Tiny Tot

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: TINY TOT Facility ID: 67001091 Consultant: HEATHER ELLIOTT Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/22/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 6/22/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to a routine unannounced visit. The program currently operates with a 1-star license, issued May 1, 2014. The restrictions on your permit include a capacity of 8 children for daytime care only, age ranging from 0 to 12 years-of-age, a maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours, and outdoor play limited to backyard only. Continue to ensure children do not have access to the pool. You, M. Colom, owner/operator, was present and available for consultation today. Your husband, G. Colom, was present during today’s visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. You have a designated space for care in the front of the house. Today 8 children were enrolled and 3 were present, ranging from 2-5 years old. Upon arrival your husband greeted me at the door. You were in the designated child care space when I arrived engaging with the children. The children were playing with a variety of toys. Children were observed playing with manipulative toys, magnetic blocks, Mr. Potato Head, and playing with a doll house. You were engaging, on their level, and asking open-ended questions. Personal care routines were observed and found in compliance. During today’s visit child care requirements were monitored for compliance including supervision, staff/child ratios, CPR and First Aid, Criminal Background Checks, storage of hazardous materials, storage of medications, approved space, and other applicable requirements. Today 2 violations were documented. Each violation must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The first aid training certificate was not available for review. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The CPR certification was not available for review. .1703(a)(3) 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 DATE, 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant PO Box 161 Hampstead, NC 28443 910-364-8728 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Today you stated that you have completed the CPR and First Aid class but never received your certificate. It is your responsibility to have these documents on file available for review. Today I suggested reaching back out to One Place or the trainer that taught the class to obtain your certificates. For the health and safety of the children, all staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. Renewing this certification is crucial for staff to be refreshed in first aid and other lifesaving techniques as well as receive the most up to date information. I suggest you set a reminder on your calendar to keep track of expiration dates and/or seek out training from additional approved agencies when staff is not able to attend courses offered locally or at the facility. Today you stated that you are having some trouble with the ABCMS portal and that you had someone from the partnership to come and help assist you. You stated that once you were able to get back into your portal it was empty. Today I suggested reaching back out to the Criminal Background Check unit to help assist you 919-814-6401. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, the visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov / 910-364-8728 or my supervisor Kim Sherry, kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov / 910-824-0470 if you have any 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: TINY TOT Facility ID: 67001091 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/16/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 12/16/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Andrea Johnson, Child Care Consultant, assisted during today's visit. The program currently operates with a 1-star license, issued May 1, 2014. The restrictions on your permit include a capacity of 8 children for daytime care only, age ranging from 0 to 12 years-of-age, a maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours, and outdoor play limited to backyard only. Continue to ensure children do not have access to the pool. Your last annual compliance visit was on January 17, 2025. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% as of December 15, 2025. You, Maria Colom, owner, were present and available for consultation today. There are 8 children enrolled and 5 children present today, ages ranging from 1-4 years of age. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. You were engaging with the children during free play when we arrived. Children were playing with a railroad track and trains. The children then transitioned to playing with magnetic blocks, reading books, and playing with play people. The children transitioned outside where they were playing a game of tag and raking leaves with a child size rake. For lunch, fish sticks, bread, salad, blueberries, and milk were planned to be served. Staff/child ratios were in compliance, and all children were adequately supervised today. Staff and eight (8) children’s files were monitored and found in compliance. Health and Safety trainings was monitored, and requirements were met. Emergency drill logs and playground inspections were monitored and found in compliance. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. All violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The fire pit in the outdoor space had exposed nails that were accessible to children. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. The shed in the outdoor area was not locked and contained chemicals that were accessible to children. Rodent Sherriff spray with a keep out of reach label was in the childcare space unlocked and accessible to children. There was not a lock on the cabinet under the kitchen sink where chemicals were stored. .1719 (a) (1) 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. Medication with a needle in a Ziplock bag was in the unlocked refrigerator. .1719(a)(5) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags for diapers were on the shelf in the caregiving space and accessible to children under the age of three. .1719(a)(18) 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 violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 26, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant PO Box 161 Hampstead, NC 28443 heather.elliott@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: All medicines, including refrigerated and un-refrigerated, were not kept in locked storage according to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a)(5). Today, in the refrigerator there was a medicine in a Ziploc bag. We discussed getting a locked box for the medicines that must be refrigerated. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604 (p) Safety Requirements for Child Care Centers states that once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Debris shall be removed and disposed of. There were pieces of wood in the fire pit that had exposed nails that were accessible to children. Before children enter the outdoor area each day, you must take time to observe the outdoor area and ensure there are no safety hazards or debris in the area. If there are any hazards, they must be addressed before children can enter the area. Please review child care rules regarding storage and accessibility of potentially hazardous items. Items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor. Hazardous cleaning supplies, including those kept under pressure in an aerosol can, as well as medications, must be kept in locked storage. The definition of locked storage requires that the lock be unlocked with some type of device such as a key or combination. Regular childproofing locks do not meet this requirement. Ensure that all cleaning supplies and other items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today, in the kitchen under the sink, cleaner was found unlocked as well as Rodent Sherriff spray was left on the shelf accessible to children. Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r), childcare operators are to notify the Division of any new childcare providers working who were hired within five business days. Today, you reported that you are in the process of connecting your facility to the ABCMS provider portal. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website reflected the following information about your center’s required three-year water testing, lead paint testing, and asbestos testing: Three-year Water Testing was completed on March 29, 2023. Today I reminded you that your three-year water testing is due on March 29, 2026. The Lead Paint Testing and Asbestos Testing sections have not been completed. Begin the process of completing all three tests today. During the visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided using the QRIS Conversation Template and resources available on the QRIS Modernization Page, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. All the newest information on the QRIS rated license assessments and documents are currently posted here. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Pathway 1 - Program Assessment, Pathway 2 - Classroom and Instructional Quality, and touched on Pathway 3 - Accreditation and Head Start. Reminders: In-service training is crucial for providers because it keeps their skills current, enhances their effectiveness, and promotes professional growth. It helps educators adapt to new curricula, technologies, and improve classroom management. Ultimately, effective in-service training leads to better student outcomes by improving teacher quality and boosting student engagement and achievement. You are required to obtain twelve-hours of in-service training hours a year. You need to complete eight (8) hours by January 17,2026. Reminder your playground inspection for December needs to be completed by December 31, 2025 and a playground inspection must be completed every month. At the completion of the visit, this summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions, please contact me, Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant at 910-364-8728/ heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470/ kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: TINY TOT Facility ID: 67001091 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/16/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 12/16/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Andrea Johnson, Child Care Consultant, assisted during today's visit. The program currently operates with a 1-star license, issued May 1, 2014. The restrictions on your permit include a capacity of 8 children for daytime care only, age ranging from 0 to 12 years-of-age, a maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours, and outdoor play limited to backyard only. Continue to ensure children do not have access to the pool. Your last annual compliance visit was on January 17, 2025. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% as of December 15, 2025. You, Maria Colom, owner, were present and available for consultation today. There are 8 children enrolled and 5 children present today, ages ranging from 1-4 years of age. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. You were engaging with the children during free play when we arrived. Children were playing with a railroad track and trains. The children then transitioned to playing with magnetic blocks, reading books, and playing with play people. The children transitioned outside where they were playing a game of tag and raking leaves with a child size rake. For lunch, fish sticks, bread, salad, blueberries, and milk were planned to be served. Staff/child ratios were in compliance, and all children were adequately supervised today. Staff and eight (8) children’s files were monitored and found in compliance. Health and Safety trainings was monitored, and requirements were met. Emergency drill logs and playground inspections were monitored and found in compliance. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. All violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The fire pit in the outdoor space had exposed nails that were accessible to children. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. The shed in the outdoor area was not locked and contained chemicals that were accessible to children. Rodent Sherriff spray with a keep out of reach label was in the childcare space unlocked and accessible to children. There was not a lock on the cabinet under the kitchen sink where chemicals were stored. .1719 (a) (1) 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. Medication with a needle in a Ziplock bag was in the unlocked refrigerator. .1719(a)(5) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags for diapers were on the shelf in the caregiving space and accessible to children under the age of three. .1719(a)(18) 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 violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 26, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant PO Box 161 Hampstead, NC 28443 heather.elliott@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: All medicines, including refrigerated and un-refrigerated, were not kept in locked storage according to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a)(5). Today, in the refrigerator there was a medicine in a Ziploc bag. We discussed getting a locked box for the medicines that must be refrigerated. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604 (p) Safety Requirements for Child Care Centers states that once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Debris shall be removed and disposed of. There were pieces of wood in the fire pit that had exposed nails that were accessible to children. Before children enter the outdoor area each day, you must take time to observe the outdoor area and ensure there are no safety hazards or debris in the area. If there are any hazards, they must be addressed before children can enter the area. Please review child care rules regarding storage and accessibility of potentially hazardous items. Items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor. Hazardous cleaning supplies, including those kept under pressure in an aerosol can, as well as medications, must be kept in locked storage. The definition of locked storage requires that the lock be unlocked with some type of device such as a key or combination. Regular childproofing locks do not meet this requirement. Ensure that all cleaning supplies and other items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today, in the kitchen under the sink, cleaner was found unlocked as well as Rodent Sherriff spray was left on the shelf accessible to children. Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r), childcare operators are to notify the Division of any new childcare providers working who were hired within five business days. Today, you reported that you are in the process of connecting your facility to the ABCMS provider portal. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website reflected the following information about your center’s required three-year water testing, lead paint testing, and asbestos testing: Three-year Water Testing was completed on March 29, 2023. Today I reminded you that your three-year water testing is due on March 29, 2026. The Lead Paint Testing and Asbestos Testing sections have not been completed. Begin the process of completing all three tests today. During the visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided using the QRIS Conversation Template and resources available on the QRIS Modernization Page, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. All the newest information on the QRIS rated license assessments and documents are currently posted here. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Pathway 1 - Program Assessment, Pathway 2 - Classroom and Instructional Quality, and touched on Pathway 3 - Accreditation and Head Start. Reminders: In-service training is crucial for providers because it keeps their skills current, enhances their effectiveness, and promotes professional growth. It helps educators adapt to new curricula, technologies, and improve classroom management. Ultimately, effective in-service training leads to better student outcomes by improving teacher quality and boosting student engagement and achievement. You are required to obtain twelve-hours of in-service training hours a year. You need to complete eight (8) hours by January 17,2026. Reminder your playground inspection for December needs to be completed by December 31, 2025 and a playground inspection must be completed every month. At the completion of the visit, this summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions, please contact me, Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant at 910-364-8728/ heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470/ kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: TINY TOT Facility ID: 67001091 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/16/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 12/16/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Andrea Johnson, Child Care Consultant, assisted during today's visit. The program currently operates with a 1-star license, issued May 1, 2014. The restrictions on your permit include a capacity of 8 children for daytime care only, age ranging from 0 to 12 years-of-age, a maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours, and outdoor play limited to backyard only. Continue to ensure children do not have access to the pool. Your last annual compliance visit was on January 17, 2025. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% as of December 15, 2025. You, Maria Colom, owner, were present and available for consultation today. There are 8 children enrolled and 5 children present today, ages ranging from 1-4 years of age. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. You were engaging with the children during free play when we arrived. Children were playing with a railroad track and trains. The children then transitioned to playing with magnetic blocks, reading books, and playing with play people. The children transitioned outside where they were playing a game of tag and raking leaves with a child size rake. For lunch, fish sticks, bread, salad, blueberries, and milk were planned to be served. Staff/child ratios were in compliance, and all children were adequately supervised today. Staff and eight (8) children’s files were monitored and found in compliance. Health and Safety trainings was monitored, and requirements were met. Emergency drill logs and playground inspections were monitored and found in compliance. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. All violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The fire pit in the outdoor space had exposed nails that were accessible to children. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. The shed in the outdoor area was not locked and contained chemicals that were accessible to children. Rodent Sherriff spray with a keep out of reach label was in the childcare space unlocked and accessible to children. There was not a lock on the cabinet under the kitchen sink where chemicals were stored. .1719 (a) (1) 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. Medication with a needle in a Ziplock bag was in the unlocked refrigerator. .1719(a)(5) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags for diapers were on the shelf in the caregiving space and accessible to children under the age of three. .1719(a)(18) 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 violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 26, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant PO Box 161 Hampstead, NC 28443 heather.elliott@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: All medicines, including refrigerated and un-refrigerated, were not kept in locked storage according to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a)(5). Today, in the refrigerator there was a medicine in a Ziploc bag. We discussed getting a locked box for the medicines that must be refrigerated. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604 (p) Safety Requirements for Child Care Centers states that once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Debris shall be removed and disposed of. There were pieces of wood in the fire pit that had exposed nails that were accessible to children. Before children enter the outdoor area each day, you must take time to observe the outdoor area and ensure there are no safety hazards or debris in the area. If there are any hazards, they must be addressed before children can enter the area. Please review child care rules regarding storage and accessibility of potentially hazardous items. Items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor. Hazardous cleaning supplies, including those kept under pressure in an aerosol can, as well as medications, must be kept in locked storage. The definition of locked storage requires that the lock be unlocked with some type of device such as a key or combination. Regular childproofing locks do not meet this requirement. Ensure that all cleaning supplies and other items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today, in the kitchen under the sink, cleaner was found unlocked as well as Rodent Sherriff spray was left on the shelf accessible to children. Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r), childcare operators are to notify the Division of any new childcare providers working who were hired within five business days. Today, you reported that you are in the process of connecting your facility to the ABCMS provider portal. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website reflected the following information about your center’s required three-year water testing, lead paint testing, and asbestos testing: Three-year Water Testing was completed on March 29, 2023. Today I reminded you that your three-year water testing is due on March 29, 2026. The Lead Paint Testing and Asbestos Testing sections have not been completed. Begin the process of completing all three tests today. During the visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided using the QRIS Conversation Template and resources available on the QRIS Modernization Page, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. All the newest information on the QRIS rated license assessments and documents are currently posted here. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Pathway 1 - Program Assessment, Pathway 2 - Classroom and Instructional Quality, and touched on Pathway 3 - Accreditation and Head Start. Reminders: In-service training is crucial for providers because it keeps their skills current, enhances their effectiveness, and promotes professional growth. It helps educators adapt to new curricula, technologies, and improve classroom management. Ultimately, effective in-service training leads to better student outcomes by improving teacher quality and boosting student engagement and achievement. You are required to obtain twelve-hours of in-service training hours a year. You need to complete eight (8) hours by January 17,2026. Reminder your playground inspection for December needs to be completed by December 31, 2025 and a playground inspection must be completed every month. At the completion of the visit, this summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions, please contact me, Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant at 910-364-8728/ heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470/ kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: TINY TOT Facility ID: 67001091 Consultant: SHEREEN PICKETT Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/16/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 12/16/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. Andrea Johnson, Child Care Consultant, assisted during today's visit. The program currently operates with a 1-star license, issued May 1, 2014. The restrictions on your permit include a capacity of 8 children for daytime care only, age ranging from 0 to 12 years-of-age, a maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours, and outdoor play limited to backyard only. Continue to ensure children do not have access to the pool. Your last annual compliance visit was on January 17, 2025. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% as of December 15, 2025. You, Maria Colom, owner, were present and available for consultation today. There are 8 children enrolled and 5 children present today, ages ranging from 1-4 years of age. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. You were engaging with the children during free play when we arrived. Children were playing with a railroad track and trains. The children then transitioned to playing with magnetic blocks, reading books, and playing with play people. The children transitioned outside where they were playing a game of tag and raking leaves with a child size rake. For lunch, fish sticks, bread, salad, blueberries, and milk were planned to be served. Staff/child ratios were in compliance, and all children were adequately supervised today. Staff and eight (8) children’s files were monitored and found in compliance. Health and Safety trainings was monitored, and requirements were met. Emergency drill logs and playground inspections were monitored and found in compliance. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit. All violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The fire pit in the outdoor space had exposed nails that were accessible to children. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. The shed in the outdoor area was not locked and contained chemicals that were accessible to children. Rodent Sherriff spray with a keep out of reach label was in the childcare space unlocked and accessible to children. There was not a lock on the cabinet under the kitchen sink where chemicals were stored. .1719 (a) (1) 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. Medication with a needle in a Ziplock bag was in the unlocked refrigerator. .1719(a)(5) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags for diapers were on the shelf in the caregiving space and accessible to children under the age of three. .1719(a)(18) 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 violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 26, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant PO Box 161 Hampstead, NC 28443 heather.elliott@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: All medicines, including refrigerated and un-refrigerated, were not kept in locked storage according to child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a)(5). Today, in the refrigerator there was a medicine in a Ziploc bag. We discussed getting a locked box for the medicines that must be refrigerated. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604 (p) Safety Requirements for Child Care Centers states that once a day, prior to initial use, the indoor and outdoor premises shall be checked for debris, vandalism, and broken equipment. Debris shall be removed and disposed of. There were pieces of wood in the fire pit that had exposed nails that were accessible to children. Before children enter the outdoor area each day, you must take time to observe the outdoor area and ensure there are no safety hazards or debris in the area. If there are any hazards, they must be addressed before children can enter the area. Please review child care rules regarding storage and accessibility of potentially hazardous items. Items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor. Hazardous cleaning supplies, including those kept under pressure in an aerosol can, as well as medications, must be kept in locked storage. The definition of locked storage requires that the lock be unlocked with some type of device such as a key or combination. Regular childproofing locks do not meet this requirement. Ensure that all cleaning supplies and other items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today, in the kitchen under the sink, cleaner was found unlocked as well as Rodent Sherriff spray was left on the shelf accessible to children. Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r), childcare operators are to notify the Division of any new childcare providers working who were hired within five business days. Today, you reported that you are in the process of connecting your facility to the ABCMS provider portal. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website reflected the following information about your center’s required three-year water testing, lead paint testing, and asbestos testing: Three-year Water Testing was completed on March 29, 2023. Today I reminded you that your three-year water testing is due on March 29, 2026. The Lead Paint Testing and Asbestos Testing sections have not been completed. Begin the process of completing all three tests today. During the visit an overview of section .3200 of the child care rules was provided using the QRIS Conversation Template and resources available on the QRIS Modernization Page, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. All the newest information on the QRIS rated license assessments and documents are currently posted here. Each of the following pathway options were discussed: Pathway 1 - Program Assessment, Pathway 2 - Classroom and Instructional Quality, and touched on Pathway 3 - Accreditation and Head Start. Reminders: In-service training is crucial for providers because it keeps their skills current, enhances their effectiveness, and promotes professional growth. It helps educators adapt to new curricula, technologies, and improve classroom management. Ultimately, effective in-service training leads to better student outcomes by improving teacher quality and boosting student engagement and achievement. You are required to obtain twelve-hours of in-service training hours a year. You need to complete eight (8) hours by January 17,2026. Reminder your playground inspection for December needs to be completed by December 31, 2025 and a playground inspection must be completed every month. At the completion of the visit, this summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions, please contact me, Heather Elliott, Child Care Consultant at 910-364-8728/ heather.elliott@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Kim Sherry at 910-824-0470/ kim.sherry@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2703 · Violation

