Ms. Schucky's Childcare

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MS. SCHUCKY'S CHILDCARE Facility ID: 60003529 Consultant: LISA EDDINS-SMITH Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/7/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 8/7/2025 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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 he annual compliance visit. The facility currently operates with a one star rated license, issued November 9, 2018. The program’s 18-month compliance history before today’s visit was 98%. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 21, 2024. Upon arrival I was greeted by Paula Schuck, Owner. Ms. Schuck assisted me with today’s visit. One child was present. All items required to be posted were observed in compliance. The emergency drill log was reviewed today. The last fire drill was conducted August 1, 2025. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were conducted on June 2, 2025. Outdoor inspections were monitored today and occurred as required. A sanitation inspection was conducted April 8, 2025. The Emergency Preparedness plan was reviewed and in compliance. One child’s file and the provider’s file was monitored during the visit and found in compliance. The provider has completed all required training. One hour on-going training is due by August 21, 2025. I monitored all indoor areas today. The child present was cared for in a nurturing manner. The materials were age and developmentally appropriate and in good repair. I monitored hazardous materials and cited a violation. Please review violations section for details. The refrigerator temperature was forty-four degrees and in compliance. The outdoor area was not monitored due to inclement weather. Ms. Schuck shared the area is grass only and she takes materials outside for outdoor play. Ms. Schuck stated there are currently no emergency medications or topical ointments used in the facility. The following violation was cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Lysol wipes and Diaper rash spray were in an unlocked cabinet lower than five (5) feet accessible to children. .1719 (a)(7) Compliance Statement: Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. Technical Assistance DCDEE Website: I encourage you to utilize the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on a regular basis. All the laws, rules and regulations, item number listing, sanitation requirements, and provider documents can be found on the website. Additionally, there are many resources such as DCDEE Moodle where you can complete health and safety training free of charge. The What’s New tab provides current information that is sent out through blast emails. QRIS Modernization – Pathway to the Stars You stated that you are not planning to complete a Star Rated License assessment or participate in the Pathway to the Stars. You plan to continue operating with your current license. We discussed that if you decided you would like to learn more you can call me and/or visit : https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization Annual EPR Update We discussed that the EPR plan should be updated annually. You can access more information here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Emergency-Preparedness-and-Response Reminders: Continue to review emails from the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and from your assigned child care consultant. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns regarding today’s visit, please contact me at Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov or 980-748-6270. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: MS. SCHUCKY'S CHILDCARE Facility ID: 60003529 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 8/21/2024 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. P. Schuck, Operator/provider, assisted me with the visit. The facility currently operates with a one star rated license, issued November 9, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted September 11,2023. The emergency drill log was reviewed today. The last fire drill was conducted August 1, 2024. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were conducted on June 3, 2023. Outdoor inspections were monitored today and occurring as required. A sanitation inspection was conducted April 12, 2024. The indoor and outdoor learning environments were monitored today. I observed children in both the indoor learning environment and found supervision and capacity to be in compliance. Children were observed participating lunch, personal care routines and free choice of indoor activities. The Provider was observed interacting with the children in a nurturing and caring manner. Three children’s files and the provider’s file were monitored during the visit. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The provider's health questionnaire was dated April 17, 2023. .1703(a)(1) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The attendance including arrival and departure times had not been documented for August 19, 2024 to August 21, 2024. .1721(e)(6) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. One child did not have verification on file that the Summary of the Law was given to the parent. GS 110-102 Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 4, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed, 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. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided. -The provider has completed eleven hours of fifteen hours required for on-going training. The provider has until September 11, 2024 to complete the additional four hours. As a reminder Health and Safety training count toward on-going trainings as well. -Reminder all parents must have verification on file that they have received the NC Summary of the Law. While reviewing children’s file, one child had two copies of the Summary of the Law located in the file, however there was no parent signature or verification the parent received a copy. -The Health Questionnaire must be completely annually by the provider. A suggestion was made to complete any forms that are annually on the first of every year. -Documentation of each child’s attendance, arrival and departure times must be completed daily. A suggestion was made to keep the attendance sheet that includes arrival and departure times on the table at the entrance as a reminder. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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: MS. SCHUCKY'S CHILDCARE Facility ID: 60003529 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 8/21/2024 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. P. Schuck, Operator/provider, assisted me with the visit. The facility currently operates with a one star rated license, issued November 9, 2018. The last annual compliance visit was conducted September 11,2023. The emergency drill log was reviewed today. The last fire drill was conducted August 1, 2024. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were conducted on June 3, 2023. Outdoor inspections were monitored today and occurring as required. A sanitation inspection was conducted April 12, 2024. The indoor and outdoor learning environments were monitored today. I observed children in both the indoor learning environment and found supervision and capacity to be in compliance. Children were observed participating lunch, personal care routines and free choice of indoor activities. The Provider was observed interacting with the children in a nurturing and caring manner. Three children’s files and the provider’s file were monitored during the visit. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The provider's health questionnaire was dated April 17, 2023. .1703(a)(1) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The attendance including arrival and departure times had not been documented for August 19, 2024 to August 21, 2024. .1721(e)(6) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. One child did not have verification on file that the Summary of the Law was given to the parent. GS 110-102 Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 4, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed, 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. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided. -The provider has completed eleven hours of fifteen hours required for on-going training. The provider has until September 11, 2024 to complete the additional four hours. As a reminder Health and Safety training count toward on-going trainings as well. -Reminder all parents must have verification on file that they have received the NC Summary of the Law. While reviewing children’s file, one child had two copies of the Summary of the Law located in the file, however there was no parent signature or verification the parent received a copy. -The Health Questionnaire must be completely annually by the provider. A suggestion was made to complete any forms that are annually on the first of every year. -Documentation of each child’s attendance, arrival and departure times must be completed daily. A suggestion was made to keep the attendance sheet that includes arrival and departure times on the table at the entrance as a reminder. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: MS. SCHUCKY'S CHILDCARE Facility ID: 60003529 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/11/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor annual compliance with applicable child care rules. The facility has a One Star License with an effective date of November 9, 2019. The facility license and NC Summary of the Law was prominently posted. The facility’s 18-month compliance history score before today’s visit was 97%. Upon arrival I was greeted by the provider, P. Schuck. I introduced myself and stated the reason for the visit. There were two preschool children present. The children were observed participating in personal care routines, free choice of indoor learning activities, lunch, and rest time. The children have a room in the home that is dedicated for their use. The space is equipped with a variety of materials and equipment accessible to them. The Division of Child Development and Early Education’s 2022 April Items Listing and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes was used to conduct the monitoring visit. Three children’s files were monitored during the visit. The emergency drill log was reviewed today. The last fire drill was conducted September 1, 2023. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was also conducted on September 1, 2023. Outdoor inspections were monitored today and occurring as required. There were four violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received a copy of the discipline policy. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received the NC Summary of the Child Care Law. GS 110-102 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received the smoking and tobacco restriction. .1719(a)(11) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Two children did not have verification on file that the parents received the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. .1726(b)&(c) Technical Assistance/General Information. A conversation was held with the Director regarding the violations cited. Below is the rule reference for each violation. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (11) notify the parent of each child enrolled in the facility, in writing, of the smoking and tobacco restriction; 10A NCAC 09 .1726 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (b) A copy of the policy shall be given and explained to the parents of children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the home. The operator shall obtain the parent's signature. The acknowledgement shall contain the following and be maintained in the child's file for review by the Division: (1) the child's name; (2) the date the child first attended the home; (3) the date the operator's policy was given and explained to the parent; (4) the parent's name; (5) the parent's signature; and (6) the date the parent signed the acknowledgment. 