Lacey'S Place

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: LACEY'S PLACE Facility ID: 14000199 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/24/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 6/24/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 04:00 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 including health and safety for a routine unannounced visit. You, Mattie Triplett, Owner/Operator assisted with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective June 3, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only; Trampoline, swing set, and pool not used by children in care; Meets enhanced space. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, snack, free play, rest time, and departure during the visit. Required Inspections: The last fire inspection was conducted on June 5, 2026, marked unsatisfactory. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 30, 2026. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent playground inspection was conducted on May 28, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 14, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Emergency Drills: The most recent fire drill was conducted on May 28, 2026. The most recent emergency drill was conducted on April 7, 2026. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. No new staff members have been hired since the last visit. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on June 5, 2026, and was marked unsatisfactory. I received a copy of the fire inspection conducted on June 5, 2026, on June 24, 2026, during the routine unannounced visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On June 12, 2026, two children were not signed out. On June 17, 2026, one child was not signed out. On June 19, 2026, one child was not signed in. On June 23, 2026, one child was not signed out. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 8, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 88%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: I suggested you contact the Fire Inspector immediately to inquire about Fire Safety Training and a return visit to secure a satisfactory fire inspection. During the visit, I provided you with the contact information, 828-757-2193 for your fire inspector, to request a follow up inspection. Arrival/Departure: I suggested you discuss the importance of signing children in and out of the facility each day with parents. I also suggested you remind staff members to sign children in and out in the event that the parent fails to do so. Consultation As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Education standards, Continuous Quality Improvement Standards (CQI), and Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. I suggested you reach out to Paula Arrowood or Wendy Smith, your technical assistant with the Partnership for Children Caldwell County, to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. DCDEE Website Link to the QRIS Modernization page: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_EC_Formative_Assessments.pdf?ver=TzSdkUdkhMNoa8W505qTEw%3d%3d DCDEE Provider Documents and Forms: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms Caring for Children: https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/cfoc#:~:text=CFOC%20Home,Supervision%20of%20ChildrenI 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/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Dinah Brown, Child Care Consultant, (828)-231-2311, dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Tammy McGalliard, Licensing Supervisor, (828)-872-0718, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: LACEY'S PLACE Facility ID: 14000199 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/24/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 6/24/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 04:00 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 including health and safety for a routine unannounced visit. You, Mattie Triplett, Owner/Operator assisted with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective June 3, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only; Trampoline, swing set, and pool not used by children in care; Meets enhanced space. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, snack, free play, rest time, and departure during the visit. Required Inspections: The last fire inspection was conducted on June 5, 2026, marked unsatisfactory. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 30, 2026. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent playground inspection was conducted on May 28, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 14, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Emergency Drills: The most recent fire drill was conducted on May 28, 2026. The most recent emergency drill was conducted on April 7, 2026. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. No new staff members have been hired since the last visit. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on June 5, 2026, and was marked unsatisfactory. I received a copy of the fire inspection conducted on June 5, 2026, on June 24, 2026, during the routine unannounced visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On June 12, 2026, two children were not signed out. On June 17, 2026, one child was not signed out. On June 19, 2026, one child was not signed in. On June 23, 2026, one child was not signed out. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 8, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 88%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: I suggested you contact the Fire Inspector immediately to inquire about Fire Safety Training and a return visit to secure a satisfactory fire inspection. During the visit, I provided you with the contact information, 828-757-2193 for your fire inspector, to request a follow up inspection. Arrival/Departure: I suggested you discuss the importance of signing children in and out of the facility each day with parents. I also suggested you remind staff members to sign children in and out in the event that the parent fails to do so. Consultation As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Education standards, Continuous Quality Improvement Standards (CQI), and Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. I suggested you reach out to Paula Arrowood or Wendy Smith, your technical assistant with the Partnership for Children Caldwell County, to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. DCDEE Website Link to the QRIS Modernization page: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_EC_Formative_Assessments.pdf?ver=TzSdkUdkhMNoa8W505qTEw%3d%3d DCDEE Provider Documents and Forms: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms Caring for Children: https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/cfoc#:~:text=CFOC%20Home,Supervision%20of%20ChildrenI 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/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Dinah Brown, Child Care Consultant, (828)-231-2311, dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Tammy McGalliard, Licensing Supervisor, (828)-872-0718, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. 