10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: Nyiticia's Family Childcare Home Facility ID: 31000287 Consultant: BECKY JACKSON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 8/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. This facility currently operates on a Temporary License effective March 7, 2025 to September 7, 2025 with restrictions of daytime care only, maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, and that the children may play outdoors only in the fenced area. Today’s visit was conducted with Nyiticia Newton-Brinson, operator. Carla Hanchey-Edwards, Child Care Consultant assisted me today. During this visit, we walked through the areas accessible to the children and observed the indoor and outdoor environment. Four children were present today. We also observed that two of your school-age children were present with the child care group. They were observed engaged in free play, conducting personal care routines (toileting, and hand washing) playing outdoors, and interacting with the operator. There were developmentally appropriate equipment, toys and materials available. You stated the breakfast served consisted of sausage biscuits, oranges, and milk. We did not observe lunch being prepared. The facility was assessed for supervision, capacity, use of space, license restrictions, and health and safety requirements. Fire drills, medication administration, playground safety, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. The license was posted along with the NC Summary of the Law. A first aid reference sheet was available. The daily schedule and activity plan were posted. The last fire drill was completed July 31, 2025 at 9:34am. The log reflected it took two minutes to evacuate your home. The most recent shelter in place drill was conducted on June 10, 2025 at 9:20am. The most recent outdoor play area inspection was completed July 11, 2025. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. Outlets in the kitchen, bathroom, and entry area were not in use or covered. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Health assessments were not on file for three children who had been enrolled more than 30 days. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1893 Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. The child's health care concerns, unique characteristics, and information for safe medical treatment was not completed for three children. 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) 1986 Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child's names. Two bottles of milk observed in the refrigerator were not labeled or dated. .1706(l) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. This statement was not on file for one child. .1719(a)(11) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than September 4, 2025. The compliance letter should be sent to me via email, from the email address on file with the Division as the center’s official email address. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding violations that were corrected and a specific plan to correct the remaining violations. An extension will need to be requested from management. The information required in a compliance letter was reviewed. You should list the item number, specifically stating that the violation has been corrected, explaining when it was corrected, and how it was corrected. You should also explain that you understand the rule regarding the violation. You are also encouraged to state how you will prevent noncompliance in the future. Compliance is not considered finalized until all violations have been corrected. Therefore, if the compliance letter says an item will be corrected, it should be followed-up with another letter once it actually has been corrected. As an example, compliance verification such as “Mulch will be delivered on Tuesday” is not considered corrected until it is followed up with a letter stating something like “The mulch was delivered on Tuesday, September 5, 2024, and now measures nine inches in the full fall zone.” Please let me know if you have any questions regarding how to complete a compliance letter. If you will be unable to correct all violations within the allowed timeframe, you should request an extension. CHILD CARE RULES: You can access the NC Child Care rules from the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, click on the “provider” tab, then “child care rules” tab. Download a copy of the NC Child Care rules onto your computer so you have access to the rules and can reference them as needed. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & CONSULTATION: The following items were discussed during today' visit. You may want to consider them in order to avoid potential violations or improve the quality of your program. We reviewed that the overall capacity is eight, however of the eight children no more than five may be preschool age children. I noted this is reflected as a restriction and is printed on your child care license. A preschool age child is a child from birth until their first day of public or nonpublic school kindergarten. Children enrolled in NC Pre-K programs or Head Start programs are considered preschoolers even though they may attend child care programs held at public or non-public school campuses. Homeschooled children are considered preschool age children until the age of seven. We discussed that part time children may share a slot; however, they may not be present at the same time unless other children are absent. It appears that you have a potential overcapacity issue on Friday when the part time child attends if the other five preschool age children are present. You stated your own preschool age child is taken to a family member’s home on these days. I encouraged you to use a tracking system to ensure you are not overcapacity, and that you hold parents to agreed upon attendance times. All outlets in spaces accessible to the children should be in use or covered. This includes the areas children use to access the outdoor play area and in entering and exiting the facility. You should remind your family members of the importance of replacing the outlet covers. We discussed that any fan used in the child care area must be covered with a mesh guard or mounted out of the reach of children. All areas used by the children, including those for sleeping, should be well organized and free of clutter. Clutter and piles of materials will encourage pests and pose a hazard to children. Any room with the door open is considered accessible to children. We discussed the need for bright lighting in areas where children are performing routines such as toileting and hand washing. When you enroll children, you should review the application forms and other documents submitted by the parents to ensure that all forms are completed fully and accurately, that all areas are completed, and that all pieces required are present. I reminded you to use the child’s file checklist available on the Division’s website to ensure your records are complete and accurate. Rated License: As this facility applied for a star rated license before July 1, 2025 the two component rating scale system will be used. All components are being assessed. Education – The operator currently has a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential equivalency. This facility will earn three points in this component. Program Standards – Once the violations documented today have been corrected, this program will meet minimum child care requirements. The operator has not conducted a self-study. This facility will earn one point in this component. Quality Point – You have chosen to meet Programmatic Option of limiting your infant enrollment to no more than two children under one year of age. You currently have two infants enrolled. This facility will earn the quality point. With a total of five points, this facility will earn a Two Star License at the end of the temporary time period. This license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted once your temporary license expires. I encouraged you to contact the local Department of Social Services to determine how your star rated license will impact your participation in the subsidized child care program at the end of the temporary time period. I asked that you receive clear information from them regarding parent notification and any time frame requirements. Training Requirements: Health & Safety : This series of trainings include 10 topic areas. They must be completed within your first year of licensure, and every five years thereafter. I encourage you to use the Health and Safety training log to ensure all topic areas are covered. These trainings will be monitored during your annual compliance visit. Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care: We discussed that this training is required within one year of licensure. This course is typically offered by the local Partnership for Children (Smart Start) or the local or regional Child Care Resource and Referral agency. You will need to complete this training no later than March 7, 2026. Once you have taken the training, you will need to create your facility’s emergency preparedness plan in the emergency management portal. This will be covered in the training. Once created, the plan must be printed and available for review, along with the Ready-To-Go file. Please remember to review and update your plan at least annually. You will also continue to conduct the shelter-in-place or lockdown drills every three months. On-going training: You will need to track your on-going training classes using the on-going training log, with your certificates attached. The health and safety training, emergency preparedness training, and college early childhood coursework can also count towards the on-going hours. CPR and First Aid training, however does not count. The number of hours required are based on your education and experience. As you have completed the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential, you will be required to earn 10 hours per year. This requirement will be monitored during your annual compliance visit. We also discussed that you must have a professional development plan that is completed during your first year of licensure and is updated annually thereafter. I observed this plan that was created on May 21, 2025. North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NCFELD): All programs are required to plan weekly activities that relate to one or more of the five domains in NCFLED. This information will be added to the weekly activity plan (on the plan itself you will need to be able to share which domains/goals activities relate to activities on the weekly activity plan). Children’s experiences and the skills and characteristics they develop during the preschool years are critically important to their success later in school. What children learn between birth and the time they start kindergarten lays the foundation for their learning and development for years to come. NCFELD describes quality early childhood programming, and the purpose of the publication is to help educators plan their curriculum. NCFELD is an excellent resource for childhood programs, educators, parents and others. You may download free copies from www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. I encourage you to seek training related to Foundations as part of your on-going training. Quality Child Care: Providing quality child care is essential for children. There is ample research demonstrating that high-quality child-care experiences have many benefits to children and society and that quality child care is linked to children’s improved school performance. Family Child Care Homes with a planned curriculum have a more positive impact on child outcomes than one with no set curriculum. A comprehensive curriculum will address all areas of a child’s development including social and emotional, physical and health, cognition and general knowledge, and language and communication. For example, activities promoting literacy, math and science concepts, music and art are typically included. Annual Licensing Fee: Pursuant to GS 110-90(1a) the Division establishes an annual fee for licensed child care facilities. The invoices for the fees are assessed based on your licensed capacity and mailed after the 1st of November every year. You will only receive one invoice and payment is due in FULL within 30 days. Please closely monitor your email and be on the lookout for your invoice. Please don’t delay making your payment and be aware that payment plans are NOT available. In addition, please be aware that failure to pay a license fee within 30 days of receipt will result in late charges. If payments are made late and late charges are applied, the fee as well as the late charge must be resolved. Please be reminded that failure to pay a license fee could also result in the facility's child care license being revoked. Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): 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 (household members in a Family Child Care Home) within five business days. Previously, written notification such as the “Change of Information” form was used, however the process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. Once you receive your Star Rated License, you will need to use 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 already completed the 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 and household members are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis. 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 with the portal or the training, please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Today I also notified you of a marketing tool that is available though the child care resource and referral agencies. I encouraged you to go to findchildcarenc.org to claim your program and enter your information so it will be available to parents who are seeking child care. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I encourage you to visit the DCDEE website and click on the “What’s New” tab to stay abreast of all updates. Feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. I may be reached at 910-824-0123 or email becky.jackson@dhhs.nc.gov Once I receive the rated license for your program, I will transfer the file to your permanent child care consultant. I will notify you when this change occurs. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Nyiticia's Family Childcare Home Facility ID: 31000287 Consultant: BECKY JACKSON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 8/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. This facility currently operates on a Temporary License effective March 7, 2025 to September 7, 2025 with restrictions of daytime care only, maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, and that the children may play outdoors only in the fenced area. Today’s visit was conducted with Nyiticia Newton-Brinson, operator. Carla Hanchey-Edwards, Child Care Consultant assisted me today. During this visit, we walked through the areas accessible to the children and observed the indoor and outdoor environment. Four children were present today. We also observed that two of your school-age children were present with the child care group. They were observed engaged in free play, conducting personal care routines (toileting, and hand washing) playing outdoors, and interacting with the operator. There were developmentally appropriate equipment, toys and materials available. You stated the breakfast served consisted of sausage biscuits, oranges, and milk. We did not observe lunch being prepared. The facility was assessed for supervision, capacity, use of space, license restrictions, and health and safety requirements. Fire drills, medication administration, playground safety, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. The license was posted along with the NC Summary of the Law. A first aid reference sheet was available. The daily schedule and activity plan were posted. The last fire drill was completed July 31, 2025 at 9:34am. The log reflected it took two minutes to evacuate your home. The most recent shelter in place drill was conducted on June 10, 2025 at 9:20am. The most recent outdoor play area inspection was completed July 11, 2025. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. Outlets in the kitchen, bathroom, and entry area were not in use or covered. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Health assessments were not on file for three children who had been enrolled more than 30 days. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1893 Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. The child's health care concerns, unique characteristics, and information for safe medical treatment was not completed for three children. 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) 1986 Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child's names. Two bottles of milk observed in the refrigerator were not labeled or dated. .1706(l) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. This statement was not on file for one child. .1719(a)(11) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than September 4, 2025. The compliance letter should be sent to me via email, from the email address on file with the Division as the center’s official email address. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding violations that were corrected and a specific plan to correct the remaining violations. An extension will need to be requested from management. The information required in a compliance letter was reviewed. You should list the item number, specifically stating that the violation has been corrected, explaining when it was corrected, and how it was corrected. You should also explain that you understand the rule regarding the violation. You are also encouraged to state how you will prevent noncompliance in the future. Compliance is not considered finalized until all violations have been corrected. Therefore, if the compliance letter says an item will be corrected, it should be followed-up with another letter once it actually has been corrected. As an example, compliance verification such as “Mulch will be delivered on Tuesday” is not considered corrected until it is followed up with a letter stating something like “The mulch was delivered on Tuesday, September 5, 2024, and now measures nine inches in the full fall zone.” Please let me know if you have any questions regarding how to complete a compliance letter. If you will be unable to correct all violations within the allowed timeframe, you should request an extension. CHILD CARE RULES: You can access the NC Child Care rules from the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, click on the “provider” tab, then “child care rules” tab. Download a copy of the NC Child Care rules onto your computer so you have access to the rules and can reference them as needed. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & CONSULTATION: The following items were discussed during today' visit. You may want to consider them in order to avoid potential violations or improve the quality of your program. We reviewed that the overall capacity is eight, however of the eight children no more than five may be preschool age children. I noted this is reflected as a restriction and is printed on your child care license. A preschool age child is a child from birth until their first day of public or nonpublic school kindergarten. Children enrolled in NC Pre-K programs or Head Start programs are considered preschoolers even though they may attend child care programs held at public or non-public school campuses. Homeschooled children are considered preschool age children until the age of seven. We discussed that part time children may share a slot; however, they may not be present at the same time unless other children are absent. It appears that you have a potential overcapacity issue on Friday when the part time child attends if the other five preschool age children are present. You stated your own preschool age child is taken to a family member’s home on these days. I encouraged you to use a tracking system to ensure you are not overcapacity, and that you hold parents to agreed upon attendance times. All outlets in spaces accessible to the children should be in use or covered. This includes the areas children use to access the outdoor play area and in entering and exiting the facility. You should remind your family members of the importance of replacing the outlet covers. We discussed that any fan used in the child care area must be covered with a mesh guard or mounted out of the reach of children. All areas used by the children, including those for sleeping, should be well organized and free of clutter. Clutter and piles of materials will encourage pests and pose a hazard to children. Any room with the door open is considered accessible to children. We discussed the need for bright lighting in areas where children are performing routines such as toileting and hand washing. When you enroll children, you should review the application forms and other documents submitted by the parents to ensure that all forms are completed fully and accurately, that all areas are completed, and that all pieces required are present. I reminded you to use the child’s file checklist available on the Division’s website to ensure your records are complete and accurate. Rated License: As this facility applied for a star rated license before July 1, 2025 the two component rating scale system will be used. All components are being assessed. Education – The operator