the facility is certified in these trainings which compromises the safety of the children. As part of your compliance verification, you must create a tracking tool to help complete these trainings prior to their expiration. Some providers have a white board where they can track criminal background checks, CPR and First Aid training, and other requirements. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements – Completing the required Health and Safety Trainings helps staff to have a good working knowledge of best practices and NC Child Care Rule and law requirements. New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and then complete training in all topic areas every five years. One staff member completed the first cycle of trainings on 8/9/18 but did not complete the five year cycle of trainings until 1/28/24. These trainings are available on Moodle. They are free, online, and on demand, making it easy to complete the trainings at your convenience. The staff member, hired on 2/21/23, must complete the trainings by no later than 2/21/24. If providers have difficulty accessing the trainings, they can try the following: 1. If you can log into Moodle with your MyNCID but need support with completing CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care or Medication in Child Care training, use this contact form: healthychildcare.unc.edu/contact-us-form 2. If you cannot log into Moodle, try visiting https://myncid.nc.gov/ for technical support unlocking or resetting your NCID password. 3. If you still cannot access Moodle, one alternative to completing the CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care Trainings or Medication in Child Care training on Moodle is to contact a primary Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) for training options: healthychildcare.unc.edu/find-a-cchc. However, while CCHCs have the ability to provide CCDF trainings equivalent to what is available in Moodle, their capacity is dependent on their current working priorities. Use your Staff and Training Worksheet to help track when these trainings are due for staff. The trainings can be completed at any point in the 5 year cycle. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training - Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training is due within 90 days of hire. Completing this training ensures that staff know what to look for and how to report their suspicions of child maltreatment to ensure children are safe. One staff member, hired on 2/21/23 did not have documentation of completion of the training on file and available for review. Staff can complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Per our discussion, consider making this part of your orientation training before the provider is released to work in a classroom. Diaper Changing Procedures: Following proper diaper changing procedures is crucial to preventing the spread of infection and disease. The staff member observed did not remove their soiled gloves after cleaning the child, did not wipe the child’s hands with a wipe or their own hands, and did not wash the child’s hands before allowing the child to return to the classroom. The surface of the changing table was sprayed with disinfectant but was not cleaned first with the soapy water solution. The steps for diaper changing were posted above the sink. These steps must be reviewed and practiced with your staff: 1. Wash your hands. 2. Gather supplies before placing child on diapering surface. 3. Put on disposable gloves (optional) 4. Remove soiled clothing 5. Remove soiled disposable diaper and gloves, discard in covered trash. 6. Clean your hands with a fresh disposable wipe. 7. Wipe child’s hands with a fresh disposable wipe. 8. Place a clean diaper under child. 9. Fasten diaper and dress child. 10. Wash child’s hands 11. Spray entire diapering surface with soapy water solution and wipe clean with a disposable paper towel. 12. If needed, remove excess soap on pad by rinsing with water from a spray bottle and re-wiping pad. 13. Spray entire diapering surface with disinfectant (surface must be glistening wet) and allow to air dry for at least 2 minutes (for chlorine) or as specified on disinfectant label. 19. Wash your hands. Consider reaching out to the Health Care Consultant at Albemarle Alliance at 252) 333-1233 to schedule a training focusing on proper diaper changing procedures. Diaper Changing Surface – Keeping the changing table surface clean and free of biocontaminants is an important step in keeping children safe and healthy. Items that are not required for diapering must not be placed on diaper changing surfaces. Bottles of paint and art shirts were placed on the changing table surface while setting up for the children to paint. This surface must remain clean, disinfected, and ready for use with the next child. Once an item has been placed on the surface, the surface has become cross contaminated and must be disinfected again before use. Also, the item that was placed on the surface may have been contaminated if the surface was not completely clean. You must review these procedures with staff to ensure they are following safety practices. Discipline Policy - Maintaining accurate documentation at the child care center is important because it demonstrates compliance with the child care rules and ensures the health and safety of each child. A discipline policy must be reviewed with each parent prior to enrollment, and they must sign the form showing this was completed. The date of enrollment must be indicated on the form to demonstrate this review was done before the child started in the center. Two children’s records, out of 2 reviewed, did not document the date of enrollment. Per our discussion, update your signature page to add the enrollment date or keep both pages of the Discipline Policy form on file. Medical Exam on File for Children - Each child shall have a health assessment before being admitted or within 30 days following admission to a child care facility. One child, enrolled on 5/23/23, did not have documentation of a medical report on file. You stated that the child attends school and only comes in the afternoon. You stated that you were unsure if the child attends NC Pre-K or is in kindergarten. Based on the child’s birthday, 11/12/18, they would not be eligible for kindergarten until next year. Children are considered preschool age until they attend their first day of kindergarten. All preschool children are required to have a medical report on file. Additional Information: Provider Access to ABCMS - Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members. •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. •See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. Watch for more information in the next Raise NC newsletter. Funding Opportunity to Address Asbestos and Lead Based Pant - The NCDHHS, Health Hazards Control Unit (HHCU) is providing a presentation regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Reimbursement Program for NC Licensed Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes. Under the ARPA Reimbursement Program licensed facilities can be reimbursed up to 100% for eligible expenses related to asbestos or lead-based paint abatement or remediation activities. Funding for reimbursement will be available until December 31, 2026, or until it is depleted, whichever comes first. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor, contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1. New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. • Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • They could also choose take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. • A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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: PRECIOUS GIFTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 72000057 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/10/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 8/10/2023 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 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 today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. P. Modlin, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 5/8/20 earning 6 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for: 75% of group leaders have a NC School Age Credential. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/8/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/4/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/22/23 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 92% as of 8/17/23. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children in space 1 were preparing to go outside before the weather became too hot. There continues to be a fenced playground beside the building. The children had access to push toys, dramatic play houses, and balls. Some of the children played soccer in the open space. Hands were washed as required when they returned inside. They then had circle time where they danced to a letter song. In space 2, the children were having free play time. Later, the provider read them a book about bats. Lunch was observed and consisted of pizza with extra cheese and pepperoni, oranges, green salad with ranch dressing, and milk. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The previous inspection was completed on 4/5/22, however the current inspection was not completed until 5/22/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1018 A teacher's aide or aide had responsibility for a group of children was not under the direct supervision of a credential staff person who was at least 21 years of age. The aide working in the facility, who has not yet turned 18, was left alone with the children while the administrator set up materials on the playground. .0102(49); 0714(d) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File monitored today did not have Emergency Information the aide working in space 1 today. .0607(d)(10) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes (Updated September 2020), Child Care Rules (Updated February 2021), and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care requirements. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/24/23, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Fire Inspection - Each operator must schedule a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on 4/5/22, however the current inspection was not completed until 5/22/23. Per our discussion, you must create a plan to ensure staff complete their Fire Safety Training and have your fire system inspected at least 2 months prior to the fire inspection to ensure that the fire inspector has enough notice to schedule and complete the next inspection before 5/21/23. You stated that you have no problem creating a schedule for completing these tasks. Teacher’s Aide – Allowing a student to assist in the classroom can provide help to the teacher and provide the student with experience working with children. To be a teacher’s aide the person must be at least 16 years old and less than 18 years old and literate. The person may count in staff/child ratio as long as there is also a credentialed staff person who is at least 21 years of age present in the room and available to respond to the needs of the teacher’s aide and children in care. The aide working in the facility, who has not yet turned 18, was left alone with the children while the administrator set up materials on the playground. Once your aide turns 18 years old and has a high school diploma or its equivalent and a minimum of one year's experience working with children in a child care center, she may be on duty at the beginning or end of the operating day provided that: (1) no more than 10 children are present; (2) the staff person has worked in that center for three months; and (3) the staff person has completed the orientation training required in Rule .1101 You will also want to have her complete CPR/First Aid, the Health and Safety Trainings, and the other requirements for a teacher position. You stated that you will move forward with having the aide complete the requirements for a teacher position so you can use her in the classroom when she turns 18. Ready to Go File – A Ready to Go file ensures that you have all the information you need to provide a safe environment for both the children and the staff in the event of an emergency. The Ready to Go File monitored today did not have Emergency Information the aide working in space 1 today. Per our discussion, the information in the file must be updated on a regular basis to ensure it is current and accurate. As children and staff begin and leave, the file must be updated to ensure you have information you need in the event of an emergency. You stated that you will immediately place the information in the file. Additional Technical Assistance: Star Rated License Preparation - As you prepare for the next rated license assessment, begin reviewing the ITERS-R and ECERS-R monitoring