Name of Operation: TINY TOT Facility ID: 67001091 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/17/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an announced compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a One Star License issued May 1, 2014. Restrictions include: an age range of zero- to twelve-year-olds, a capacity of 8 children, approved for first shift only, maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, and outdoor play limited to backyard. Continue to ensure children do not have access to the pool. The program’s compliance history was 99% as of January 16, 2024. You, Ms. Maria Colom, provider was observed in the child care space with 4 children ranging in age from one year old. Children played with a variety of cars, trucks and many other toys. Later, children transitioned outdoors for free play, children were observed swinging, racing, and running around. We conducted a walk through your family child care home. You stated the planned lunch for today will be spaghetti, salad, mix fruit, and milk. Violation Number Comment Rule 920 Records were not made available for review. A file could not be located for the school-age child enrolled in the family child care home. G.S. 110-91(9) 930 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 from the date of issuance). Qualification letters have expired for the provider and a household member. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. Valid qualification letters were not on file for the provider nor the household member. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) Three violations were documented today. On or before January 31, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Technical Assistance: Two violations were documented related to criminal background checks which are violation of the child care law, North Carolina General Statute 110-90.2(b) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703(e). 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 from the date of issuance). You and Mr. Colom’s qualification letters have expired: G Colom, expired 1/13/25 M Colom, expired 10/8/24 You have fifteen (15) days to get the new criminal background check completed and a copy of the qualification letter on file. In addition, the violation must be corrected within the fifteen (15) days and that a copy of the qualification letter be mailed to the me with the required compliance letter. If not received after the fifteen (15) days, the if the letter is not on file, the employee nor the provider cannot be at the facility any longer until they receive their qualification letter. The Family Child Care Homes (FCCH), will go on inactive status to determine the status of the check. You stated you understand this information and will completed Monday, January 20, 2025. A violation was documented related to children’s records in General Statue 110-91(9). Records were not made available for review. A file (M.Williams)could not be located for the school-age child enrolled in the family child care home. This must be corrected immediately. Email a compliance letter verifying the file has been located or has been received. Record keeping is an important part of being a licensed provider. I suggest you take time routinely to ensure all applicable is on file, completed and accurate. TAKE ACTION- Lead and Asbestos testing: It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements to have tap water tested every three years and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Please see steps below: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. TAKE ACTION- ABCMS- North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators 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. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. The ABCMS portal is now being used to meet the requirement of notifying the Division of staff changes (see email sent 11/25/24 for more information). Compliance with this requirement will be monitored during future visits. Updated COVID and Flu Vaccines: As seasonal respiratory illnesses surge, NCDHHS is urging people to get tested and seek treatment early to prevent severe illness. The latest data show high numbers of people being seen in hospital emergency departments with respiratory illness symptoms across North Carolina. People with mild symptoms should seek testing and treatment from their regular health care provider, urgent care, or a telehealth provider, rather than going to the emergency department during this spike in COVID-19, flu, RSV, and other respiratory illnesses. In addition to testing and treatment, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are readily available at pharmacies, private medical offices and some federally qualified health care centers and local health departments. Go to vaccines.gov today to find a vaccine location near you. Reminders: Today, hand sanitizers were observed, out of the reach of the children, but were not locked. Just remember when used, they remain out of reach if not locked since swallowing hand sanitizer can cause poisoning. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and signed. If you need further assistance, you may contact me, Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, at 910-824-1143 or Kim.Sherry@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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: TINY TOT Facility ID: 67001091 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/17/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an announced compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a One Star License issued May 1, 2014. Restrictions include: an age range of zero- to twelve-year-olds, a capacity of 8 children, approved for first shift only, maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, and outdoor play limited to backyard. Continue to ensure children do not have access to the pool. The program’s compliance history was 99% as of January 16, 2024. You, Ms. Maria Colom, provider was observed in the child care space with 4 children ranging in age from one year old. Children played with a variety of cars, trucks and many other toys. Later, children transitioned outdoors for free play, children were observed swinging, racing, and running around. We conducted a walk through your family child care home. You stated the planned lunch for today will be spaghetti, salad, mix fruit, and milk. Violation Number Comment Rule 920 Records were not made available for review. A file could not be located for the school-age child enrolled in the family child care home. G.S. 110-91(9) 930 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 from the date of issuance). Qualification letters have expired for the provider and a household member. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. Valid qualification letters were not on file for the provider nor the household member. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) Three violations were documented today. On or before January 31, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Technical Assistance: Two violations were documented related to criminal background checks which are violation of the child care law, North Carolina General Statute 110-90.2(b) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703(e). 