10A NCAC 09 .1727 DISCIPLINE POLICY (a) The family child care home operator shall provide a written copy of and explain the operator's discipline practices to each child’s parent at the time of enrollment. (b) The operator shall obtain a statement signed and dated by the parent that attests that a copy of the written discipline policy was given to, and discussed with him or her. (c) That statement shall include the following: (1) the child’s name; (2) the date of enrollment; and (3) if different, the date the parent signs the statement. The signed, dated statement must be in the child’s record and must remain on file as long as/ the child is enrolled. § 110-102. Information for parents. The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full-time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. The summary shall include the name and address of the Secretary and the address of the Commission. The summary shall explain how parents may obtain information on individual child care facilities maintained in public files by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. The summary shall also include a statement regarding the mandatory duty prescribed in G.S. 7B-301 of any person suspecting child abuse or neglect has taken place in child care, or elsewhere, to report to the county Department of Social Services. The statement shall include the definitions of child abuse and neglect described in the Juvenile Code in G.S. 7B-101 and of child abuse described in the Criminal Code in G.S. 14-318.2 and G.S. 14-318.4. The statement shall stress that this reporting law does not require that the person reporting reveal the person's identity. The summary of this Article shall be posted with the facility's license in accordance with G.S. 110-99. Religious-sponsored programs operating pursuant to G.S. 110-106 shall post the summary in a prominent place at all times so that it is easily reviewed by parents. (1971, c. 803, s. 1; 1975, c. 879, s. 15; 1977, c. 1011, s. 3; 1985, c. 757, ss. 155(o), 156(v); 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 1997-506, s. 18; 1998-202, s. 13(w); 2003-196, s. 1.) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by September 24, 2023. The letter of compliance must describe how and when the violations were corrected. The letter must be mailed to Kaye Dunlap, 3109 Wyntree Court, Matthews, NC, 28104 or emailed to Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may 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. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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 .1726 · Violation

Name of Operation: MS. SCHUCKY'S CHILDCARE Facility ID: 60003529 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/11/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor annual compliance with applicable child care rules. The facility has a One Star License with an effective date of November 9, 2019. The facility license and NC Summary of the Law was prominently posted. The facility’s 18-month compliance history score before today’s visit was 97%. Upon arrival I was greeted by the provider, P. Schuck. I introduced myself and stated the reason for the visit. There were two preschool children present. The children were observed participating in personal care routines, free choice of indoor learning activities, lunch, and rest time. The children have a room in the home that is dedicated for their use. The space is equipped with a variety of materials and equipment accessible to them. The Division of Child Development and Early Education’s 2022 April Items Listing and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes was used to conduct the monitoring visit. Three children’s files were monitored during the visit. The emergency drill log was reviewed today. The last fire drill was conducted September 1, 2023. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was also conducted on September 1, 2023. Outdoor inspections were monitored today and occurring as required. There were four violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received a copy of the discipline policy. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received the NC Summary of the Child Care Law. GS 110-102 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received the smoking and tobacco restriction. .1719(a)(11) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Two children did not have verification on file that the parents received the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. .1726(b)&(c) Technical Assistance/General Information. A conversation was held with the Director regarding the violations cited. Below is the rule reference for each violation. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (11) notify the parent of each child enrolled in the facility, in writing, of the smoking and tobacco restriction; 10A NCAC 09 .1726 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (b) A copy of the policy shall be given and explained to the parents of children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the home. The operator shall obtain the parent's signature. The acknowledgement shall contain the following and be maintained in the child's file for review by the Division: (1) the child's name; (2) the date the child first attended the home; (3) the date the operator's policy was given and explained to the parent; (4) the parent's name; (5) the parent's signature; and (6) the date the parent signed the acknowledgment. 