tools with staff. In space 2, technical assistance was given concerning an age appropriate length of time for circle time or reading books to children less than 3 years of age. Consider having the reading time on the rug in the block area were children can move as they listen. The rating scales are also looking to see that these types of activities are a free choice and children can to play with toys instead of sitting still during the story. We also discussed that children must have access to all centers for a substantial portion of the day. This means that 20 minutes for every hour the facility is open, the children must have free choice play time. Remember that children, at this age, learn by feeling, moving, and experiencing the materials. As they play, staff should add to their play by naming items, colors, shapes, and sounds. This helps to build vocabulary. Children should also be encouraged to have conversations with the provider to help them put their thoughts into words. Annual Reviews - Tracking trainings and annual reviews for CPR, First Aid, Emergency Information forms, and Health Questionnaires for all your staff can be difficult. Per our discussion, consider having a white board or Excel spread sheet where you can list all trainings and Criminal Background Check due dates in one place. For annual reviews, consider completed all staff on the same day to ensure everyone's information is current and accurate. You can also complete this more than once per year to ensure you are meeting the annual review requirement. Don't forget to include any substitutes or volunteers. Additional Information: MCCYN-PLUS expansion in NC - Child care programs with a license rated 3 stars or higher can now participate in the military’s fee assistance program. The Department of Defense and Child Care Aware® of America have launched the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative to make it easier for North Carolina’s military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. Child care programs with a license rated 3 stars or higher in the state’s quality rating and improvement program are eligible to apply. In addition to increasing the number of quality child care options for military families, MCCYN-PLUS gives eligible child care providers an opportunity to support and expand their businesses. Providers interested in qualifying for MCCYN-PLUS can apply through Child Care Aware® of America. Moodle Support - The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through the online learning platform Moodle. DCDEE has established a new support email address and phone number to help providers navigate Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. The NC Early Childhood Credential Equivalency Exam is another pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. This equivalency exam assesses the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable and inclusive early childhood education, planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, and teaching strategies for indoor and outdoor environments for all young children, guidance techniques, and professionalism. This option is now available on Moodle at no cost. Before staff take the test, they should review the NC Child Care Rules, the NC Foundations of Early Education and Development, and the most current version of Caring for Our Children. Each of these will help them prepare to score well on the test. Fire and Sanitation Inspections – The State of Emergency due to Covid-19 has been lifted, and flexibility for having fire and sanitation inspections completed is no longer available. Ensure that your inspections are completed at least annually by contacting your Environmental Health Inspector and/or Fire Inspector prior to the expiration of your inspections. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PRECIOUS GIFTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 72000057 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/10/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 8/10/2023 Age: From 1 To 7 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:00 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 today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. P. Modlin, Administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 5/8/20 earning 6 points in the education component, 4 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for: 75% of group leaders have a NC School Age Credential. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/8/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/4/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 5/22/23 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 92% as of 8/17/23. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children in space 1 were preparing to go outside before the weather became too hot. There continues to be a fenced playground beside the building. The children had access to push toys, dramatic play houses, and balls. Some of the children played soccer in the open space. Hands were washed as required when they returned inside. They then had circle time where they danced to a letter song. In space 2, the children were having free play time. Later, the provider read them a book about bats. Lunch was observed and consisted of pizza with extra cheese and pepperoni, oranges, green salad with ranch dressing, and milk. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The previous inspection was completed on 4/5/22, however the current inspection was not completed until 5/22/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1018 A teacher's aide or aide had responsibility for a group of children was not under the direct supervision of a credential staff person who was at least 21 years of age. The aide working in the facility, who has not yet turned 18, was left alone with the children while the administrator set up materials on the playground. .0102(49); 0714(d) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File monitored today did not have Emergency Information the aide working in space 1 today. .0607(d)(10) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes (Updated September 2020), Child Care Rules (Updated February 2021), and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care requirements. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/24/23, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Fire Inspection - Each operator must schedule a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on 4/5/22, however the current inspection was not completed until 5/22/23. Per our discussion, you must create a plan to ensure staff complete their Fire Safety Training and have your fire system inspected at least 2 months prior to the fire inspection to ensure that the fire inspector has enough notice to schedule and complete the next inspection before 5/21/23. You stated that you have no problem creating a schedule for completing these tasks. Teacher’s Aide – Allowing a student to assist in the classroom can provide help to the teacher and provide the student with experience working with children. To be a teacher’s aide the person must be at least 16 years old and less than 18 years old and literate. The person may count in staff/child ratio as long as there is also a credentialed staff person who is at least 21 years of age present in the room and available to respond to the needs of the teacher’s aide and children in care. The aide working in the facility, who has not yet turned 18, was left alone with the children while the administrator set up materials on the playground. Once your aide turns 18 years old and has a high school diploma or its equivalent and a minimum of one year's experience working with children in a child care center, she may be on duty at the beginning or end of the operating day provided that: (1) no more than 10 children are present; (2) the staff person has worked in that center for three months; and (3) the staff person has completed the orientation training required in Rule .1101 You will also want to have her complete CPR/First Aid, the Health and Safety Trainings, and the other requirements for a teacher position. You stated that you will move forward with having the aide complete the requirements for a teacher position so you can use her in the classroom when she turns 18. Ready to Go File – A Ready to Go file ensures that you have all the information you need to provide a safe environment for both the children and the staff in the event of an emergency. The Ready to Go File monitored today did not have Emergency Information the aide working in space 1 today. Per our discussion, the information in the file must be updated on a regular basis to ensure it is current and accurate. As children and staff begin and leave, the file must be updated to ensure you have information you need in the event of an emergency. You stated that you will immediately place the information in the file. Additional Technical Assistance: Star Rated License Preparation - As you prepare for the next rated license assessment, begin reviewing the ITERS-R and ECERS-R monitoring tools with staff. In space 2, technical assistance was given concerning an age appropriate length of time for circle time or reading books to children less than 3 years of age. Consider having the reading time on the rug in the block area were children can move as they listen. The rating scales are also looking to see that these types of activities are a free choice and children can to play with toys instead of sitting still during the story. We also discussed that children must have access to all centers for a substantial portion of the day. This means that 20 minutes for every hour the facility is open, the children must have free choice play time. Remember that children, at this age, learn by feeling, moving, and experiencing the materials. As they play, staff should add to their play by naming items, colors, shapes, and sounds. This helps to build vocabulary. Children should also be encouraged to have conversations with the provider to help them put their thoughts into words. Annual Reviews - Tracking trainings and annual reviews for CPR, First Aid, Emergency Information forms, and Health Questionnaires for all your staff can be difficult. Per our discussion, consider having a white board or Excel spread sheet where you can list all trainings and Criminal Background Check due dates in one place. For annual reviews, consider completed all staff on the same day to ensure everyone's information is current and accurate. You can also complete this more than once per year to ensure you are meeting the annual review requirement. Don't forget to include any substitutes or volunteers. Additional Information: MCCYN-PLUS expansion in NC - Child care programs with a license rated 3 stars or higher can now participate in the military’s fee assistance program. The Department of Defense and Child Care Aware® of America have launched the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative to make it easier for North Carolina’s military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. Child care programs with a license rated 3 stars or higher in the state’s quality rating and improvement program are eligible to apply. In addition to increasing the number of quality child care options for military families, MCCYN-PLUS gives eligible child care providers an opportunity to support and expand their businesses. Providers interested in qualifying for MCCYN-PLUS can apply through Child Care Aware® of America. Moodle Support - The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through the online learning platform Moodle. DCDEE has established a new support email address and phone number to help providers navigate Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. The NC Early Childhood Credential Equivalency Exam is another pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. This equivalency exam assesses the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable and inclusive early childhood education, planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, and teaching strategies for indoor and outdoor environments for all young children, guidance techniques, and professionalism. This option is now available on Moodle at no cost. Before staff take the test, they should review the NC Child Care Rules, the NC Foundations of Early Education and Development, and the most current version of Caring for Our Children. Each of these will help them prepare to score well on the test. Fire and Sanitation Inspections – The State of Emergency due to Covid-19 has been lifted, and flexibility for having fire and sanitation inspections completed is no longer available. Ensure that your inspections are completed at least annually by contacting your Environmental Health Inspector and/or Fire Inspector prior to the expiration of your inspections. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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