10A NCAC 09 .2204 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2026 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 4/16/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 198 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify corrections of violations documented during your 2/25/26, annual compliance visit and 3/26/26 unannounced follow-up visit. Upon arrival I noticed one of the side doors slightly ajar and the front door cracked open. After entering the building from the front door I noticed Annette Herndon, director/owner leaving space #3 to enter space #4. There were (13) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old unattended in space #4. There was a dog off leash and (3) areas on the floor where the dog had defecated. The feces were located on the parts of the floor in the front and along the sides of the tables where the children were seated. You stated that you had to leave the room because you thought your dog had gotten out. One of the parents had left the door open, so you were looking for your dog. Annette Herndon helped me with today’s visit. The following violations documented during your 2/25/26 and repeated on your 3/26/26 visit: Violation item #104- Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Violation item #721- All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. ** This is a repeat violation. - Chipping, peeling paint, and rust were prevalent on four pieces of metal equipment. The truck, helicopter, trike, and seesaw. Violation item #1006- Pending provider’s response: ** One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. Violation item #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not on file. ** This is a repeat violation - You stated that you have not registered for a class yet. Violation item #1065- Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. ** This is a repeat violation. - In your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter you asked for an extension to take the 4/13/26, SIDS training. During today’s visit you gave me the name and number of the person giving the training. I called Ashley Lambert at Lumberton PFC, and she said that none of your staff had been registered for the class. Violation item #9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. ** This is a repeat violation - The dog was off leash in space #4 Violation item #108- The operator made an effort to falsify information. ** This is a repeat violation. - Upon arrival you were asked how you have come into compliance with this violation. You stated the following: “I will double check before my compliance letter is sent in. If it is not corrected properly, I will correct it and do it. Then I will send it in. I will check each violation twice before I submit it.” - Five violations were cited as repeat violations during today’s visit. You stated in your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter that “we have contacted organizations for Its SIDS” and that you needed an extension for the 4/13/26, SIDS training. There was no record of registration with you or the facilitator of the class. Upon arrival a dog was off leash in space #4. You stated in your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter that “the puppy was placed on the leash and will remain on the leash while at the center either inside or out.” Continued noncompliance may result in administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Be Advised: Due to the number of violations cited out of compliance during your 2/25/26, visit and repeat violations during your 3/26/26, visit and today's visit, your center may be pending an action. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any action against your center by the Division. Due to a violation cited during today's visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 108 The operator made an effort to falsify information. Five violations were cited as repeat violations during today’s visit. You stated in your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter that “we have contacted organizations for Its SIDS” and that you needed an extension for the 4/13/26, SIDS training. There was no record of registration with you or the facilitator of the class. Upon arrival a dog was off leash in space #4. You stated in your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter that “the puppy was placed on the leash and will remain on the leash while at the center either inside or out.” This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-91(14) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon entering the building from the front door I noticed Annette Herndon, director/owner leaving space #3 to enter space #4. There were (13) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old sitting at two tables unattended in space #4. This was corrected by the teacher returning to space #4. .1801(a)(1-5) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #4, a dog off leash, defecated on (3) areas of the floor in the same room where the children were being cared for. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, four pieces of metal equipment had chipping paint and rust (truck, helicopter, trike, and seesaw). This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The provider has not registered for or completed the required training. This is a repeat violation. .1102(c) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Documentation of registration was not on file. Provider has not registered for class as of today. This is a repeat violation. .1102(f) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This is a repeat violation. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 4/30/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was given on the following: A violation of falsification was cited during today’s visit. Maintaining integrity in compliance records protects the center, the children, and the staff, and it helps preserve a positive working relationship with regulatory agencies. I highly suggest hiring someone to paint your outside equipment. Hiring a professional may alleviate missing any spots and full coverage. The professional may suggest sand down the rusted and chipping areas to ensure full coverage. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2026 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 4/16/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 198 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify corrections of violations documented during your 2/25/26, annual compliance visit and 3/26/26 unannounced follow-up visit. Upon arrival I noticed one of the side doors slightly ajar and the front door cracked open. After entering the building from the front door I noticed Annette Herndon, director/owner leaving space #3 to enter space #4. There were (13) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old unattended in space #4. There was a dog off leash and (3) areas on the floor where the dog had defecated. The feces were located on the parts of the floor in the front and along the sides of the tables where the children were seated. You stated that you had to leave the room because you thought your dog had gotten out. One of the parents had left the door open, so you were looking for your dog. Annette Herndon helped me with today’s visit. The following violations documented during your 2/25/26 and repeated on your 3/26/26 visit: Violation item #104- Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Violation item #721- All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. ** This is a repeat violation. - Chipping, peeling paint, and rust were prevalent on four pieces of metal equipment. The truck, helicopter, trike, and seesaw. Violation item #1006- Pending provider’s response: ** One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. Violation item #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not on file. ** This is a repeat violation - You stated that you have not registered for a class yet. Violation item #1065- Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. ** This is a repeat violation. - In your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter you asked for an extension to take the 4/13/26, SIDS training. During today’s visit you gave me the name and number of the person giving the training. I called Ashley Lambert at Lumberton PFC, and she said that none of your staff had been registered for the class. Violation item #9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. ** This is a repeat violation - The dog was off leash in space #4 Violation item #108- The operator made an effort to falsify information. ** This is a repeat violation. - Upon arrival you were asked how you have come into compliance with this violation. You stated the following: “I will double check before my compliance letter is sent in. If it is not corrected properly, I will correct it and do it. Then I will send it in. I will check each violation twice before I submit it.” - Five violations were cited as repeat violations during today’s visit. You stated in your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter that “we have contacted organizations for Its SIDS” and that you needed an extension for the 4/13/26, SIDS training. There was no record of registration with you or the facilitator of the class. Upon arrival a dog was off leash in space #4. You stated in your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter that “the puppy was placed on the leash and will remain on the leash while at the center either inside or out.” Continued noncompliance may result in administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Be Advised: Due to the number of violations cited out of compliance during your 2/25/26, visit and repeat violations during your 3/26/26, visit and today's visit, your center may be pending an action. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any action against your center by the Division. Due to a violation cited during today's visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 108 The operator made an effort to falsify information. Five violations were cited as repeat violations during today’s visit. You stated in your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter that “we have contacted organizations for Its SIDS” and that you needed an extension for the 4/13/26, SIDS training. There was no record of registration with you or the facilitator of the class. Upon arrival a dog was off leash in space #4. You stated in your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter that “the puppy was placed on the leash and will remain on the leash while at the center either inside or out.” This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-91(14) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon entering the building from the front door I noticed Annette Herndon, director/owner leaving space #3 to enter space #4. There were (13) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old sitting at two tables unattended in space #4. This was corrected by the teacher returning to space #4. .1801(a)(1-5) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #4, a dog off leash, defecated on (3) areas of the floor in the same room where the children were being cared for. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, four pieces of metal equipment had chipping paint and rust (truck, helicopter, trike, and seesaw). This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The provider has not registered for or completed the required training. This is a repeat violation. .1102(c) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Documentation of registration was not on file. Provider has not registered for class as of today. This is a repeat violation. .1102(f) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This is a repeat violation. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 4/30/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was given on the following: A violation of falsification was cited during today’s visit. Maintaining integrity in compliance records protects the center, the children, and the staff, and it helps preserve a positive working relationship with regulatory agencies. I highly suggest hiring someone to paint your outside equipment. Hiring a professional may alleviate missing any spots and full coverage. The professional may suggest sand down the rusted and chipping areas to ensure full coverage. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/16/2026 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 4/16/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 198 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify corrections of violations documented during your 2/25/26, annual compliance visit and 3/26/26 unannounced follow-up visit. Upon arrival I noticed one of the side doors slightly ajar and the front door cracked open. After entering the building from the front door I noticed Annette Herndon, director/owner leaving space #3 to enter space #4. There were (13) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old unattended in space #4. There was a dog off leash and (3) areas on the floor where the dog had defecated. The feces were located on the parts of the floor in the front and along the sides of the tables where the children were seated. You stated that you had to leave the room because you thought your dog had gotten out. One of the parents had left the door open, so you were looking for your dog. Annette Herndon helped me with today’s visit. The following violations documented during your 2/25/26 and repeated on your 3/26/26 visit: Violation item #104- Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Violation item #721- All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. ** This is a repeat violation. - Chipping, peeling paint, and rust were prevalent on four pieces of metal equipment. The truck, helicopter, trike, and seesaw. Violation item #1006- Pending provider’s response: ** One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. Violation item #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not on file. ** This is a repeat violation - You stated that you have not registered for a class yet. Violation item #1065- Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. ** This is a repeat violation. - In your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter you asked for an extension to take the 4/13/26, SIDS training. During today’s visit you gave me the name and number of the person giving the training. I called Ashley Lambert at Lumberton PFC, and she said that none of your staff had been registered for the class. Violation item #9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. ** This is a repeat violation - The dog was off leash in space #4 Violation item #108- The operator made an effort to falsify information. ** This is a repeat violation. - Upon arrival you were asked how you have come into compliance with this violation. You stated the following: “I will double check before my compliance letter is sent in. If it is not corrected properly, I will correct it and do it. Then I will send it in. I will check each violation twice before I submit it.” - Five violations were cited as repeat violations during today’s visit. You stated in your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter that “we have contacted organizations for Its SIDS” and that you needed an extension for the 4/13/26, SIDS training. There was no record of registration with you or the facilitator of the class. Upon arrival a dog was off leash in space #4. You stated in your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter that “the puppy was placed on the leash and will remain on the leash while at the center either inside or out.” Continued noncompliance may result in administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Be Advised: Due to the number of violations cited out of compliance during your 2/25/26, visit and repeat violations during your 3/26/26, visit and today's visit, your center may be pending an action. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any action against your center by the Division. Due to a violation cited during today's visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 108 The operator made an effort to falsify information. Five violations were cited as repeat violations during today’s visit. You stated in your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter that “we have contacted organizations for Its SIDS” and that you needed an extension for the 4/13/26, SIDS training. There was no record of registration with you or the facilitator of the class. Upon arrival a dog was off leash in space #4. You stated in your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter that “the puppy was placed on the leash and will remain on the leash while at the center either inside or out.” This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-91(14) 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon entering the building from the front door I noticed Annette Herndon, director/owner leaving space #3 to enter space #4. There were (13) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old sitting at two tables unattended in space #4. This was corrected by the teacher returning to space #4. .1801(a)(1-5) 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #4, a dog off leash, defecated on (3) areas of the floor in the same room where the children were being cared for. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, four pieces of metal equipment had chipping paint and rust (truck, helicopter, trike, and seesaw). This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The provider has not registered for or completed the required training. This is a repeat violation. .1102(c) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Documentation of registration was not on file. Provider has not registered for class as of today. This is a repeat violation. .1102(f) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This is a repeat violation. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 4/30/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was given on the following: A violation of falsification was cited during today’s visit. Maintaining integrity in compliance records protects the center, the children, and the staff, and it helps preserve a positive working relationship with regulatory agencies. I highly suggest hiring someone to paint your outside equipment. Hiring a professional may alleviate missing any spots and full coverage. The professional may suggest sand down the rusted and chipping areas to ensure full coverage. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 3/26/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 251 Time In: 09:09 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify corrections of violations documented during your 2/25/26, annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I met Annette Herndon, director in space #4. You helped me with today’s visit. During today’s visit violations documented out of compliance during your 2/25/26 visit was monitored. The following violations are either pending your response or cited again out of compliance during today’s visit: Be advised: Continued noncompliance may result in administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Violation item #104- Last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/24. This violation is pending provider's response. Violation item #533- Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #721- All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #862- The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1006- Pending provider’s response. Violation item #1035- Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1052- Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1065- Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Pending provider’s response. Class is scheduled for April 13, 2026. Violation item #1805- A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Pending provider’s response. Extension granted until 3/30/26. Violation item #1825- All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1899- Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1902- The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. This is a repeat violation. ** You stated that the children captured on the Children’s Records form on 2/25/26, were not enrolled at the center at the time of the visit. I asked for E. S’s file, and you stated that you do not have it. According to your attendance sheet in space #4, E.S. was marked present on 3/23/26. In space #2, C.C.’s was in attendance during today’s visit. The following violations were cited for C.C’s file: 0114, 1303, 1311,1321, 1323, 1324, and 1851. These are all repeat violations. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 108 The operator made an effort to falsify information. The provider submitted a compliance letter on 3/12/26, stating that playground equipment had been painted, staff violations had been corrected, and children's files had been corrected. During today's monitoring visit 17 violations were cited as repeat violations. G.S. 110-91(14) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. GS 110-102 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One bottle in the kitchen's refrigerator had not been dated. This is a repeat violation. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .1103(a) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. This is a repeat violation. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. . Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. .1804(c) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. One child's file was unavailable for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. s. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings was unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. This is a repeat violation. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. This is a repeat violation. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This is a repeat violation. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 4/9/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be Advised: Due to the number of violations cited during your 2/25/26 visit, and violations cited during today’s visit, your center may be pending an action. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any action against your center by the Division. Technical Assistance was given on the following: A violation of falsification was cited during today’s visit. The playground equipment had chipping, peeling paint, and rust on four pieces of metal equipment. You stated that you corrected the violation by putting a tarp over one piece of equipment. When redirected to your compliance letter that was received by me on 3/12/26, that stated that the equipment had been painted you said: “I may have mislead you and myself, but I didn’t mean to.” I monitored each staff member’s file for compliance. I did not see any corrections concerning staffs file during today’s visit. When asked to confirm my findings you stated that you had not updated any of the staff files as stated in your 3/12/26, compliance letter. Maintaining integrity in compliance records protects the center, the children, and the staff, and it helps preserve a positive working relationship with regulatory agencies. Why Accuracy in Compliance Letters Matters 1. Compliance Letters Are Official Records Compliance letters and written responses to the Division are considered part of the center’s regulatory file. These documents: - Demonstrate how the center is meeting state requirements - Serve as evidence of corrective actions taken - Are used to determine the center’s compliance history Because of this, all information must be factual and reflect what is actually occurring in the program. 2. Falsifying Documentation Can Lead to Serious Consequences Submitting information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or intentionally misleading can: - Result in additional administrative actions - Delay the resolution of existing issues - Create a pattern of noncompliance that affects the center’s licensing status - Undermine the Division’s ability to support the center effectively Even if the intention is to “get the paperwork done,” inaccurate documentation can unintentionally escalate a situation that could have been resolved with transparency. 3. Transparency Builds Trust and Strengthens the Consultant–Center Relationship Consultants rely on accurate information to: - Provide appropriate technical assistance - Help the center avoid repeat violations - Support the center in meeting higher-quality standards When documentation is truthful and consistent with what is observed during visits, it allows the consultant to advocate for the center and provide the right level of support. Best Practices for Preparing Compliance Letters 1. Reflect Actual Practices Describe what is currently happening in the classroom or program—not what is planned for the future unless clearly stated as a future action step. 2. Be Specific and Measurable Include details such as: - Dates corrective actions were completed - Names of staff who were trained - Procedures that were updated - How the center will maintain compliance moving forward 3. Ask for Clarification When Needed If the center is unsure how to word a response or what information is required, reaching out to the consultant for guidance is appropriate and encouraged. 4. Keep Internal Records Maintain copies of: - Training logs - Updated policies - Staff meeting notes - Photos or documentation of completed corrections These records help support the accuracy of the compliance letter. The goal of compliance documentation is not to penalize the center but to ensure that children are receiving safe, consistent, and high quality care. Providing accurate information allows the Division to partner with the center effectively and helps prevent additional actions. Maintaining honesty in all written communication protects the center’s reputation and demonstrates professionalism and commitment to continuous improvement. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0801 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 3/26/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 251 Time In: 09:09 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify corrections of violations documented during your 2/25/26, annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I met Annette Herndon, director in space #4. You helped me with today’s visit. During today’s visit violations documented out of compliance during your 2/25/26 visit was monitored. The following violations are either pending your response or cited again out of compliance during today’s visit: Be advised: Continued noncompliance may result in administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Violation item #104- Last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/24. This violation is pending provider's response. Violation item #533- Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #721- All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #862- The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1006- Pending provider’s response. Violation item #1035- Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1052- Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1065- Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Pending provider’s response. Class is scheduled for April 13, 2026. Violation item #1805- A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Pending provider’s response. Extension granted until 3/30/26. Violation item #1825- All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1899- Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1902- The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. This is a repeat violation. ** You stated that the children captured on the Children’s Records form on 2/25/26, were not enrolled at the center at the time of the visit. I asked for E. S’s file, and you stated that you do not have it. According to your attendance sheet in space #4, E.S. was marked present on 3/23/26. In space #2, C.C.’s was in attendance during today’s visit. The following violations were cited for C.C’s file: 0114, 1303, 1311,1321, 1323, 1324, and 1851. These are all repeat violations. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 108 The operator made an effort to falsify information. The provider submitted a compliance letter on 3/12/26, stating that playground equipment had been painted, staff violations had been corrected, and children's files had been corrected. During today's monitoring visit 17 violations were cited as repeat violations. G.S. 110-91(14) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. GS 110-102 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One bottle in the kitchen's refrigerator had not been dated. This is a repeat violation. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .1103(a) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. This is a repeat violation. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. . Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. .1804(c) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. One child's file was unavailable for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. s. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings was unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. This is a repeat violation. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. This is a repeat violation. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This is a repeat violation. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 4/9/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be Advised: Due to the number of violations cited during your 2/25/26 visit, and violations cited during today’s visit, your center may be pending an action. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any action against your center by the Division. Technical Assistance was given on the following: A violation of falsification was cited during today’s visit. The playground equipment had chipping, peeling paint, and rust on four pieces of metal equipment. You stated that you corrected the violation by putting a tarp over one piece of equipment. When redirected to your compliance letter that was received by me on 3/12/26, that stated that the equipment had been painted you said: “I may have mislead you and myself, but I didn’t mean to.” I monitored each staff member’s file for compliance. I did not see any corrections concerning staffs file during today’s visit. When asked to confirm my findings you stated that you had not updated any of the staff files as stated in your 3/12/26, compliance letter. Maintaining integrity in compliance records protects the center, the children, and the staff, and it helps preserve a positive working relationship with regulatory agencies. Why Accuracy in Compliance Letters Matters 1. Compliance Letters Are Official Records Compliance letters and written responses to the Division are considered part of the center’s regulatory file. These documents: - Demonstrate how the center is meeting state requirements - Serve as evidence of corrective actions taken - Are used to determine the center’s compliance history Because of this, all information must be factual and reflect what is actually occurring in the program. 2. Falsifying Documentation Can Lead to Serious Consequences Submitting information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or intentionally misleading can: - Result in additional administrative actions - Delay the resolution of existing issues - Create a pattern of noncompliance that affects the center’s licensing status - Undermine the Division’s ability to support the center effectively Even if the intention is to “get the paperwork done,” inaccurate documentation can unintentionally escalate a situation that could have been resolved with transparency. 3. Transparency Builds Trust and Strengthens the Consultant–Center Relationship Consultants rely on accurate information to: - Provide appropriate technical assistance - Help the center avoid repeat violations - Support the center in meeting higher-quality standards When documentation is truthful and consistent with what is observed during visits, it allows the consultant to advocate for the center and provide the right level of support. Best Practices for Preparing Compliance Letters 1. Reflect Actual Practices Describe what is currently happening in the classroom or program—not what is planned for the future unless clearly stated as a future action step. 2. Be Specific and Measurable Include details such as: - Dates corrective actions were completed - Names of staff who were trained - Procedures that were updated - How the center will maintain compliance moving forward 3. Ask for Clarification When Needed If the center is unsure how to word a response or what information is required, reaching out to the consultant for guidance is appropriate and encouraged. 4. Keep Internal Records Maintain copies of: - Training logs - Updated policies - Staff meeting notes - Photos or documentation of completed corrections These records help support the accuracy of the compliance letter. The goal of compliance documentation is not to penalize the center but to ensure that children are receiving safe, consistent, and high quality care. Providing accurate information allows the Division to partner with the center effectively and helps prevent additional actions. Maintaining honesty in all written communication protects the center’s reputation and demonstrates professionalism and commitment to continuous improvement. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 3/26/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 251 Time In: 09:09 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify corrections of violations documented during your 2/25/26, annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I met Annette Herndon, director in space #4. You helped me with today’s visit. During today’s visit violations documented out of compliance during your 2/25/26 visit was monitored. The following violations are either pending your response or cited again out of compliance during today’s visit: Be advised: Continued noncompliance may result in administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Violation item #104- Last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/24. This violation is pending provider's response. Violation item #533- Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #721- All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #862- The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1006- Pending provider’s response. Violation item #1035- Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1052- Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1065- Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Pending provider’s response. Class is scheduled for April 13, 2026. Violation item #1805- A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Pending provider’s response. Extension granted until 3/30/26. Violation item #1825- All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1899- Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1902- The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. This is a repeat violation. ** You stated that the children captured on the Children’s Records form on 2/25/26, were not enrolled at the center at the time of the visit. I asked for E. S’s file, and you stated that you do not have it. According to your attendance sheet in space #4, E.S. was marked present on 3/23/26. In space #2, C.C.’s was in attendance during today’s visit. The following violations were cited for C.C’s file: 0114, 1303, 1311,1321, 1323, 1324, and 1851. These are all repeat violations. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 108 The operator made an effort to falsify information. The provider submitted a compliance letter on 3/12/26, stating that playground equipment had been painted, staff violations had been corrected, and children's files had been corrected. During today's monitoring visit 17 violations were cited as repeat violations. G.S. 110-91(14) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. GS 110-102 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One bottle in the kitchen's refrigerator had not been dated. This is a repeat violation. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .1103(a) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. This is a repeat violation. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. . Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. .1804(c) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. One child's file was unavailable for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. s. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings was unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. This is a repeat violation. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. This is a repeat violation. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This is a repeat violation. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 4/9/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be Advised: Due to the number of violations cited during your 2/25/26 visit, and violations cited during today’s visit, your center may be pending an action. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any action against your center by the Division. Technical Assistance was given on the following: A violation of falsification was cited during today’s visit. The playground equipment had chipping, peeling paint, and rust on four pieces of metal equipment. You stated that you corrected the violation by putting a tarp over one piece of equipment. When redirected to your compliance letter that was received by me on 3/12/26, that stated that the equipment had been painted you said: “I may have mislead you and myself, but I didn’t mean to.” I monitored each staff member’s file for compliance. I did not see any corrections concerning staffs file during today’s visit. When asked to confirm my findings you stated that you had not updated any of the staff files as stated in your 3/12/26, compliance letter. Maintaining integrity in compliance records protects the center, the children, and the staff, and it helps preserve a positive working relationship with regulatory agencies. Why Accuracy in Compliance Letters Matters 1. Compliance Letters Are Official Records Compliance letters and written responses to the Division are considered part of the center’s regulatory file. These documents: - Demonstrate how the center is meeting state requirements - Serve as evidence of corrective actions taken - Are used to determine the center’s compliance history Because of this, all information must be factual and reflect what is actually occurring in the program. 2. Falsifying Documentation Can Lead to Serious Consequences Submitting information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or intentionally misleading can: - Result in additional administrative actions - Delay the resolution of existing issues - Create a pattern of noncompliance that affects the center’s licensing status - Undermine the Division’s ability to support the center effectively Even if the intention is to “get the paperwork done,” inaccurate documentation can unintentionally escalate a situation that could have been resolved with transparency. 3. Transparency Builds Trust and Strengthens the Consultant–Center Relationship Consultants rely on accurate information to: - Provide appropriate technical assistance - Help the center avoid repeat violations - Support the center in meeting higher-quality standards When documentation is truthful and consistent with what is observed during visits, it allows the consultant to advocate for the center and provide the right level of support. Best Practices for Preparing Compliance Letters 1. Reflect Actual Practices Describe what is currently happening in the classroom or program—not what is planned for the future unless clearly stated as a future action step. 2. Be Specific and Measurable Include details such as: - Dates corrective actions were completed - Names of staff who were trained - Procedures that were updated - How the center will maintain compliance moving forward 3. Ask for Clarification When Needed If the center is unsure how to word a response or what information is required, reaching out to the consultant for guidance is appropriate and encouraged. 4. Keep Internal Records Maintain copies of: - Training logs - Updated policies - Staff meeting notes - Photos or documentation of completed corrections These records help support the accuracy of the compliance letter. The goal of compliance documentation is not to penalize the center but to ensure that children are receiving safe, consistent, and high quality care. Providing accurate information allows the Division to partner with the center effectively and helps prevent additional actions. Maintaining honesty in all written communication protects the center’s reputation and demonstrates professionalism and commitment to continuous improvement. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2204 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 3/26/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 251 Time In: 09:09 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify corrections of violations documented during your 2/25/26, annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I met Annette Herndon, director in space #4. You helped me with today’s visit. During today’s visit violations documented out of compliance during your 2/25/26 visit was monitored. The following violations are either pending your response or cited again out of compliance during today’s visit: Be advised: Continued noncompliance may result in administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Violation item #104- Last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/24. This violation is pending provider's response. Violation item #533- Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #721- All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #862- The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1006- Pending provider’s response. Violation item #1035- Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1052- Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1065- Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Pending provider’s response. Class is scheduled for April 13, 2026. Violation item #1805- A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Pending provider’s response. Extension granted until 3/30/26. Violation item #1825- All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1899- Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1902- The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. This is a repeat violation. ** You stated that the children captured on the Children’s Records form on 2/25/26, were not enrolled at the center at the time of the visit. I asked for E. S’s file, and you stated that you do not have it. According to your attendance sheet in space #4, E.S. was marked present on 3/23/26. In space #2, C.C.’s was in attendance during today’s visit. The following violations were cited for C.C’s file: 0114, 1303, 1311,1321, 1323, 1324, and 1851. These are all repeat violations. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 108 The operator made an effort to falsify information. The provider submitted a compliance letter on 3/12/26, stating that playground equipment had been painted, staff violations had been corrected, and children's files had been corrected. During today's monitoring visit 17 violations were cited as repeat violations. G.S. 110-91(14) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. GS 110-102 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One bottle in the kitchen's refrigerator had not been dated. This is a repeat violation. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .1103(a) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. This is a repeat violation. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. . Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. .1804(c) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. One child's file was unavailable for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. s. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings was unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. This is a repeat violation. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. This is a repeat violation. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This is a repeat violation. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 4/9/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be Advised: Due to the number of violations cited during your 2/25/26 visit, and violations cited during today’s visit, your center may be pending an action. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any action against your center by the Division. Technical Assistance was given on the following: A violation of falsification was cited during today’s visit. The playground equipment had chipping, peeling paint, and rust on four pieces of metal equipment. You stated that you corrected the violation by putting a tarp over one piece of equipment. When redirected to your compliance letter that was received by me on 3/12/26, that stated that the equipment had been painted you said: “I may have mislead you and myself, but I didn’t mean to.” I monitored each staff member’s file for compliance. I did not see any corrections concerning staffs file during today’s visit. When asked to confirm my findings you stated that you had not updated any of the staff files as stated in your 3/12/26, compliance letter. Maintaining integrity in compliance records protects the center, the children, and the staff, and it helps preserve a positive working relationship with regulatory agencies. Why Accuracy in Compliance Letters Matters 1. Compliance Letters Are Official Records Compliance letters and written responses to the Division are considered part of the center’s regulatory file. These documents: - Demonstrate how the center is meeting state requirements - Serve as evidence of corrective actions taken - Are used to determine the center’s compliance history Because of this, all information must be factual and reflect what is actually occurring in the program. 2. Falsifying Documentation Can Lead to Serious Consequences Submitting information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or intentionally misleading can: - Result in additional administrative actions - Delay the resolution of existing issues - Create a pattern of noncompliance that affects the center’s licensing status - Undermine the Division’s ability to support the center effectively Even if the intention is to “get the paperwork done,” inaccurate documentation can unintentionally escalate a situation that could have been resolved with transparency. 3. Transparency Builds Trust and Strengthens the Consultant–Center Relationship Consultants rely on accurate information to: - Provide appropriate technical assistance - Help the center avoid repeat violations - Support the center in meeting higher-quality standards When documentation is truthful and consistent with what is observed during visits, it allows the consultant to advocate for the center and provide the right level of support. Best Practices for Preparing Compliance Letters 1. Reflect Actual Practices Describe what is currently happening in the classroom or program—not what is planned for the future unless clearly stated as a future action step. 2. Be Specific and Measurable Include details such as: - Dates corrective actions were completed - Names of staff who were trained - Procedures that were updated - How the center will maintain compliance moving forward 3. Ask for Clarification When Needed If the center is unsure how to word a response or what information is required, reaching out to the consultant for guidance is appropriate and encouraged. 4. Keep Internal Records Maintain copies of: - Training logs - Updated policies - Staff meeting notes - Photos or documentation of completed corrections These records help support the accuracy of the compliance letter. The goal of compliance documentation is not to penalize the center but to ensure that children are receiving safe, consistent, and high quality care. Providing accurate information allows the Division to partner with the center effectively and helps prevent additional actions. Maintaining honesty in all written communication protects the center’s reputation and demonstrates professionalism and commitment to continuous improvement. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 3/26/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 251 Time In: 09:09 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify corrections of violations documented during your 2/25/26, annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I met Annette Herndon, director in space #4. You helped me with today’s visit. During today’s visit violations documented out of compliance during your 2/25/26 visit was monitored. The following violations are either pending your response or cited again out of compliance during today’s visit: Be advised: Continued noncompliance may result in administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Violation item #104- Last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/24. This violation is pending provider's response. Violation item #533- Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #721- All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #862- The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1006- Pending provider’s response. Violation item #1035- Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1052- Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1065- Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Pending provider’s response. Class is scheduled for April 13, 2026. Violation item #1805- A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Pending provider’s response. Extension granted until 3/30/26. Violation item #1825- All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1899- Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1902- The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. This is a repeat violation. ** You stated that the children captured on the Children’s Records form on 2/25/26, were not enrolled at the center at the time of the visit. I asked for E. S’s file, and you stated that you do not have it. According to your attendance sheet in space #4, E.S. was marked present on 3/23/26. In space #2, C.C.’s was in attendance during today’s visit. The following violations were cited for C.C’s file: 0114, 1303, 1311,1321, 1323, 1324, and 1851. These are all repeat violations. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 108 The operator made an effort to falsify information. The provider submitted a compliance letter on 3/12/26, stating that playground equipment had been painted, staff violations had been corrected, and children's files had been corrected. During today's monitoring visit 17 violations were cited as repeat violations. G.S. 110-91(14) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. GS 110-102 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One bottle in the kitchen's refrigerator had not been dated. This is a repeat violation. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .1103(a) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. This is a repeat violation. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. . Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. .1804(c) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. One child's file was unavailable for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. s. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings was unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. This is a repeat violation. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. This is a repeat violation. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This is a repeat violation. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 4/9/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be Advised: Due to the number of violations cited during your 2/25/26 visit, and violations cited during today’s visit, your center may be pending an action. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any action against your center by the Division. Technical Assistance was given on the following: A violation of falsification was cited during today’s visit. The playground equipment had chipping, peeling paint, and rust on four pieces of metal equipment. You stated that you corrected the violation by putting a tarp over one piece of equipment. When redirected to your compliance letter that was received by me on 3/12/26, that stated that the equipment had been painted you said: “I may have mislead you and myself, but I didn’t mean to.” I monitored each staff member’s file for compliance. I did not see any corrections concerning staffs file during today’s visit. When asked to confirm my findings you stated that you had not updated any of the staff files as stated in your 3/12/26, compliance letter. Maintaining integrity in compliance records protects the center, the children, and the staff, and it helps preserve a positive working relationship with regulatory agencies. Why Accuracy in Compliance Letters Matters 1. Compliance Letters Are Official Records Compliance letters and written responses to the Division are considered part of the center’s regulatory file. These documents: - Demonstrate how the center is meeting state requirements - Serve as evidence of corrective actions taken - Are used to determine the center’s compliance history Because of this, all information must be factual and reflect what is actually occurring in the program. 2. Falsifying Documentation Can Lead to Serious Consequences Submitting information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or intentionally misleading can: - Result in additional administrative actions - Delay the resolution of existing issues - Create a pattern of noncompliance that affects the center’s licensing status - Undermine the Division’s ability to support the center effectively Even if the intention is to “get the paperwork done,” inaccurate documentation can unintentionally escalate a situation that could have been resolved with transparency. 3. Transparency Builds Trust and Strengthens the Consultant–Center Relationship Consultants rely on accurate information to: - Provide appropriate technical assistance - Help the center avoid repeat violations - Support the center in meeting higher-quality standards When documentation is truthful and consistent with what is observed during visits, it allows the consultant to advocate for the center and provide the right level of support. Best Practices for Preparing Compliance Letters 1. Reflect Actual Practices Describe what is currently happening in the classroom or program—not what is planned for the future unless clearly stated as a future action step. 2. Be Specific and Measurable Include details such as: - Dates corrective actions were completed - Names of staff who were trained - Procedures that were updated - How the center will maintain compliance moving forward 3. Ask for Clarification When Needed If the center is unsure how to word a response or what information is required, reaching out to the consultant for guidance is appropriate and encouraged. 4. Keep Internal Records Maintain copies of: - Training logs - Updated policies - Staff meeting notes - Photos or documentation of completed corrections These records help support the accuracy of the compliance letter. The goal of compliance documentation is not to penalize the center but to ensure that children are receiving safe, consistent, and high quality care. Providing accurate information allows the Division to partner with the center effectively and helps prevent additional actions. Maintaining honesty in all written communication protects the center’s reputation and demonstrates professionalism and commitment to continuous improvement. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 3/26/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 251 Time In: 09:09 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify corrections of violations documented during your 2/25/26, annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I met Annette Herndon, director in space #4. You helped me with today’s visit. During today’s visit violations documented out of compliance during your 2/25/26 visit was monitored. The following violations are either pending your response or cited again out of compliance during today’s visit: Be advised: Continued noncompliance may result in administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Violation item #104- Last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/24. This violation is pending provider's response. Violation item #533- Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #721- All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #862- The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1006- Pending provider’s response. Violation item #1035- Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1052- Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1065- Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Pending provider’s response. Class is scheduled for April 13, 2026. Violation item #1805- A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Pending provider’s response. Extension granted until 3/30/26. Violation item #1825- All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1899- Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1902- The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. This is a repeat violation. ** You stated that the children captured on the Children’s Records form on 2/25/26, were not enrolled at the center at the time of the visit. I asked for E. S’s file, and you stated that you do not have it. According to your attendance sheet in space #4, E.S. was marked present on 3/23/26. In space #2, C.C.’s was in attendance during today’s visit. The following violations were cited for C.C’s file: 0114, 1303, 1311,1321, 1323, 1324, and 1851. These are all repeat violations. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 108 The operator made an effort to falsify information. The provider submitted a compliance letter on 3/12/26, stating that playground equipment had been painted, staff violations had been corrected, and children's files had been corrected. During today's monitoring visit 17 violations were cited as repeat violations. G.S. 110-91(14) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. GS 110-102 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One bottle in the kitchen's refrigerator had not been dated. This is a repeat violation. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .1103(a) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. This is a repeat violation. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. . Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. .1804(c) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. One child's file was unavailable for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. s. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings was unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. This is a repeat violation. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. This is a repeat violation. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This is a repeat violation. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 4/9/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be Advised: Due to the number of violations cited during your 2/25/26 visit, and violations cited during today’s visit, your center may be pending an action. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any action against your center by the Division. Technical Assistance was given on the following: A violation of falsification was cited during today’s visit. The playground equipment had chipping, peeling paint, and rust on four pieces of metal equipment. You stated that you corrected the violation by putting a tarp over one piece of equipment. When redirected to your compliance letter that was received by me on 3/12/26, that stated that the equipment had been painted you said: “I may have mislead you and myself, but I didn’t mean to.” I monitored each staff member’s file for compliance. I did not see any corrections concerning staffs file during today’s visit. When asked to confirm my findings you stated that you had not updated any of the staff files as stated in your 3/12/26, compliance letter. Maintaining integrity in compliance records protects the center, the children, and the staff, and it helps preserve a positive working relationship with regulatory agencies. Why Accuracy in Compliance Letters Matters 1. Compliance Letters Are Official Records Compliance letters and written responses to the Division are considered part of the center’s regulatory file. These documents: - Demonstrate how the center is meeting state requirements - Serve as evidence of corrective actions taken - Are used to determine the center’s compliance history Because of this, all information must be factual and reflect what is actually occurring in the program. 2. Falsifying Documentation Can Lead to Serious Consequences Submitting information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or intentionally misleading can: - Result in additional administrative actions - Delay the resolution of existing issues - Create a pattern of noncompliance that affects the center’s licensing status - Undermine the Division’s ability to support the center effectively Even if the intention is to “get the paperwork done,” inaccurate documentation can unintentionally escalate a situation that could have been resolved with transparency. 3. Transparency Builds Trust and Strengthens the Consultant–Center Relationship Consultants rely on accurate information to: - Provide appropriate technical assistance - Help the center avoid repeat violations - Support the center in meeting higher-quality standards When documentation is truthful and consistent with what is observed during visits, it allows the consultant to advocate for the center and provide the right level of support. Best Practices for Preparing Compliance Letters 1. Reflect Actual Practices Describe what is currently happening in the classroom or program—not what is planned for the future unless clearly stated as a future action step. 2. Be Specific and Measurable Include details such as: - Dates corrective actions were completed - Names of staff who were trained - Procedures that were updated - How the center will maintain compliance moving forward 3. Ask for Clarification When Needed If the center is unsure how to word a response or what information is required, reaching out to the consultant for guidance is appropriate and encouraged. 4. Keep Internal Records Maintain copies of: - Training logs - Updated policies - Staff meeting notes - Photos or documentation of completed corrections These records help support the accuracy of the compliance letter. The goal of compliance documentation is not to penalize the center but to ensure that children are receiving safe, consistent, and high quality care. Providing accurate information allows the Division to partner with the center effectively and helps prevent additional actions. Maintaining honesty in all written communication protects the center’s reputation and demonstrates professionalism and commitment to continuous improvement. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 3/26/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 251 Time In: 09:09 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify corrections of violations documented during your 2/25/26, annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I met Annette Herndon, director in space #4. You helped me with today’s visit. During today’s visit violations documented out of compliance during your 2/25/26 visit was monitored. The following violations are either pending your response or cited again out of compliance during today’s visit: Be advised: Continued noncompliance may result in administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Violation item #104- Last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/24. This violation is pending provider's response. Violation item #533- Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #721- All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #862- The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1006- Pending provider’s response. Violation item #1035- Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1052- Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1065- Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Pending provider’s response. Class is scheduled for April 13, 2026. Violation item #1805- A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Pending provider’s response. Extension granted until 3/30/26. Violation item #1825- All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1899- Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1902- The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. This is a repeat violation. ** You stated that the children captured on the Children’s Records form on 2/25/26, were not enrolled at the center at the time of the visit. I asked for E. S’s file, and you stated that you do not have it. According to your attendance sheet in space #4, E.S. was marked present on 3/23/26. In space #2, C.C.’s was in attendance during today’s visit. The following violations were cited for C.C’s file: 0114, 1303, 1311,1321, 1323, 1324, and 1851. These are all repeat violations. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 108 The operator made an effort to falsify information. The provider submitted a compliance letter on 3/12/26, stating that playground equipment had been painted, staff violations had been corrected, and children's files had been corrected. During today's monitoring visit 17 violations were cited as repeat violations. G.S. 110-91(14) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. GS 110-102 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One bottle in the kitchen's refrigerator had not been dated. This is a repeat violation. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .1103(a) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. This is a repeat violation. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. . Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. .1804(c) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. One child's file was unavailable for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. s. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings was unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. This is a repeat violation. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. This is a repeat violation. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This is a repeat violation. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 4/9/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be Advised: Due to the number of violations cited during your 2/25/26 visit, and violations cited during today’s visit, your center may be pending an action. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any action against your center by the Division. Technical Assistance was given on the following: A violation of falsification was cited during today’s visit. The playground equipment had chipping, peeling paint, and rust on four pieces of metal equipment. You stated that you corrected the violation by putting a tarp over one piece of equipment. When redirected to your compliance letter that was received by me on 3/12/26, that stated that the equipment had been painted you said: “I may have mislead you and myself, but I didn’t mean to.” I monitored each staff member’s file for compliance. I did not see any corrections concerning staffs file during today’s visit. When asked to confirm my findings you stated that you had not updated any of the staff files as stated in your 3/12/26, compliance letter. Maintaining integrity in compliance records protects the center, the children, and the staff, and it helps preserve a positive working relationship with regulatory agencies. Why Accuracy in Compliance Letters Matters 1. Compliance Letters Are Official Records Compliance letters and written responses to the Division are considered part of the center’s regulatory file. These documents: - Demonstrate how the center is meeting state requirements - Serve as evidence of corrective actions taken - Are used to determine the center’s compliance history Because of this, all information must be factual and reflect what is actually occurring in the program. 2. Falsifying Documentation Can Lead to Serious Consequences Submitting information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or intentionally misleading can: - Result in additional administrative actions - Delay the resolution of existing issues - Create a pattern of noncompliance that affects the center’s licensing status - Undermine the Division’s ability to support the center effectively Even if the intention is to “get the paperwork done,” inaccurate documentation can unintentionally escalate a situation that could have been resolved with transparency. 3. Transparency Builds Trust and Strengthens the Consultant–Center Relationship Consultants rely on accurate information to: - Provide appropriate technical assistance - Help the center avoid repeat violations - Support the center in meeting higher-quality standards When documentation is truthful and consistent with what is observed during visits, it allows the consultant to advocate for the center and provide the right level of support. Best Practices for Preparing Compliance Letters 1. Reflect Actual Practices Describe what is currently happening in the classroom or program—not what is planned for the future unless clearly stated as a future action step. 2. Be Specific and Measurable Include details such as: - Dates corrective actions were completed - Names of staff who were trained - Procedures that were updated - How the center will maintain compliance moving forward 3. Ask for Clarification When Needed If the center is unsure how to word a response or what information is required, reaching out to the consultant for guidance is appropriate and encouraged. 4. Keep Internal Records Maintain copies of: - Training logs - Updated policies - Staff meeting notes - Photos or documentation of completed corrections These records help support the accuracy of the compliance letter. The goal of compliance documentation is not to penalize the center but to ensure that children are receiving safe, consistent, and high quality care. Providing accurate information allows the Division to partner with the center effectively and helps prevent additional actions. Maintaining honesty in all written communication protects the center’s reputation and demonstrates professionalism and commitment to continuous improvement. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 3/26/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 251 Time In: 09:09 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify corrections of violations documented during your 2/25/26, annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I met Annette Herndon, director in space #4. You helped me with today’s visit. During today’s visit violations documented out of compliance during your 2/25/26 visit was monitored. The following violations are either pending your response or cited again out of compliance during today’s visit: Be advised: Continued noncompliance may result in administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Violation item #104- Last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/24. This violation is pending provider's response. Violation item #533- Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #721- All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #862- The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1006- Pending provider’s response. Violation item #1035- Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1052- Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1065- Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Pending provider’s response. Class is scheduled for April 13, 2026. Violation item #1805- A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Pending provider’s response. Extension granted until 3/30/26. Violation item #1825- All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1899- Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1902- The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. This is a repeat violation. ** You stated that the children captured on the Children’s Records form on 2/25/26, were not enrolled at the center at the time of the visit. I asked for E. S’s file, and you stated that you do not have it. According to your attendance sheet in space #4, E.S. was marked present on 3/23/26. In space #2, C.C.’s was in attendance during today’s visit. The following violations were cited for C.C’s file: 0114, 1303, 1311,1321, 1323, 1324, and 1851. These are all repeat violations. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 108 The operator made an effort to falsify information. The provider submitted a compliance letter on 3/12/26, stating that playground equipment had been painted, staff violations had been corrected, and children's files had been corrected. During today's monitoring visit 17 violations were cited as repeat violations. G.S. 110-91(14) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. GS 110-102 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One bottle in the kitchen's refrigerator had not been dated. This is a repeat violation. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .1103(a) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. This is a repeat violation. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. . Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. .1804(c) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. One child's file was unavailable for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. s. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings was unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. This is a repeat violation. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. This is a repeat violation. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This is a repeat violation. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 4/9/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be Advised: Due to the number of violations cited during your 2/25/26 visit, and violations cited during today’s visit, your center may be pending an action. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any action against your center by the Division. Technical Assistance was given on the following: A violation of falsification was cited during today’s visit. The playground equipment had chipping, peeling paint, and rust on four pieces of metal equipment. You stated that you corrected the violation by putting a tarp over one piece of equipment. When redirected to your compliance letter that was received by me on 3/12/26, that stated that the equipment had been painted you said: “I may have mislead you and myself, but I didn’t mean to.” I monitored each staff member’s file for compliance. I did not see any corrections concerning staffs file during today’s visit. When asked to confirm my findings you stated that you had not updated any of the staff files as stated in your 3/12/26, compliance letter. Maintaining integrity in compliance records protects the center, the children, and the staff, and it helps preserve a positive working relationship with regulatory agencies. Why Accuracy in Compliance Letters Matters 1. Compliance Letters Are Official Records Compliance letters and written responses to the Division are considered part of the center’s regulatory file. These documents: - Demonstrate how the center is meeting state requirements - Serve as evidence of corrective actions taken - Are used to determine the center’s compliance history Because of this, all information must be factual and reflect what is actually occurring in the program. 2. Falsifying Documentation Can Lead to Serious Consequences Submitting information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or intentionally misleading can: - Result in additional administrative actions - Delay the resolution of existing issues - Create a pattern of noncompliance that affects the center’s licensing status - Undermine the Division’s ability to support the center effectively Even if the intention is to “get the paperwork done,” inaccurate documentation can unintentionally escalate a situation that could have been resolved with transparency. 3. Transparency Builds Trust and Strengthens the Consultant–Center Relationship Consultants rely on accurate information to: - Provide appropriate technical assistance - Help the center avoid repeat violations - Support the center in meeting higher-quality standards When documentation is truthful and consistent with what is observed during visits, it allows the consultant to advocate for the center and provide the right level of support. Best Practices for Preparing Compliance Letters 1. Reflect Actual Practices Describe what is currently happening in the classroom or program—not what is planned for the future unless clearly stated as a future action step. 2. Be Specific and Measurable Include details such as: - Dates corrective actions were completed - Names of staff who were trained - Procedures that were updated - How the center will maintain compliance moving forward 3. Ask for Clarification When Needed If the center is unsure how to word a response or what information is required, reaching out to the consultant for guidance is appropriate and encouraged. 4. Keep Internal Records Maintain copies of: - Training logs - Updated policies - Staff meeting notes - Photos or documentation of completed corrections These records help support the accuracy of the compliance letter. The goal of compliance documentation is not to penalize the center but to ensure that children are receiving safe, consistent, and high quality care. Providing accurate information allows the Division to partner with the center effectively and helps prevent additional actions. Maintaining honesty in all written communication protects the center’s reputation and demonstrates professionalism and commitment to continuous improvement. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/26/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 3/26/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 251 Time In: 09:09 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify corrections of violations documented during your 2/25/26, annual compliance visit. Upon arrival I met Annette Herndon, director in space #4. You helped me with today’s visit. During today’s visit violations documented out of compliance during your 2/25/26 visit was monitored. The following violations are either pending your response or cited again out of compliance during today’s visit: Be advised: Continued noncompliance may result in administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Violation item #104- Last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/24. This violation is pending provider's response. Violation item #533- Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #721- All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #862- The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1006- Pending provider’s response. Violation item #1035- Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1048- All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1052- Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1065- Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Pending provider’s response. Class is scheduled for April 13, 2026. Violation item #1805- A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Pending provider’s response. Extension granted until 3/30/26. Violation item #1825- All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1899- Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #1902- The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. This is a repeat violation. Violation item #9995 - A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. This is a repeat violation. ** You stated that the children captured on the Children’s Records form on 2/25/26, were not enrolled at the center at the time of the visit. I asked for E. S’s file, and you stated that you do not have it. According to your attendance sheet in space #4, E.S. was marked present on 3/23/26. In space #2, C.C.’s was in attendance during today’s visit. The following violations were cited for C.C’s file: 0114, 1303, 1311,1321, 1323, 1324, and 1851. These are all repeat violations. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 108 The operator made an effort to falsify information. The provider submitted a compliance letter on 3/12/26, stating that playground equipment had been painted, staff violations had been corrected, and children's files had been corrected. During today's monitoring visit 17 violations were cited as repeat violations. G.S. 110-91(14) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. GS 110-102 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One bottle in the kitchen's refrigerator had not been dated. This is a repeat violation. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). This is a repeat violation. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .1103(a) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. This is a repeat violation. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. . Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. .1804(c) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. One child's file was unavailable for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. s. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings was unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. This is a repeat violation. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. This is a repeat violation. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This is a repeat violation. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 4/9/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Be Advised: Due to the number of violations cited during your 2/25/26 visit, and violations cited during today’s visit, your center may be pending an action. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any action against your center by the Division. Technical Assistance was given on the following: A violation of falsification was cited during today’s visit. The playground equipment had chipping, peeling paint, and rust on four pieces of metal equipment. You stated that you corrected the violation by putting a tarp over one piece of equipment. When redirected to your compliance letter that was received by me on 3/12/26, that stated that the equipment had been painted you said: “I may have mislead you and myself, but I didn’t mean to.” I monitored each staff member’s file for compliance. I did not see any corrections concerning staffs file during today’s visit. When asked to confirm my findings you stated that you had not updated any of the staff files as stated in your 3/12/26, compliance letter. Maintaining integrity in compliance records protects the center, the children, and the staff, and it helps preserve a positive working relationship with regulatory agencies. Why Accuracy in Compliance Letters Matters 1. Compliance Letters Are Official Records Compliance letters and written responses to the Division are considered part of the center’s regulatory file. These documents: - Demonstrate how the center is meeting state requirements - Serve as evidence of corrective actions taken - Are used to determine the center’s compliance history Because of this, all information must be factual and reflect what is actually occurring in the program. 2. Falsifying Documentation Can Lead to Serious Consequences Submitting information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or intentionally misleading can: - Result in additional administrative actions - Delay the resolution of existing issues - Create a pattern of noncompliance that affects the center’s licensing status - Undermine the Division’s ability to support the center effectively Even if the intention is to “get the paperwork done,” inaccurate documentation can unintentionally escalate a situation that could have been resolved with transparency. 