10A NCAC 09 .1727 DISCIPLINE POLICY (a) The family child care home operator shall provide a written copy of and explain the operator's discipline practices to each child’s parent at the time of enrollment. (b) The operator shall obtain a statement signed and dated by the parent that attests that a copy of the written discipline policy was given to, and discussed with him or her. (c) That statement shall include the following: (1) the child’s name; (2) the date of enrollment; and (3) if different, the date the parent signs the statement. The signed, dated statement must be in the child’s record and must remain on file as long as/ the child is enrolled. § 110-102. Information for parents. The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full-time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. The summary shall include the name and address of the Secretary and the address of the Commission. The summary shall explain how parents may obtain information on individual child care facilities maintained in public files by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. The summary shall also include a statement regarding the mandatory duty prescribed in G.S. 7B-301 of any person suspecting child abuse or neglect has taken place in child care, or elsewhere, to report to the county Department of Social Services. The statement shall include the definitions of child abuse and neglect described in the Juvenile Code in G.S. 7B-101 and of child abuse described in the Criminal Code in G.S. 14-318.2 and G.S. 14-318.4. The statement shall stress that this reporting law does not require that the person reporting reveal the person's identity. The summary of this Article shall be posted with the facility's license in accordance with G.S. 110-99. Religious-sponsored programs operating pursuant to G.S. 110-106 shall post the summary in a prominent place at all times so that it is easily reviewed by parents. (1971, c. 803, s. 1; 1975, c. 879, s. 15; 1977, c. 1011, s. 3; 1985, c. 757, ss. 155(o), 156(v); 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 1997-506, s. 18; 1998-202, s. 13(w); 2003-196, s. 1.) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by September 24, 2023. The letter of compliance must describe how and when the violations were corrected. The letter must be mailed to Kaye Dunlap, 3109 Wyntree Court, Matthews, NC, 28104 or emailed to Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may 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. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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 .1727 · Violation

Name of Operation: MS. SCHUCKY'S CHILDCARE Facility ID: 60003529 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/11/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor annual compliance with applicable child care rules. The facility has a One Star License with an effective date of November 9, 2019. The facility license and NC Summary of the Law was prominently posted. The facility’s 18-month compliance history score before today’s visit was 97%. Upon arrival I was greeted by the provider, P. Schuck. I introduced myself and stated the reason for the visit. There were two preschool children present. The children were observed participating in personal care routines, free choice of indoor learning activities, lunch, and rest time. The children have a room in the home that is dedicated for their use. The space is equipped with a variety of materials and equipment accessible to them. The Division of Child Development and Early Education’s 2022 April Items Listing and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes was used to conduct the monitoring visit. Three children’s files were monitored during the visit. The emergency drill log was reviewed today. The last fire drill was conducted September 1, 2023. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was also conducted on September 1, 2023. Outdoor inspections were monitored today and occurring as required. There were four violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received a copy of the discipline policy. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received the NC Summary of the Child Care Law. GS 110-102 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received the smoking and tobacco restriction. .1719(a)(11) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Two children did not have verification on file that the parents received the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. .1726(b)&(c) Technical Assistance/General Information. A conversation was held with the Director regarding the violations cited. Below is the rule reference for each violation. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (11) notify the parent of each child enrolled in the facility, in writing, of the smoking and tobacco restriction; 10A NCAC 09 .1726 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (b) A copy of the policy shall be given and explained to the parents of children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the home. The operator shall obtain the parent's signature. The acknowledgement shall contain the following and be maintained in the child's file for review by the Division: (1) the child's name; (2) the date the child first attended the home; (3) the date the operator's policy was given and explained to the parent; (4) the parent's name; (5) the parent's signature; and (6) the date the parent signed the acknowledgment. 10A NCAC 09 .1727 DISCIPLINE POLICY (a) The family child care home operator shall provide a written copy of and explain the operator's discipline practices to each child’s parent at the time of enrollment. (b) The operator shall obtain a statement signed and dated by the parent that attests that a copy of the written discipline policy was given to, and discussed with him or her. (c) That statement shall include the following: (1) the child’s name; (2) the date of enrollment; and (3) if different, the date the parent signs the statement. The signed, dated statement must be in the child’s record and must remain on file as long as/ the child is enrolled. § 110-102. Information for parents. The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full-time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. The summary shall include the name and address of the Secretary and the address of the Commission. The