Laurie's Child Care Home

10A NCAC 09 .1720 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAURIE'S CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 34000780 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/15/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 6/15/2026 Age: From 3 To 9 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 10:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Laurie Alley, Operator. This program currently operates with a one-star license issued 10/20/25. Restrictions include daytime care only and maximum 5 preschool children at any time. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 07/29/2025. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 06/08/2026. A fire drill was recorded 06/09/2026. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 04/15/2026. There are no pets reported in the home. The program does not provide transportation. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1405 Authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter medications, topical ointment, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, fluoridated toothpaste, lotions, creams, and powders; such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed, was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule .1720(b)(7). During the visit, I observed one (1) sunscreen that did not have a permission form on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(4) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 6/29/26. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • During the visit we discussed that sunscreens and diaper creams must have a permission form updated annually. You stated you would have a form completed for the one (1) sunscreen. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ • We discussed that sunscreen in a pressurized can must be kept in locked storage and that sunscreen in a tube can be kept five (5) vertical feet from the ground. • Make sure you update the ABCMS Provider Portal to “hire” you and Mr. Alley to reflect your new background check letters. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. 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: LAURIE'S CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 34000780 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/15/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 6/15/2026 Age: From 3 To 9 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 10:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Laurie Alley, Operator. This program currently operates with a one-star license issued 10/20/25. Restrictions include daytime care only and maximum 5 preschool children at any time. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 07/29/2025. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 06/08/2026. A fire drill was recorded 06/09/2026. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 04/15/2026. There are no pets reported in the home. The program does not provide transportation. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1405 Authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter medications, topical ointment, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, fluoridated toothpaste, lotions, creams, and powders; such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed, was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule .1720(b)(7). During the visit, I observed one (1) sunscreen that did not have a permission form on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(4) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 6/29/26. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • During the visit we discussed that sunscreens and diaper creams must have a permission form updated annually. You stated you would have a form completed for the one (1) sunscreen. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ • We discussed that sunscreen in a pressurized can must be kept in locked storage and that sunscreen in a tube can be kept five (5) vertical feet from the ground. • Make sure you update the ABCMS Provider Portal to “hire” you and Mr. Alley to reflect your new background check letters. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. 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: LAURIE'S CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 34000780 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/29/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 7/29/2025 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 08:25 AM Time Out: 10:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Laurie Alley, Operator. This program currently operates with a two-star license issued 11/1/18. Restrictions include daytime care only; maximum 5 preschool children at any time; and serves no more than two infants. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and eating snack. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/6/2024. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 07/03/2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 04/22/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 07/01/2025. There are no pets reported in the home. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: 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. During the visit, I observed one (1) child file that did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. During the visit, I observed the ABCMS Provider Portal was not currently being used. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1892 Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age. During the visit, I observed one (1) child file that did not have an application on file. .1721(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 8/12/2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that all children enrolled must have an application and medical report on file. You sent these documents to the child’s parent during the visit and said you would get them in the file. • We discussed that the ABCMS Provider Portal is not currently being used. On a Routine Unannounced visit in February 2025 the following consultation was provided: The process of notifying the Division of new employees has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. We discussed that this portal would need to be updated to reflect you and your husband immediately and would need to be maintained to reflect any members of the household on an ongoing basis. I resent you the guide via email during the visit. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Make sure you have an emergency drill this month. • Make sure you post your safe sleep policy again prior to caring for infants. • Your SIDS is due in November of this year. • We discussed the process of getting a dog. The following rules apply when a pet is on site at the facility: (1) all household pets shall be vaccinated with up-to-date vaccinations as required by North Carolina law and local ordinances. Rabies vaccinations are required for cats and dogs. (2) animal cages shall be kept free of animal waste; and (3) prior to enrollment of children in a family childcare home, and before new animals come into the family childcare home, the family childcare operator shall 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 operating hours. This documentation shall be maintained in each child's file. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAURIE'S CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 34000780 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/29/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 7/29/2025 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 08:25 AM Time Out: 10:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Laurie Alley, Operator. This program currently operates with a two-star license issued 11/1/18. Restrictions include daytime care only; maximum 5 preschool children at any time; and serves no more than two infants. