Atru Stars Family Childcare

10A NCAC 09 .2703 · Violation

Name of Operation: Atru Stars Family Childcare Facility ID: 92004023 Consultant: MICHELLE EZZELL Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/29/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor childcare requirements during your annual compliance visit. LeAnne Simpkins, Lead Child Care Consultant accompanied me. The FCCH operates with a 3-STAR license. Since the license was issued the following visits has been made: 2-27-25-Rated license assessment, 6-26-25 “other” visit to approved transportation and on 7-21-25 “other” visit to increase the capacity to ten (10) children ages 2 to 12 years old. Upon arrival, Jalise was present with seven (7) preschool children. A little over an hour later, Savannah, 2nd provider arrived to assist us during the visit. The children were playing with age-appropriate toys in the primary care area of the FCCH which is the living and dining room. The entire home is used for childcare except the bedrooms and the kitchen was blocked off with a baby gate. Age-appropriate toys, and child size furniture are in this room, and the walls are decorated with children’s posters, teaching supplies and art. Jalise stated she lives in the home alone and Savannah lives next door. The children play outside in the fence in back yard. There are three (3) pets that reside in the home (one Yorkshire terrier and two standard poodles). When children are present, they are either outside in the fenced area the children play in or in the mudroom located beside the kitchen. The FCCH is enrolled in the Chatham County Partnership for children food program. Jalise stated no children have any medications at the FCCH at the current time. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. All children’s files were monitored along with program files and both provider’s files. You were approved for transportation, and two cars were approved for use. One is a gold chevy malibu and one is a grey Nissan Sentra. Both registrations are expired and cannot be used until the registration is current. **VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *EPR Training completed on=1-26-25 by Savannah. *The last shelter-in-place and fire drill was on 10-2-25 and the last outdoor inspection was on 10-1-25. *The lead water test was completed on 9-19-24. Technical Assistance was offered on how to correct the violations cited and how to maintain compliance. To maintain compliance with NC laws and rules regarding childcare operation, the following violations must be corrected immediately. Email a corrective action letter BY 11-25 to michelle.ezzell@dhhs.nc.gov We reminded you how to properly send a corrective action letter before leaving today. A corrective action letter means you have corrected all the items of non-compliance and is a legal document. Failure to correct any documented violations within the established time, a return visit to your program may be made and additional violations may be documented if the violation has not been corrected/addressed. The Division of Child Development & Early Education may also deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). Violation Number Comment Rule 906 Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available for three children (JR, KF and RE). .1721(a)(3)(I) 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. No proof of rabies were on file for two poodles. Send me proof or vaccinations from a veterinarian. .1719(b)(1) 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. Two children's (KF & KT) medicals were not on file within 30 days of enrollment. 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. Two Providers criminal background checks have not been linked to the ABCMS portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1857 The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division. No EPR has been completed. Send me a copy of the cover page showing the date of EPR plan was created. .1714(c) 1994 Vehicle was not insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. The registration expired on the Nissan Sentra and the Chevy Malibu September 2025. Mail me a copy of your current registration. .1723(3) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS for the VIOLATIONS cited: ****** *EPR PLAN-Remember to update your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan every year and print out the cover page showing the current date. The plan must be on the template provided. Also, print the pages you made changes to. Failure to log onto the website may result in losing your entire EPR plan. For NCID questions call 919-814-6326 or 919-754-6000. The link was reviewed during today's visit. *ABCMS PORTAL Linking Criminal Background Checks for FCCH’s – FCCH Providers and household members/substitutes/etc. need to log into the Criminal Background Check Portal on the DCDEE website and to link the facility license ID number that’s listed on your license to their qualifying letter. It is important to do this so DCDEE can contact the facility if a random criminal history check uncovers them with a criminal charge or conviction working in a child care facility. It is also a way for staff at the CBC Unit to keep you updated on the status of out-of-state checks if a new household member/substitute, etc. has a Provisional Qualification. Instructions on how to link to the facility have been provided by newsletters and emails and at visits. In the future, new household members/substitutes, etc. need to link within five days of hire or transfer to your facility. Review Criminal History Record Check Requirements for Child Care Centers in the NC Child Care Requirements 10A NCAC 09 .2703. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. I also gave you a handout during today’s visit. During today’s visit TA was given. LeAnne showed you on her computer how to navigate in the ABCMS portal and the EPR portal. I sent a step-by-step guide to navigate in the ABCMS portal to both providers. *PET VACCINATIONS-Proof of rabies must be on file for your pets indicating if the rabies shots are a one- or three-year vaccination. The veterinarian should give you documentation or a receipt of this service. *We discussed using the children’s file checklist located on DCDEE’s website as a guide to assist you with due dates of children’s records. We also discussed the importance of records to protect you and the children. *Transporting children can be dangerous. It's important to have updated children's records on file and with you when transporting. It's your responsibility to make sure you have proper car seats and your car is in working order before transporting children. A visit was made to the FCCH on 6-26-25 by LeAnne Simpkins, Lead Licensing Consultant. During the visit, a visit summary was reviewed with you going over the transportation requirements. Refer to rule .1723 in your rule book for all transportation requirements. Send me a copy of the current registration on both vehicles. ***Technical Assistance/REMINDERS discussed during the visit: ****** *We discussed who resides in the FCCH. According to .0102 under definitions of childcare rule. (22) "Family Child Care Home", as defined by G.S. 110-86(3)(b) means a childcare arrangement located in a residence where, at any one time, more than two children, but less than 11 children, receive child care. Family child care home operators must reside at the location of the family childcare home. *ANNUAL TRAINING HOURS-In order to get credit for on-going training hours, you must attach proof of training certificates, college transcripts or report cards. This is indicated at the bottom of the on-going training form. I highlighted it during today’s visit for you. *While reviewing records, it was discovered Jalisa’ address in the WORKS database and on her driver’s license indicated a different address. We discussed her address must be current in DCDEE’s database and she can go online and updated her address with DMV. *ATTENDANCE RECORDS must be kept for at least a year. I suggest putting attendance records in a notebook so they will stay in order and easily accessible. *FILE FOLDER LABELS-One notebook is currently being used to hold all the program and provider files for the business. I suggest you use a mobile filing box such as a milk crate with hanging file. I gave you a list of file folder labels to assist you if you choose to use this filing system. *SECRETARY OF STATE: The owner of your FCCH is Atru Stars Family Child Care LLC. According to the Secretary of States website, the status is Active-NOT current. You will need to make the status CURRENT/ACTIVE. It may be that you need to pay your annual fees and/or complete your annual report. This must be completed immediately to avoid an administrative action against the license. *Savannah’s criminal background check (CBC) qualifying letter will expire 11-24-25. A new CBC must be submitted by 11-24-25. *OUTSIDE PLAY AREA: The outside play area is a large fenced in playground. Three dogs are also allowed to play in this area. We discussed blocking off part of this area for the dogs to play and urinate and defecate without the children walking in an area that the dogs used the bathroom. ******QRIS Rated License (STARS): ****** *We were going to discuss the 3 QRIS pathways and Savannah suggested doing this at a time she can concentrate and take notes. LeAnne and I decided we would schedule a virtual meeting to discuss all 3 pathways. ******** DCDEE NEWS, UPDATES & RESOURCES********* *FCCH rules and updates are on DCDEE’s website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. *The only approved locks are combination