10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL WORLD DAYCARE Facility ID: 71000205 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 1/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 02:00 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This program currently operates with a Three Star License, issued July 23, 2018. Restrictions include: a capacity of 8, daytime and overnight care, max. of 5 preschool children at any time, children on ground level only and serves no more than 2 children under age one. The license was posted. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 8, 2024. As of today, your eighteen-month compliance history was 99%. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented during visits impact the compliance history score. Kezia Hayes, Owner/Operator, was present and available for consultation. There are five (5) children enrolled at this facility on the second shift. There were no child care children present during my visit. Ms. Hayes has a room set up exclusively for child care. Appropriate toys and materials were observed in this area. Children enter and exit through child care room – it has a door that leads to the outside area. The outdoor area is enclosed by a fence; children use this area for outdoor play. Ensure a daily schedule and activity plan are available and relevant to the children in your care. These items should be accurate and available for review by the consultant. There was one violation observed today. Violation must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with applicable child care requirements is required Violation Number Comment Rule 801 Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home. The last well water test was performed in August 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1) In order for your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received February 12, 2025 , describing how violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. A time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at (910)824-1143 or you can email me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov. You may email me your verification or mail it to me at: Tammy Ross, Child Care Licensing Consultant, P.O. Box 278, Jacksonville, NC 28541 Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Technical Assistance regarding violation cited Your well water must be tested every two years. The well water for your facility was last tested in August 2022; therefore, it should have been tested on or before August 31, 2024. This test is required to ensure the water at your facility is safe for the children in your care. Other Information Health and Safety Training- These training topics outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 must be completed within the first year of employment for new staff, with the exception of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment – it must be completed within 90 days of hire. After initial completion of Health and Safety Trainings, they must be completed every five years. Use the Health and Safety Training Record which is found on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms to track the completion of these trainings. Certificates will need to be attached to the training record for verification purposes. Ensure this information is maintained on file. You completed these trainings in August 2022; therefore, you will need to complete these trainings again by August 2027. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - You stated the registration, and webinars for Clean classrooms for Carolina Kids have been completed. This is a reminder and update about the REQUIRED testing for lead in water, lead-based paint and asbestos. To meet requirements, you must enroll your program through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids in ALL THREE TESTING PROGRAMS. Your facility may be exempt from testing for lead-based paint and/or asbestos based on the year built, however it is still required that you enroll in the programs and provide documentation to request exemption. See key points below: -Centers must have water tested for lead every three years. Check the date of your previous testing and ensure you request a new one if your three years are almost up. -Family Child Care Homes (FCCH) must have water tested by January 1, 2025. -Enrollment in the lead-based paint and asbestos testing programs is required for all facilities by May 31, 2025. This applies to private centers, FCCH and child care programs in the public schools. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program provides free facility-wide testing and inspections without any out-of-pocket costs. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement and will allow facilities to participate in the funding mechanisms. The information above is from https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/, which is also where you enroll in the program. Remember, centers must have their water tested every three years. Family child care homes, as of now, are only required to do it once, and the water testing must be completed by January 1, 2025. DPI Pre-K programs do not need to enroll separately as public schools will be tested as a whole. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! Rated License Reassessment Information - There are no longer any cohorts. The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you may not be required to have a reassessment according to timelines discussed previously, however you may request one voluntarily. Today I encouraged you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your additional caregivers on new assessment tools if you are still interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. The new tools are the “3” versions, and I will share more information about training opportunities as they become available. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Ensure all information and education has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS as you complete additional coursework. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is always maintained. Criminal Background Check Information - DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff/household members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Access will then be granted within two business days. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. DCDEE RESOURCES - I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Remember you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. To find an Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep – SIDS (ITS-SIDS) training, contact an ITS-SIDS trainer in your community. Documentation was completed, reviewed on site, and signed. Remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL WORLD DAYCARE Facility ID: 71000205 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 1/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 02:00 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This program currently operates with a Three Star License, issued July 23, 2018. Restrictions include: a capacity of 8, daytime and overnight care, max. of 5 preschool children at any time, children on ground level only and serves no more than 2 children under age one. The license was posted. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 8, 2024. As of today, your eighteen-month compliance history was 99%. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented during visits impact the compliance history score. Kezia Hayes, Owner/Operator, was present and available for consultation. There are five (5) children enrolled at this facility on the second shift. There were no child care children present during my visit. Ms. Hayes has a room set up exclusively for child care. Appropriate toys and materials were observed in this area. Children enter and exit through child care room – it has a door that leads to the outside area. The outdoor area is enclosed by a fence; children use this area for outdoor play. Ensure a daily schedule and activity plan are available and relevant to the children in your care. These items should be accurate and available for review by the consultant. There was one violation observed today. Violation must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with applicable child care requirements is required Violation Number Comment Rule 801 Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home. The last well water test was performed in August 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1) In order for your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received February 12, 2025 , describing how violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. A time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at (910)824-1143 or you can email me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov. You may email me your verification or mail it to me at: Tammy Ross, Child Care Licensing Consultant, P.O. Box 278, Jacksonville, NC 28541 Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Technical Assistance regarding violation cited Your well water must be tested every two years. The well water for your facility was last tested in August 2022; therefore, it should have been tested on or before August 31, 2024. This test is required to ensure the water at your facility is safe for the children in your care. Other Information Health and Safety Training- These training topics outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 must be completed within the first year of employment for new staff, with the exception of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment – it must be completed within 90 days of hire. After initial completion of Health and Safety Trainings, they must be completed every five years. Use the Health and Safety Training Record which is found on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms to track the completion of these trainings. Certificates will need to be attached to the training record for verification purposes. Ensure this information is maintained on file. You completed these trainings in August 2022; therefore, you will need to complete these trainings again by August 2027. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - You stated the registration, and webinars for Clean classrooms for Carolina Kids have been completed. This is a reminder and update about the REQUIRED testing for lead in water, lead-based paint and asbestos. To meet requirements, you must enroll your program through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids in ALL THREE TESTING PROGRAMS. Your facility may be exempt from testing for lead-based paint and/or asbestos based on the year built, however it is still required that you enroll in the programs and provide documentation to request exemption. See key points below: -Centers must have water tested for lead every three years. Check the date of your previous testing and ensure you request a new one if your three years are almost up. -Family Child Care Homes (FCCH) must have water tested by January 1, 2025. -Enrollment in the lead-based paint and asbestos testing programs is required for all facilities by May 31, 2025. This applies to private centers, FCCH and child care programs in the public schools. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program provides free facility-wide testing and inspections without any out-of-pocket costs. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement and will allow facilities to participate in the funding mechanisms. The information above is from https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/, which is also where you enroll in the program. Remember, centers must have their water tested every three years. Family child care homes, as of now, are only required to do it once, and the water testing must be completed by January 1, 2025. DPI Pre-K programs do not need to enroll separately as public schools will be tested as a whole. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! Rated License Reassessment Information - There are no longer any cohorts. The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you may not be required to have a reassessment according to timelines discussed previously, however you may request one voluntarily. Today I encouraged you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your additional caregivers on new assessment tools if you are still interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. The new tools are the “3” versions, and I will share more information about training opportunities as they become available. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Ensure all information and education has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS as you complete additional coursework. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is always maintained. Criminal Background Check Information - DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff/household members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Access will then be granted within two business days. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. DCDEE RESOURCES - I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Remember you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. To find an Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep – SIDS (ITS-SIDS) training, contact an ITS-SIDS trainer in your community. Documentation was completed, reviewed on site, and signed. Remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL WORLD DAYCARE Facility ID: 71000205 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/29/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 1/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 02:00 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 annual compliance visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. This program currently operates with a Three Star License, issued July 23, 2018. Restrictions include: a capacity of 8, daytime and overnight care, max. of 5 preschool children at any time, children on ground level only and serves no more than 2 children under age one. The license was posted. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 8, 2024. As of today, your eighteen-month compliance history was 99%. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented during visits impact the compliance history score. Kezia Hayes, Owner/Operator, was present and available for consultation. There are five (5) children enrolled at this facility on the second shift. There were no child care children present during my visit. Ms. Hayes has a room set up exclusively for child care. Appropriate toys and materials were observed in this area. Children enter and exit through child care room – it has a door that leads to the outside area. The outdoor area is enclosed by a fence; children use this area for outdoor play. Ensure a daily schedule and activity plan are available and relevant to the children in your care. These items should be accurate and available for review by the consultant. There was one violation observed today. Violation must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with applicable child care requirements is required Violation Number Comment Rule 801 Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home. The last well water test was performed in August 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1) In order for your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received February 12, 2025 , describing how violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. A time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at (910)824-1143 or you can email me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov. You may email me your verification or mail it to me at: Tammy Ross, Child Care Licensing Consultant, P.O. Box 278, Jacksonville, NC 28541 Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Technical Assistance regarding violation cited Your well water must be tested every two years. The well water for your facility was last tested in August 2022; therefore, it should have been tested on or before August 31, 2024. This test is required to ensure the water at your facility is safe for the children in your care. Other Information Health and Safety Training- These training topics outlined in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 must be completed within the first year of employment for new staff, with the exception of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment – it must be completed within 90 days of hire. After initial completion of Health and Safety Trainings, they must be completed every five years. Use the Health and Safety Training Record which is found on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents and Forms to track the completion of these trainings. Certificates will need to be attached to the training record for verification purposes. Ensure this information is maintained on file. You completed these trainings in August 2022; therefore, you will need to complete these trainings again by August 2027. Completing, refreshing, and updating the required Health and Safety Training increases your awareness and knowledge regarding child development and safety. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS - You stated the registration, and webinars for Clean classrooms for Carolina Kids have been completed. This is a reminder and update about the REQUIRED testing for lead in water, lead-based paint and asbestos. To meet requirements, you must enroll your program through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids in ALL THREE TESTING PROGRAMS. Your facility may be exempt from testing for lead-based paint and/or asbestos based on the year built, however it is still required that you enroll in the programs and provide documentation to request exemption. See key points below: -Centers must have water tested for lead every three years. Check the date of your previous testing and ensure you request a new one if your three years are almost up. -Family Child Care Homes (FCCH) must have water tested by January 1, 2025. -Enrollment in the lead-based paint and asbestos testing programs is required for all facilities by May 31, 2025. This applies to private centers, FCCH and child care programs in the public schools. Use this link to enroll your program or view test results/status: https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program provides free facility-wide testing and inspections without any out-of-pocket costs. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement and will allow facilities to participate in the funding mechanisms. The information above is from https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/, which is also where you enroll in the program. Remember, centers must have their water tested every three years. Family child care homes, as of now, are only required to do it once, and the water testing must be completed by January 1, 2025. DPI Pre-K programs do not need to enroll separately as public schools will be tested as a whole. Please refer to the website if you have specific questions! Rated License Reassessment Information - There are no longer any cohorts. The “hold harmless” state of rated license reassessments has been extended until the new Quality Rating Improvement System standards are put in place. This means that you may not be required to have a reassessment according to timelines discussed previously, however you may request one voluntarily. Today I encouraged you to review information about the new standards as it becomes available and to plan on training your additional caregivers on new assessment tools if you are still interested in Environment Rating Scales assessments. The new tools are the “3” versions, and I will share more information about training opportunities as they become available. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Ensure all information and education has been submitted to DCDEE WORKS as you complete additional coursework. Keep in mind, it is expected that compliance with Education standards is always maintained. Criminal Background Check Information - DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to see applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster, see the real-time background check status of staff/household members, and run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Access will then be granted within two business days. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. DCDEE RESOURCES - I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Remember you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. To find an Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep – SIDS (ITS-SIDS) training, contact an ITS-SIDS trainer in your community. Documentation was completed, reviewed on site, and signed. Remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Contact me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov at (910)824-1143 with any questions or concerns. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.