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and eating snack. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/6/2024. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 07/03/2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 04/22/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 07/01/2025. There are no pets reported in the home. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: 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. During the visit, I observed one (1) child file that did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. During the visit, I observed the ABCMS Provider Portal was not currently being used. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1892 Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age. During the visit, I observed one (1) child file that did not have an application on file. .1721(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 8/12/2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that all children enrolled must have an application and medical report on file. You sent these documents to the child’s parent during the visit and said you would get them in the file. • We discussed that the ABCMS Provider Portal is not currently being used. On a Routine Unannounced visit in February 2025 the following consultation was provided: The process of notifying the Division of new employees has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. We discussed that this portal would need to be updated to reflect you and your husband immediately and would need to be maintained to reflect any members of the household on an ongoing basis. I resent you the guide via email during the visit. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Make sure you have an emergency drill this month. • Make sure you post your safe sleep policy again prior to caring for infants. • Your SIDS is due in November of this year. • We discussed the process of getting a dog. The following rules apply when a pet is on site at the facility: (1) all household pets shall be vaccinated with up-to-date vaccinations as required by North Carolina law and local ordinances. Rabies vaccinations are required for cats and dogs. (2) animal cages shall be kept free of animal waste; and (3) prior to enrollment of children in a family childcare home, and before new animals come into the family childcare home, the family childcare operator shall 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 operating hours. This documentation shall be maintained in each child's file. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAURIE'S CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 34000780 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/29/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 7/29/2025 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 08:25 AM Time Out: 10:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Laurie Alley, Operator. This program currently operates with a two-star license issued 11/1/18. Restrictions include daytime care only; maximum 5 preschool children at any time; and serves no more than two infants. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and eating snack. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/6/2024. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 07/03/2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 04/22/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 07/01/2025. There are no pets reported in the home. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: 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. During the visit, I observed one (1) child file that did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. During the visit, I observed the ABCMS Provider Portal was not currently being used. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1892 Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age. During the visit, I observed one (1) child file that did not have an application on file. .1721(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 8/12/2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that all children enrolled must have an application and medical report on file. You sent these documents to the child’s parent during the visit and said you would get them in the file. • We discussed that the ABCMS Provider Portal is not currently being used. On a Routine Unannounced visit in February 2025 the following consultation was provided: The process of notifying the Division of new employees has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. We discussed that this portal would need to be updated to reflect you and your husband immediately and would need to be maintained to reflect any members of the household on an ongoing basis. I resent you the guide via email during the visit. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Make sure you have an emergency drill this month. • Make sure you post your safe sleep policy again prior to caring for infants. • Your SIDS is due in November of this year. • We discussed the process of getting a dog. The following rules apply when a pet is on site at the facility: (1) all household pets shall be vaccinated with up-to-date vaccinations as required by North Carolina law and local ordinances. Rabies vaccinations are required for cats and dogs. (2) animal cages shall be kept free of animal waste; and (3) prior to enrollment of children in a family childcare home, and before new animals come into the family childcare home, the family childcare operator shall 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 operating hours. This documentation shall be maintained in each child's file. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAURIE'S CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 34000780 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/29/2025 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 7/29/2025 Age: From 1 To 8 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 08:25 AM Time Out: 10:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Laurie Alley, Operator. This program currently operates with a two-star license issued 11/1/18. Restrictions include daytime care only; maximum 5 preschool children at any time; and serves no more than two infants. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and eating snack. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/6/2024. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 07/03/2025. A shelter in place drill was documented on 04/22/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 07/01/2025. There are no pets reported in the home. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: 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. During the visit, I observed one (1) child file that did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. During the visit, I observed the ABCMS Provider Portal was not currently being used. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1892 Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age. During the visit, I observed one (1) child file that did not have an application on file. .1721(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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 8/12/2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that all children enrolled must have an application and medical report on file. You sent these documents to the child’s parent during the visit and said you would get them in the file. • We discussed that the ABCMS Provider Portal is not currently being used. On a Routine Unannounced visit in February 2025 the following consultation was provided: The process of notifying the Division of new employees has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. We discussed that this portal would need to be updated to reflect you and your husband immediately and would need to be maintained to reflect any members of the household on an ongoing basis. I resent you the guide via email during the visit. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Make sure you have an emergency drill this month. • Make sure you post your safe sleep policy again prior to caring for infants. • Your SIDS is due in November of this year. • We discussed the process of getting a dog. The following rules apply when a pet is on site at the facility: (1) all household pets shall be vaccinated with up-to-date vaccinations as required by North Carolina law and local ordinances. Rabies vaccinations are required for cats and dogs. (2) animal cages shall be kept free of animal waste; and (3) prior to enrollment of children in a family childcare home, and before new animals come into the family childcare home, the family childcare operator shall 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 operating hours. This documentation shall be maintained in each child's file. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAURIE'S CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 34000780 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/21/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 10:50 AM 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 childcare requirements for a routine unannounced. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant, with Laurie Alley, Operator. This program currently operates with a two-star license issued 11/1/18. Restrictions include daytime care only; maximum 5 preschool children at any time; and serves no more than two infants. The program’s compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Capacity • CPR / First Aid • ITS-SIDS • CBC Qualification • General Health • Administering of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • General License Requirements • Program Records • License Posted • Fire Safety • Sanitation The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Ms. Alley stated the only people living in the home with her are her husband on a daily basis. Be reminded that you and your husband must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play and routine activities. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, ITS-SIDS, and Criminal Background Checks. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 03/01/2024. A fire drill was recorded 03/01/2024. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 01/08/2024. There are no pets reported in the home. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 703 Emptied firearms (handguns, rifles, shotguns, etc.) and ammunition (bullets, shotgun shells) were not stored separately in locked storage. I observed emptied firearms and ammunition stored in the same locked storage space. .1719(a)(2) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. I observed an arrival and departure sheet that did not have children signed out on 03/20/2024 or signed in on 03/21/2024. .1721(e)(6) 1821 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. I was unable to observed a completed safe sleep check that had been completed. .1724(a)(8)&(f) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 04/04/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • We discussed rule .1724(a)(8) & (f) during the visit. We discussed maintaining these safe sleep checks so they could be reviewed. You stated when you found the safe sleep checks you would send a copy of it to me. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • On 02/21/2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Ms. Alley confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she enrolled in testing on 03/19/2024. Ms. Alley stated that she received an email confirming the water kits are on the way but has not received additional information regarding lead paint and asbestos. • You will need renew the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment by 04/04/2024. You can find that training at this link: https://preventchildabusenc-lms.org/courses/rr-update/ • There is a hole under the back fence line that is beginning to form. I recommend filling the hole to prevent animals from coming in the playground. • During the visit, a family member was visiting the home. You stated the family member visits on a monthly basis for two to three days at a time. I have reached out for further guidance on this situation and will reach out to you with more information when I receive it. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LAURIE'S CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 34000780 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/26/2023 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 9/26/2023 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 10:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant, with Laurie Alley, Operator. This program currently operates with a two-star license issued 11/1/18. Restrictions include daytime care only; maximum 5 preschool children at any time; and serves no more than two infants. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. I observed one unlocked storage building during today’s visit. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play and routine activities. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the licensed space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/24/2022. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Ms. Alley stated the only people living in the home with her are her husband on a daily basis. Be reminded that you and your husband must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 09/18/2023. A shelter in place drill was documented on 08/01/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 09/01/2023. There are no pets reported in the home. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous materials are kept in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. I observed one storage building on the playground that was not locked. .1719 (a) (1) 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 cited during today’s visit was corrected during the visit, so no letter is due at this time. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. •Revise your Ready to Go File. A Ready to Go File means a collection of information on children, additional caregivers and the facility, to utilize, if an evacuation occurs. The file shall include a copy of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, contact information for individuals to pick-up children, each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and additional caregiver, additional caregiver contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. I emailed you a copy of the Ready To Go File Checklist during our visit. •Make sure to review your EPR plan and print the first page to reflect your review date annually. •If you have incident reports, make sure you log them on the incident log I emailed you during the visit. I emailed you the updated incident log during today's visit. •Make sure you date your activity plan for the current week. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times