locks, lock and key, electronic or magnetic locks. Rule .1719 (a) (2) *Training Resources: Go to ncchildcare.net & click on Professional Development. *Child Care Services Association (CCSA) is now called Early Years NC. To contact Early Years, call 919-403-6950 or go to https:www.earlyyearsnc.org/ Michelle Ezzell, Child Care Consultant Contact me with questions at: 919-819-9304 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: Atru Stars Family Childcare Facility ID: 92004023 Consultant: MICHELLE EZZELL Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/29/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor childcare requirements during your annual compliance visit. LeAnne Simpkins, Lead Child Care Consultant accompanied me. The FCCH operates with a 3-STAR license. Since the license was issued the following visits has been made: 2-27-25-Rated license assessment, 6-26-25 “other” visit to approved transportation and on 7-21-25 “other” visit to increase the capacity to ten (10) children ages 2 to 12 years old. Upon arrival, Jalise was present with seven (7) preschool children. A little over an hour later, Savannah, 2nd provider arrived to assist us during the visit. The children were playing with age-appropriate toys in the primary care area of the FCCH which is the living and dining room. The entire home is used for childcare except the bedrooms and the kitchen was blocked off with a baby gate. Age-appropriate toys, and child size furniture are in this room, and the walls are decorated with children’s posters, teaching supplies and art. Jalise stated she lives in the home alone and Savannah lives next door. The children play outside in the fence in back yard. There are three (3) pets that reside in the home (one Yorkshire terrier and two standard poodles). When children are present, they are either outside in the fenced area the children play in or in the mudroom located beside the kitchen. The FCCH is enrolled in the Chatham County Partnership for children food program. Jalise stated no children have any medications at the FCCH at the current time. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. All children’s files were monitored along with program files and both provider’s files. You were approved for transportation, and two cars were approved for use. One is a gold chevy malibu and one is a grey Nissan Sentra. Both registrations are expired and cannot be used until the registration is current. **VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *EPR Training completed on=1-26-25 by Savannah. *The last shelter-in-place and fire drill was on 10-2-25 and the last outdoor inspection was on 10-1-25. *The lead water test was completed on 9-19-24. Technical Assistance was offered on how to correct the violations cited and how to maintain compliance. To maintain compliance with NC laws and rules regarding childcare operation, the following violations must be corrected immediately. Email a corrective action letter BY 11-25 to michelle.ezzell@dhhs.nc.gov We reminded you how to properly send a corrective action letter before leaving today. A corrective action letter means you have corrected all the items of non-compliance and is a legal document. Failure to correct any documented violations within the established time, a return visit to your program may be made and additional violations may be documented if the violation has not been corrected/addressed. The Division of Child Development & Early Education may also deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). Violation Number Comment Rule 906 Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available for three children (JR, KF and RE). .1721(a)(3)(I) 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. No proof of rabies were on file for two poodles. Send me proof or vaccinations from a veterinarian. .1719(b)(1) 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. Two children's (KF & KT) medicals were not on file within 30 days of enrollment. 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. Two Providers criminal background checks have not been linked to the ABCMS portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1857 The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division. No EPR has been completed. Send me a copy of the cover page showing the date of EPR plan was created. .1714(c) 1994 Vehicle was not insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. The registration expired on the Nissan Sentra and the Chevy Malibu September 2025. Mail me a copy of your current registration. .1723(3) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS for the VIOLATIONS cited: ****** *EPR PLAN-Remember to update your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan every year and print out the cover page showing the current date. The plan must be on the template provided. Also, print the pages you made changes to. Failure to log onto the website may result in losing your entire EPR plan. For NCID questions call 919-814-6326 or 919-754-6000. The link was reviewed during today's visit. *ABCMS PORTAL Linking Criminal Background Checks for FCCH’s – FCCH Providers and household members/substitutes/etc. need to log into the Criminal Background Check Portal on the DCDEE website and to link the facility license ID number that’s listed on your license to their qualifying letter. It is important to do this so DCDEE can contact the facility if a random criminal history check uncovers them with a criminal charge or conviction working in a child care facility. It is also a way for staff at the CBC Unit to keep you updated on the status of out-of-state checks if a new household member/substitute, etc. has a Provisional Qualification. Instructions on how to link to the facility have been provided by newsletters and emails and at visits. In the future, new household members/substitutes, etc. need to link within five days of hire or transfer to your facility. Review Criminal History Record Check Requirements for Child Care Centers in the NC Child Care Requirements 10A NCAC 09 .2703. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. I also gave you a handout during today’s visit. During today’s visit TA was given. LeAnne showed you on her computer how to navigate in the ABCMS portal and the EPR portal. I sent a step-by-step guide to navigate in the ABCMS portal to both providers. *PET VACCINATIONS-Proof of rabies must be on file for your pets indicating if the rabies shots are a one- or three-year vaccination. The veterinarian should give you documentation or a receipt of this service. *We discussed using the children’s file checklist located on DCDEE’s website as a guide to assist you with due dates of children’s records. We also discussed the importance of records to protect you and the children. *Transporting children can be dangerous. It's important to have updated children's records on file and with you when transporting. It's your responsibility to make sure you have proper car seats and your car is in working order before transporting children. A visit was made to the FCCH on 6-26-25 by LeAnne Simpkins, Lead Licensing Consultant. During the visit, a visit summary was reviewed with you going over the transportation requirements. Refer to rule .1723 in your rule book for all transportation requirements. Send me a copy of the current registration on both vehicles. ***Technical Assistance/REMINDERS discussed during the visit: ****** *We discussed who resides in the FCCH. According to .0102 under definitions of childcare rule. (22) "Family Child Care Home", as defined by G.S. 110-86(3)(b) means a childcare arrangement located in a residence where, at any one time, more than two children, but less than 11 children, receive child care. Family child care home operators must reside at the location of the family childcare home. *ANNUAL TRAINING HOURS-In order to get credit for on-going training hours, you must attach proof of training certificates, college transcripts or report cards. This is indicated at the bottom of the on-going training form. I highlighted it during today’s visit for you. *While reviewing records, it was discovered Jalisa’ address in the WORKS database and on her driver’s license indicated a different address. We discussed her address must be current in DCDEE’s database and she can go online and updated her address with DMV. *ATTENDANCE RECORDS must be kept for at least a year. I suggest putting attendance records in a notebook so they will stay in order and easily accessible. *FILE FOLDER LABELS-One notebook is currently being used to hold all the program and provider files for the business. I suggest you use a mobile filing box such as a milk crate with hanging file. I gave you a list of file folder labels to assist you if you choose to use this filing system. *SECRETARY OF STATE: The owner of your FCCH is Atru Stars Family Child Care LLC. According to the Secretary of States website, the status is Active-NOT current. You will need to make the status CURRENT/ACTIVE. It may be that you need to pay your annual fees and/or complete your annual report. This must be completed immediately to avoid an administrative action against the license. *Savannah’s criminal background check (CBC) qualifying letter will expire 11-24-25. A new CBC must be submitted by 11-24-25. *OUTSIDE PLAY AREA: The outside play area is a large fenced in playground. Three dogs are also allowed to play in this area. We discussed blocking off part of this area for the dogs to play and urinate and defecate without the children walking in an area that the dogs used the bathroom. ******QRIS Rated License (STARS): ****** *We were going to discuss the 3 QRIS pathways and Savannah suggested doing this at a time she can concentrate and take notes. LeAnne and I decided we would schedule a virtual meeting to discuss all 3 pathways. ******** DCDEE NEWS, UPDATES & RESOURCES********* *FCCH rules and updates are on DCDEE’s website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. *The only approved locks are combination locks, lock and key, electronic or magnetic locks. Rule .1719 (a) (2) *Training Resources: Go to ncchildcare.net & click on Professional Development. *Child Care Services Association (CCSA) is now called Early Years NC. To contact Early Years, call 919-403-6950 or go to https:www.earlyyearsnc.org/ Michelle Ezzell, Child Care Consultant Contact me with questions at: 919-819-9304 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. 110-86 · Violation