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 from the date of issuance). You and Mr. Colom’s qualification letters have expired: G Colom, expired 1/13/25 M Colom, expired 10/8/24 You have fifteen (15) days to get the new criminal background check completed and a copy of the qualification letter on file. In addition, the violation must be corrected within the fifteen (15) days and that a copy of the qualification letter be mailed to the me with the required compliance letter. If not received after the fifteen (15) days, the if the letter is not on file, the employee nor the provider cannot be at the facility any longer until they receive their qualification letter. The Family Child Care Homes (FCCH), will go on inactive status to determine the status of the check. You stated you understand this information and will completed Monday, January 20, 2025. A violation was documented related to children’s records in General Statue 110-91(9). Records were not made available for review. A file (M.Williams)could not be located for the school-age child enrolled in the family child care home. This must be corrected immediately. Email a compliance letter verifying the file has been located or has been received. Record keeping is an important part of being a licensed provider. I suggest you take time routinely to ensure all applicable is on file, completed and accurate. TAKE ACTION- Lead and Asbestos testing: It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements to have tap water tested every three years and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Please see steps below: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. TAKE ACTION- ABCMS- North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators 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. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. The ABCMS portal is now being used to meet the requirement of notifying the Division of staff changes (see email sent 11/25/24 for more information). Compliance with this requirement will be monitored during future visits. Updated COVID and Flu Vaccines: As seasonal respiratory illnesses surge, NCDHHS is urging people to get tested and seek treatment early to prevent severe illness. The latest data show high numbers of people being seen in hospital emergency departments with respiratory illness symptoms across North Carolina. People with mild symptoms should seek testing and treatment from their regular health care provider, urgent care, or a telehealth provider, rather than going to the emergency department during this spike in COVID-19, flu, RSV, and other respiratory illnesses. In addition to testing and treatment, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are readily available at pharmacies, private medical offices and some federally qualified health care centers and local health departments. Go to vaccines.gov today to find a vaccine location near you. Reminders: Today, hand sanitizers were observed, out of the reach of the children, but were not locked. Just remember when used, they remain out of reach if not locked since swallowing hand sanitizer can cause poisoning. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and signed. If you need further assistance, you may contact me, Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, at 910-824-1143 or Kim.Sherry@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

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: TINY TOT Facility ID: 67001091 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/17/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an announced compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a One Star License issued May 1, 2014. Restrictions include: an age range of zero- to twelve-year-olds, a capacity of 8 children, approved for first shift only, maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, and outdoor play limited to backyard. Continue to ensure children do not have access to the pool. The program’s compliance history was 99% as of January 16, 2024. You, Ms. Maria Colom, provider was observed in the child care space with 4 children ranging in age from one year old. Children played with a variety of cars, trucks and many other toys. Later, children transitioned outdoors for free play, children were observed swinging, racing, and running around. We conducted a walk through your family child care home. You stated the planned lunch for today will be spaghetti, salad, mix fruit, and milk. Violation Number Comment Rule 920 Records were not made available for review. A file could not be located for the school-age child enrolled in the family child care home. G.S. 110-91(9) 930 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 from the date of issuance). Qualification letters have expired for the provider and a household member. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. Valid qualification letters were not on file for the provider nor the household member. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) Three violations were documented today. On or before January 31, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Technical Assistance: Two violations were documented related to criminal background checks which are violation of the child care law, North Carolina General Statute 110-90.2(b) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703(e). 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 from the date of issuance). You and Mr. Colom’s qualification letters have expired: G Colom, expired 1/13/25 M Colom, expired 10/8/24 You have fifteen (15) days to get the new criminal background check completed and a copy of the qualification letter on file. In addition, the violation must be corrected within the fifteen (15) days and that a copy of the qualification letter be mailed to the me with the required compliance letter. If not received after the fifteen (15) days, the if the letter is not on file, the employee nor the provider cannot be at the facility any longer until they receive their qualification letter. The Family Child Care Homes (FCCH), will go on inactive status to determine the status of the check. You stated you understand this information and will completed Monday, January 20, 2025. A violation was documented related to children’s records in General Statue 110-91(9). Records were not made available for review. A file (M.Williams)could not be located for the school-age child enrolled in the family child care home. This must be corrected immediately. Email a compliance letter verifying the file has been located or has been received. Record keeping is an important part of being a licensed provider. I suggest you take time routinely to ensure all applicable is on file, completed and accurate. TAKE ACTION- Lead and Asbestos testing: It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements to have tap water tested every three years and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Please see steps below: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. TAKE ACTION- ABCMS- North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators 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. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. The ABCMS portal is now being used to meet the requirement of notifying the Division of staff changes (see email sent 11/25/24 for more information). Compliance with this requirement will be monitored during future visits. Updated COVID and Flu Vaccines: As seasonal respiratory illnesses surge, NCDHHS is urging people to get tested and seek treatment early to prevent severe illness. The latest data show high numbers of people being seen in hospital emergency departments with respiratory illness symptoms across North Carolina. People with mild symptoms should seek testing and treatment from their regular health care provider, urgent care, or a telehealth provider, rather than going to the emergency department during this spike in COVID-19, flu, RSV, and other respiratory illnesses. In addition to testing and treatment, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are readily available at pharmacies, private medical offices and some federally qualified health care centers and local health departments. Go to vaccines.gov today to find a vaccine location near you. Reminders: Today, hand sanitizers were observed, out of the reach of the children, but were not locked. Just remember when used, they remain out of reach if not locked since swallowing hand sanitizer can cause poisoning. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and signed. If you need further assistance, you may contact me, Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, at 910-824-1143 or Kim.Sherry@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: TINY TOT Facility ID: 67001091 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/17/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an announced compliance visit. Your program currently operates with a One Star License issued May 1, 2014. Restrictions include: an age range of zero- to twelve-year-olds, a capacity of 8 children, approved for first shift only, maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, and outdoor play limited to backyard. Continue to ensure children do not have access to the pool. The program’s compliance history was 99% as of January 16, 2024. You, Ms. Maria Colom, provider was observed in the child care space with 4 children ranging in age from one year old. Children played with a variety of cars, trucks and many other toys. Later, children transitioned outdoors for free play, children were observed swinging, racing, and running around. We conducted a walk through your family child care home. You stated the planned lunch for today will be spaghetti, salad, mix fruit, and milk. Violation Number Comment Rule 920 Records were not made available for review. A file could not be located for the school-age child enrolled in the family child care home. G.S. 110-91(9) 930 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 from the date of issuance). Qualification letters have expired for the provider and a household member. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. Valid qualification letters were not on file for the provider nor the household member. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) Three violations were documented today. On or before January 31, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Technical Assistance: Two violations were documented related to criminal background checks which are violation of the child care law, North Carolina General Statute 110-90.2(b) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703(e). 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 from the date of issuance). You and Mr. Colom’s qualification letters have expired: G Colom, expired 1/13/25 M Colom, expired 10/8/24 You have fifteen (15) days to get the new criminal background check completed and a copy of the qualification letter on file. In addition, the violation must be corrected within the fifteen (15) days and that a copy of the qualification letter be mailed to the me with the required compliance letter. If not received after the fifteen (15) days, the if the letter is not on file, the employee nor the provider cannot be at the facility any longer until they receive their qualification letter. The Family Child Care Homes (FCCH), will go on inactive status to determine the status of the check. You stated you understand this information and will completed Monday, January 20, 2025. A violation was documented related to children’s records in General Statue 110-91(9). Records were not made available for review. A file (M.Williams)could not be located for the school-age child enrolled in the family child care home. This must be corrected immediately. Email a compliance letter verifying the file has been located or has been received. Record keeping is an important part of being a licensed provider. I suggest you take time routinely to ensure all applicable is on file, completed and accurate. TAKE ACTION- Lead and Asbestos testing: It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements to have tap water tested every three years and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Please see steps below: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. TAKE ACTION- ABCMS- North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators 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. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. The ABCMS portal is now being used to meet the requirement of notifying the Division of staff changes (see email sent 11/25/24 for more information). Compliance with this requirement will be monitored during future visits. Updated COVID and Flu Vaccines: As seasonal respiratory illnesses surge, NCDHHS is urging people to get tested and seek treatment early to prevent severe illness. The latest data show high numbers of people being seen in hospital emergency departments with respiratory illness symptoms across North Carolina. People with mild symptoms should seek testing and treatment from their regular health care provider, urgent care, or a telehealth provider, rather than going to the emergency department during this spike in COVID-19, flu, RSV, and other respiratory illnesses. In addition to testing and treatment, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are readily available at pharmacies, private medical offices and some federally qualified health care centers and local health departments. Go to vaccines.gov today to find a vaccine location near you. Reminders: Today, hand sanitizers were observed, out of the reach of the children, but were not locked. Just remember when used, they remain out of reach if not locked since swallowing hand sanitizer can cause poisoning. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and signed. If you need further assistance, you may contact me, Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, at 910-824-1143 or Kim.Sherry@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 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: TINY TOT Facility ID: 67001091 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/11/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 10/11/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a One Star License issued May 1, 2014. Restrictions include: an age range of zero- to twelve-year-olds, a capacity of 8 children, approved for first shift only, maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, and outdoor play limited to backyard. Prior to today’s visit your eighteen-month compliance history was 95%. The pool has a cover, and the gate accessing the pool is locked. Continue to ensure children do not have access to the pool. You, Ms. Colom, provider, was present today. You greeted me at the door and welcomed me into the home. There are six children enrolled and five children were in attendance today. Children ranged in age from 1 year to 9 years old. Upon arrival, the children were napping. Lights were dimmed and soft music was playing making the environment conducive to napping. The school age child was building with blocks and playing with cars. Lead Testing: You stated you have completed the process but haven’t received the results. You need to contact https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/ to verify they have received the samples, etc. Send me an email once you complete the process. CPR and First Aid trainings were conducted on March 25, 2023. All other information was current; therefore, the Verification of Required Information for Operators form was not complete today. Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Health assessment was not on file for one child enrolled on May 18, 2023. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Written documentation that the written plan of care was given to parents was not on file for two children. .1712(e )(6) 1741 Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file. Written acknowledgement by parents of pets being on the premises was not on file for two children. 