Robinson Courts

10A NCAC 09 .0605 · Violation

Name of Operation: Robinson Courts Facility ID: 26002654 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/16/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 6/16/2026 Age: From 4 To 11 Total Minutes: 385 Time In: 08:15 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit. The previous visit was completed on June 12, 2026, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 100% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued March 30, 2026, to September 30, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Charlotte Robinson, Operator, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current inspections are as follows: The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on March 30, 2026. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months form the issuance of the Temporary License (September 30, 2026) to obtain an approved, Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. Additionally, zoning approval in writing from the Town of Hope Mills is required to be obtained for continued use as a child care business. C. Robinson was present. I explained the purpose of the visit and requested C. Robinson accompany me as I conduct a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. We washed our hands and conducted the walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas with. The activity plan posted in Space #2, was dated June 15-19, 2026. Six children, ages 4 to 11yrs old were present and participating in early morning activities in the gym. Staff personnel and medical files, three children’s records, and required center program records were monitored today. Additionally, transportation requirements were monitored. The most current outdoor inspection checklist on file was dated June 18, 2025. During today’s visit the Preservice Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center was received by Jamesha Brown who was hired as of 6/8/2026. The information was changed in the regulatory system to reflect the previous administrator’s end date. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Robinson and J. Brown. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection on file was date 6/18/2025. This was corrected by A. Williams completing the playground inspection during today's visit. .0605(q) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. There were no photos on the children's emergency forms. This was corrected by the Administrator take pictures and adding them to the emergency information form. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Since the violations observed were corrected during today’s visit, no compliance letter is due at this time. As a reminder, 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. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The compliance history is based on violations that are cited during visits to your facility. If you have an acceptable compliance history at the end of your temporary license you will be eligible to apply for a star rated license. Failure to maintain an acceptable compliance history may result in the issuance of administrative action up to and including denial of a full license at the end of the temporary time period. Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Additionally, a violation was observed and documented for the playground inspection not being completed monthly. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605(q). We discussed the following strategy: although it is not a requirement, ensure that all staff have taken playground safety training to allow more than one person to be responsible for completing the checklist each month. Rated License Assessment: Starting your Pathways to the Stars: I look forward to working with you to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. During today’s visit, I reviewed the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses. Additionally, I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist C. Robinson and J. Brown with establishing a plan to achieve compliance with a rated license by month five (August) of the Temporary Time period. As a reminder, the facility must transition to a 3-5 Star Rated License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. Rather than a star level being determined by points earned, star level is now determined by meeting the requirements at each star level within the pathway chosen. During the temporary time-period, as part of the process, I will need to verify evaluation of staff education. To prepare, be sure the staff member’s education has been evaluated and is available for review. A child care facility is eligible for a rated license of two through five-stars upon application and assessment of compliance with the requirements. WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires the user to maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) username and password. All paperwork, except for official transcripts, will no longer be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit. These documents will be uploaded using WORKS via each applicant’s WORKS account. All staff education should be current before the fifth month (May) of the temporary time period. For more information about NCID and WORKS, visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to view more information under the DCDEE WORKS tab http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/general/mb_dcdeeworks.asp. You can also contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only) or 919-527-6600 for more information concerning WORKS. The NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can find information that will assist operators with quality environments, self-study process, and the Environment Rating Scale assessments using the ITERS-3, ECERS-3., and SACERS-U. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, and Language for Learning. To access resources or information on webinars, go to www.ncrlap.org. NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles are on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. Childcare Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health’s current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov. Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/, under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Child Care Center. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For addition information, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/. The Partnership for Children of Cumberland County offers on-site technical assistance to child care programs. Types of technical assistance provided include observation and assessment and support and mentoring visits. For more information, contact Mary Welch, CCR&R Program Manager at (910) 867-9700 or visit www.ccpfc.org to complete a technical assistance application. Additionally, please review the Region 5 education, training topics and training calendars for Early Education Professionals. Training: Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Complete the health and safety training record as found on the DCDEE website. After the first year, staff must complete the health and safety training topics at least once every five years. Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment/licensure. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org. Additionally, staff who are responsible for supervising groups of school-age children (group leaders) shall be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment and shall complete the BSAC training within three months of becoming employed. Documentation of training must be kept on file for review. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR): K. Council completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training on July 18, 2022. K. Council has four (4) months from the date of licensure to go online and complete the EPR Plan (June 10, 2026). Fire drills will continue to be completed monthly and lock down drills or shelter in place drills will be completed within three months. The trained staff shall review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changes to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained on file. The template for the EPR plan can be found at: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. On-going Training: It is your responsibility to keep the staff and training worksheets current for the consultant to review during annual compliance visits. Reminder: After the first year of employment, the child care administrator and any staff who work with children shall participate in on-going training activities annually. Refer to child care requirement 09.1103 for the number of required training hours based on education and experience. The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. If you have questions, please contact me at: (910) 408-8985 or sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 60441 Fayetteville NC 28306 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 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: Robinson Courts Facility ID: 26002654 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/16/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 6/16/2026 Age: From 4 To 11 Total Minutes: 385 Time In: 08:15 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit. The previous visit was completed on June 12, 2026, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 100% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued March 30, 2026, to September 30, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Charlotte Robinson, Operator, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current inspections are as follows: The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on March 30, 2026. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months form the issuance of the Temporary License (September 30, 2026) to obtain an approved, Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. Additionally, zoning approval in writing from the Town of Hope Mills is required to be obtained for continued use as a child care business. C. Robinson was present. I explained the purpose of the visit and requested C. Robinson accompany me as I conduct a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. We washed our hands and conducted the walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas with. The activity plan posted in Space #2, was dated June 15-19, 2026. Six children, ages 4 to 11yrs old were present and participating in early morning activities in the gym. Staff personnel and medical files, three children’s records, and required center program records were monitored today. Additionally, transportation requirements were monitored. The most current outdoor inspection checklist on file was dated June 18, 2025. During today’s visit the Preservice Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center was received by Jamesha Brown who was hired as of 6/8/2026. The information was changed in the regulatory system to reflect the previous administrator’s end date. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Robinson and J. Brown. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection on file was date 6/18/2025. This was corrected by A. Williams completing the playground inspection during today's visit. .0605(q) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. There were no photos on the children's emergency forms. This was corrected by the Administrator take pictures and adding them to the emergency information form. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Since the violations observed were corrected during today’s visit, no compliance letter is due at this time. As a reminder, 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. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The compliance history is based on violations that are cited during visits to your facility. If you have an acceptable compliance history at the end of your temporary license you will be eligible to apply for a star rated license. Failure to maintain an acceptable compliance history may result in the issuance of administrative action up to and including denial of a full license at the end of the temporary time period. Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Additionally, a violation was observed and documented for the playground inspection not being completed monthly. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605(q). We discussed the following strategy: although it is not a requirement, ensure that all staff have taken playground safety training to allow more than one person to be responsible for completing the checklist each month. Rated License Assessment: Starting your Pathways to the Stars: I look forward to working with you to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. During today’s visit, I reviewed the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses. Additionally, I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist C. Robinson and J. Brown with establishing a plan to achieve compliance with a rated license by month five (August) of the Temporary Time period. As a reminder, the facility must transition to a 3-5 Star Rated License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. Rather than a star level being determined by points earned, star level is now determined by meeting the requirements at each star level within the pathway chosen. During the temporary time-period, as part of the process, I will need to verify evaluation of staff education. To prepare, be sure the staff member’s education has been evaluated and is available for review. A child care facility is eligible for a rated license of two through five-stars upon application and assessment of compliance with the requirements. WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires the user to maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) username and password. All paperwork, except for official transcripts, will no longer be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit. These documents will be uploaded using WORKS via each applicant’s WORKS account. All staff education should be current before the fifth month (May) of the temporary time period. For more information about NCID and WORKS, visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to view more information under the DCDEE WORKS tab http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/general/mb_dcdeeworks.asp. You can also contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only) or 919-527-6600 for more information concerning WORKS. The NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can find information that will assist operators with quality environments, self-study process, and the Environment Rating Scale assessments using the ITERS-3, ECERS-3., and SACERS-U. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, and Language for Learning. To access resources or information on webinars, go to www.ncrlap.org. NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles are on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. Childcare Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health’s current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov. Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/, under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Child Care Center. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For addition information, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/. The Partnership for Children of Cumberland County offers on-site technical assistance to child care programs. Types of technical assistance provided include observation and assessment and support and mentoring visits. For more information, contact Mary Welch, CCR&R Program Manager at (910) 867-9700 or visit www.ccpfc.org to complete a technical assistance application. Additionally, please review the Region 5 education, training topics and training calendars for Early Education Professionals. Training: Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Complete the health and safety training record as found on the DCDEE website. After the first year, staff must complete the health and safety training topics at least once every five years. Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment/licensure. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org. Additionally, staff who are responsible for supervising groups of school-age children (group leaders) shall be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment and shall complete the BSAC training within three months of becoming employed. Documentation of training must be kept on file for review. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR): K. Council completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training on July 18, 2022. K. Council has four (4) months from the date of licensure to go online and complete the EPR Plan (June 10, 2026). Fire drills will continue to be completed monthly and lock down drills or shelter in place drills will be completed within three months. The trained staff shall review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changes to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained on file. The template for the EPR plan can be found at: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. On-going Training: It is your responsibility to keep the staff and training worksheets current for the consultant to review during annual compliance visits. Reminder: After the first year of employment, the child care administrator and any staff who work with children shall participate in on-going training activities annually. Refer to child care requirement 09.1103 for the number of required training hours based on education and experience. The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. If you have questions, please contact me at: (910) 408-8985 or sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 60441 Fayetteville NC 28306 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: Robinson Courts Facility ID: 26002654 Consultant: RHONDA BLACKMON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/16/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 6/16/2026 Age: From 4 To 11 Total Minutes: 385 Time In: 08:15 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a first temporary time period visit. The previous visit was completed on June 12, 2026, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 100% as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Temporary License issued March 30, 2026, to September 30, 2026. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Charlotte Robinson, Operator, and the owner’s corporation status was verified on the Secretary of State’s website as current-active. Current inspections are as follows: The owner is in the process of obtaining current inspections for the change of ownership that occurred on March 30, 2026. As a reminder, the facility has 6 months form the issuance of the Temporary License (September 30, 2026) to obtain an approved, Building, Fire, and Sanitation Inspection. Additionally, zoning approval in writing from the Town of Hope Mills is required to be obtained for continued use as a child care business. C. Robinson was present. I explained the purpose of the visit and requested C. Robinson accompany me as I conduct a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. We washed our hands and conducted the walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas with. The activity plan posted in Space #2, was dated June 15-19, 2026. Six children, ages 4 to 11yrs old were present and participating in early morning activities in the gym. Staff personnel and medical files, three children’s records, and required center program records were monitored today. Additionally, transportation requirements were monitored. The most current outdoor inspection checklist on file was dated June 18, 2025. During today’s visit the Preservice Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center was received by Jamesha Brown who was hired as of 6/8/2026. The information was changed in the regulatory system to reflect the previous administrator’s end date. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with C. Robinson and J. Brown. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection on file was date 6/18/2025. This was corrected by A. Williams completing the playground inspection during today's visit. .0605(q) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. There were no photos on the children's emergency forms. This was corrected by the Administrator take pictures and adding them to the emergency information form. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Since the violations observed were corrected during today’s visit, no compliance letter is due at this time. As a reminder, 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. The violations observed and documented today may impact the compliance history score. The compliance history is based on violations that are cited during visits to your facility. If you have an acceptable compliance history at the end of your temporary license you will be eligible to apply for a star rated license. Failure to maintain an acceptable compliance history may result in the issuance of administrative action up to and including denial of a full license at the end of the temporary time period. Technical Assistance Specific to Today’s Visit: Additionally, a violation was observed and documented for the playground inspection not being completed monthly. Refer to Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0605(q). We discussed the following strategy: although it is not a requirement, ensure that all staff have taken playground safety training to allow more than one person to be responsible for completing the checklist each month. Rated License Assessment: Starting your Pathways to the Stars: I look forward to working with you to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. During today’s visit, I reviewed the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses. Additionally, I reviewed the pathway options, identified facility needs, and answered questions to assist C. Robinson and J. Brown with establishing a plan to achieve compliance with a rated license by month five (August) of the Temporary Time period. As a reminder, the