Name of Operation: Atru Stars Family Childcare Facility ID: 92004023 Consultant: MICHELLE EZZELL Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/29/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor childcare requirements during your annual compliance visit. LeAnne Simpkins, Lead Child Care Consultant accompanied me. The FCCH operates with a 3-STAR license. Since the license was issued the following visits has been made: 2-27-25-Rated license assessment, 6-26-25 “other” visit to approved transportation and on 7-21-25 “other” visit to increase the capacity to ten (10) children ages 2 to 12 years old. Upon arrival, Jalise was present with seven (7) preschool children. A little over an hour later, Savannah, 2nd provider arrived to assist us during the visit. The children were playing with age-appropriate toys in the primary care area of the FCCH which is the living and dining room. The entire home is used for childcare except the bedrooms and the kitchen was blocked off with a baby gate. Age-appropriate toys, and child size furniture are in this room, and the walls are decorated with children’s posters, teaching supplies and art. Jalise stated she lives in the home alone and Savannah lives next door. The children play outside in the fence in back yard. There are three (3) pets that reside in the home (one Yorkshire terrier and two standard poodles). When children are present, they are either outside in the fenced area the children play in or in the mudroom located beside the kitchen. The FCCH is enrolled in the Chatham County Partnership for children food program. Jalise stated no children have any medications at the FCCH at the current time. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. All children’s files were monitored along with program files and both provider’s files. You were approved for transportation, and two cars were approved for use. One is a gold chevy malibu and one is a grey Nissan Sentra. Both registrations are expired and cannot be used until the registration is current. **VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *EPR Training completed on=1-26-25 by Savannah. *The last shelter-in-place and fire drill was on 10-2-25 and the last outdoor inspection was on 10-1-25. *The lead water test was completed on 9-19-24. Technical Assistance was offered on how to correct the violations cited and how to maintain compliance. To maintain compliance with NC laws and rules regarding childcare operation, the following violations must be corrected immediately. Email a corrective action letter BY 11-25 to michelle.ezzell@dhhs.nc.gov We reminded you how to properly send a corrective action letter before leaving today. A corrective action letter means you have corrected all the items of non-compliance and is a legal document. Failure to correct any documented violations within the established time, a return visit to your program may be made and additional violations may be documented if the violation has not been corrected/addressed. The Division of Child Development & Early Education may also deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). Violation Number Comment Rule 906 Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available for three children (JR, KF and RE). .1721(a)(3)(I) 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. No proof of rabies were on file for two poodles. Send me proof or vaccinations from a veterinarian. .1719(b)(1) 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. Two children's (KF & KT) medicals were not on file within 30 days of enrollment. 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. Two Providers criminal background checks have not been linked to the ABCMS portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1857 The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division. No EPR has been completed. Send me a copy of the cover page showing the date of EPR plan was created. .1714(c) 1994 Vehicle was not insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. The registration expired on the Nissan Sentra and the Chevy Malibu September 2025. Mail me a copy of your current registration. .1723(3) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS for the VIOLATIONS cited: ****** *EPR PLAN-Remember to update your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan every year and print out the cover page showing the current date. The plan must be on the template provided. Also, print the pages you made changes to. Failure to log onto the website may result in losing your entire EPR plan. For NCID questions call 919-814-6326 or 919-754-6000. The link was reviewed during today's visit. *ABCMS PORTAL Linking Criminal Background Checks for FCCH’s – FCCH Providers and household members/substitutes/etc. need to log into the Criminal Background Check Portal on the DCDEE website and to link the facility license ID number that’s listed on your license to their qualifying letter. It is important to do this so DCDEE can contact the facility if a random criminal history check uncovers them with a criminal charge or conviction working in a child care facility. It is also a way for staff at the CBC Unit to keep you updated on the status of out-of-state checks if a new household member/substitute, etc. has a Provisional Qualification. Instructions on how to link to the facility have been provided by newsletters and emails and at visits. In the future, new household members/substitutes, etc. need to link within five days of hire or transfer to your facility. Review Criminal History Record Check Requirements for Child Care Centers in the NC Child Care Requirements 10A NCAC 09 .2703. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. I also gave you a handout during today’s visit. During today’s visit TA was given. LeAnne showed you on her computer how to navigate in the ABCMS portal and the EPR portal. I sent a step-by-step guide to navigate in the ABCMS portal to both providers. *PET VACCINATIONS-Proof of rabies must be on file for your pets indicating if the rabies shots are a one- or three-year vaccination. The veterinarian should give you documentation or a receipt of this service. *We discussed using the children’s file checklist located on DCDEE’s website as a guide to assist you with due dates of children’s records. We also discussed the importance of records to protect you and the children. *Transporting children can be dangerous. It's important to have updated children's records on file and with you when transporting. It's your responsibility to make sure you have proper car seats and your car is in working order before transporting children. A visit was made to the FCCH on 6-26-25 by LeAnne Simpkins, Lead Licensing Consultant. During the visit, a visit summary was reviewed with you going over the transportation requirements. Refer to rule .1723 in your rule book for all transportation requirements. Send me a copy of the current registration on both vehicles. ***Technical Assistance/REMINDERS discussed during the visit: ****** *We discussed who resides in the FCCH. According to .0102 under definitions of childcare rule. (22) "Family Child Care Home", as defined by G.S. 110-86(3)(b) means a childcare arrangement located in a residence where, at any one time, more than two children, but less than 11 children, receive child care. Family child care home operators must reside at the location of the family childcare home. *ANNUAL TRAINING HOURS-In order to get credit for on-going training hours, you must attach proof of training certificates, college transcripts or report cards. This is indicated at the bottom of the on-going training form. I highlighted it during today’s visit for you. *While reviewing records, it was discovered Jalisa’ address in the WORKS database and on her driver’s license indicated a different address. We discussed her address must be current in DCDEE’s database and she can go online and updated her address with DMV. *ATTENDANCE RECORDS must be kept for at least a year. I suggest putting attendance records in a notebook so they will stay in order and easily accessible. *FILE FOLDER LABELS-One notebook is currently being used to hold all the program and provider files for the business. I suggest you use a mobile filing box such as a milk crate with hanging file. I gave you a list of file folder labels to assist you if you choose to use this filing system. *SECRETARY OF STATE: The owner of your FCCH is Atru Stars Family Child Care LLC. According to the Secretary of States website, the status is Active-NOT current. You will need to make the status CURRENT/ACTIVE. It may be that you need to pay your annual fees and/or complete your annual report. This must be completed immediately to avoid an administrative action against the license. *Savannah’s criminal background check (CBC) qualifying letter will expire 11-24-25. A new