10 NCAC 09 .1719(b)(3) Violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. On or before October 20, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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: Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, Kim.Sherry@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. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Children’s Records- Two children have enrolled since the last visit. Records were reviewed for these children. Violations were documented related to children’s records. Health assessment is needed for one child, pet acknowledgement is needed for two children, written plan of care is needed for two children. Review all records to ensure all information is accurate and available. Child Care Rules were revised July 1, 2023, and a new rule book was posted to the DCDEE website. As 9900iscussed, the changes will not directly affect your program, however you should discard any old versions of the rules and ensure you are referring to the most current rule book when reviewing or researching requirements. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-1143, or Kim.Sherry@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: TINY TOT Facility ID: 67001091 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/11/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 10/11/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a One Star License issued May 1, 2014. Restrictions include: an age range of zero- to twelve-year-olds, a capacity of 8 children, approved for first shift only, maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, and outdoor play limited to backyard. Prior to today’s visit your eighteen-month compliance history was 95%. The pool has a cover, and the gate accessing the pool is locked. Continue to ensure children do not have access to the pool. You, Ms. Colom, provider, was present today. You greeted me at the door and welcomed me into the home. There are six children enrolled and five children were in attendance today. Children ranged in age from 1 year to 9 years old. Upon arrival, the children were napping. Lights were dimmed and soft music was playing making the environment conducive to napping. The school age child was building with blocks and playing with cars. Lead Testing: You stated you have completed the process but haven’t received the results. You need to contact https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/ to verify they have received the samples, etc. Send me an email once you complete the process. CPR and First Aid trainings were conducted on March 25, 2023. All other information was current; therefore, the Verification of Required Information for Operators form was not complete today. Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Health assessment was not on file for one child enrolled on May 18, 2023. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Written documentation that the written plan of care was given to parents was not on file for two children. .1712(e )(6) 1741 Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file. Written acknowledgement by parents of pets being on the premises was not on file for two children. 10 NCAC 09 .1719(b)(3) Violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. On or before October 20, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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: Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, Kim.Sherry@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. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Children’s Records- Two children have enrolled since the last visit. Records were reviewed for these children. Violations were documented related to children’s records. Health assessment is needed for one child, pet acknowledgement is needed for two children, written plan of care is needed for two children. Review all records to ensure all information is accurate and available. Child Care Rules were revised July 1, 2023, and a new rule book was posted to the DCDEE website. As 9900iscussed, the changes will not directly affect your program, however you should discard any old versions of the rules and ensure you are referring to the most current rule book when reviewing or researching requirements. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-1143, or Kim.Sherry@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: TINY TOT Facility ID: 67001091 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/11/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 10/11/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a One Star License issued May 1, 2014. Restrictions include: an age range of zero- to twelve-year-olds, a capacity of 8 children, approved for first shift only, maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, and outdoor play limited to backyard. Prior to today’s visit your eighteen-month compliance history was 95%. The pool has a cover, and the gate accessing the pool is locked. Continue to ensure children do not have access to the pool. You, Ms. Colom, provider, was present today. You greeted me at the door and welcomed me into the home. There are six children enrolled and five children were in attendance today. Children ranged in age from 1 year to 9 years old. Upon arrival, the children were napping. Lights were dimmed and soft music was playing making the environment conducive to napping. The school age child was building with blocks and playing with cars. Lead Testing: You stated you have completed the process but haven’t received the results. You need to contact https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/ to verify they have received the samples, etc. Send me an email once you complete the process. CPR and First Aid trainings were conducted on March 25, 2023. All other information was current; therefore, the Verification of Required Information for Operators form was not complete today. Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Health assessment was not on file for one child enrolled on May 18, 2023. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Written documentation that the written plan of care was given to parents was not on file for two children. .1712(e )(6) 1741 Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file. Written acknowledgement by parents of pets being on the premises was not on file for two children. 10 NCAC 09 .1719(b)(3) Violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. On or before October 20, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was 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: Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, Kim.Sherry@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. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Children’s Records- Two children have enrolled since the last visit. Records were reviewed for these children. Violations were documented related to children’s records. Health assessment is needed for one child, pet acknowledgement is needed for two children, written plan of care is needed for two children. Review all records to ensure all information is accurate and available. Child Care Rules were revised July 1, 2023, and a new rule book was posted to the DCDEE website. As 9900iscussed, the changes will not directly affect your program, however you should discard any old versions of the rules and ensure you are referring to the most current rule book when reviewing or researching requirements. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-1143, or Kim.Sherry@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