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: LACEY'S PLACE Facility ID: 14000199 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/24/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 6/24/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 04:00 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 including health and safety for a routine unannounced visit. You, Mattie Triplett, Owner/Operator assisted with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective June 3, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only; Trampoline, swing set, and pool not used by children in care; Meets enhanced space. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, snack, free play, rest time, and departure during the visit. Required Inspections: The last fire inspection was conducted on June 5, 2026, marked unsatisfactory. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 30, 2026. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent playground inspection was conducted on May 28, 2026. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on March 14, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Emergency Drills: The most recent fire drill was conducted on May 28, 2026. The most recent emergency drill was conducted on April 7, 2026. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. No new staff members have been hired since the last visit. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was conducted on June 5, 2026, and was marked unsatisfactory. I received a copy of the fire inspection conducted on June 5, 2026, on June 24, 2026, during the routine unannounced visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On June 12, 2026, two children were not signed out. On June 17, 2026, one child was not signed out. On June 19, 2026, one child was not signed in. On June 23, 2026, one child was not signed out. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before July 8, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 88%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Fire Inspection: I suggested you contact the Fire Inspector immediately to inquire about Fire Safety Training and a return visit to secure a satisfactory fire inspection. During the visit, I provided you with the contact information, 828-757-2193 for your fire inspector, to request a follow up inspection. Arrival/Departure: I suggested you discuss the importance of signing children in and out of the facility each day with parents. I also suggested you remind staff members to sign children in and out in the event that the parent fails to do so. Consultation As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. We discussed the QRIS Modernization and the Pathway to the Stars. We reviewed all three (3) pathways, as well as the Education standards, Continuous Quality Improvement Standards (CQI), and Family and Community Engagement Standards. I encouraged you to visit the QRIS Modernization website to review information regarding the changes to the rated license process. Information on the three (3) pathway options, as well as links to upcoming webinars may be found on the DCDEE QRIS Modernization website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization. I suggested you reach out to Paula Arrowood or Wendy Smith, your technical assistant with the Partnership for Children Caldwell County, to request technical assistance as you prepare to begin the rated license process. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. DCDEE Website Link to the QRIS Modernization page: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_EC_Formative_Assessments.pdf?ver=TzSdkUdkhMNoa8W505qTEw%3d%3d DCDEE Provider Documents and Forms: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms Caring for Children: https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/cfoc#:~:text=CFOC%20Home,Supervision%20of%20ChildrenI 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/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Dinah Brown, Child Care Consultant, (828)-231-2311, dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov or Tammy McGalliard, Licensing Supervisor, (828)-872-0718, tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: LACEY'S PLACE Facility ID: 14000199 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 1/21/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 04:00 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 a routine unannounced visit. You, Mattie Triplett, Owner/Operator, assisted with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective June 3, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only; Trampoline, swing set, and pool not used by children in care; Meets enhanced space. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, lunch, group time, free play, rest time, and departure during the visit. Required Inspections: The last fire inspection was conducted on June 19, 2025, and prior to that on May 6, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on May 29, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent playground inspection was conducted on December 29, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on May 14, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Emergency Drills: The most recent fire drill was conducted on December 19, 2025. The most recent emergency drill was conducted on October 22, 2025. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. No new staff members have been hired since the last visit. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Fire Inspections were cmpleted on May 6, 2025, and again on June 19, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. No Daily Schedule was posted for children's routines and activities. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). L. Weaver employed on January 5, 2014, and M. Triplett employed on July 28, 2000, had qualification letters on file that expired on May 12, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on January 5, 2014, completed First Aid training on March 20,2025, and again on August 11, 2025. One staff member employed on July 28, 2000, completed First Aid training on March 20, 2025, and again on August 11, 2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on January 5, 2014, completed CPR training on March 20,2025, and again on August 11, 2025. One staff member employed on July 28, 2000, completed CPR training on March 20, 2025, and again on August 11, 2025. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. L. Weaver, employed on January 5, 2014, and M. Triplett employed on July 28, 2000, did not have valid current qualification letters on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1805 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. No entries were listed under the roster for Lacey's Place in the ABCMS. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The most recent review of the Emergency Preparedness Response Plan was September 19, 2024. .0607(f) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member employed on January 5, 2014 and one staff member employed on July 28, 2000, had certificates of completion on file for Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Maltreatment dated April 20, 2019. .1102(g) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 4, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 96%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Required Inspections (Fire Inspection): I suggested that you make a note on your calendar or set a reminder on your computer to request a fire inspection for your facility prior to the due date. You shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Daily Schedule: I suggested that you create a checklist to use each day, week, and month to use to ensure all required items are completed within the required timeframe and are posted in the locations where they are required. I also suggested that you use that checklist to monitor compliance for the staff at your facility. First Aid/CPR: Staff must complete First Aid and CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment and must renew certification on or before the expiration date. I suggested that you register staff for CPR and First Aid training as soon as they are hired and at least six months prior to the certifications expiration date. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. Criminal Background Check: I suggested you set calendar reminders, or create a working document to track the expiration dates of the qualifying letters for all staff members to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I suggested you use the ABCMS Provider Portal to keep track of expiration dates of qualifying letters for all staff members. I also suggested you remind staff two (2) months prior to the expiration date of their qualifying letter to complete an application for an updated qualifying letter to begin the process. Additionally, I suggested that you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. ABCMS: I suggested you create a working document or use the ABCMS Provider Portal to track the expiration dates of qualifying letters to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I also suggested you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. I provided you with instructions on how to access and complete the process for the ABCMS Provider Portal required information. Emergency Preparedness: I suggested utilizing an acknowledgement form to record staff signatures and the date of review during new staff orientation and when the annual EPR review takes place. The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. I suggested that you complete the annual review of the EPR Plan at the same time you complete the annual review of the Emergency Medical Care Plan. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. All substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio shall be informed of the child care center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice shall be maintained in individual personnel files or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Required Training (Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Maltreatment): I suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. This form can be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. Consultation As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. DCDEE Website Link to the QRIS Modernization page: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_EC_Formative_Assessments.pdf?ver=TzSdkUdkhMNoa8W505qTEw%3d%3d DCDEE Provider Documents and Forms: Link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms 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/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Dinah Brown PO Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LACEY'S PLACE Facility ID: 14000199 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 1/21/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 04:00 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 a routine unannounced visit. You, Mattie Triplett, Owner/Operator, assisted with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective June 3, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only; Trampoline, swing set, and pool not used by children in care; Meets enhanced space. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, lunch, group time, free play, rest time, and departure during the visit. Required Inspections: The last fire inspection was conducted on June 19, 2025, and prior to that on May 6, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on May 29, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent playground inspection was conducted on December 29, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on May 14, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Emergency Drills: The most recent fire drill was conducted on December 19, 2025. The most recent emergency drill was conducted on October 22, 2025. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. No new staff members have been hired since the last visit. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Fire Inspections were cmpleted on May 6, 2025, and again on June 19, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. No Daily Schedule was posted for children's routines and activities. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). L. Weaver employed on January 5, 2014, and M. Triplett employed on July 28, 2000, had qualification letters on file that expired on May 12, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on January 5, 2014, completed First Aid training on March 20,2025, and again on August 11, 2025. One staff member employed on July 28, 2000, completed First Aid training on March 20, 2025, and again on August 11, 2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on January 5, 2014, completed CPR training on March 20,2025, and again on August 11, 2025. One staff member employed on July 28, 2000, completed CPR training on March 20, 2025, and again on August 11, 2025. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. L. Weaver, employed on January 5, 2014, and M. Triplett employed on July 28, 2000, did not have valid current qualification letters on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1805 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. No entries were listed under the roster for Lacey's Place in the ABCMS. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The most recent review of the Emergency Preparedness Response Plan was September 19, 2024. .0607(f) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member employed on January 5, 2014 and one staff member employed on July 28, 2000, had certificates of completion on file for Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Maltreatment dated April 20, 2019. .1102(g) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 4, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 96%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Required Inspections (Fire Inspection): I suggested that you make a note on your calendar or set a reminder on your computer to request a fire inspection for your facility prior to the due date. You shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Daily Schedule: I suggested that you create a checklist to use each day, week, and month to use to ensure all required items are completed within the required timeframe and are posted in the locations where they are required. I also suggested that you use that checklist to monitor compliance for the staff at your facility. First Aid/CPR: Staff must complete First Aid and CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment and must renew certification on or before the expiration date. I suggested that you register staff for CPR and First Aid training as soon as they are hired and at least six months prior to the certifications expiration date. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. Criminal Background Check: I suggested you set calendar reminders, or create a working document to track the expiration dates of the qualifying letters for all staff members to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I suggested you use the ABCMS Provider Portal to keep track of expiration dates of qualifying letters for all staff members. I also suggested you remind staff two (2) months prior to the expiration date of their qualifying letter to complete an application for an updated qualifying letter to begin the process. Additionally, I suggested that you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. ABCMS: I suggested you create a working document or use the ABCMS Provider Portal to track the expiration dates of qualifying letters to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I also suggested you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. I provided you with instructions on how to access and complete the process for the ABCMS Provider Portal required information. Emergency Preparedness: I suggested utilizing an acknowledgement form to record staff signatures and the date of review during new staff orientation and when the annual EPR review takes place. The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. I suggested that you complete the annual review of the EPR Plan at the same time you complete the annual review of the Emergency Medical Care Plan. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. All substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio shall be informed of the child care center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice shall be maintained in individual personnel files or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Required Training (Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Maltreatment): I suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. This form can be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. Consultation As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. DCDEE Website Link to the QRIS Modernization page: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_EC_Formative_Assessments.pdf?ver=TzSdkUdkhMNoa8W505qTEw%3d%3d DCDEE Provider Documents and Forms: Link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms 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/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Dinah Brown PO Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Dinah.brown@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: LACEY'S PLACE Facility ID: 14000199 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 1/21/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 04:00 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 a routine unannounced visit. You, Mattie Triplett, Owner/Operator, assisted with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective June 3, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only; Trampoline, swing set, and pool not used by children in care; Meets enhanced space. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in routines, lunch, group time, free play, rest time, and departure during the visit. Required Inspections: The last fire inspection was conducted on June 19, 2025, and prior to that on May 6, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on May 29, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent playground inspection was conducted on December 29, 2025. You received the results of your most recent lead water testing showing no levels of lead above the allowed amount, on May 14, 2024. Per the facility data on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, your facility is exempt from lead-based paint and asbestos testing. Emergency Drills: The most recent fire drill was conducted on December 19, 2025. The most recent emergency drill was conducted on October 22, 2025. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training, and Criminal Background Checks. No new staff members have been hired since the last visit. The following violations were observed/documented during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Fire Inspections were cmpleted on May 6, 2025, and again on June 19, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. No Daily Schedule was posted for children's routines and activities. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). L. Weaver employed on January 5, 2014, and M. Triplett employed on July 28, 2000, had qualification letters on file that expired on May 12, 2025. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on January 5, 2014, completed First Aid training on March 20,2025, and again on August 11, 2025. One staff member employed on July 28, 2000, completed First Aid training on March 20, 2025, and again on August 11, 2025. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on January 5, 2014, completed CPR training on March 20,2025, and again on August 11, 2025. One staff member employed on July 28, 2000, completed CPR training on March 20, 2025, and again on August 11, 2025. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. L. Weaver, employed on January 5, 2014, and M. Triplett employed on July 28, 2000, did not have valid current qualification letters on file for review. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1805 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. No entries were listed under the roster for Lacey's Place in the ABCMS. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The most recent review of the Emergency Preparedness Response Plan was September 19, 2024. .0607(f) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member employed on January 5, 2014 and one staff member employed on July 28, 2000, had certificates of completion on file for Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Maltreatment dated April 20, 2019. .1102(g) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 4, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected, and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the violation item number, statement of compliance, date of the visit, and license ID number in the letter. 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, it may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted. The Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please send your letter to dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Prior to today's visit, your program maintained a compliance history of 96%. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Technical assistance was provided on the following: Required Inspections (Fire Inspection): I suggested that you make a note on your calendar or set a reminder on your computer to request a fire inspection for your facility prior to the due date. You shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. Daily Schedule: I suggested that you create a checklist to use each day, week, and month to use to ensure all required items are completed within the required timeframe and are posted in the locations where they are required. I also suggested that you use that checklist to monitor compliance for the staff at your facility. First Aid/CPR: Staff must complete First Aid and CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment and must renew certification on or before the expiration date. I suggested that you register staff for CPR and First Aid training as soon as they are hired and at least six months prior to the certifications expiration date. CPR and First Aid training must be completed in person by an approved agency. Verification of each staff member's completion of this course from an approved training organization shall be maintained in the staff member's file in the center. You may visit the DCDEE website for a list of approved agencies at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings/Be-a-Smart-Consumer-of-First-Aid-and-CPR-Training. Criminal Background Check: I suggested you set calendar reminders, or create a working document to track the expiration dates of the qualifying letters for all staff members to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I suggested you use the ABCMS Provider Portal to keep track of expiration dates of qualifying letters for all staff members. I also suggested you remind staff two (2) months prior to the expiration date of their qualifying letter to complete an application for an updated qualifying letter to begin the process. Additionally, I suggested that you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. ABCMS: I suggested you create a working document or use the ABCMS Provider Portal to track the expiration dates of qualifying letters to ensure all staff members maintain a current and valid qualifying letter. I also suggested you review staff files regularly to ensure no qualifying letters have expired. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. I provided you with instructions on how to access and complete the process for the ABCMS Provider Portal required information. Emergency Preparedness: I suggested utilizing an acknowledgement form to record staff signatures and the date of review during new staff orientation and when the annual EPR review takes place. The trained staff shall review the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, or when information in the plan changes, to ensure all information is current. All staff shall review the center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan during orientation and on an annual basis with the trained staff. I suggested that you complete the annual review of the EPR Plan at the same time you complete the annual review of the Emergency Medical Care Plan. Documentation of the review shall be maintained at the center in the individual's personnel file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. All substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio shall be informed of the child care center's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice shall be maintained in individual personnel files or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Required Training (Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Maltreatment): I suggested you use the Health and Safety Training Record to keep track of required trainings and to ensure trainings are completed on time. This form can be found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab. Additionally, I suggested you use the staff file checklist found on the DCDEE website under the “Provider” tab to ensure all required documentation is on file. Consultation As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Additionally, please ensure all staff members have a WORKS account, that all transcripts have been submitted, and all WORKS accounts are up to date. DCDEE Website Link to the QRIS Modernization page: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Links for Resources Approved Curriculum: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_Curriculum.pdf?ver=Hxr2QwCIRb8kdaccUr3ETA%3d%3d2023 NC Child Care Commission Approved Formative Assessments: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/2/2023_Approved_EC_Formative_Assessments.pdf?ver=TzSdkUdkhMNoa8W505qTEw%3d%3d DCDEE Provider Documents and Forms: Link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms 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/ . This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Dinah Brown PO Box 6373 Hickory, NC 28601 Dinah.brown@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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LACEY'S PLACE Facility ID: 14000199 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 2/6/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 199 Time In: 09:41 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Mattie Triplett, Owner/Operator, assisted with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 5, 2024. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective June 3, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only; Trampoline, swing set, and pool not used by children in care; Meets enhanced space. You have earned four (4) points in education, two (2) points in program standards and one (1) quality point for a turnover rate of 20 percent or less when four (4) points or more received in education. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas used by children enrolled were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during independent center play, teacher lead group time activities, transitions, toileting, handwashing, snack and outdoor gross motor activities. Fire Inspection: The most recent fire inspection was completed on May 6, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on May 21, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. Playground Inspection: The last playground inspection was completed on January 31, 2025, and recorded. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill was completed on January 31, 2025, at 10:40am and recorded. The last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on January 31, 2025, and recorded. Files Reviewed: One (1) staff file was reviewed today. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed today. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored during today’s visit. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Records forms with you today. There was one violation observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. I observed one small red plastic pail that was cracked and broken with sharp edges and two small plastic sand shovels that were cracked and broken with sharp edges on the playground area that were accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Technical Assistance: I suggested that staff conduct a daily check of the playground to ensure that all materials are in good condition and the playground is free of hazards. Contact Information: You confirmed that Mattie Triplett was your current Administrator, that 1130 Rosedale Dr. Lenoir, NC 28645 was your current physical address, that lacey.triplett@yahoo.com was your current email address, and that (828)-758-5632 was your current phone contact. Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-six (96) percent as of February 6, 2025. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LACEY'S PLACE Facility ID: 14000199 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 2/6/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 199 Time In: 09:41 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Mattie Triplett, Owner/Operator, assisted with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 5, 2024. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective June 3, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only; Trampoline, swing set, and pool not used by children in care; Meets enhanced space. You have earned four (4) points in education, two (2) points in program standards and one (1) quality point for a turnover rate of 20 percent or less when four (4) points or more received in education. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas used by children enrolled were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during independent center play, teacher lead group time activities, transitions, toileting, handwashing, snack and outdoor gross motor activities. Fire Inspection: The most recent fire inspection was completed on May 6, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on May 21, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. Playground Inspection: The last playground inspection was completed on January 31, 2025, and recorded. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill was completed on January 31, 2025, at 10:40am and recorded. The last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on January 31, 2025, and recorded. Files Reviewed: One (1) staff file was reviewed today. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed today. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored during today’s visit. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Records forms with you today. There was one violation observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. I observed one small red plastic pail that was cracked and broken with sharp edges and two small plastic sand shovels that were cracked and broken with sharp edges on the playground area that were accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Technical Assistance: I suggested that staff conduct a daily check of the playground to ensure that all materials are in good condition and the playground is free of hazards. Contact Information: You confirmed that Mattie Triplett was your current Administrator, that 1130 Rosedale Dr. Lenoir, NC 28645 was your current physical address, that lacey.triplett@yahoo.com was your current email address, and that (828)-758-5632 was your current phone contact. Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-six (96) percent as of February 6, 2025. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@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: LACEY'S PLACE Facility ID: 14000199 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 2/6/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 199 Time In: 09:41 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s annual compliance visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements including health and safety. Upon arrival, the purpose of today’s visit was reviewed with you, Mattie Triplett, Owner/Operator, assisted with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 5, 2024. Your program currently operates with a three (3) star license effective June 3, 2022. The permit restrictions were in compliance including daytime care only; Trampoline, swing set, and pool not used by children in care; Meets enhanced space. You have earned four (4) points in education, two (2) points in program standards and one (1) quality point for a turnover rate of 20 percent or less when four (4) points or more received in education. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas used by children enrolled were monitored. I observed children in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were observed during independent center play, teacher lead group time activities, transitions, toileting, handwashing, snack and outdoor gross motor activities. Fire Inspection: The most recent fire inspection was completed on May 6, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on May 21, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. Playground Inspection: The last playground inspection was completed on January 31, 2025, and recorded. Emergency Drills: The last fire drill was completed on January 31, 2025, at 10:40am and recorded. The last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on January 31, 2025, and recorded. Files Reviewed: One (1) staff file was reviewed today. Two (2) children’s files were reviewed today. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored during today’s visit. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Records forms with you today. There was one violation observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. I observed one small red plastic pail that was cracked and broken with sharp edges and two small plastic sand shovels that were cracked and broken with sharp edges on the playground area that were accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) Technical Assistance: I suggested that staff conduct a daily check of the playground to ensure that all materials are in good condition and the playground is free of hazards. Contact Information: You confirmed that Mattie Triplett was your current Administrator, that 1130 Rosedale Dr. Lenoir, NC 28645 was your current physical address, that lacey.triplett@yahoo.com was your current email address, and that (828)-758-5632 was your current phone contact. Compliance History: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-six (96) percent as of February 6, 2025. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LACEY'S PLACE Facility ID: 14000199 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 9/12/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements including health and safety requirements. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 5, 2024. You, Mattie Triplett, Owner/Operator, and Lacey Weaver, Teacher assisted me with the visit today. The facility currently operates with a 3-star rated license issued on June 3, 2022. Restrictions on the license include the following: Daytime care only; Trampoline, swing set, and pool not used by children in care; Meets enhanced space. You stated you have seven (7) children enrolled and seven (7) children were present when I arrived. I observed the children during outdoor gross motor play, transitions, toileting, handwashing, lunch, and rest time. A walkthrough of all indoor and outdoor approved licensed space used by children in care was conducted. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on May 6, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on May 1, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last shelter-in-place drill was completed on July 30, 2024, and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on August 21, 2024, and recorded. The last fire drill was completed on September 6, 2024, at 9:45am and recorded. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Two (2) staff files were reviewed today. The following violation was observed during the walk through today. I discussed this violation with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. I observed an outlet that was uncovered on the wall behind the teachers desk area. I also observed a power strip located behind the teachers desk area that had two uncovered outlets on the strip. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) Technical Assistance: Safe Indoor Environment-Outlets I recommended that staff conduct a daily walkthrough of approved licensed space to ensure that all outlets, including power strips, have covers placed in them to maintain compliance with child care rules and requirements and ensure the health and safety of the children enrolled. Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-one (91) percent as of September 12, 2024. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@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: LACEY'S PLACE Facility ID: 14000199 Consultant: DINAH BROWN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 9/12/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements including health and safety requirements. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 5, 2024. You, Mattie Triplett, Owner/Operator, and Lacey Weaver, Teacher assisted me with the visit today. The facility currently operates with a 3-star rated license issued on June 3, 2022. Restrictions on the license include the following: Daytime care only; Trampoline, swing set, and pool not used by children in care; Meets enhanced space. You stated you have seven (7) children enrolled and seven (7) children were present when I arrived. I observed the children during outdoor gross motor play, transitions, toileting, handwashing, lunch, and rest time. A walkthrough of all indoor and outdoor approved licensed space used by children in care was conducted. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on May 6, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on May 1, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last shelter-in-place drill was completed on July 30, 2024, and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on August 21, 2024, and recorded. The last fire drill was completed on September 6, 2024, at 9:45am and recorded. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Two (2) staff files were reviewed today. The following violation was observed during the walk through today. I discussed this violation with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. I observed an outlet that was uncovered on the wall behind the teachers desk area. I also observed a power strip located behind the teachers desk area that had two uncovered outlets on the strip. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) Technical Assistance: Safe Indoor Environment-Outlets I recommended that staff conduct a daily walkthrough of approved licensed space to ensure that all outlets, including power strips, have covers placed in them to maintain compliance with child care rules and requirements and ensure the health and safety of the children enrolled. Consultation: Prior to today’s visit, your compliance history was ninety-one (91) percent as of September 12, 2024. Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816, require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar All licensed child care programs must register by May 1, 2024, at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina and watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars. Child Care Centers have until July 1, 2024, to complete the required lead testing. Moodle Information On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If you have any concerns with today’s visit, please contact me or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 828-231-2311 or e-mail dinah.brown@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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LACEY'S PLACE Facility ID: 14000199 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 3/5/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements including health and safety requirements. Dinah Brown, Child Care Consultant, assisted with the visit today. Dinah Brown, Child Care Licensing Consultant, assisted me with today’s visit. You, Mattie Triplett, Owner/Operator, and Lacey Weaver, Teacher assisted me with the visit today. The Secretary of State website was checked on March 4, 2024, and your business Lacey’s Place is not listed. If any changes to the Sole Proprietorship need to be made or you decide to sale your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. The facility currently operates with a 3-star rated license issued on June 3, 2022, earning four (4) points in staff education, two (2) points in the program standards and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, meets enhanced space, and trampoline, swing set, and pool not used by children in care. During today’s visit, the children were observed indoor and outdoor free play, story time, lunch time, and nap time. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on May 16, 2023. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 17, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with six (6) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last shelter in place emergency drill was completed on January 30, 2024, at 10:30am and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on February 27, 2024. The last fire drill was completed on February 27, 204, at 10:30am and recorded. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Three (3) children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. Two (2) staff files were reviewed today. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violation was observed during the visit today. I discussed the violation with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground, three pieces of blue rubber was found on the ground next to the playhouse and was accessible to children. A plastic Little Tykes picnic table had a cracked along the bench seat with sharp edges and was accessible to children. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit was provided: Hazardous Items/Broken Equipment/Debris on Playground As a reminder, conduct daily safety checks daily on the playground any hazards and/or debris. Remove any hazards and/or debris found on the outdoor playground before children have access. Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was eighty-eight (88) %. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by March 19, 2024. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation: -Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan Help Request We discussed your issue of accessing the facility’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan from the Emergency Management Portal. You requested information on receiving help with your EPR Plan and access. I provided you with the following information. EPR Help Requests need to be emailed to DCDEE at dcdee.inservice.training@dhhs.nc.gov. To request EPR help, please call 919-814-6365. The more information you provide, the easier it is to transfer a plan. In the subject line of the email, indicate your request (i.e. Request to Transfer EPR Plan to New NCID). Provide the following information in the message body of the email: Old user’s email address and old user’s NCID username •New user’s email address and new users NCID username •Your contact information •EPR Plan title, facility name, and the city and county name for facility location -Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information I shared information concerning resuming the star rated license reassessment. Lacey’s Place is in cohort #3 for resuming the star rated license reassessment. Your child care program’s prep year will begin on July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Your child care program’s reassessment year will begin on July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. For more information, please visit the DCDEE website under the providers tab. You will then scroll to Licensing tab, scroll to the Star Rated License tab, and then click on to the Resuming Star Rated License tab. The link is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License -Updating DCDEE WORKS Account: We discussed updating and/or creating an account on the DCDEE WORKS portal for staff’s education to be evaluated for the upcoming Star Rated License Reassessment process. The link is the following: https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/ and scroll down to the DCDEE WORKS logon link. -COVID-19 Information and Resources: I shared information and resources about COVID-19 vaccines, visit MySpot.nc.gov, call the CDC-INFO Contact Center at 800-CDC-INFO, or visit ncdhhs.gov/LHD to contact a local health department. Read the CDC’s full statement about recommending the updated COVID-19 vaccine for the fall/winter virus season. Info/Guidance for Educators & Child Care Providers Link: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/guidance-for-educators-and-child-care-providers Current Guidance for COVID-19 Protection – link below https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. -How to Access Health and Safety Training on DCDEE Moodle I have provided information and on how to access CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care or Medication in Child Care trainings on Moodle: 1. If you can log into Moodle with your MyNCID but need support with completing CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care or Medication in Child Care training, use this contact form: healthychildcare.unc.edu/contact-us-form If you cannot log into Moodle, try visiting https://myncid.nc.gov/ for technical support unlocking or resetting your NCID password. 2. If you still cannot access Moodle, one alternative to completing the CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care Trainings or Medication in Child Care training on Moodle is to contact a primary Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) for training options: healthychildcare.unc.edu/find-a-cchc. However, while CCHCs have the ability to provide CCDF trainings equivalent to what is available in Moodle, their capacity is dependent on their current working priorities. -Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. 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