CBC must be submitted by 11-24-25. *OUTSIDE PLAY AREA: The outside play area is a large fenced in playground. Three dogs are also allowed to play in this area. We discussed blocking off part of this area for the dogs to play and urinate and defecate without the children walking in an area that the dogs used the bathroom. ******QRIS Rated License (STARS): ****** *We were going to discuss the 3 QRIS pathways and Savannah suggested doing this at a time she can concentrate and take notes. LeAnne and I decided we would schedule a virtual meeting to discuss all 3 pathways. ******** DCDEE NEWS, UPDATES & RESOURCES********* *FCCH rules and updates are on DCDEE’s website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. *The only approved locks are combination locks, lock and key, electronic or magnetic locks. Rule .1719 (a) (2) *Training Resources: Go to ncchildcare.net & click on Professional Development. *Child Care Services Association (CCSA) is now called Early Years NC. To contact Early Years, call 919-403-6950 or go to https:www.earlyyearsnc.org/ Michelle Ezzell, Child Care Consultant Contact me with questions at: 919-819-9304 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: Atru Stars Family Childcare Facility ID: 92004023 Consultant: MICHELLE EZZELL Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/29/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor childcare requirements during your annual compliance visit. LeAnne Simpkins, Lead Child Care Consultant accompanied me. The FCCH operates with a 3-STAR license. Since the license was issued the following visits has been made: 2-27-25-Rated license assessment, 6-26-25 “other” visit to approved transportation and on 7-21-25 “other” visit to increase the capacity to ten (10) children ages 2 to 12 years old. Upon arrival, Jalise was present with seven (7) preschool children. A little over an hour later, Savannah, 2nd provider arrived to assist us during the visit. The children were playing with age-appropriate toys in the primary care area of the FCCH which is the living and dining room. The entire home is used for childcare except the bedrooms and the kitchen was blocked off with a baby gate. Age-appropriate toys, and child size furniture are in this room, and the walls are decorated with children’s posters, teaching supplies and art. Jalise stated she lives in the home alone and Savannah lives next door. The children play outside in the fence in back yard. There are three (3) pets that reside in the home (one Yorkshire terrier and two standard poodles). When children are present, they are either outside in the fenced area the children play in or in the mudroom located beside the kitchen. The FCCH is enrolled in the Chatham County Partnership for children food program. Jalise stated no children have any medications at the FCCH at the current time. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. All children’s files were monitored along with program files and both provider’s files. You were approved for transportation, and two cars were approved for use. One is a gold chevy malibu and one is a grey Nissan Sentra. Both registrations are expired and cannot be used until the registration is current. **VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *EPR Training completed on=1-26-25 by Savannah. *The last shelter-in-place and fire drill was on 10-2-25 and the last outdoor inspection was on 10-1-25. *The lead water test was completed on 9-19-24. Technical Assistance was offered on how to correct the violations cited and how to maintain compliance. To maintain compliance with NC laws and rules regarding childcare operation, the following violations must be corrected immediately. Email a corrective action letter BY 11-25 to michelle.ezzell@dhhs.nc.gov We reminded you how to properly send a corrective action letter before leaving today. A corrective action letter means you have corrected all the items of non-compliance and is a legal document. Failure to correct any documented violations within the established time, a return visit to your program may be made and additional violations may be documented if the violation has not been corrected/addressed. The Division of Child Development & Early Education may also deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). Violation Number Comment Rule 906 Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available for three children (JR, KF and RE). .1721(a)(3)(I) 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. No proof of rabies were on file for two poodles. Send me proof or vaccinations from a veterinarian. .1719(b)(1) 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. Two children's (KF & KT) medicals were not on file within 30 days of enrollment. 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. Two Providers criminal background checks have not been linked to the ABCMS portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1857 The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division. No EPR has been completed. Send me a copy of the cover page showing the date of EPR plan was created. .1714(c) 1994 Vehicle was not insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. The registration expired on the Nissan Sentra and the Chevy Malibu September 2025. Mail me a copy of your current registration. .1723(3) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS for the VIOLATIONS cited: ****** *EPR PLAN-Remember to update your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan every year and print out the cover page showing the current date. The plan must be on the template provided. Also, print the pages you made changes to. Failure to log onto the website may result in losing your entire EPR plan. For NCID questions call 919-814-6326 or 919-754-6000. The link was reviewed during today's visit. *ABCMS PORTAL Linking Criminal Background Checks for FCCH’s – FCCH Providers and household members/substitutes/etc. need to log into the Criminal Background Check Portal on the DCDEE website and to link the facility license ID number that’s listed on your license to their qualifying letter. It is important to do this so DCDEE can contact the facility if a random criminal history check uncovers them with a criminal charge or conviction working in a child care facility. It is also a way for staff at the CBC Unit to keep you updated on the status of out-of-state checks if a new household member/substitute, etc. has a Provisional Qualification. Instructions on how to link to the facility have been provided by newsletters and emails and at visits. In the future, new household members/substitutes, etc. need to link within five days of hire or transfer to your facility. Review Criminal History Record Check Requirements for Child Care Centers in the NC Child Care Requirements 10A NCAC 09 .2703. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. I also gave you a handout during today’s visit. During today’s visit TA was given. LeAnne showed you on her computer how to navigate in the ABCMS portal and the EPR portal. I sent a step-by-step guide to navigate in the ABCMS portal to both providers. *PET VACCINATIONS-Proof of rabies must be on file for your pets indicating if the rabies shots are a one- or three-year vaccination. The veterinarian should give you documentation or a receipt of this service. *We discussed using the children’s file checklist located on DCDEE’s website as a guide to assist you with due dates of children’s records. We also discussed the importance of records to protect you and the children. *Transporting children can be dangerous. It's important to have updated children's records on file and with you when transporting. It's your responsibility to make sure you have proper car seats and your car is in working order before transporting children. A visit was made to the FCCH on 6-26-25 by LeAnne Simpkins, Lead Licensing Consultant. During the visit, a visit summary was reviewed with you going over the transportation requirements. Refer to rule .1723 in your rule book for all transportation requirements. Send me a copy of the current registration on both vehicles. ***Technical Assistance/REMINDERS discussed during the visit: ****** *We discussed who resides in the FCCH. According to .0102 under definitions of childcare rule. (22) "Family Child Care Home", as defined by G.S. 110-86(3)(b) means a childcare arrangement located in a residence where, at any one time, more than two children, but less than 11 children, receive child care. Family child care home operators must reside at the location of the family childcare home. *ANNUAL TRAINING HOURS-In order to get credit for on-going training hours, you must attach proof of training certificates, college transcripts or report cards. This is indicated at the bottom of the on-going training form. I highlighted it during today’s visit for you. *While reviewing records, it was discovered Jalisa’ address in the WORKS database and on her driver’s license indicated a different address. We discussed her address must be current in DCDEE’s database and she can go online and updated her address with DMV. *ATTENDANCE RECORDS must be kept for at least a year. I suggest putting attendance records in a notebook so they will stay in order and easily accessible. *FILE FOLDER LABELS-One notebook is currently being used to hold all the program and provider files for the business. I suggest you use a mobile filing box such as a milk crate with hanging file. I gave you a list of file folder labels to assist you if you choose to use this filing system. *SECRETARY OF STATE: The owner of your FCCH is Atru Stars Family Child Care LLC. According to the Secretary of