currently has a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential equivalency. This facility will earn three points in this component. Program Standards – Once the violations documented today have been corrected, this program will meet minimum child care requirements. The operator has not conducted a self-study. This facility will earn one point in this component. Quality Point – You have chosen to meet Programmatic Option of limiting your infant enrollment to no more than two children under one year of age. You currently have two infants enrolled. This facility will earn the quality point. With a total of five points, this facility will earn a Two Star License at the end of the temporary time period. This license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted once your temporary license expires. I encouraged you to contact the local Department of Social Services to determine how your star rated license will impact your participation in the subsidized child care program at the end of the temporary time period. I asked that you receive clear information from them regarding parent notification and any time frame requirements. Training Requirements: Health & Safety : This series of trainings include 10 topic areas. They must be completed within your first year of licensure, and every five years thereafter. I encourage you to use the Health and Safety training log to ensure all topic areas are covered. These trainings will be monitored during your annual compliance visit. Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care: We discussed that this training is required within one year of licensure. This course is typically offered by the local Partnership for Children (Smart Start) or the local or regional Child Care Resource and Referral agency. You will need to complete this training no later than March 7, 2026. Once you have taken the training, you will need to create your facility’s emergency preparedness plan in the emergency management portal. This will be covered in the training. Once created, the plan must be printed and available for review, along with the Ready-To-Go file. Please remember to review and update your plan at least annually. You will also continue to conduct the shelter-in-place or lockdown drills every three months. On-going training: You will need to track your on-going training classes using the on-going training log, with your certificates attached. The health and safety training, emergency preparedness training, and college early childhood coursework can also count towards the on-going hours. CPR and First Aid training, however does not count. The number of hours required are based on your education and experience. As you have completed the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential, you will be required to earn 10 hours per year. This requirement will be monitored during your annual compliance visit. We also discussed that you must have a professional development plan that is completed during your first year of licensure and is updated annually thereafter. I observed this plan that was created on May 21, 2025. North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NCFELD): All programs are required to plan weekly activities that relate to one or more of the five domains in NCFLED. This information will be added to the weekly activity plan (on the plan itself you will need to be able to share which domains/goals activities relate to activities on the weekly activity plan). Children’s experiences and the skills and characteristics they develop during the preschool years are critically important to their success later in school. What children learn between birth and the time they start kindergarten lays the foundation for their learning and development for years to come. NCFELD describes quality early childhood programming, and the purpose of the publication is to help educators plan their curriculum. NCFELD is an excellent resource for childhood programs, educators, parents and others. You may download free copies from www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. I encourage you to seek training related to Foundations as part of your on-going training. Quality Child Care: Providing quality child care is essential for children. There is ample research demonstrating that high-quality child-care experiences have many benefits to children and society and that quality child care is linked to children’s improved school performance. Family Child Care Homes with a planned curriculum have a more positive impact on child outcomes than one with no set curriculum. A comprehensive curriculum will address all areas of a child’s development including social and emotional, physical and health, cognition and general knowledge, and language and communication. For example, activities promoting literacy, math and science concepts, music and art are typically included. Annual Licensing Fee: Pursuant to GS 110-90(1a) the Division establishes an annual fee for licensed child care facilities. The invoices for the fees are assessed based on your licensed capacity and mailed after the 1st of November every year. You will only receive one invoice and payment is due in FULL within 30 days. Please closely monitor your email and be on the lookout for your invoice. Please don’t delay making your payment and be aware that payment plans are NOT available. In addition, please be aware that failure to pay a license fee within 30 days of receipt will result in late charges. If payments are made late and late charges are applied, the fee as well as the late charge must be resolved. Please be reminded that failure to pay a license fee could also result in the facility's child care license being revoked. Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): 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 (household members in a Family Child Care Home) within five business days. Previously, written notification such as the “Change of Information” form was used, however the process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. Once you receive your Star Rated License, you will need to use 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 already completed the 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 and household members are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis. 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 with the portal or the training, please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Today I also notified you of a marketing tool that is available though the child care resource and referral agencies. I encouraged you to go to findchildcarenc.org to claim your program and enter your information so it will be available to parents who are seeking child care. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I encourage you to visit the DCDEE website and click on the “What’s New” tab to stay abreast of all updates. Feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. I may be reached at 910-824-0123 or email becky.jackson@dhhs.nc.gov Once I receive the rated license for your program, I will transfer the file to your permanent child care consultant. I will notify you when this change occurs. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Nyiticia's Family Childcare Home Facility ID: 31000287 Consultant: BECKY JACKSON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 8/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. This facility currently operates on a Temporary License effective March 7, 2025 to September 7, 2025 with restrictions of daytime care only, maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, and that the children may play outdoors only in the fenced area. Today’s visit was conducted with Nyiticia Newton-Brinson, operator. Carla Hanchey-Edwards, Child Care Consultant assisted me today. During this visit, we walked through the areas accessible to the children and observed the indoor and outdoor environment. Four children were present today. We also observed that two of your school-age children were present with the child care group. They were observed engaged in free play, conducting personal care routines (toileting, and hand washing) playing outdoors, and interacting with the operator. There were developmentally appropriate equipment, toys and materials available. You stated the breakfast served consisted of sausage biscuits, oranges, and milk. We did not observe lunch being prepared. The facility was assessed for supervision, capacity, use of space, license restrictions, and health and safety requirements. Fire drills, medication administration, playground safety, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. The license was posted along with the NC Summary of the Law. A first aid reference sheet was available. The daily schedule and activity plan were posted. The last fire drill was completed July 31, 2025 at 9:34am. The log reflected it took two minutes to evacuate your home. The most recent shelter in place drill was conducted on June 10, 2025 at 9:20am. The most recent outdoor play area inspection was completed July 11, 2025. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. Outlets in the kitchen, bathroom, and entry area were not in use or covered. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Health assessments were not on file for three children who had been enrolled more than 30 days. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1893 Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. The child's health care concerns, unique characteristics, and information for safe medical treatment was not completed for three children. 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) 1986 Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child's names. Two bottles of milk observed in the refrigerator were not labeled or dated. .1706(l) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. This statement was not on file for one child. .1719(a)(11) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than September 4, 2025. The compliance letter should be sent to me via email, from the email address on file with the Division as the center’s official email address. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding violations that were corrected and a specific plan to correct the remaining violations. An extension will need to be requested from management. The information required in a compliance letter was reviewed. You should list the item number, specifically stating that the violation has been corrected, explaining when it was corrected, and how it was corrected. You should also explain that you understand the rule regarding the violation. You are also encouraged to state how you will prevent noncompliance in the future. Compliance is not considered finalized until all violations have been corrected. Therefore, if the compliance letter says an item will be corrected, it should be followed-up with another letter once it actually has been corrected. As an example, compliance verification such as “Mulch will be delivered on Tuesday” is not considered corrected until it is followed up with a letter stating something like “The mulch was delivered on Tuesday, September 5, 2024, and now measures nine inches in the full fall zone.” Please let me know if you have any questions regarding how to complete a compliance letter. If you will be unable to correct all violations within the allowed timeframe, you should request an extension. CHILD CARE RULES: You can access the NC Child Care rules from the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, click on the “provider” tab, then “child care rules” tab. Download a copy of the NC Child Care rules onto your computer so you have access to the rules and can reference them as needed. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & CONSULTATION: The following items were discussed during today' visit. You may want to consider them in order to avoid potential violations or improve the quality of your program. We reviewed that the overall capacity is eight, however of the eight children no more than five may be preschool age children. I noted this is reflected as a restriction and is printed on your child care license. A preschool age child is a child from birth until their first day of public or nonpublic school kindergarten. Children enrolled in NC Pre-K programs or Head Start programs are considered preschoolers even though they may attend child care programs held at public or non-public school campuses. Homeschooled children are considered preschool age children until the age of seven. We discussed that part time children may share a slot; however, they may not be present at the same time unless other children are absent. It appears that you have a potential overcapacity issue on Friday when the part time child attends if the other five preschool age children are present. You stated your own preschool age child is taken to a family member’s home on these days. I encouraged you to use a tracking system to ensure you are not overcapacity, and that you hold parents to agreed upon attendance times. All outlets in spaces accessible to the children should be in use or covered. This includes the areas children use to access the outdoor play area and in entering and exiting the facility. You should remind your family members of the importance of replacing the outlet covers. We discussed that any fan used in the child care area must be covered with a mesh guard or mounted out of the reach of children. All areas used by the children, including those for sleeping, should be well organized and free of clutter. Clutter and piles of materials will encourage pests and pose a hazard to children. Any room with the door open is considered accessible to children. We discussed the need for bright lighting in areas where children are performing routines such as toileting and hand washing. When you enroll children, you should review the application forms and other documents submitted by the parents to ensure that all forms are completed fully and accurately, that all areas are completed, and that all pieces required are present. I reminded you to use the child’s file checklist available on the Division’s website to ensure your records are complete and accurate. Rated License: As this facility applied for a star rated license before July 1, 2025 the two component rating scale system will be used. All components are being assessed. Education – The operator currently has