summary shall explain how parents may obtain information on individual child care facilities maintained in public files by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. The summary shall also include a statement regarding the mandatory duty prescribed in G.S. 7B-301 of any person suspecting child abuse or neglect has taken place in child care, or elsewhere, to report to the county Department of Social Services. The statement shall include the definitions of child abuse and neglect described in the Juvenile Code in G.S. 7B-101 and of child abuse described in the Criminal Code in G.S. 14-318.2 and G.S. 14-318.4. The statement shall stress that this reporting law does not require that the person reporting reveal the person's identity. The summary of this Article shall be posted with the facility's license in accordance with G.S. 110-99. Religious-sponsored programs operating pursuant to G.S. 110-106 shall post the summary in a prominent place at all times so that it is easily reviewed by parents. (1971, c. 803, s. 1; 1975, c. 879, s. 15; 1977, c. 1011, s. 3; 1985, c. 757, ss. 155(o), 156(v); 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 1997-506, s. 18; 1998-202, s. 13(w); 2003-196, s. 1.) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by September 24, 2023. The letter of compliance must describe how and when the violations were corrected. The letter must be mailed to Kaye Dunlap, 3109 Wyntree Court, Matthews, NC, 28104 or emailed to Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may 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. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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. 110-106 · Violation

Name of Operation: MS. SCHUCKY'S CHILDCARE Facility ID: 60003529 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/11/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor annual compliance with applicable child care rules. The facility has a One Star License with an effective date of November 9, 2019. The facility license and NC Summary of the Law was prominently posted. The facility’s 18-month compliance history score before today’s visit was 97%. Upon arrival I was greeted by the provider, P. Schuck. I introduced myself and stated the reason for the visit. There were two preschool children present. The children were observed participating in personal care routines, free choice of indoor learning activities, lunch, and rest time. The children have a room in the home that is dedicated for their use. The space is equipped with a variety of materials and equipment accessible to them. The Division of Child Development and Early Education’s 2022 April Items Listing and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes was used to conduct the monitoring visit. Three children’s files were monitored during the visit. The emergency drill log was reviewed today. The last fire drill was conducted September 1, 2023. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was also conducted on September 1, 2023. Outdoor inspections were monitored today and occurring as required. There were four violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received a copy of the discipline policy. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received the NC Summary of the Child Care Law. GS 110-102 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received the smoking and tobacco restriction. .1719(a)(11) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Two children did not have verification on file that the parents received the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. .1726(b)&(c) Technical Assistance/General Information. A conversation was held with the Director regarding the violations cited. Below is the rule reference for each violation. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (11) notify the parent of each child enrolled in the facility, in writing, of the smoking and tobacco restriction; 10A NCAC 09 .1726 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (b) A copy of the policy shall be given and explained to the parents of children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the home. The operator shall obtain the parent's signature. The acknowledgement shall contain the following and be maintained in the child's file for review by the Division: (1) the child's name; (2) the date the child first attended the home; (3) the date the operator's policy was given and explained to the parent; (4) the parent's name; (5) the parent's signature; and (6) the date the parent signed the acknowledgment. 10A NCAC 09 .1727 DISCIPLINE POLICY (a) The family child care home operator shall provide a written copy of and explain the operator's discipline practices to each child’s parent at the time of enrollment. (b) The operator shall obtain a statement signed and dated by the parent that attests that a copy of the written discipline policy was given to, and discussed with him or her. (c) That statement shall include the following: (1) the child’s name; (2) the date of enrollment; and (3) if different, the date the parent signs the statement. The signed, dated statement must be in the child’s record and must remain on file as long as/ the child is enrolled. § 110-102. Information for parents. The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full-time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. The summary shall include the name and address of the Secretary and the address of the Commission. The summary shall explain how parents may obtain information on individual child care facilities maintained in public files by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. The summary shall also include a statement regarding the mandatory duty prescribed in G.S. 7B-301 of any person suspecting child abuse or neglect has taken place in child care, or elsewhere, to report to the county Department of Social Services. The statement shall include the definitions of child abuse and neglect described in the Juvenile Code in G.S. 7B-101 and of child abuse described in the Criminal Code in G.S. 14-318.2 and G.S. 14-318.4. The statement shall stress that this reporting law does not require that the person reporting reveal the person's identity. The summary of this Article shall be posted with the facility's license in accordance with G.S. 110-99. Religious-sponsored programs operating pursuant to G.S. 110-106 shall post the summary in a prominent place at all times so that it is easily reviewed by parents. (1971, c. 803, s. 1; 1975, c. 879, s. 15; 1977, c. 1011, s. 3; 1985, c. 757, ss. 155(o), 156(v); 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 1997-506, s. 18; 1998-202, s. 13(w); 2003-196, s. 1.) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by September 24, 2023. The letter of compliance must describe how and when the violations were corrected. The letter must be mailed to Kaye Dunlap, 3109 Wyntree Court, Matthews, NC, 28104 or emailed to Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may 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. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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. 110-99 · Violation

Name of Operation: MS. SCHUCKY'S CHILDCARE Facility ID: 60003529 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/11/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor annual compliance with applicable child care rules. The facility has a One Star License with an effective date of November 9, 2019. The facility license and NC Summary of the Law was prominently posted. The facility’s 18-month compliance history score before today’s visit was 97%. Upon arrival I was greeted by the provider, P. Schuck. I introduced myself and stated the reason for the visit. There were two preschool children present. The children were observed participating in personal care routines, free choice of indoor learning activities, lunch, and rest time. The children have a room in the home that is dedicated for their use. The space is equipped with a variety of materials and equipment accessible to them. The Division of Child Development and Early Education’s 2022 April Items Listing and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes was used to conduct the monitoring visit. Three children’s files were monitored during the visit. The emergency drill log was reviewed today. The last fire drill was conducted September 1, 2023. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was also conducted on September 1, 2023. Outdoor inspections were monitored today and occurring as required. There were four violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received a copy of the discipline policy. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received the NC Summary of the Child Care Law. GS 110-102 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received the smoking and tobacco restriction. .1719(a)(11) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Two children did not have verification on file that the parents received the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. .1726(b)&(c) Technical Assistance/General Information. A conversation was held with the Director regarding the violations cited. Below is the rule reference for each violation. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (11) notify the parent of each child enrolled in the facility, in writing, of the smoking and tobacco restriction; 10A NCAC 09 .1726 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (b) A copy of the policy shall be given and explained to the parents of children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the home. The operator shall obtain the parent's signature. The acknowledgement shall contain the following and be maintained in the child's file for review by the Division: (1) the child's name; (2) the date the child first attended the home; (3) the date the operator's policy was given and explained to the parent; (4) the parent's name; (5) the parent's signature; and (6) the date the parent signed the acknowledgment. 10A NCAC 09 .1727 DISCIPLINE POLICY (a) The family child care home operator shall provide a written copy of and explain the operator's discipline practices to each child’s parent at the time of enrollment. (b) The operator shall obtain a statement signed and dated by the parent that attests that a copy of the written discipline policy was given to, and discussed with him or her. (c) That statement shall include the following: (1) the child’s name; (2) the date of enrollment; and (3) if different, the date the parent signs the statement. The signed, dated statement must be in the child’s record and must remain on file as long as/ the child is enrolled. § 110-102. Information for parents. The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full-time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. The summary shall include the name and address of the Secretary and the address of the Commission. The summary shall explain how parents may obtain information on individual child care facilities maintained in public files by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. The summary shall also include a statement regarding the mandatory duty prescribed in G.S. 7B-301 of any person suspecting child abuse or neglect has taken place in child care, or elsewhere, to report to the county Department of Social Services. The statement shall include the definitions of child abuse and neglect described in the Juvenile Code in G.S. 7B-101 and of child abuse described in the Criminal Code in G.S. 14-318.2 and G.S. 14-318.4. The statement shall stress that this reporting law does not require that the person reporting reveal the person's identity. The summary of this Article shall be posted with the facility's license in accordance with G.S. 110-99. Religious-sponsored programs operating pursuant to G.S. 110-106 shall post the summary in a prominent place at all times so that it is easily reviewed by parents. (1971, c. 803, s. 1; 1975, c. 879, s. 15; 1977, c. 1011, s. 3; 1985, c. 757, ss. 155(o), 156(v); 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 1997-506, s. 18; 1998-202, s. 13(w); 2003-196, s. 1.) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by September 24, 2023. The letter of compliance must describe how and when the violations were corrected. The letter must be mailed to Kaye Dunlap, 3109 Wyntree Court, Matthews, NC, 28104 or emailed to Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may 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. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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.110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MS. SCHUCKY'S CHILDCARE Facility ID: 60003529 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/11/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor annual compliance with applicable child care rules. The facility has a One Star License with an effective date of November 9, 2019. The facility license and NC Summary of the Law was prominently posted. The facility’s 18-month compliance history score before today’s visit was 97%. Upon arrival I was greeted by the provider, P. Schuck. I introduced myself and stated the reason for the visit. There were two preschool children present. The children were observed participating in personal care routines, free choice of indoor learning activities, lunch, and rest time. The children have a room in the home that is dedicated for their use. The space is equipped with a variety of materials and equipment accessible to them. The Division of Child Development and Early Education’s 2022 April Items Listing and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes was used to conduct the monitoring visit. Three children’s files were monitored during the visit. The emergency drill log was reviewed today. The last fire drill was conducted September 1, 2023. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was also conducted on September 1, 2023. Outdoor inspections were monitored today and occurring as required. There were four violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received a copy of the discipline policy. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received the NC Summary of the Child Care Law. GS 110-102 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received the smoking and tobacco restriction. .1719(a)(11) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Two children did not have verification on file that the parents received the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. .1726(b)&(c) Technical Assistance/General Information. A conversation was held with the Director regarding the violations cited. Below is the rule reference for each violation. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (11) notify the parent of each child enrolled in the facility, in writing, of the smoking and tobacco restriction; 10A NCAC 09 .1726 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (b) A copy of the policy shall be given and explained to the parents of children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the home. The operator shall obtain the parent's signature. The acknowledgement shall contain the following and be maintained in the child's file for review by the Division: (1) the child's name; (2) the date the child first attended the home; (3) the date the operator's policy was given and explained to the parent; (4) the parent's name; (5) the parent's signature; and (6) the date the parent signed the acknowledgment. 10A NCAC 09 .1727 DISCIPLINE POLICY (a) The family child care home operator shall provide a written copy of and explain the operator's discipline practices to each child’s parent at the time of enrollment. (b) The operator shall obtain a statement signed and dated by the parent that attests that a copy of the written discipline policy was given to, and discussed with him or her. (c) That statement shall include the following: (1) the child’s name; (2) the date of enrollment; and (3) if different, the date the parent signs the statement. The signed, dated statement must be in the child’s record and must remain on file as long as/ the child is enrolled. § 110-102. Information for parents. The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full-time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. The summary shall include the name and address of the Secretary and the address of the Commission. The summary shall explain how parents may obtain information on individual child care facilities maintained in public files by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. The summary shall also include a statement regarding the mandatory duty prescribed in G.S. 7B-301 of any person suspecting child abuse or neglect has taken place in child care, or elsewhere, to report to the county Department of Social Services. The statement shall include the definitions of child abuse and neglect described in the Juvenile Code in G.S. 7B-101 and of child abuse described in the Criminal Code in G.S. 14-318.2 and G.S. 14-318.4. The statement shall stress that this reporting law does not require that the person reporting reveal the person's identity. The summary of this Article shall be posted with the facility's license in accordance with G.S. 110-99. Religious-sponsored programs operating pursuant to G.S. 110-106 shall post the summary in a prominent place at all times so that it is easily reviewed by parents. (1971, c. 803, s. 1; 1975, c. 879, s. 15; 1977, c. 1011, s. 3; 1985, c. 757, ss. 155(o), 156(v); 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 1997-506, s. 18; 1998-202, s. 13(w); 2003-196, s. 1.) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by September 24, 2023. The letter of compliance must describe how and when the violations were corrected. The letter must be mailed to Kaye Dunlap, 3109 Wyntree Court, Matthews, NC, 28104 or emailed to Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may 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. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: MS. SCHUCKY'S CHILDCARE Facility ID: 60003529 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/11/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor annual compliance with applicable child care rules. The facility has a One Star License with an effective date of November 9, 2019. The facility license and NC Summary of the Law was prominently posted. The facility’s 18-month compliance history score before today’s visit was 97%. Upon arrival I was greeted by the provider, P. Schuck. I introduced myself and stated the reason for the visit. There were two preschool children present. The children were observed participating in personal care routines, free choice of indoor learning activities, lunch, and rest time. The children have a room in the home that is dedicated for their use. The space is equipped with a variety of materials and equipment accessible to them. The Division of Child Development and Early Education’s 2022 April Items Listing and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes was used to conduct the monitoring visit. Three children’s files were monitored during the visit. The emergency drill log was reviewed today. The last fire drill was conducted September 1, 2023. A shelter-in-place and lockdown drill was also conducted on September 1, 2023. Outdoor inspections were monitored today and occurring as required. There were four violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received a copy of the discipline policy. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received the NC Summary of the Child Care Law. GS 110-102 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three children did not have verification on file that the parents received the smoking and tobacco restriction. .1719(a)(11) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Two children did not have verification on file that the parents received the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. .1726(b)&(c) Technical Assistance/General Information. A conversation was held with the Director regarding the violations cited. Below is the rule reference for each violation. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (11) notify the parent of each child enrolled in the facility, in writing, of the smoking and tobacco restriction; 10A NCAC 09 .1726 PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (b) A copy of the policy shall be given and explained to the parents of children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the home. The operator shall obtain the parent's signature. The acknowledgement shall contain the following and be maintained in the child's file for review by the Division: (1) the child's name; (2) the date the child first attended the home; (3) the date the operator's policy was given and explained to the parent; (4) the parent's name; (5) the parent's signature; and (6) the date the parent signed the acknowledgment. 10A NCAC 09 .1727 DISCIPLINE POLICY (a) The family child care home operator shall provide a written copy of and explain the operator's discipline practices to each child’s parent at the time of enrollment. (b) The operator shall obtain a statement signed and dated by the parent that attests that a copy of the written discipline policy was given to, and discussed with him or her. (c) That statement shall include the following: (1) the child’s name; (2) the date of enrollment; and (3) if different, the date the parent signs the statement. The signed, dated statement must be in the child’s record and must remain on file as long as/ the child is enrolled. § 110-102. Information for parents. The Secretary shall provide to each operator of a child care facility a summary of this Article for the parents, guardian, or full-time custodian of each child receiving child care in the facility to be distributed by the operator. Operators of child care facilities shall provide a copy of the summary to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child is enrolled in the child care facility. The child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian shall sign a statement attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. The summary shall include the name and address of the Secretary and the address of the Commission. The summary shall explain how parents may obtain information on individual child care facilities maintained in public files by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. The summary shall also include a statement regarding the mandatory duty prescribed in G.S. 7B-301 of any person suspecting child abuse or neglect has taken place in child care, or elsewhere, to report to the county Department of Social Services. The statement shall include the definitions of child abuse and neglect described in the Juvenile Code in G.S. 7B-101 and of child abuse described in the Criminal Code in G.S. 14-318.2 and G.S. 14-318.4. The statement shall stress that this reporting law does not require that the person reporting reveal the person's identity. The summary of this Article shall be posted with the facility's license in accordance with G.S. 110-99. Religious-sponsored programs operating pursuant to G.S. 110-106 shall post the summary in a prominent place at all times so that it is easily reviewed by parents. (1971, c. 803, s. 1; 1975, c. 879, s. 15; 1977, c. 1011, s. 3; 1985, c. 757, ss. 155(o), 156(v); 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 1997-506, s. 18; 1998-202, s. 13(w); 2003-196, s. 1.) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed or emailed to me by September 24, 2023. The letter of compliance must describe how and when the violations were corrected. The letter must be mailed to Kaye Dunlap, 3109 Wyntree Court, Matthews, NC, 28104 or emailed to Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may 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. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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