States website, the status is Active-NOT current. You will need to make the status CURRENT/ACTIVE. It may be that you need to pay your annual fees and/or complete your annual report. This must be completed immediately to avoid an administrative action against the license. *Savannah’s criminal background check (CBC) qualifying letter will expire 11-24-25. A new CBC must be submitted by 11-24-25. *OUTSIDE PLAY AREA: The outside play area is a large fenced in playground. Three dogs are also allowed to play in this area. We discussed blocking off part of this area for the dogs to play and urinate and defecate without the children walking in an area that the dogs used the bathroom. ******QRIS Rated License (STARS): ****** *We were going to discuss the 3 QRIS pathways and Savannah suggested doing this at a time she can concentrate and take notes. LeAnne and I decided we would schedule a virtual meeting to discuss all 3 pathways. ******** DCDEE NEWS, UPDATES & RESOURCES********* *FCCH rules and updates are on DCDEE’s website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. *The only approved locks are combination locks, lock and key, electronic or magnetic locks. Rule .1719 (a) (2) *Training Resources: Go to ncchildcare.net & click on Professional Development. *Child Care Services Association (CCSA) is now called Early Years NC. To contact Early Years, call 919-403-6950 or go to https:www.earlyyearsnc.org/ Michelle Ezzell, Child Care Consultant Contact me with questions at: 919-819-9304 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: Atru Stars Family Childcare Facility ID: 92004023 Consultant: MICHELLE EZZELL Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/29/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 10/29/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor childcare requirements during your annual compliance visit. LeAnne Simpkins, Lead Child Care Consultant accompanied me. The FCCH operates with a 3-STAR license. Since the license was issued the following visits has been made: 2-27-25-Rated license assessment, 6-26-25 “other” visit to approved transportation and on 7-21-25 “other” visit to increase the capacity to ten (10) children ages 2 to 12 years old. Upon arrival, Jalise was present with seven (7) preschool children. A little over an hour later, Savannah, 2nd provider arrived to assist us during the visit. The children were playing with age-appropriate toys in the primary care area of the FCCH which is the living and dining room. The entire home is used for childcare except the bedrooms and the kitchen was blocked off with a baby gate. Age-appropriate toys, and child size furniture are in this room, and the walls are decorated with children’s posters, teaching supplies and art. Jalise stated she lives in the home alone and Savannah lives next door. The children play outside in the fence in back yard. There are three (3) pets that reside in the home (one Yorkshire terrier and two standard poodles). When children are present, they are either outside in the fenced area the children play in or in the mudroom located beside the kitchen. The FCCH is enrolled in the Chatham County Partnership for children food program. Jalise stated no children have any medications at the FCCH at the current time. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. All children’s files were monitored along with program files and both provider’s files. You were approved for transportation, and two cars were approved for use. One is a gold chevy malibu and one is a grey Nissan Sentra. Both registrations are expired and cannot be used until the registration is current. **VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *EPR Training completed on=1-26-25 by Savannah. *The last shelter-in-place and fire drill was on 10-2-25 and the last outdoor inspection was on 10-1-25. *The lead water test was completed on 9-19-24. Technical Assistance was offered on how to correct the violations cited and how to maintain compliance. To maintain compliance with NC laws and rules regarding childcare operation, the following violations must be corrected immediately. Email a corrective action letter BY 11-25 to michelle.ezzell@dhhs.nc.gov We reminded you how to properly send a corrective action letter before leaving today. A corrective action letter means you have corrected all the items of non-compliance and is a legal document. Failure to correct any documented violations within the established time, a return visit to your program may be made and additional violations may be documented if the violation has not been corrected/addressed. The Division of Child Development & Early Education may also deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). Violation Number Comment Rule 906 Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available for three children (JR, KF and RE). .1721(a)(3)(I) 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. No proof of rabies were on file for two poodles. Send me proof or vaccinations from a veterinarian. .1719(b)(1) 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. Two children's (KF & KT) medicals were not on file within 30 days of enrollment. 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. Two Providers criminal background checks have not been linked to the ABCMS portal. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1857 The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division. No EPR has been completed. Send me a copy of the cover page showing the date of EPR plan was created. .1714(c) 1994 Vehicle was not insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S. 20-279.21. The registration expired on the Nissan Sentra and the Chevy Malibu September 2025. Mail me a copy of your current registration. .1723(3) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS for the VIOLATIONS cited: ****** *EPR PLAN-Remember to update your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan every year and print out the cover page showing the current date. The plan must be on the template provided. Also, print the pages you made changes to. Failure to log onto the website may result in losing your entire EPR plan. For NCID questions call 919-814-6326 or 919-754-6000. The link was reviewed during today's visit. *ABCMS PORTAL Linking Criminal Background Checks for FCCH’s – FCCH Providers and household members/substitutes/etc. need to log into the Criminal Background Check Portal on the DCDEE website and to link the facility license ID number that’s listed on your license to their qualifying letter. It is important to do this so DCDEE can contact the facility if a random criminal history check uncovers them with a criminal charge or conviction working in a child care facility. It is also a way for staff at the CBC Unit to keep you updated on the status of out-of-state checks if a new household member/substitute, etc. has a Provisional Qualification. Instructions on how to link to the facility have been provided by newsletters and emails and at visits. In the future, new household members/substitutes, etc. need to link within five days of hire or transfer to your facility. Review Criminal History Record Check Requirements for Child Care Centers in the NC Child Care Requirements 10A NCAC 09 .2703. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. I also gave you a handout during today’s visit. During today’s visit TA was given. LeAnne showed you on her computer how to navigate in the ABCMS portal and the EPR portal. I sent a step-by-step guide to navigate in the ABCMS portal to both providers. *PET VACCINATIONS-Proof of rabies must be on file for your pets indicating if the rabies shots are a one- or three-year vaccination. The veterinarian should give you documentation or a receipt of this service. *We discussed using the children’s file checklist located on DCDEE’s website as a guide to assist you with due dates of children’s records. We also discussed the importance of records to protect you and the children. *Transporting children can be dangerous. It's important to have updated children's records on file and with you when transporting. It's your responsibility to make sure you have proper car seats and your car is in working order before transporting children. A visit was made to the FCCH on 6-26-25 by LeAnne Simpkins, Lead Licensing Consultant. During the visit, a visit summary was reviewed with you going over the transportation requirements. Refer to rule .1723 in your rule book for all transportation requirements. Send me a copy of the current registration on both vehicles. ***Technical Assistance/REMINDERS discussed during the visit: ****** *We discussed who resides in the FCCH. According to .0102 under definitions of childcare rule. (22) "Family Child Care Home", as defined by G.S. 110-86(3)(b) means a childcare arrangement located in a residence where, at any one time, more than two children, but less than 11 children, receive child care. Family child care home operators must reside at the location of the family childcare home. *ANNUAL TRAINING HOURS-In order to get credit for on-going training hours, you must attach proof of training certificates, college transcripts or report cards. This is indicated at the bottom of the on-going training form. I highlighted it during today’s visit for you. *While reviewing records, it was discovered Jalisa’ address in the WORKS database and on her driver’s license indicated a different address. We discussed her address must be current in DCDEE’s database and she can go online and updated her address with DMV. *ATTENDANCE RECORDS must be kept for at least a year. I suggest putting attendance records in a notebook so they will