Early Beginnings Child Care Inc.

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: EARLY BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE INC. Facility ID: 83000265 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/21/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 10/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Latonia Marshall, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four – star license effective June 9, 2022, earning (7) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your last annual compliance visit was December 3, 2024. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent as of 10/20/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/20/25, and EARLY BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE, INC. was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor learning environments were monitored. I observed children in their indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Toddlers were engaged in free play activities on the carpet. Infant sleep checks were monitored, recorded, and maintained as required. Children throughout the center were engaged in free play and teacher directed activities. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Rated license requirements were discussed to ensure continued compliance. Your fire inspection remains current and is dated 11/5/24. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 9/11/25 with a superior rating. Snack consisted of peanut butter crackers and orange slices. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space #1, screen time was offered to (3) infants and (6) one-year-old children. This was corrected by removing the screen from the children. .0510(f) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Two children did not have photographs on the vehicle when transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Two staff members did not complete the health and safety training topics within five years of completing the previous health and training topics. .1103(b) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 4, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Pathway to the Stars You attended the Scotland County Provider’s Metting on September 25, 2025. You had an opportunity to review the different Pathways. Although you expressed interest in the programmatic Pathway #2, you informed me that you are still considering which Pathway works best for your center. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If I may be of further assistance, please contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: EARLY BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE INC. Facility ID: 83000265 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/21/2025 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 10/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 265 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Latonia Marshall, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four – star license effective June 9, 2022, earning (7) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your last annual compliance visit was December 3, 2024. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 95 percent as of 10/20/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/20/25, and EARLY BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE, INC. was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor learning environments were monitored. I observed children in their indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Toddlers were engaged in free play activities on the carpet. Infant sleep checks were monitored, recorded, and maintained as required. Children throughout the center were engaged in free play and teacher directed activities. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Rated license requirements were discussed to ensure continued compliance. Your fire inspection remains current and is dated 11/5/24. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 9/11/25 with a superior rating. Snack consisted of peanut butter crackers and orange slices. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space #1, screen time was offered to (3) infants and (6) one-year-old children. This was corrected by removing the screen from the children. .0510(f) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Two children did not have photographs on the vehicle when transported. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Two staff members did not complete the health and safety training topics within five years of completing the previous health and training topics. .1103(b) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 4, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Pathway to the Stars You attended the Scotland County Provider’s Metting on September 25, 2025. You had an opportunity to review the different Pathways. Although you expressed interest in the programmatic Pathway #2, you informed me that you are still considering which Pathway works best for your center. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If I may be of further assistance, please contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: EARLY BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE INC. Facility ID: 83000265 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/3/2024 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 12/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Latonia Marshall, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four – star license effective June 9, 2022, earning (7) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your last annual compliance visit was January 24, 2024. The following statement was removed from your January 24, 2024, annual compliance visit: Deanna Abraham, child care consultant, assisted me during today’s visit. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98 percent as of today. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and EARLY BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE, INC. was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in their indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Toddlers were engaged in free play activities on the carpet. Sleep checks were monitored, recorded, and maintained as required. Children throughout the center were engaged in free paly and teacher directed activities. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Rated license requirements were discussed to ensure continued compliance. The last fire inspection is dated 11/5/24. The last sanitation inspection is dated 10/22/24 with a superior rating. Lunch consisted of egg noodles, chicken strips, green beans, fruit cocktail and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member's information had not been updated at least annually. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member's information had not been updated at least annually. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff member's information had not been updated or reviewed at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within five years of completing the previous training. .1103(b) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 17, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If I may be of further assistance, please contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: EARLY BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE INC. Facility ID: 83000265 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/3/2024 Number Present: 48 Completed Date: 12/3/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Latonia Marshall, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four – star license effective June 9, 2022, earning (7) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. Your last annual compliance visit was January 24, 2024. The following statement was removed from your January 24, 2024, annual compliance visit: Deanna Abraham, child care consultant, assisted me during today’s visit. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98 percent as of today. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed today and EARLY BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE, INC. was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in their indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Toddlers were engaged in free play activities on the carpet. Sleep checks were monitored, recorded, and maintained as required. Children throughout the center were engaged in free paly and teacher directed activities. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Rated license requirements were discussed to ensure continued compliance. The last fire inspection is dated 11/5/24. The last sanitation inspection is dated 10/22/24 with a superior rating. Lunch consisted of egg noodles, chicken strips, green beans, fruit cocktail and milk. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member's information had not been updated at least annually. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member's information had not been updated at least annually. .0701(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff member's information had not been updated or reviewed at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within five years of completing the previous training. .1103(b) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 17, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If I may be of further assistance, please contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: EARLY BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE INC. Facility ID: 83000265 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/14/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 8/14/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Latonia Marshall, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four – star license effective June 9, 2022, earning (7) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both their indoor learning environment. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play activities. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. No new staff had been hired. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The last sanitation inspection is dated 3/11/24. The last fire inspection is dated 11/8/23. Lunch consisted of pork chops, mashed potatoes, fruit cocktail, sweet peas, and milk. A follow-up visit shall be conducted due to the nature of the violation cited during today’s visit. The following violation of childcare requirements cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, 1 teacher cared for (1) two-year-old and (9) three-year-old children. In space #4, 1 teacher cared for (5) four-year-old children, (4) five-year old children, and (7) school age children. This was corrected by removing a three-year-old from space #2 and placing them in space #4. An extra teacher was also added to space #4. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/28/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) The following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 I observer the following: The children being cared for in space number’s 2 and 4, were engaged in teacher directed and tabletop toys. The teachers ask questions and maintained the children’s attention. Infants were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. Technical assistance was given: Today we discussed regulations regarding room requirements and staff/child ratios extensively. • Keep in mind when combining age groups, the ratio for the youngest child must be maintained for the entire group. • Children of all ages can be cared for together during the first and last operating hour of the day, provided the ratio for the youngest child is maintained. NC PRE- K UPDATES 1. NC Pre-K classroom ratio has changed to 1:10 2. Make sure you change the posted Staff/Child Ratio sheet posted in each NC Pre- K classroom. 3. If you want to increase your capacity in the NC Pre-K classroom to 20, your room space capacity must be able to accommodate the increase. 4. If you wish to increase your room capacity, you will need to make sure your floor plan can accommodate 20 children at the required space requirements of 25 square feet per child or 30 square feet per child if meeting enhanced space. Please feel free to contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: EARLY BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE INC. Facility ID: 83000265 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/14/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 8/14/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Latonia Marshall, administrator assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four – star license effective June 9, 2022, earning (7) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point by (staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement). Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both their indoor learning environment. Supervision and staff/child ratios were found to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in free play activities. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. No new staff had been hired. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The last sanitation inspection is dated 3/11/24. The last fire inspection is dated 11/8/23. Lunch consisted of pork chops, mashed potatoes, fruit cocktail, sweet peas, and milk. A follow-up visit shall be conducted due to the nature of the violation cited during today’s visit. The following violation of childcare requirements cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, 1 teacher cared for (1) two-year-old and (9) three-year-old children. In space #4, 1 teacher cared for (5) four-year-old children, (4) five-year old children, and (7) school age children. This was corrected by removing a three-year-old from space #2 and placing them in space #4. An extra teacher was also added to space #4. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/28/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) The following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 I observer the following: The children being cared for in space number’s 2 and 4, were engaged in teacher directed and tabletop toys. The teachers ask questions and maintained the children’s attention. Infants were cared for in a nurturing and caring manner. Technical assistance was given: Today we discussed regulations regarding room requirements and staff/child ratios extensively. • Keep in mind when combining age groups, the ratio for the youngest child must be maintained for the entire group. • Children of all ages can be cared for together during the first and last operating hour of the day, provided the ratio for the youngest child is maintained. NC PRE- K UPDATES 1. NC Pre-K classroom ratio has changed to 1:10 2. Make sure you change the posted Staff/Child Ratio sheet posted in each NC Pre- K classroom. 3. If you want to increase your capacity in the NC Pre-K classroom to 20, your room space capacity must be able to accommodate the increase. 4. If you wish to increase your room capacity, you will need to make sure your floor plan can accommodate 20 children at the required space requirements of 25 square feet per child or 30 square feet per child if meeting enhanced space. Please feel free to contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times