facility must transition to a 3-5 Star Rated License to continue to be eligible to receive subsidized care after six (6) months. Rather than a star level being determined by points earned, star level is now determined by meeting the requirements at each star level within the pathway chosen. During the temporary time-period, as part of the process, I will need to verify evaluation of staff education. To prepare, be sure the staff member’s education has been evaluated and is available for review. A child care facility is eligible for a rated license of two through five-stars upon application and assessment of compliance with the requirements. WORKS is a self-service applicant portal that will be used by an individual applicant to register and maintain their workforce information to support education requirements. The WORKS portal is available online and requires the user to maintain an individual North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) username and password. All paperwork, except for official transcripts, will no longer be submitted to the Workforce Education Unit. These documents will be uploaded using WORKS via each applicant’s WORKS account. All staff education should be current before the fifth month (May) of the temporary time period. For more information about NCID and WORKS, visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to view more information under the DCDEE WORKS tab http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/general/mb_dcdeeworks.asp. You can also contact the Workforce Education Unit at 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only) or 919-527-6600 for more information concerning WORKS. The NCRLAP website (www.ncrlap.org) has a wealth of information on the Environment Rating Scales and overall quality issues for child care. You can find information that will assist operators with quality environments, self-study process, and the Environment Rating Scale assessments using the ITERS-3, ECERS-3., and SACERS-U. Training videos are available on the following topics: Overview of the Assessment Process, Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants, A Safe Place for Gross Motor Play, Hand washing and Other Basic Health Considerations, and Language for Learning. To access resources or information on webinars, go to www.ncrlap.org. NCDHHS Responds to Increase in Measles Cases: Measles are on the rise globally and in North Carolina. As a highly contagious, airborne disease, even one case is a major priority for public health. NCDHHS is taking action by launching new outreach resources for child care providers, families, and community stakeholders to help curb the spread. Child care providers can share information about vaccinations with the families served and be informed with the most current information. For more information and to access tools and resources, visit NCDHHS at dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles. Childcare Health Consultant: The Cumberland County Department of Public Health’s current Child Care Health Consultant is Nicole Richardson. Her contact number is: 910-678-7706 and her email address: nrrichardson@cumberlandcountync.gov. Visit the website https://nccchcassociation.org/resources/, under resources there are several links that may be beneficial for your Child Care Center. For example, Caring for Our Children, My Plate, Safe Kids NC, and many others. The following website will also provide more information about the Child Care Health Consultants. The Child Care Health Consultant provides support in the following areas, but not limited to oral health, illness, infectious disease, emergency preparedness, health related areas, nutrition, environmental health, and physical activity. For addition information, visit the website, https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/child-care-health-consultants/about-cchc/. The Partnership for Children of Cumberland County offers on-site technical assistance to child care programs. Types of technical assistance provided include observation and assessment and support and mentoring visits. For more information, contact Mary Welch, CCR&R Program Manager at (910) 867-9700 or visit www.ccpfc.org to complete a technical assistance application. Additionally, please review the Region 5 education, training topics and training calendars for Early Education Professionals. Training: Child care administrators and staff members shall complete health and safety training within one year of employment unless the staff member has completed the training within the year prior to beginning employment. Complete the health and safety training record as found on the DCDEE website. After the first year, staff must complete the health and safety training topics at least once every five years. Child care staff are expected to be well informed about child abuse and neglect issues and adequately trained to prevent and recognize potential maltreatment. The child care administrator and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment/licensure. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is available at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org. Additionally, staff who are responsible for supervising groups of school-age children (group leaders) shall be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to employment and shall complete the BSAC training within three months of becoming employed. Documentation of training must be kept on file for review. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR): K. Council completed the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training on July 18, 2022. K. Council has four (4) months from the date of licensure to go online and complete the EPR Plan (June 10, 2026). Fire drills will continue to be completed monthly and lock down drills or shelter in place drills will be completed within three months. The trained staff shall review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changes to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review shall be maintained on file. The template for the EPR plan can be found at: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx. On-going Training: It is your responsibility to keep the staff and training worksheets current for the consultant to review during annual compliance visits. Reminder: After the first year of employment, the child care administrator and any staff who work with children shall participate in on-going training activities annually. Refer to child care requirement 09.1103 for the number of required training hours based on education and experience. The DCDEE has a new initiative – Natural Outdoor Learning Initiative. Through this initiative, we hope to increase knowledge and confidence for everyone in developing and implementing best practices to support the creation, programming, and safe use of naturalized outdoor spaces in child care facilities. You can learn more by visiting the NLI website, where you will also find many resources, including an updated Toolkit designed to help you enhance your outdoor learning environment. The downloadable NLI Toolkit is available at: https://naturalearning.org/preschool-outdoor-toolkit. If you have questions, please contact me at: (910) 408-8985 or sandra.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov. Sandra Johnson Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 60441 Fayetteville NC 28306 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