stay in order and easily accessible. *FILE FOLDER LABELS-One notebook is currently being used to hold all the program and provider files for the business. I suggest you use a mobile filing box such as a milk crate with hanging file. I gave you a list of file folder labels to assist you if you choose to use this filing system. *SECRETARY OF STATE: The owner of your FCCH is Atru Stars Family Child Care LLC. According to the Secretary of States website, the status is Active-NOT current. You will need to make the status CURRENT/ACTIVE. It may be that you need to pay your annual fees and/or complete your annual report. This must be completed immediately to avoid an administrative action against the license. *Savannah’s criminal background check (CBC) qualifying letter will expire 11-24-25. A new CBC must be submitted by 11-24-25. *OUTSIDE PLAY AREA: The outside play area is a large fenced in playground. Three dogs are also allowed to play in this area. We discussed blocking off part of this area for the dogs to play and urinate and defecate without the children walking in an area that the dogs used the bathroom. ******QRIS Rated License (STARS): ****** *We were going to discuss the 3 QRIS pathways and Savannah suggested doing this at a time she can concentrate and take notes. LeAnne and I decided we would schedule a virtual meeting to discuss all 3 pathways. ******** DCDEE NEWS, UPDATES & RESOURCES********* *FCCH rules and updates are on DCDEE’s website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. *The only approved locks are combination locks, lock and key, electronic or magnetic locks. Rule .1719 (a) (2) *Training Resources: Go to ncchildcare.net & click on Professional Development. *Child Care Services Association (CCSA) is now called Early Years NC. To contact Early Years, call 919-403-6950 or go to https:www.earlyyearsnc.org/ Michelle Ezzell, Child Care Consultant Contact me with questions at: 919-819-9304 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: Atru Stars Family Childcare Facility ID: 92004023 Consultant: LEANNE SIMPKINS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/27/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 2/27/2025 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to complete the rated license assessment prior to issuing a star rated license. Today’s visit was completed with the one of the providers, Jalisa. She was present with five children. The children were all three years old. The children were engaged in activity centers, exploring materials, and interacting with each other. The provider was observed interacting with the children as they completed days of the week sheets and practiced learning shapes and letters. The children went outside to play and washed their hands upon coming back inside. They also had lunch and washed hands and rested afterwards. Lunch met the nutritional requirements. Savannah arrived about 11:45am. Jalisa left at 12:15pm. All required postings were observed posted. Attendance was current and was available for review. A pet was added since the last visit. Pet records were reviewed and were current. Children’s files contained the pet acknowledgement form. The last fire drill was conducted 2/4/25 at 9:30am. Outdoor inspections were not completed for January or February 2025. The last outdoor inspection was completed December 13, 2024. Place the outdoor inspections on a clip board by the back door as a reminder. Each month when the fire inspection is completed, conduct the outdoor inspection the same day so it is not overlooked. It is important to verify that the outdoor play area is safe for children to use. Daily checks must occur along with monthly checks that are required to be documented. The daily checks do not have to be documented. During today’s visit, there was a medium size tree limb in the area that needs to be removed. Jump ropes were in the space for children to use. Children under age 5 may not use jump ropes without direct supervision. Hazardous items were in locked storage or out of reach of children. The bedroom door must remain locked during operating hours since cleaning products and Lysol aerosol spray were stored in the room along with personal items that may be hazardous to children. Eleven children’s records were reviewed today to verify that they had the pet acknowledgment form on file. There were four sets of siblings that were enrolled. The pet form was in one of the sibling files for both children. All eleven files were missing the Written Plan of Care form. All children must have the written plan of care on file. The Written Plan of Care is available on the DCEE website under FCCH provider forms/documents. Even if routine tasks are not completed while children are in care, the form must be on file. Mark the box that states “routine tasks are not conducted while children are present”, have parents sign the form and place in the children’s files. One child enrolled January 16, 2025 did not have a medical on file or immunizations. The education component was confirmed. Based on information reviewed in WORKS, both Jalisa Hines and Savannah Covington have either the NCECC or the equivalency. This qualifies for 3 points in education. Program standards: Pending review of the FCCERS-R 3-month self-study. Quality point: Pending. Total points earned: Pending Compliance history: 95% since October 4, 2024. Your facility file will be transitioned over to your assigned consultant, Michelle Ezzell. Her contact information is: 919-819-0304 Michelle.Ezzell@dhhs.nc.gov I will email you to notify you of the transfer after the violations have been corrected and the rated license assessment has been finalized. Reminders: The annual compliance month is September. The annual compliance visit can be made up to 60 days early. A routine unannounced visit is also conducted each year. If the facility is closed for any reason, contact Michelle to let her know. The FCCERS-R 3-month self-study must be updated every 3 years. Allow time to complete it for the next assessment February 2028. Lead water test: 9/24/24-due 9/24/27. 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. One child enrolled 1/16/2025 did not have a medical on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. One child enrolled 1/16/2025 did not have immunizations on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Eleven children's files did not have the written plan of care on file. .1712(e )(6) The violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Email a letter stating how the violations were corrected, when the violations were corrected and how you plan to prevent repeat violations in the future. I should receive the letter by March 13, 2025. Feel free to contact me with questions or technical assistance. I may be reached at 919-819-9386 or email LeAnne.Simpkins@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Atru Stars Family Childcare Facility ID: 92004023 Consultant: LEANNE SIMPKINS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/27/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 2/27/2025 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Rated License Assessment Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to complete the rated license assessment prior to issuing a star rated license. Today’s visit was completed with the one of the providers, Jalisa. She was present with five children. The children were all three years old. The children were engaged in activity centers, exploring materials, and interacting with each other. The provider was observed interacting with the children as they completed days of the week sheets and practiced learning shapes and letters. The children went outside to play and washed their hands upon coming back inside. They also had lunch and washed hands and rested afterwards. Lunch met the nutritional requirements. Savannah arrived about 11:45am. Jalisa left at 12:15pm. All required postings were observed posted. Attendance was current and was available for review. A pet was added since the last visit. Pet records were reviewed and were current. Children’s files contained the pet acknowledgement form. The last fire drill was conducted 2/4/25 at 9:30am. Outdoor inspections were not completed for January or February 2025. The last outdoor inspection was completed December 13, 2024. Place the outdoor inspections on a clip board by the back door as a reminder. Each month when the fire inspection is completed, conduct the outdoor inspection the same day so it is not overlooked. It is important to verify that the outdoor play area is safe for children to use. Daily checks must occur along with monthly checks that are required to be documented. The daily checks do not have to be documented. During today’s visit, there was a medium size tree limb in the area that needs to be removed. Jump ropes were in the space for children to use. Children under age 5 may not use jump ropes without direct supervision. Hazardous items were in locked storage or out of reach of children. The bedroom door must remain locked during operating hours since cleaning products and Lysol aerosol spray were stored in the room along with personal items that may be hazardous to children. Eleven children’s records were reviewed today to verify that they had the pet acknowledgment form on file. There were four sets of siblings that were enrolled. The pet form was in one of the sibling files for both children. All eleven files were missing the Written Plan of Care form. All children must have the written plan of care on file. The Written Plan of Care is available on the DCEE website under FCCH provider forms/documents. Even if routine tasks are not completed while children are in care, the form must be on file. Mark the box that states “routine tasks are not conducted while children are present”, have parents sign the form and place in the children’s files. One child enrolled January 16, 2025 did not have a medical on file or immunizations. The education component was confirmed. Based on information reviewed in WORKS, both Jalisa Hines and Savannah Covington have either the NCECC or the equivalency. This qualifies for 3 points in education. Program standards: Pending review of the FCCERS-R 3-month self-study. Quality point: Pending. Total points earned: Pending Compliance history: 95% since October 4, 2024. Your facility file will be transitioned over to your assigned consultant, Michelle Ezzell. Her contact information is: 919-819-0304 Michelle.Ezzell@dhhs.nc.gov I will email you to notify you of the transfer after the violations have been corrected and the rated license assessment has been finalized. Reminders: The annual compliance month is September. The annual compliance visit can be made up to 60 days early. A routine unannounced visit is also conducted each year. If the facility is closed for any reason, contact Michelle to let her know. The FCCERS-R 3-month self-study must be updated every 3 years. Allow time to complete it for the next assessment February 2028. Lead water test: 9/24/24-due 9/24/27. 