LIL Treasures DAY Care

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LIL TREASURES DAY CARE Facility ID: 68000350 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultant with Sharon Tate, Director. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license effective August 8, 2018. Restrictions include Meets the highest voluntary enhanced ratios minus one in all age groups; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on September 18, 2025, and Lil’ Treasures Day Care, Inc was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 96% prior to today’s visit. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children free play and playing in their outside learning environment. No new staff were reported at this program. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage hazardous items were monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded September 15, 2025. A fire drill was recorded on September 15, 2025. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded July 17, 2025. The most recent fire inspection was on August 20, 2025. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on February 4, 2025, earning a Superior classification. You stated that you do provide transportation in the afternoon for school age children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2007 Ford Van, Tag #YWZ8068. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due June 2026, and the insurance is valid through June 22, 2026. No violations were cited at today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Two staff members were not labeled as employed and two staff members were not in ABCMS. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 2, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Preparing for North Carolina’s New QRIS System North Carolina’s Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is being modernized to provide more flexible and equitable ways for programs to demonstrate quality. Beginning later this year, providers will be able to choose from three star-rating pathways: Program Assessment, Classroom & Instructional Quality Accreditation. This new approach allows programs to align their strengths with the pathway that best fits their operations. Now is the time to prepare. Programs should begin evaluating staff qualifications including updating staff education in NC Works, curriculum, and classroom interactions to determine the most suitable pathway. Updates to staff qualification standards and assessment tools are expected, and while current star ratings remain valid for now, all new ratings will be issued under the revised QRIS system. Your program’s quality should reflect not only compliance, but also a strong commitment to best practices, child development, and continuous improvement. Providers are encouraged to take advantage of available technical assistance and training opportunities. A provider meeting will be held on September 29, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Hillsborough Library. Please plan to attend this meeting to learn more about the new QRIS system. As you prepare for the QRIS be sure to double-check that all your staff’s education is listed in NC Works. The link is located on the DCDEE website under Services, select the drop-down box and select DCDEE. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov Kaye Adkins, Supervisor kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LIL TREASURES DAY CARE Facility ID: 68000350 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 9/18/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultant with Sharon Tate, Director. Your program currently operates with a Five Star license effective August 8, 2018. Restrictions include Meets the highest voluntary enhanced ratios minus one in all age groups; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on September 18, 2025, and Lil’ Treasures Day Care, Inc was listed as current and active. The program’s compliance history was 96% prior to today’s visit. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children free play and playing in their outside learning environment. No new staff were reported at this program. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage hazardous items were monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded September 15, 2025. A fire drill was recorded on September 15, 2025. A lock down drill for the facility was recorded July 17, 2025. The most recent fire inspection was on August 20, 2025. I observed a sanitation inspection was last conducted on February 4, 2025, earning a Superior classification. You stated that you do provide transportation in the afternoon for school age children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed first aid kits and fire extinguishers on the vehicle. I monitored one vehicle today. I observed a 2007 Ford Van, Tag #YWZ8068. This vehicle was clean, in good repair, had working seatbelts, had adequate tire tread, and was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due June 2026, and the insurance is valid through June 22, 2026. No violations were cited at today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Two staff members were not labeled as employed and two staff members were not in ABCMS. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 2, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Preparing for North Carolina’s New QRIS System North Carolina’s Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) is being modernized to provide more flexible and equitable ways for programs to demonstrate quality. Beginning later this year, providers will be able to choose from three star-rating pathways: Program Assessment, Classroom & Instructional Quality Accreditation. This new approach allows programs to align their strengths with the pathway that best fits their operations. Now is the time to prepare. Programs should begin evaluating staff qualifications including updating staff education in NC Works, curriculum, and classroom interactions to determine the most suitable pathway. Updates to staff qualification standards and assessment tools are expected, and while current star ratings remain valid for now, all new ratings will be issued under the revised QRIS system. Your program’s quality should reflect not only compliance, but also a strong commitment to best practices, child development, and continuous improvement. Providers are encouraged to take advantage of available technical assistance and training opportunities. A provider meeting will be held on September 29, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Hillsborough Library. Please plan to attend this meeting to learn more about the new QRIS system. As you prepare for the QRIS be sure to double-check that all your staff’s education is listed in NC Works. The link is located on the DCDEE website under Services, select the drop-down box and select DCDEE. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov Kaye Adkins, Supervisor kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LIL TREASURES DAY CARE Facility ID: 68000350 Consultant: TURKESSHA CASTERLOW Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2025 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 3/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this childcare center to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Turkessha Casterlow, Childcare Consultant with Sharon Tate, Owner. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 26, 2025, and Lil’ Treasures Day Care, Inc. was listed as current and active. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children playing outside, participating in free play, and eating lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 3, 2024. A sanitation inspection was completed February 4, 2025, with a Superior classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 9, 2024. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on March 17, 2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on February 18, 2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on March 17, 2025. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. No medications were observed nor reported. You stated that you do provide transportation in the afternoon for six children. During today’s visit, I monitored emergency information, permission to transport forms for all children being transported, and the bus log. I observed a 2007 Ford, E350, Tag Number YWZ8068. This vehicle had working seatbelts and adequate tire tread. The vehicle was current on inspection and insurance. Your next inspection date on this vehicle is due June 30, 2025, and the insurance is valid through June 22, 2025. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. The administrator and staff did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on or before the five year expiration date. The last known completion date for one staff was May 9, 2018. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before April 9, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Turkessha Casterlow P.O. Box 16141 Greensboro, NC 27416 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • Recognizing and responding training is crucial because it equips individuals, particularly those working with vulnerable populations like children, with the knowledge and skills to identify potential signs of abuse or neglect, understand their legal responsibility to report suspicions, and take appropriate actions to protect individuals at risk, ultimately preventing further harm and promoting safety and well-being; it empowers individuals to intervene early and effectively when concerns arise. You can complete this training at this link https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/ Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • The harmless hold was extended until the QRIS modernization has been completed. The previous cohort model is no longer in effect. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3, also known as the "3s” will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. You can find more information at this link: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ • The process of notifying the Division of new employees 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 childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare 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. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. • Please send me an updated Staff and Training worksheet by April 4, 2025 to Turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Turkessha Casterlow, Child Care Consultant (336) 268-0089 turkessha.casterlow@dhhs.nc.gov Kaye Adkins, Supervisor kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times