a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential equivalency. This facility will earn three points in this component. Program Standards – Once the violations documented today have been corrected, this program will meet minimum child care requirements. The operator has not conducted a self-study. This facility will earn one point in this component. Quality Point – You have chosen to meet Programmatic Option of limiting your infant enrollment to no more than two children under one year of age. You currently have two infants enrolled. This facility will earn the quality point. With a total of five points, this facility will earn a Two Star License at the end of the temporary time period. This license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted once your temporary license expires. I encouraged you to contact the local Department of Social Services to determine how your star rated license will impact your participation in the subsidized child care program at the end of the temporary time period. I asked that you receive clear information from them regarding parent notification and any time frame requirements. Training Requirements: Health & Safety : This series of trainings include 10 topic areas. They must be completed within your first year of licensure, and every five years thereafter. I encourage you to use the Health and Safety training log to ensure all topic areas are covered. These trainings will be monitored during your annual compliance visit. Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care: We discussed that this training is required within one year of licensure. This course is typically offered by the local Partnership for Children (Smart Start) or the local or regional Child Care Resource and Referral agency. You will need to complete this training no later than March 7, 2026. Once you have taken the training, you will need to create your facility’s emergency preparedness plan in the emergency management portal. This will be covered in the training. Once created, the plan must be printed and available for review, along with the Ready-To-Go file. Please remember to review and update your plan at least annually. You will also continue to conduct the shelter-in-place or lockdown drills every three months. On-going training: You will need to track your on-going training classes using the on-going training log, with your certificates attached. The health and safety training, emergency preparedness training, and college early childhood coursework can also count towards the on-going hours. CPR and First Aid training, however does not count. The number of hours required are based on your education and experience. As you have completed the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential, you will be required to earn 10 hours per year. This requirement will be monitored during your annual compliance visit. We also discussed that you must have a professional development plan that is completed during your first year of licensure and is updated annually thereafter. I observed this plan that was created on May 21, 2025. North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NCFELD): All programs are required to plan weekly activities that relate to one or more of the five domains in NCFLED. This information will be added to the weekly activity plan (on the plan itself you will need to be able to share which domains/goals activities relate to activities on the weekly activity plan). Children’s experiences and the skills and characteristics they develop during the preschool years are critically important to their success later in school. What children learn between birth and the time they start kindergarten lays the foundation for their learning and development for years to come. NCFELD describes quality early childhood programming, and the purpose of the publication is to help educators plan their curriculum. NCFELD is an excellent resource for childhood programs, educators, parents and others. You may download free copies from www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. I encourage you to seek training related to Foundations as part of your on-going training. Quality Child Care: Providing quality child care is essential for children. There is ample research demonstrating that high-quality child-care experiences have many benefits to children and society and that quality child care is linked to children’s improved school performance. Family Child Care Homes with a planned curriculum have a more positive impact on child outcomes than one with no set curriculum. A comprehensive curriculum will address all areas of a child’s development including social and emotional, physical and health, cognition and general knowledge, and language and communication. For example, activities promoting literacy, math and science concepts, music and art are typically included. Annual Licensing Fee: Pursuant to GS 110-90(1a) the Division establishes an annual fee for licensed child care facilities. The invoices for the fees are assessed based on your licensed capacity and mailed after the 1st of November every year. You will only receive one invoice and payment is due in FULL within 30 days. Please closely monitor your email and be on the lookout for your invoice. Please don’t delay making your payment and be aware that payment plans are NOT available. In addition, please be aware that failure to pay a license fee within 30 days of receipt will result in late charges. If payments are made late and late charges are applied, the fee as well as the late charge must be resolved. Please be reminded that failure to pay a license fee could also result in the facility's child care license being revoked. Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): 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 (household members in a Family Child Care Home) within five business days. Previously, written notification such as the “Change of Information” form was used, however the process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. Once you receive your Star Rated License, you will need to use 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 already completed the 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 and household members are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis. 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 with the portal or the training, please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Today I also notified you of a marketing tool that is available though the child care resource and referral agencies. I encouraged you to go to findchildcarenc.org to claim your program and enter your information so it will be available to parents who are seeking child care. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I encourage you to visit the DCDEE website and click on the “What’s New” tab to stay abreast of all updates. Feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. I may be reached at 910-824-0123 or email becky.jackson@dhhs.nc.gov Once I receive the rated license for your program, I will transfer the file to your permanent child care consultant. I will notify you when this change occurs. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Nyiticia's Family Childcare Home Facility ID: 31000287 Consultant: BECKY JACKSON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 8/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the second temporary time period visit. This facility currently operates on a Temporary License effective March 7, 2025 to September 7, 2025 with restrictions of daytime care only, maximum of 5 preschool children at any time, and that the children may play outdoors only in the fenced area. Today’s visit was conducted with Nyiticia Newton-Brinson, operator. Carla Hanchey-Edwards, Child Care Consultant assisted me today. During this visit, we walked through the areas accessible to the children and observed the indoor and outdoor environment. Four children were present today. We also observed that two of your school-age children were present with the child care group. They were observed engaged in free play, conducting personal care routines (toileting, and hand washing) playing outdoors, and interacting with the operator. There were developmentally appropriate equipment, toys and materials available. You stated the breakfast served consisted of sausage biscuits, oranges, and milk. We did not observe lunch being prepared. The facility was assessed for supervision, capacity, use of space, license restrictions, and health and safety requirements. Fire drills, medication administration, playground safety, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. The license was posted along with the NC Summary of the Law. A first aid reference sheet was available. The daily schedule and activity plan were posted. The last fire drill was completed July 31, 2025 at 9:34am. The log reflected it took two minutes to evacuate your home. The most recent shelter in place drill was conducted on June 10, 2025 at 9:20am. The most recent outdoor play area inspection was completed July 11, 2025. The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. Outlets in the kitchen, bathroom, and entry area were not in use or covered. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Health assessments were not on file for three children who had been enrolled more than 30 days. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1893 Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. The child's health care concerns, unique characteristics, and information for safe medical treatment was not completed for three children. 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) 1986 Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child's names. Two bottles of milk observed in the refrigerator were not labeled or dated. .1706(l) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. This statement was not on file for one child. .1719(a)(11) All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than September 4, 2025. The compliance letter should be sent to me via email, from the email address on file with the Division as the center’s official email address. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding violations that were corrected and a specific plan to correct the remaining violations. An extension will need to be requested from management. The information required in a compliance letter was reviewed. You should list the item number, specifically stating that the violation has been corrected, explaining when it was corrected, and how it was corrected. You should also explain that you understand the rule regarding the violation. You are also encouraged to state how you will prevent noncompliance in the future. Compliance is not considered finalized until all violations have been corrected. Therefore, if the compliance letter says an item will be corrected, it should be followed-up with another letter once it actually has been corrected. As an example, compliance verification such as “Mulch will be delivered on Tuesday” is not considered corrected until it is followed up with a letter stating something like “The mulch was delivered on Tuesday, September 5, 2024, and now measures nine inches in the full fall zone.” Please let me know if you have any questions regarding how to complete a compliance letter. If you will be unable to correct all violations within the allowed timeframe, you should request an extension. CHILD CARE RULES: You can access the NC Child Care rules from the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, click on the “provider” tab, then “child care rules” tab. Download a copy of the NC Child Care rules onto your computer so you have access to the rules and can reference them as needed. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & CONSULTATION: The following items were discussed during today' visit. You may want to consider them in order to avoid potential violations or improve the quality of your program. We reviewed that the overall capacity is eight, however of the eight children no more than five may be preschool age children. I noted this is reflected as a restriction and is printed on your child care license. A preschool age child is a child from birth until their first day of public or nonpublic school kindergarten. Children enrolled in NC Pre-K programs or Head Start programs are considered preschoolers even though they may attend child care programs held at public or non-public school campuses. Homeschooled children are considered preschool age children until the age of seven. We discussed that part time children may share a slot; however, they may not be present at the same time unless other children are absent. It appears that you have a potential overcapacity issue on Friday when the part time child attends if the other five preschool age children are present. You stated your own preschool age child is taken to a family member’s home on these days. I encouraged you to use a tracking system to ensure you are not overcapacity, and that you hold parents to agreed upon attendance times. All outlets in spaces accessible to the children should be in use or covered. This includes the areas children use to access the outdoor play area and in entering and exiting the facility. You should remind your family members of the importance of replacing the outlet covers. We discussed that any fan used in the child care area must be covered with a mesh guard or mounted out of the reach of children. All areas used by the children, including those for sleeping, should be well organized and free of clutter. Clutter and piles of materials will encourage pests and pose a hazard to children. Any room with the door open is considered accessible to children. We discussed the need for bright lighting in areas where children are performing routines such as toileting and hand washing. When you enroll children, you should review the application forms and other documents submitted by the parents to ensure that all forms are completed fully and accurately, that all areas are completed, and that all pieces required are present. I reminded you to use the child’s file checklist available on the Division’s website to ensure your records are complete and accurate. Rated License: As this facility applied for a star rated license before July 1, 2025 the two component rating scale system will be used. All components are being assessed. Education – The operator currently has