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. One child enrolled 1/16/2025 did not have a medical on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. One child enrolled 1/16/2025 did not have immunizations on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Eleven children's files did not have the written plan of care on file. .1712(e )(6) The violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Email a letter stating how the violations were corrected, when the violations were corrected and how you plan to prevent repeat violations in the future. I should receive the letter by March 13, 2025. Feel free to contact me with questions or technical assistance. I may be reached at 919-819-9386 or email LeAnne.Simpkins@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: Atru Stars Family Childcare Facility ID: 92004023 Consultant: LEANNE SIMPKINS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/15/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 11/15/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable childcare requirements during the first visit after the temporary license was issued effective October 7, 2024. Today’s visit was completed with Jalisa Hines. Upon arrival, the children were having free play in activity centers. I washed my hands and there were no paper towels except in the kitchen. You stated that you don’t leave the paper towels out because the children use too many. I suggested having wash cloths available to dry hands. The license, daily schedule, activity plan, first aid reference chart and emergency telephone numbers were posted along with the emergency medical care plan. The daily schedule showed that free play in centers occurred from 9:45am to 10:30am daily. The children explored materials in the fine motor activity area and also practiced writing their letters and spelling their names. The provider was observed interacting with the children as they played and praising them when they were proud of their writing. Materials were present for art, music, science, blocks, fine motor, dramatic play, books, and sand and water play. Each child had a space to store belongings and a change of clothes. Each child had a mat to rest on during rest time. Fire drill: Completed 10/7/24 and 11/15/24. A shelter in place drill was conducted 10/8/24. Be sure that fire drills are completed every 30 days before the last one was completed. Example: Last fire drill was 10/7/24 so the next one should have been completed by 11/7/24. Press the button on the smoke detector so it makes the sound it would make in the event of a real fire. The children exited the building and made it to the safe place in one minute and 20 seconds. Place a reminder on your calendar to conduct the next fire drill before 12/15/24. Outdoor inspection: Completed 10/7/24 and 11/13/24. Incident reports: No incidents have occurred since opening. Children’s records: Four children’s records were reviewed during the visit. All four files were found to be missing the Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. Two children were missing the medical form completed by a doctor. Both children have been enrolled longer than 30 days. Remind parents to complete the top section of the form before submitting to you. One child was missing immunizations. One child was missing the parent sign off page for receipt of the NC Summary of the law, permission to be outside the fenced area, receipt of the parent handbook, no smoking and the discipline policy receipt. FCCERS 3 month self study: Not started yet. Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment: The training should be completed by Jalisa and Savannah by January 4, 2025. Jalisa had the training but it was completed in 2022 so it has been more than a year since it was completed. Transportation: Children should not be transported until the vehicle used for transportation has been approved. Nutrition: The facility participates in the food program. The menu was posted and met the meal patterns for children. Children drink water for snack and the water bottle is stored in each child’s cubby. Someone from the Town of Knightdale contacted me with questions about the capacity for family child care homes in Knightdale and also shared that Savannah was interested in opening a center in Knightdale. Savannah and I talked about this. There are several options for her but since there is not a space for a fenced in outdoor play area, the building cannot be licensed. The building may be used for school age care only. Before and after school care is exempt from licensure, summer camp is exempt from licensure as well as track out care. If children have vouchers for subsidy funds, the children may not be in care in an unlicensed facilities. This is for private paying parents only. If preschool age children are present, they may not be in care for more than 4 hours a day. Drop in care is limited to 2.5 hours daily and parents cannot be working. Drop in care requires registering with DCDEE. Let me know if you have any questions regarding unlicensed care. 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. Two children enrolled more than 30 days did not have a medical on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. One child did not have immunizations on file within 30 days of enrollment. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. One child did not have the parent statement that the NC Summary of the Law was received. GS 110-102 2003 Operator and/or staff member did not have permission from the parent to walk children off-premises for play or outings. One child did not have permission to be off premises for walks or outings. .1723(15)(a ) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. All four children's files reviewed did not have the receipt of the shaken baby abusive head trauma policy. .1726(b)&(c) Reminders: Update your criminal background check portal to show your current employment, facility name and ID number. Anyone that lives in the home or works as substitute will need to do the same when they apply for the background check. The violations cited today must be corrected as soon as possible. Mail or email me a signed and dated letter addressing the violation, when the violation was corrected, how the violation was corrected and how you plan to prevent repeat violations in the future. Feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. I may be reached at 919-819-9386 or email LeAnne.Simpkins@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: Atru Stars Family Childcare Facility ID: 92004023 Consultant: LEANNE SIMPKINS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/15/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 11/15/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable childcare requirements during the first visit after the temporary license was issued effective October 7, 2024. Today’s visit was completed with Jalisa Hines. Upon arrival, the children were having free play in activity centers. I washed my hands and there were no paper towels except in the kitchen. You stated that you don’t leave the paper towels out because the children use too many. I suggested having wash cloths available to dry hands. The license, daily schedule, activity plan, first aid reference chart and emergency telephone numbers were posted along with the emergency medical care plan. The daily schedule showed that free play in centers occurred from 9:45am to 10:30am daily. The children explored materials in the fine motor activity area and also practiced writing their letters and spelling their names. The provider was observed interacting with the children as they played and praising them when they were proud of their writing. Materials were present for art, music, science, blocks, fine motor, dramatic play, books, and sand and water play. Each child had a space to store belongings and a change of clothes. Each child had a mat to rest on during rest time. Fire drill: Completed 10/7/24 and 11/15/24. A shelter in place drill was conducted 10/8/24. Be sure that fire drills are completed every 30 days before the last one was completed. Example: Last fire drill was 10/7/24 so the next one should have been completed by 11/7/24. Press the button on the smoke detector so it makes the sound it would make in the event of a real fire. The children exited the building and made it to the safe place in one minute and 20 seconds. Place a reminder on your calendar to conduct the next fire drill before 12/15/24. Outdoor inspection: Completed 10/7/24 and 11/13/24. Incident reports: No incidents have occurred since opening. Children’s records: Four children’s records were reviewed during the visit. All four files were found to be missing the Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. Two children were missing the medical form completed by a doctor. Both children have been enrolled longer than 30 days. Remind parents to complete the top section of the form before submitting to you. One child was missing immunizations. One child was missing the parent sign off page for receipt of the NC Summary of the law, permission to be outside the fenced area, receipt of the parent handbook, no smoking and the discipline policy receipt. FCCERS 3 month self study: Not started yet. Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment: The training should be completed by Jalisa and Savannah by January 4, 2025. Jalisa had the training but it was completed in 2022 so it has been more than a year since it was completed. Transportation: Children should not be transported until the vehicle used for transportation has been approved. Nutrition: The facility participates in the food program. The menu was posted and met the meal patterns for children. Children drink water for snack and the water bottle is stored in each child’s cubby. Someone from the Town of Knightdale contacted me with questions about the capacity for family child care homes in Knightdale and also shared that Savannah was interested in opening a center in Knightdale. Savannah and I talked about this. There are several options for her but since there is not a space for a fenced in outdoor play area, the building cannot be licensed. The building may be used for school age care only. Before and after school care is exempt from licensure, summer camp is exempt from licensure as well as track out care. If children have vouchers for subsidy funds, the children may not be in care in an unlicensed facilities. This is for private paying parents only. If preschool age children are present, they may not be in care for more than 4 hours a day. Drop in care is limited to 2.5 hours daily and parents cannot be working. Drop in care requires registering with DCDEE. Let me know if you have any questions regarding unlicensed care. 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. Two children enrolled more than 30 days did not have a medical on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. One child did not have immunizations on file within 30 days of enrollment. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. One child did not have the parent statement that the NC Summary of the Law was received. GS 110-102 2003 Operator and/or staff member did not have permission from the parent to walk children off-premises for play or outings. One child did not have permission to be off premises for walks or outings. .1723(15)(a ) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. All four children's files reviewed did not have the receipt of the shaken baby abusive head trauma policy. .1726(b)&(c) Reminders: Update your criminal background check portal to show your current employment, facility name and ID number. Anyone that lives in the home or works as substitute will need to do the same when they apply for the background check. The violations cited today must be corrected as soon as possible. Mail or email me a signed and dated letter addressing the violation, when the violation was corrected, how the violation was corrected and how you plan to prevent repeat violations in the future. Feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. I may be reached at 919-819-9386 or email LeAnne.Simpkins@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Atru Stars Family Childcare Facility ID: 92004023 Consultant: LEANNE SIMPKINS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/15/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 11/15/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable childcare requirements during the first visit after the temporary license was issued effective October 7, 2024. Today’s visit was completed with Jalisa Hines. Upon arrival, the children were having free play in activity centers. I washed my hands and there were no paper towels except in the kitchen. You stated that you don’t leave the paper towels out because the children use too many. I suggested having wash cloths available to dry hands. The license, daily schedule, activity plan, first aid reference chart and emergency telephone numbers were posted along with the emergency medical care plan. The daily schedule showed that free play in centers occurred from 9:45am to 10:30am daily. The children explored materials in the fine motor activity area and also practiced writing their letters and spelling their names. The provider was observed interacting with the children as they played and praising them when they were proud of their writing. Materials were present for art, music, science, blocks, fine motor, dramatic play, books, and sand and water play. Each child had a space to store belongings and a change of clothes. Each child had a mat to rest on during rest time. Fire drill: Completed 10/7/24 and 11/15/24. A shelter in place drill was conducted 10/8/24. Be sure that fire drills are completed every 30 days before the last one was completed. Example: Last fire drill was 10/7/24 so the next one should have been completed by 11/7/24. Press the button on the smoke detector so it makes the sound it would make in the event of a real fire. The children exited the building and made it to the safe place in one minute and 20 seconds. Place a reminder on your calendar to conduct the next fire drill before 12/15/24. Outdoor inspection: Completed 10/7/24 and 11/13/24. Incident reports: No incidents have occurred since opening. Children’s records: Four children’s records were reviewed during the visit. All four files were found to be missing the Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. Two children were missing the medical form completed by a doctor. Both children have been enrolled longer than 30 days. Remind parents to complete the top section of the form before submitting to you. One child was missing immunizations. One child was missing the parent sign off page for receipt of the NC Summary of the law, permission to be outside the fenced area, receipt of the parent handbook, no smoking and the discipline policy receipt. FCCERS 3 month self study: Not started yet. Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment: The training should be completed by Jalisa and Savannah by January 4, 2025. Jalisa had the training but it was completed in 2022 so it has been more than a year since it was completed. Transportation: Children should not be transported until the vehicle used for transportation has been approved. Nutrition: The facility participates in the food program. The menu was posted and met the meal patterns for children. Children drink water for snack and the water bottle is stored in each child’s cubby. Someone from the Town of Knightdale contacted me with questions about the capacity for family child care homes in Knightdale and also shared that Savannah was interested in opening a center in Knightdale. Savannah and I talked about this. There are several options for her but since there is not a space for a fenced in outdoor play area, the building cannot be licensed. The building may be used for school age care only. Before and after school care is exempt from licensure, summer camp is exempt from licensure as well as track out care. If children have vouchers for subsidy funds, the children may not be in care in an unlicensed facilities. This is for private paying parents only. If preschool age children are present, they may not be in care for more than 4 hours a day. Drop in care is limited to 2.5 hours daily and parents cannot be working. Drop in care requires registering with DCDEE. Let me know if you have any questions regarding unlicensed care. 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. Two children enrolled more than 30 days did not have a medical on file. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. One child did not have immunizations on file within 30 days of enrollment. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. One child did not have the parent statement that the NC Summary of the Law was received. GS 110-102 2003 Operator and/or staff member did not have permission from the parent to walk children off-premises for play or outings. One child did not have permission to be off premises for walks or outings. .1723(15)(a ) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. All four children's files reviewed did not have the receipt of the shaken baby abusive head trauma policy. .1726(b)&(c) Reminders: Update your criminal background check portal to show your current employment, facility name and ID number. Anyone that lives in the home or works as substitute will need to do the same when they apply for the background check. The violations cited today must be corrected as soon as possible. Mail or email me a signed and dated letter addressing the violation, when the violation was corrected, how the violation was corrected and how you plan to prevent repeat violations in the future. Feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. I may be reached at 919-819-9386 or email LeAnne.Simpkins@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times