a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential equivalency. This facility will earn three points in this component. Program Standards – Once the violations documented today have been corrected, this program will meet minimum child care requirements. The operator has not conducted a self-study. This facility will earn one point in this component. Quality Point – You have chosen to meet Programmatic Option of limiting your infant enrollment to no more than two children under one year of age. You currently have two infants enrolled. This facility will earn the quality point. With a total of five points, this facility will earn a Two Star License at the end of the temporary time period. This license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted once your temporary license expires. I encouraged you to contact the local Department of Social Services to determine how your star rated license will impact your participation in the subsidized child care program at the end of the temporary time period. I asked that you receive clear information from them regarding parent notification and any time frame requirements. Training Requirements: Health & Safety : This series of trainings include 10 topic areas. They must be completed within your first year of licensure, and every five years thereafter. I encourage you to use the Health and Safety training log to ensure all topic areas are covered. These trainings will be monitored during your annual compliance visit. Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care: We discussed that this training is required within one year of licensure. This course is typically offered by the local Partnership for Children (Smart Start) or the local or regional Child Care Resource and Referral agency. You will need to complete this training no later than March 7, 2026. Once you have taken the training, you will need to create your facility’s emergency preparedness plan in the emergency management portal. This will be covered in the training. Once created, the plan must be printed and available for review, along with the Ready-To-Go file. Please remember to review and update your plan at least annually. You will also continue to conduct the shelter-in-place or lockdown drills every three months. On-going training: You will need to track your on-going training classes using the on-going training log, with your certificates attached. The health and safety training, emergency preparedness training, and college early childhood coursework can also count towards the on-going hours. CPR and First Aid training, however does not count. The number of hours required are based on your education and experience. As you have completed the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential, you will be required to earn 10 hours per year. This requirement will be monitored during your annual compliance visit. We also discussed that you must have a professional development plan that is completed during your first year of licensure and is updated annually thereafter. I observed this plan that was created on May 21, 2025. North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NCFELD): All programs are required to plan weekly activities that relate to one or more of the five domains in NCFLED. This information will be added to the weekly activity plan (on the plan itself you will need to be able to share which domains/goals activities relate to activities on the weekly activity plan). Children’s experiences and the skills and characteristics they develop during the preschool years are critically important to their success later in school. What children learn between birth and the time they start kindergarten lays the foundation for their learning and development for years to come. NCFELD describes quality early childhood programming, and the purpose of the publication is to help educators plan their curriculum. NCFELD is an excellent resource for childhood programs, educators, parents and others. You may download free copies from www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. I encourage you to seek training related to Foundations as part of your on-going training. Quality Child Care: Providing quality child care is essential for children. There is ample research demonstrating that high-quality child-care experiences have many benefits to children and society and that quality child care is linked to children’s improved school performance. Family Child Care Homes with a planned curriculum have a more positive impact on child outcomes than one with no set curriculum. A comprehensive curriculum will address all areas of a child’s development including social and emotional, physical and health, cognition and general knowledge, and language and communication. For example, activities promoting literacy, math and science concepts, music and art are typically included. Annual Licensing Fee: Pursuant to GS 110-90(1a) the Division establishes an annual fee for licensed child care facilities. The invoices for the fees are assessed based on your licensed capacity and mailed after the 1st of November every year. You will only receive one invoice and payment is due in FULL within 30 days. Please closely monitor your email and be on the lookout for your invoice. Please don’t delay making your payment and be aware that payment plans are NOT available. In addition, please be aware that failure to pay a license fee within 30 days of receipt will result in late charges. If payments are made late and late charges are applied, the fee as well as the late charge must be resolved. Please be reminded that failure to pay a license fee could also result in the facility's child care license being revoked. Provider Portal for ABCMS (the criminal records check database): 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 (household members in a Family Child Care Home) within five business days. Previously, written notification such as the “Change of Information” form was used, however the process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. Once you receive your Star Rated License, you will need to use 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 already completed the 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 and household members are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis. 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 with the portal or the training, please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Today I also notified you of a marketing tool that is available though the child care resource and referral agencies. I encouraged you to go to findchildcarenc.org to claim your program and enter your information so it will be available to parents who are seeking child care. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I encourage you to visit the DCDEE website and click on the “What’s New” tab to stay abreast of all updates. Feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. I may be reached at 910-824-0123 or email becky.jackson@dhhs.nc.gov Once I receive the rated license for your program, I will transfer the file to your permanent child care consultant. I will notify you when this change occurs. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.