3. Transparency Builds Trust and Strengthens the Consultant–Center Relationship Consultants rely on accurate information to: - Provide appropriate technical assistance - Help the center avoid repeat violations - Support the center in meeting higher-quality standards When documentation is truthful and consistent with what is observed during visits, it allows the consultant to advocate for the center and provide the right level of support. Best Practices for Preparing Compliance Letters 1. Reflect Actual Practices Describe what is currently happening in the classroom or program—not what is planned for the future unless clearly stated as a future action step. 2. Be Specific and Measurable Include details such as: - Dates corrective actions were completed - Names of staff who were trained - Procedures that were updated - How the center will maintain compliance moving forward 3. Ask for Clarification When Needed If the center is unsure how to word a response or what information is required, reaching out to the consultant for guidance is appropriate and encouraged. 4. Keep Internal Records Maintain copies of: - Training logs - Updated policies - Staff meeting notes - Photos or documentation of completed corrections These records help support the accuracy of the compliance letter. The goal of compliance documentation is not to penalize the center but to ensure that children are receiving safe, consistent, and high quality care. Providing accurate information allows the Division to partner with the center effectively and helps prevent additional actions. Maintaining honesty in all written communication protects the center’s reputation and demonstrates professionalism and commitment to continuous improvement. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 367 Time In: 08:53 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 19, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff files were reviewed for compliance. The lunch posted consisted of chicken breast, w/mac, mixed veggies, apple sauce, and milk. Due to the nature of violations cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS 110-102 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, One teacher cared for two infants and (4) one-year olds. This was corrected by adding another teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, two teachers cared for (1) infant, (12) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old. This was corrected by removing one teacher and one infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. In space #2, lunch was served prior to recording substitutions on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, three bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 536 Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. In space #1, the teacher stated that bottles made from home are not refrigerated. 5 prepared bottles were located in each child's bag sitting on a low cubby. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, a plastic bag was located on a low shelf. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1006 One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. The owner/administrator stated that due to staffing, most of her day is spent in space #3 as the primary teacher. The center's capacity is 56. The director must complete at least 25 hours per/week of administrative hours outside the classroom. .0714(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Current ITS-SIDS training was not on file for both teachers caring for the infants in space #1 and the director. .1102(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2, the attendance for 2/24/26 was blank. Children were in care on 2/24/26. GS 110-91(9) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 2 children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .1804(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed in the system. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings were unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 3/11/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was given on the following: It is very important to have all necessary documents readily accessible. During past visits you have been able find missing documentation on your phone or in past emails. During today’s visit you were allotted time to search for missing training that has been previously documented or updated. Several important training courses were unable to be recovered or located during today’s visit. As stated during previous visits, I highly suggest printing off copies and placing them in your files. Failure to do so may result in unrecoverable important information. Be Advised Due to number of violations cited out of compliance during today's visit, your center may receive an action from the Division. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any actions against your center. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 367 Time In: 08:53 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 19, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff files were reviewed for compliance. The lunch posted consisted of chicken breast, w/mac, mixed veggies, apple sauce, and milk. Due to the nature of violations cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS 110-102 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, One teacher cared for two infants and (4) one-year olds. This was corrected by adding another teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, two teachers cared for (1) infant, (12) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old. This was corrected by removing one teacher and one infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. In space #2, lunch was served prior to recording substitutions on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, three bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 536 Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. In space #1, the teacher stated that bottles made from home are not refrigerated. 5 prepared bottles were located in each child's bag sitting on a low cubby. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, a plastic bag was located on a low shelf. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1006 One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. The owner/administrator stated that due to staffing, most of her day is spent in space #3 as the primary teacher. The center's capacity is 56. The director must complete at least 25 hours per/week of administrative hours outside the classroom. .0714(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Current ITS-SIDS training was not on file for both teachers caring for the infants in space #1 and the director. .1102(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2, the attendance for 2/24/26 was blank. Children were in care on 2/24/26. GS 110-91(9) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 2 children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .1804(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed in the system. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings were unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 3/11/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was given on the following: It is very important to have all necessary documents readily accessible. During past visits you have been able find missing documentation on your phone or in past emails. During today’s visit you were allotted time to search for missing training that has been previously documented or updated. Several important training courses were unable to be recovered or located during today’s visit. As stated during previous visits, I highly suggest printing off copies and placing them in your files. Failure to do so may result in unrecoverable important information. Be Advised Due to number of violations cited out of compliance during today's visit, your center may receive an action from the Division. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any actions against your center. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 367 Time In: 08:53 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 19, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff files were reviewed for compliance. The lunch posted consisted of chicken breast, w/mac, mixed veggies, apple sauce, and milk. Due to the nature of violations cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS 110-102 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, One teacher cared for two infants and (4) one-year olds. This was corrected by adding another teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, two teachers cared for (1) infant, (12) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old. This was corrected by removing one teacher and one infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. In space #2, lunch was served prior to recording substitutions on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, three bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 536 Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. In space #1, the teacher stated that bottles made from home are not refrigerated. 5 prepared bottles were located in each child's bag sitting on a low cubby. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, a plastic bag was located on a low shelf. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1006 One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. The owner/administrator stated that due to staffing, most of her day is spent in space #3 as the primary teacher. The center's capacity is 56. The director must complete at least 25 hours per/week of administrative hours outside the classroom. .0714(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Current ITS-SIDS training was not on file for both teachers caring for the infants in space #1 and the director. .1102(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2, the attendance for 2/24/26 was blank. Children were in care on 2/24/26. GS 110-91(9) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 2 children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .1804(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed in the system. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings were unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 3/11/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was given on the following: It is very important to have all necessary documents readily accessible. During past visits you have been able find missing documentation on your phone or in past emails. During today’s visit you were allotted time to search for missing training that has been previously documented or updated. Several important training courses were unable to be recovered or located during today’s visit. As stated during previous visits, I highly suggest printing off copies and placing them in your files. Failure to do so may result in unrecoverable important information. Be Advised Due to number of violations cited out of compliance during today's visit, your center may receive an action from the Division. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any actions against your center. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 367 Time In: 08:53 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 19, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff files were reviewed for compliance. The lunch posted consisted of chicken breast, w/mac, mixed veggies, apple sauce, and milk. Due to the nature of violations cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS 110-102 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, One teacher cared for two infants and (4) one-year olds. This was corrected by adding another teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, two teachers cared for (1) infant, (12) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old. This was corrected by removing one teacher and one infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. In space #2, lunch was served prior to recording substitutions on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, three bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 536 Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. In space #1, the teacher stated that bottles made from home are not refrigerated. 5 prepared bottles were located in each child's bag sitting on a low cubby. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, a plastic bag was located on a low shelf. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1006 One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. The owner/administrator stated that due to staffing, most of her day is spent in space #3 as the primary teacher. The center's capacity is 56. The director must complete at least 25 hours per/week of administrative hours outside the classroom. .0714(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Current ITS-SIDS training was not on file for both teachers caring for the infants in space #1 and the director. .1102(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2, the attendance for 2/24/26 was blank. Children were in care on 2/24/26. GS 110-91(9) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 2 children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .1804(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed in the system. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings were unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 3/11/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was given on the following: It is very important to have all necessary documents readily accessible. During past visits you have been able find missing documentation on your phone or in past emails. During today’s visit you were allotted time to search for missing training that has been previously documented or updated. Several important training courses were unable to be recovered or located during today’s visit. As stated during previous visits, I highly suggest printing off copies and placing them in your files. Failure to do so may result in unrecoverable important information. Be Advised Due to number of violations cited out of compliance during today's visit, your center may receive an action from the Division. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any actions against your center. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0801 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 367 Time In: 08:53 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 19, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff files were reviewed for compliance. The lunch posted consisted of chicken breast, w/mac, mixed veggies, apple sauce, and milk. Due to the nature of violations cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS 110-102 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, One teacher cared for two infants and (4) one-year olds. This was corrected by adding another teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, two teachers cared for (1) infant, (12) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old. This was corrected by removing one teacher and one infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. In space #2, lunch was served prior to recording substitutions on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, three bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 536 Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. In space #1, the teacher stated that bottles made from home are not refrigerated. 5 prepared bottles were located in each child's bag sitting on a low cubby. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, a plastic bag was located on a low shelf. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1006 One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. The owner/administrator stated that due to staffing, most of her day is spent in space #3 as the primary teacher. The center's capacity is 56. The director must complete at least 25 hours per/week of administrative hours outside the classroom. .0714(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Current ITS-SIDS training was not on file for both teachers caring for the infants in space #1 and the director. .1102(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2, the attendance for 2/24/26 was blank. Children were in care on 2/24/26. GS 110-91(9) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 2 children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .1804(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed in the system. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings were unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 3/11/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was given on the following: It is very important to have all necessary documents readily accessible. During past visits you have been able find missing documentation on your phone or in past emails. During today’s visit you were allotted time to search for missing training that has been previously documented or updated. Several important training courses were unable to be recovered or located during today’s visit. As stated during previous visits, I highly suggest printing off copies and placing them in your files. Failure to do so may result in unrecoverable important information. Be Advised Due to number of violations cited out of compliance during today's visit, your center may receive an action from the Division. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any actions against your center. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 367 Time In: 08:53 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 19, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff files were reviewed for compliance. The lunch posted consisted of chicken breast, w/mac, mixed veggies, apple sauce, and milk. Due to the nature of violations cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS 110-102 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, One teacher cared for two infants and (4) one-year olds. This was corrected by adding another teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, two teachers cared for (1) infant, (12) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old. This was corrected by removing one teacher and one infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. In space #2, lunch was served prior to recording substitutions on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, three bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 536 Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. In space #1, the teacher stated that bottles made from home are not refrigerated. 5 prepared bottles were located in each child's bag sitting on a low cubby. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, a plastic bag was located on a low shelf. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1006 One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. The owner/administrator stated that due to staffing, most of her day is spent in space #3 as the primary teacher. The center's capacity is 56. The director must complete at least 25 hours per/week of administrative hours outside the classroom. .0714(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Current ITS-SIDS training was not on file for both teachers caring for the infants in space #1 and the director. .1102(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2, the attendance for 2/24/26 was blank. Children were in care on 2/24/26. GS 110-91(9) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 2 children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .1804(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed in the system. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings were unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 3/11/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was given on the following: It is very important to have all necessary documents readily accessible. During past visits you have been able find missing documentation on your phone or in past emails. During today’s visit you were allotted time to search for missing training that has been previously documented or updated. Several important training courses were unable to be recovered or located during today’s visit. As stated during previous visits, I highly suggest printing off copies and placing them in your files. Failure to do so may result in unrecoverable important information. Be Advised Due to number of violations cited out of compliance during today's visit, your center may receive an action from the Division. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any actions against your center. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 367 Time In: 08:53 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 19, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff files were reviewed for compliance. The lunch posted consisted of chicken breast, w/mac, mixed veggies, apple sauce, and milk. Due to the nature of violations cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS 110-102 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, One teacher cared for two infants and (4) one-year olds. This was corrected by adding another teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, two teachers cared for (1) infant, (12) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old. This was corrected by removing one teacher and one infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. In space #2, lunch was served prior to recording substitutions on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, three bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 536 Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. In space #1, the teacher stated that bottles made from home are not refrigerated. 5 prepared bottles were located in each child's bag sitting on a low cubby. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, a plastic bag was located on a low shelf. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1006 One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. The owner/administrator stated that due to staffing, most of her day is spent in space #3 as the primary teacher. The center's capacity is 56. The director must complete at least 25 hours per/week of administrative hours outside the classroom. .0714(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Current ITS-SIDS training was not on file for both teachers caring for the infants in space #1 and the director. .1102(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2, the attendance for 2/24/26 was blank. Children were in care on 2/24/26. GS 110-91(9) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 2 children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .1804(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed in the system. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings were unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 3/11/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was given on the following: It is very important to have all necessary documents readily accessible. During past visits you have been able find missing documentation on your phone or in past emails. During today’s visit you were allotted time to search for missing training that has been previously documented or updated. Several important training courses were unable to be recovered or located during today’s visit. As stated during previous visits, I highly suggest printing off copies and placing them in your files. Failure to do so may result in unrecoverable important information. Be Advised Due to number of violations cited out of compliance during today's visit, your center may receive an action from the Division. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any actions against your center. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 367 Time In: 08:53 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 19, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff files were reviewed for compliance. The lunch posted consisted of chicken breast, w/mac, mixed veggies, apple sauce, and milk. Due to the nature of violations cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS 110-102 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, One teacher cared for two infants and (4) one-year olds. This was corrected by adding another teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, two teachers cared for (1) infant, (12) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old. This was corrected by removing one teacher and one infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. In space #2, lunch was served prior to recording substitutions on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, three bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 536 Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. In space #1, the teacher stated that bottles made from home are not refrigerated. 5 prepared bottles were located in each child's bag sitting on a low cubby. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, a plastic bag was located on a low shelf. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1006 One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. The owner/administrator stated that due to staffing, most of her day is spent in space #3 as the primary teacher. The center's capacity is 56. The director must complete at least 25 hours per/week of administrative hours outside the classroom. .0714(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Current ITS-SIDS training was not on file for both teachers caring for the infants in space #1 and the director. .1102(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2, the attendance for 2/24/26 was blank. Children were in care on 2/24/26. GS 110-91(9) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 2 children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .1804(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed in the system. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings were unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 3/11/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was given on the following: It is very important to have all necessary documents readily accessible. During past visits you have been able find missing documentation on your phone or in past emails. During today’s visit you were allotted time to search for missing training that has been previously documented or updated. Several important training courses were unable to be recovered or located during today’s visit. As stated during previous visits, I highly suggest printing off copies and placing them in your files. Failure to do so may result in unrecoverable important information. Be Advised Due to number of violations cited out of compliance during today's visit, your center may receive an action from the Division. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any actions against your center. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 367 Time In: 08:53 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 19, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff files were reviewed for compliance. The lunch posted consisted of chicken breast, w/mac, mixed veggies, apple sauce, and milk. Due to the nature of violations cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS 110-102 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, One teacher cared for two infants and (4) one-year olds. This was corrected by adding another teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, two teachers cared for (1) infant, (12) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old. This was corrected by removing one teacher and one infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. In space #2, lunch was served prior to recording substitutions on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, three bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 536 Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. In space #1, the teacher stated that bottles made from home are not refrigerated. 5 prepared bottles were located in each child's bag sitting on a low cubby. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, a plastic bag was located on a low shelf. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1006 One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. The owner/administrator stated that due to staffing, most of her day is spent in space #3 as the primary teacher. The center's capacity is 56. The director must complete at least 25 hours per/week of administrative hours outside the classroom. .0714(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Current ITS-SIDS training was not on file for both teachers caring for the infants in space #1 and the director. .1102(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2, the attendance for 2/24/26 was blank. Children were in care on 2/24/26. GS 110-91(9) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 2 children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .1804(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed in the system. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings were unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 3/11/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was given on the following: It is very important to have all necessary documents readily accessible. During past visits you have been able find missing documentation on your phone or in past emails. During today’s visit you were allotted time to search for missing training that has been previously documented or updated. Several important training courses were unable to be recovered or located during today’s visit. As stated during previous visits, I highly suggest printing off copies and placing them in your files. Failure to do so may result in unrecoverable important information. Be Advised Due to number of violations cited out of compliance during today's visit, your center may receive an action from the Division. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any actions against your center. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 367 Time In: 08:53 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 19, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff files were reviewed for compliance. The lunch posted consisted of chicken breast, w/mac, mixed veggies, apple sauce, and milk. Due to the nature of violations cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS 110-102 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, One teacher cared for two infants and (4) one-year olds. This was corrected by adding another teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, two teachers cared for (1) infant, (12) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old. This was corrected by removing one teacher and one infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. In space #2, lunch was served prior to recording substitutions on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, three bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 536 Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. In space #1, the teacher stated that bottles made from home are not refrigerated. 5 prepared bottles were located in each child's bag sitting on a low cubby. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, a plastic bag was located on a low shelf. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1006 One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. The owner/administrator stated that due to staffing, most of her day is spent in space #3 as the primary teacher. The center's capacity is 56. The director must complete at least 25 hours per/week of administrative hours outside the classroom. .0714(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Current ITS-SIDS training was not on file for both teachers caring for the infants in space #1 and the director. .1102(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2, the attendance for 2/24/26 was blank. Children were in care on 2/24/26. GS 110-91(9) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 2 children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .1804(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed in the system. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings were unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 3/11/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was given on the following: It is very important to have all necessary documents readily accessible. During past visits you have been able find missing documentation on your phone or in past emails. During today’s visit you were allotted time to search for missing training that has been previously documented or updated. Several important training courses were unable to be recovered or located during today’s visit. As stated during previous visits, I highly suggest printing off copies and placing them in your files. Failure to do so may result in unrecoverable important information. Be Advised Due to number of violations cited out of compliance during today's visit, your center may receive an action from the Division. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any actions against your center. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 367 Time In: 08:53 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 19, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff files were reviewed for compliance. The lunch posted consisted of chicken breast, w/mac, mixed veggies, apple sauce, and milk. Due to the nature of violations cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS 110-102 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, One teacher cared for two infants and (4) one-year olds. This was corrected by adding another teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, two teachers cared for (1) infant, (12) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old. This was corrected by removing one teacher and one infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. In space #2, lunch was served prior to recording substitutions on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, three bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 536 Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. In space #1, the teacher stated that bottles made from home are not refrigerated. 5 prepared bottles were located in each child's bag sitting on a low cubby. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, a plastic bag was located on a low shelf. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1006 One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. The owner/administrator stated that due to staffing, most of her day is spent in space #3 as the primary teacher. The center's capacity is 56. The director must complete at least 25 hours per/week of administrative hours outside the classroom. .0714(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Current ITS-SIDS training was not on file for both teachers caring for the infants in space #1 and the director. .1102(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2, the attendance for 2/24/26 was blank. Children were in care on 2/24/26. GS 110-91(9) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 2 children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .1804(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed in the system. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings were unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 3/11/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was given on the following: It is very important to have all necessary documents readily accessible. During past visits you have been able find missing documentation on your phone or in past emails. During today’s visit you were allotted time to search for missing training that has been previously documented or updated. Several important training courses were unable to be recovered or located during today’s visit. As stated during previous visits, I highly suggest printing off copies and placing them in your files. Failure to do so may result in unrecoverable important information. Be Advised Due to number of violations cited out of compliance during today's visit, your center may receive an action from the Division. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any actions against your center. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 2/25/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 367 Time In: 08:53 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on November 19, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 90% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff files were reviewed for compliance. The lunch posted consisted of chicken breast, w/mac, mixed veggies, apple sauce, and milk. Due to the nature of violations cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS 110-102 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, One teacher cared for two infants and (4) one-year olds. This was corrected by adding another teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, two teachers cared for (1) infant, (12) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old. This was corrected by removing one teacher and one infant. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. In space #2, lunch was served prior to recording substitutions on the menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, three bottles were not dated. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 536 Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. In space #1, the teacher stated that bottles made from home are not refrigerated. 5 prepared bottles were located in each child's bag sitting on a low cubby. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, a plastic bag was located on a low shelf. .0604(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1006 One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. The owner/administrator stated that due to staffing, most of her day is spent in space #3 as the primary teacher. The center's capacity is 56. The director must complete at least 25 hours per/week of administrative hours outside the classroom. .0714(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .1102(c) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Current ITS-SIDS training was not on file for both teachers caring for the infants in space #1 and the director. .1102(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2, the attendance for 2/24/26 was blank. Children were in care on 2/24/26. GS 110-91(9) 1303 Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Documentation was not on file for one child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 2 children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .1804(c) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed in the system. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. .0607(f) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings were unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. .1103(b) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. .1104 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). 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 3/11/26, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was given on the following: It is very important to have all necessary documents readily accessible. During past visits you have been able find missing documentation on your phone or in past emails. During today’s visit you were allotted time to search for missing training that has been previously documented or updated. Several important training courses were unable to be recovered or located during today’s visit. As stated during previous visits, I highly suggest printing off copies and placing them in your files. Failure to do so may result in unrecoverable important information. Be Advised Due to number of violations cited out of compliance during today's visit, your center may receive an action from the Division. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any actions against your center. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 77 Time In: 11:43 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training took place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed children resting on cots. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of chicken, applesauce, green beans, French fries and milk. Due to a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, a teacher left the room to open the front door, leaving one teacher to care for (3) 1-year-olds and (6) 2-year-old children. This was corrected by the teacher returning to space #2. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/2/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Robeson County Provider Meeting • September 30th at 11am- 455 Caton Rd, Lumberton, NC 28360 Scotland County Provider Meeting • September 25th at 2pm – 1403 West Blvd., Laurinburg, NC 28352 Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities in order to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming informational settings and working with you on your pathway to the stars! Today we reviewed the Pathway to the Stars worksheets for centers under the "What's New" tab on the DCDEE website. At or before your next AC visit, we shall begin the next steps for your new license. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0607 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 77 Time In: 11:43 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training took place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed children resting on cots. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of chicken, applesauce, green beans, French fries and milk. Due to a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, a teacher left the room to open the front door, leaving one teacher to care for (3) 1-year-olds and (6) 2-year-old children. This was corrected by the teacher returning to space #2. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/2/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Robeson County Provider Meeting • September 30th at 11am- 455 Caton Rd, Lumberton, NC 28360 Scotland County Provider Meeting • September 25th at 2pm – 1403 West Blvd., Laurinburg, NC 28352 Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities in order to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming informational settings and working with you on your pathway to the stars! Today we reviewed the Pathway to the Stars worksheets for centers under the "What's New" tab on the DCDEE website. At or before your next AC visit, we shall begin the next steps for your new license. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 77 Time In: 11:43 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training took place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed children resting on cots. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of chicken, applesauce, green beans, French fries and milk. Due to a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, a teacher left the room to open the front door, leaving one teacher to care for (3) 1-year-olds and (6) 2-year-old children. This was corrected by the teacher returning to space #2. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/2/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Robeson County Provider Meeting • September 30th at 11am- 455 Caton Rd, Lumberton, NC 28360 Scotland County Provider Meeting • September 25th at 2pm – 1403 West Blvd., Laurinburg, NC 28352 Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities in order to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming informational settings and working with you on your pathway to the stars! Today we reviewed the Pathway to the Stars worksheets for centers under the "What's New" tab on the DCDEE website. At or before your next AC visit, we shall begin the next steps for your new license. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 77 Time In: 11:43 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training took place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed children resting on cots. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of chicken, applesauce, green beans, French fries and milk. Due to a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, a teacher left the room to open the front door, leaving one teacher to care for (3) 1-year-olds and (6) 2-year-old children. This was corrected by the teacher returning to space #2. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/2/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Robeson County Provider Meeting • September 30th at 11am- 455 Caton Rd, Lumberton, NC 28360 Scotland County Provider Meeting • September 25th at 2pm – 1403 West Blvd., Laurinburg, NC 28352 Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities in order to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming informational settings and working with you on your pathway to the stars! Today we reviewed the Pathway to the Stars worksheets for centers under the "What's New" tab on the DCDEE website. At or before your next AC visit, we shall begin the next steps for your new license. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0801 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 77 Time In: 11:43 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training took place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed children resting on cots. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of chicken, applesauce, green beans, French fries and milk. Due to a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, a teacher left the room to open the front door, leaving one teacher to care for (3) 1-year-olds and (6) 2-year-old children. This was corrected by the teacher returning to space #2. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/2/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Robeson County Provider Meeting • September 30th at 11am- 455 Caton Rd, Lumberton, NC 28360 Scotland County Provider Meeting • September 25th at 2pm – 1403 West Blvd., Laurinburg, NC 28352 Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities in order to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming informational settings and working with you on your pathway to the stars! Today we reviewed the Pathway to the Stars worksheets for centers under the "What's New" tab on the DCDEE website. At or before your next AC visit, we shall begin the next steps for your new license. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 77 Time In: 11:43 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training took place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed children resting on cots. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of chicken, applesauce, green beans, French fries and milk. Due to a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, a teacher left the room to open the front door, leaving one teacher to care for (3) 1-year-olds and (6) 2-year-old children. This was corrected by the teacher returning to space #2. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/2/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Robeson County Provider Meeting • September 30th at 11am- 455 Caton Rd, Lumberton, NC 28360 Scotland County Provider Meeting • September 25th at 2pm – 1403 West Blvd., Laurinburg, NC 28352 Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities in order to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming informational settings and working with you on your pathway to the stars! Today we reviewed the Pathway to the Stars worksheets for centers under the "What's New" tab on the DCDEE website. At or before your next AC visit, we shall begin the next steps for your new license. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 77 Time In: 11:43 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training took place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed children resting on cots. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of chicken, applesauce, green beans, French fries and milk. Due to a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, a teacher left the room to open the front door, leaving one teacher to care for (3) 1-year-olds and (6) 2-year-old children. This was corrected by the teacher returning to space #2. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/2/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Robeson County Provider Meeting • September 30th at 11am- 455 Caton Rd, Lumberton, NC 28360 Scotland County Provider Meeting • September 25th at 2pm – 1403 West Blvd., Laurinburg, NC 28352 Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities in order to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming informational settings and working with you on your pathway to the stars! Today we reviewed the Pathway to the Stars worksheets for centers under the "What's New" tab on the DCDEE website. At or before your next AC visit, we shall begin the next steps for your new license. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 77 Time In: 11:43 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training took place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed children resting on cots. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of chicken, applesauce, green beans, French fries and milk. Due to a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, a teacher left the room to open the front door, leaving one teacher to care for (3) 1-year-olds and (6) 2-year-old children. This was corrected by the teacher returning to space #2. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/2/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Robeson County Provider Meeting • September 30th at 11am- 455 Caton Rd, Lumberton, NC 28360 Scotland County Provider Meeting • September 25th at 2pm – 1403 West Blvd., Laurinburg, NC 28352 Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities in order to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming informational settings and working with you on your pathway to the stars! Today we reviewed the Pathway to the Stars worksheets for centers under the "What's New" tab on the DCDEE website. At or before your next AC visit, we shall begin the next steps for your new license. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1103 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 77 Time In: 11:43 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training took place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed children resting on cots. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of chicken, applesauce, green beans, French fries and milk. Due to a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, a teacher left the room to open the front door, leaving one teacher to care for (3) 1-year-olds and (6) 2-year-old children. This was corrected by the teacher returning to space #2. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/2/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Robeson County Provider Meeting • September 30th at 11am- 455 Caton Rd, Lumberton, NC 28360 Scotland County Provider Meeting • September 25th at 2pm – 1403 West Blvd., Laurinburg, NC 28352 Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities in order to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming informational settings and working with you on your pathway to the stars! Today we reviewed the Pathway to the Stars worksheets for centers under the "What's New" tab on the DCDEE website. At or before your next AC visit, we shall begin the next steps for your new license. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2703 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 77 Time In: 11:43 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training took place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed children resting on cots. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of chicken, applesauce, green beans, French fries and milk. Due to a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, a teacher left the room to open the front door, leaving one teacher to care for (3) 1-year-olds and (6) 2-year-old children. This was corrected by the teacher returning to space #2. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/2/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Robeson County Provider Meeting • September 30th at 11am- 455 Caton Rd, Lumberton, NC 28360 Scotland County Provider Meeting • September 25th at 2pm – 1403 West Blvd., Laurinburg, NC 28352 Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities in order to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming informational settings and working with you on your pathway to the stars! Today we reviewed the Pathway to the Stars worksheets for centers under the "What's New" tab on the DCDEE website. At or before your next AC visit, we shall begin the next steps for your new license. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 77 Time In: 11:43 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training took place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed children resting on cots. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of chicken, applesauce, green beans, French fries and milk. Due to a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, a teacher left the room to open the front door, leaving one teacher to care for (3) 1-year-olds and (6) 2-year-old children. This was corrected by the teacher returning to space #2. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/2/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Robeson County Provider Meeting • September 30th at 11am- 455 Caton Rd, Lumberton, NC 28360 Scotland County Provider Meeting • September 25th at 2pm – 1403 West Blvd., Laurinburg, NC 28352 Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities in order to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming informational settings and working with you on your pathway to the stars! Today we reviewed the Pathway to the Stars worksheets for centers under the "What's New" tab on the DCDEE website. At or before your next AC visit, we shall begin the next steps for your new license. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/19/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 8/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 77 Time In: 11:43 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training took place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor areas were monitored. I observed children resting on cots. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of chicken, applesauce, green beans, French fries and milk. Due to a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, a teacher left the room to open the front door, leaving one teacher to care for (3) 1-year-olds and (6) 2-year-old children. This was corrected by the teacher returning to space #2. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/2/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was given on the following: The DCDEE team looks forward to working with child care facilities across the state to transition to the new QRIS system, also known as Pathways to the Stars, located in Section .3200 of the Child Care Rules. The transition will begin soon with the following informational opportunities: In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform. In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Robeson County Provider Meeting • September 30th at 11am- 455 Caton Rd, Lumberton, NC 28360 Scotland County Provider Meeting • September 25th at 2pm – 1403 West Blvd., Laurinburg, NC 28352 Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. We understand this is a big change and are committed to ensuring all providers have a good understanding of the new opportunities in order to make informed decisions on which pathway best suits the needs of the facility. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming informational settings and working with you on your pathway to the stars! Today we reviewed the Pathway to the Stars worksheets for centers under the "What's New" tab on the DCDEE website. At or before your next AC visit, we shall begin the next steps for your new license. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 73 Time In: 11:02 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. I gave you a copy of the Administrative Action during today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 83% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children getting ready to eat lunch. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Your last fire inspection is dated 6/25/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children in space numbers 1 ad 2 were served fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk for lunch. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. No animals in food preparation areas and no unrestrained animals except as allowed; no prohibited animals; required veterinary records available and current. During today's visit a small dog off leash accompanied the director as she delivered food to each classroom. This was corrected by removing the dog from the premises. This is a violation of the sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A.2831 (a). Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/6/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Children were observed playing with tabletop toys and playing on the playground equipment. Technical assistance was given on the following: ABCMS Portal As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. The above information is for FCCH and Centers. All providers, administrators, directors, teachers, residents, and anyone else that may come into contact with the children will need to be added to the portal. Make sure to have your ABCMS roster on file and ready for review. Violations are currently being cited if you have not added all personnel and/or family members to the roster. This includes yourself as well. You must add new people to the list within 5 days of hire or moving in. Here are a few tips: • When you complete your ABCMS Moodle training, you will fill out a form with your business NCID and wait for an email to provide you with access to your provider portal. • When you have access, you will provide a code to your employees so they can fill out an application. • They will be required to upload their license or other picture ID. You will see them on your roster and hire them or not. • Hiring them will generate your roster. • Let me know if I may be of further assistance. I will need to confirm that your roster is current when I make a visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 73 Time In: 11:02 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. I gave you a copy of the Administrative Action during today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 83% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children getting ready to eat lunch. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Your last fire inspection is dated 6/25/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children in space numbers 1 ad 2 were served fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk for lunch. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. No animals in food preparation areas and no unrestrained animals except as allowed; no prohibited animals; required veterinary records available and current. During today's visit a small dog off leash accompanied the director as she delivered food to each classroom. This was corrected by removing the dog from the premises. This is a violation of the sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A.2831 (a). Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/6/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Children were observed playing with tabletop toys and playing on the playground equipment. Technical assistance was given on the following: ABCMS Portal As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. The above information is for FCCH and Centers. All providers, administrators, directors, teachers, residents, and anyone else that may come into contact with the children will need to be added to the portal. Make sure to have your ABCMS roster on file and ready for review. Violations are currently being cited if you have not added all personnel and/or family members to the roster. This includes yourself as well. You must add new people to the list within 5 days of hire or moving in. Here are a few tips: • When you complete your ABCMS Moodle training, you will fill out a form with your business NCID and wait for an email to provide you with access to your provider portal. • When you have access, you will provide a code to your employees so they can fill out an application. • They will be required to upload their license or other picture ID. You will see them on your roster and hire them or not. • Hiring them will generate your roster. • Let me know if I may be of further assistance. I will need to confirm that your roster is current when I make a visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 73 Time In: 11:02 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. I gave you a copy of the Administrative Action during today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 83% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children getting ready to eat lunch. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Your last fire inspection is dated 6/25/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children in space numbers 1 ad 2 were served fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk for lunch. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. No animals in food preparation areas and no unrestrained animals except as allowed; no prohibited animals; required veterinary records available and current. During today's visit a small dog off leash accompanied the director as she delivered food to each classroom. This was corrected by removing the dog from the premises. This is a violation of the sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A.2831 (a). Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/6/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Children were observed playing with tabletop toys and playing on the playground equipment. Technical assistance was given on the following: ABCMS Portal As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. The above information is for FCCH and Centers. All providers, administrators, directors, teachers, residents, and anyone else that may come into contact with the children will need to be added to the portal. Make sure to have your ABCMS roster on file and ready for review. Violations are currently being cited if you have not added all personnel and/or family members to the roster. This includes yourself as well. You must add new people to the list within 5 days of hire or moving in. Here are a few tips: • When you complete your ABCMS Moodle training, you will fill out a form with your business NCID and wait for an email to provide you with access to your provider portal. • When you have access, you will provide a code to your employees so they can fill out an application. • They will be required to upload their license or other picture ID. You will see them on your roster and hire them or not. • Hiring them will generate your roster. • Let me know if I may be of further assistance. I will need to confirm that your roster is current when I make a visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0607 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 73 Time In: 11:02 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. I gave you a copy of the Administrative Action during today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 83% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children getting ready to eat lunch. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Your last fire inspection is dated 6/25/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children in space numbers 1 ad 2 were served fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk for lunch. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. No animals in food preparation areas and no unrestrained animals except as allowed; no prohibited animals; required veterinary records available and current. During today's visit a small dog off leash accompanied the director as she delivered food to each classroom. This was corrected by removing the dog from the premises. This is a violation of the sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A.2831 (a). Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/6/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Children were observed playing with tabletop toys and playing on the playground equipment. Technical assistance was given on the following: ABCMS Portal As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. The above information is for FCCH and Centers. All providers, administrators, directors, teachers, residents, and anyone else that may come into contact with the children will need to be added to the portal. Make sure to have your ABCMS roster on file and ready for review. Violations are currently being cited if you have not added all personnel and/or family members to the roster. This includes yourself as well. You must add new people to the list within 5 days of hire or moving in. Here are a few tips: • When you complete your ABCMS Moodle training, you will fill out a form with your business NCID and wait for an email to provide you with access to your provider portal. • When you have access, you will provide a code to your employees so they can fill out an application. • They will be required to upload their license or other picture ID. You will see them on your roster and hire them or not. • Hiring them will generate your roster. • Let me know if I may be of further assistance. I will need to confirm that your roster is current when I make a visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 73 Time In: 11:02 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. I gave you a copy of the Administrative Action during today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 83% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children getting ready to eat lunch. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Your last fire inspection is dated 6/25/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children in space numbers 1 ad 2 were served fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk for lunch. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. No animals in food preparation areas and no unrestrained animals except as allowed; no prohibited animals; required veterinary records available and current. During today's visit a small dog off leash accompanied the director as she delivered food to each classroom. This was corrected by removing the dog from the premises. This is a violation of the sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A.2831 (a). Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/6/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Children were observed playing with tabletop toys and playing on the playground equipment. Technical assistance was given on the following: ABCMS Portal As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. The above information is for FCCH and Centers. All providers, administrators, directors, teachers, residents, and anyone else that may come into contact with the children will need to be added to the portal. Make sure to have your ABCMS roster on file and ready for review. Violations are currently being cited if you have not added all personnel and/or family members to the roster. This includes yourself as well. You must add new people to the list within 5 days of hire or moving in. Here are a few tips: • When you complete your ABCMS Moodle training, you will fill out a form with your business NCID and wait for an email to provide you with access to your provider portal. • When you have access, you will provide a code to your employees so they can fill out an application. • They will be required to upload their license or other picture ID. You will see them on your roster and hire them or not. • Hiring them will generate your roster. • Let me know if I may be of further assistance. I will need to confirm that your roster is current when I make a visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 73 Time In: 11:02 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. I gave you a copy of the Administrative Action during today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 83% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children getting ready to eat lunch. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Your last fire inspection is dated 6/25/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children in space numbers 1 ad 2 were served fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk for lunch. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. No animals in food preparation areas and no unrestrained animals except as allowed; no prohibited animals; required veterinary records available and current. During today's visit a small dog off leash accompanied the director as she delivered food to each classroom. This was corrected by removing the dog from the premises. This is a violation of the sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A.2831 (a). Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/6/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Children were observed playing with tabletop toys and playing on the playground equipment. Technical assistance was given on the following: ABCMS Portal As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. The above information is for FCCH and Centers. All providers, administrators, directors, teachers, residents, and anyone else that may come into contact with the children will need to be added to the portal. Make sure to have your ABCMS roster on file and ready for review. Violations are currently being cited if you have not added all personnel and/or family members to the roster. This includes yourself as well. You must add new people to the list within 5 days of hire or moving in. Here are a few tips: • When you complete your ABCMS Moodle training, you will fill out a form with your business NCID and wait for an email to provide you with access to your provider portal. • When you have access, you will provide a code to your employees so they can fill out an application. • They will be required to upload their license or other picture ID. You will see them on your roster and hire them or not. • Hiring them will generate your roster. • Let me know if I may be of further assistance. I will need to confirm that your roster is current when I make a visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0801 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 73 Time In: 11:02 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. I gave you a copy of the Administrative Action during today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 83% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children getting ready to eat lunch. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Your last fire inspection is dated 6/25/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children in space numbers 1 ad 2 were served fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk for lunch. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. No animals in food preparation areas and no unrestrained animals except as allowed; no prohibited animals; required veterinary records available and current. During today's visit a small dog off leash accompanied the director as she delivered food to each classroom. This was corrected by removing the dog from the premises. This is a violation of the sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A.2831 (a). Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/6/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Children were observed playing with tabletop toys and playing on the playground equipment. Technical assistance was given on the following: ABCMS Portal As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. The above information is for FCCH and Centers. All providers, administrators, directors, teachers, residents, and anyone else that may come into contact with the children will need to be added to the portal. Make sure to have your ABCMS roster on file and ready for review. Violations are currently being cited if you have not added all personnel and/or family members to the roster. This includes yourself as well. You must add new people to the list within 5 days of hire or moving in. Here are a few tips: • When you complete your ABCMS Moodle training, you will fill out a form with your business NCID and wait for an email to provide you with access to your provider portal. • When you have access, you will provide a code to your employees so they can fill out an application. • They will be required to upload their license or other picture ID. You will see them on your roster and hire them or not. • Hiring them will generate your roster. • Let me know if I may be of further assistance. I will need to confirm that your roster is current when I make a visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 73 Time In: 11:02 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. I gave you a copy of the Administrative Action during today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 83% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children getting ready to eat lunch. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Your last fire inspection is dated 6/25/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children in space numbers 1 ad 2 were served fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk for lunch. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. No animals in food preparation areas and no unrestrained animals except as allowed; no prohibited animals; required veterinary records available and current. During today's visit a small dog off leash accompanied the director as she delivered food to each classroom. This was corrected by removing the dog from the premises. This is a violation of the sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A.2831 (a). Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/6/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Children were observed playing with tabletop toys and playing on the playground equipment. Technical assistance was given on the following: ABCMS Portal As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. The above information is for FCCH and Centers. All providers, administrators, directors, teachers, residents, and anyone else that may come into contact with the children will need to be added to the portal. Make sure to have your ABCMS roster on file and ready for review. Violations are currently being cited if you have not added all personnel and/or family members to the roster. This includes yourself as well. You must add new people to the list within 5 days of hire or moving in. Here are a few tips: • When you complete your ABCMS Moodle training, you will fill out a form with your business NCID and wait for an email to provide you with access to your provider portal. • When you have access, you will provide a code to your employees so they can fill out an application. • They will be required to upload their license or other picture ID. You will see them on your roster and hire them or not. • Hiring them will generate your roster. • Let me know if I may be of further assistance. I will need to confirm that your roster is current when I make a visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 73 Time In: 11:02 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. I gave you a copy of the Administrative Action during today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 83% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children getting ready to eat lunch. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Your last fire inspection is dated 6/25/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children in space numbers 1 ad 2 were served fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk for lunch. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. No animals in food preparation areas and no unrestrained animals except as allowed; no prohibited animals; required veterinary records available and current. During today's visit a small dog off leash accompanied the director as she delivered food to each classroom. This was corrected by removing the dog from the premises. This is a violation of the sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A.2831 (a). Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/6/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Children were observed playing with tabletop toys and playing on the playground equipment. Technical assistance was given on the following: ABCMS Portal As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. The above information is for FCCH and Centers. All providers, administrators, directors, teachers, residents, and anyone else that may come into contact with the children will need to be added to the portal. Make sure to have your ABCMS roster on file and ready for review. Violations are currently being cited if you have not added all personnel and/or family members to the roster. This includes yourself as well. You must add new people to the list within 5 days of hire or moving in. Here are a few tips: • When you complete your ABCMS Moodle training, you will fill out a form with your business NCID and wait for an email to provide you with access to your provider portal. • When you have access, you will provide a code to your employees so they can fill out an application. • They will be required to upload their license or other picture ID. You will see them on your roster and hire them or not. • Hiring them will generate your roster. • Let me know if I may be of further assistance. I will need to confirm that your roster is current when I make a visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 73 Time In: 11:02 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. I gave you a copy of the Administrative Action during today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 83% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children getting ready to eat lunch. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Your last fire inspection is dated 6/25/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children in space numbers 1 ad 2 were served fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk for lunch. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. No animals in food preparation areas and no unrestrained animals except as allowed; no prohibited animals; required veterinary records available and current. During today's visit a small dog off leash accompanied the director as she delivered food to each classroom. This was corrected by removing the dog from the premises. This is a violation of the sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A.2831 (a). Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/6/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Children were observed playing with tabletop toys and playing on the playground equipment. Technical assistance was given on the following: ABCMS Portal As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. The above information is for FCCH and Centers. All providers, administrators, directors, teachers, residents, and anyone else that may come into contact with the children will need to be added to the portal. Make sure to have your ABCMS roster on file and ready for review. Violations are currently being cited if you have not added all personnel and/or family members to the roster. This includes yourself as well. You must add new people to the list within 5 days of hire or moving in. Here are a few tips: • When you complete your ABCMS Moodle training, you will fill out a form with your business NCID and wait for an email to provide you with access to your provider portal. • When you have access, you will provide a code to your employees so they can fill out an application. • They will be required to upload their license or other picture ID. You will see them on your roster and hire them or not. • Hiring them will generate your roster. • Let me know if I may be of further assistance. I will need to confirm that your roster is current when I make a visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1103 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 73 Time In: 11:02 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. I gave you a copy of the Administrative Action during today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 83% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children getting ready to eat lunch. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Your last fire inspection is dated 6/25/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children in space numbers 1 ad 2 were served fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk for lunch. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. No animals in food preparation areas and no unrestrained animals except as allowed; no prohibited animals; required veterinary records available and current. During today's visit a small dog off leash accompanied the director as she delivered food to each classroom. This was corrected by removing the dog from the premises. This is a violation of the sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A.2831 (a). Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/6/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Children were observed playing with tabletop toys and playing on the playground equipment. Technical assistance was given on the following: ABCMS Portal As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. The above information is for FCCH and Centers. All providers, administrators, directors, teachers, residents, and anyone else that may come into contact with the children will need to be added to the portal. Make sure to have your ABCMS roster on file and ready for review. Violations are currently being cited if you have not added all personnel and/or family members to the roster. This includes yourself as well. You must add new people to the list within 5 days of hire or moving in. Here are a few tips: • When you complete your ABCMS Moodle training, you will fill out a form with your business NCID and wait for an email to provide you with access to your provider portal. • When you have access, you will provide a code to your employees so they can fill out an application. • They will be required to upload their license or other picture ID. You will see them on your roster and hire them or not. • Hiring them will generate your roster. • Let me know if I may be of further assistance. I will need to confirm that your roster is current when I make a visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2703 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 73 Time In: 11:02 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. I gave you a copy of the Administrative Action during today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 83% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children getting ready to eat lunch. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Your last fire inspection is dated 6/25/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children in space numbers 1 ad 2 were served fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk for lunch. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. No animals in food preparation areas and no unrestrained animals except as allowed; no prohibited animals; required veterinary records available and current. During today's visit a small dog off leash accompanied the director as she delivered food to each classroom. This was corrected by removing the dog from the premises. This is a violation of the sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A.2831 (a). Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/6/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Children were observed playing with tabletop toys and playing on the playground equipment. Technical assistance was given on the following: ABCMS Portal As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. The above information is for FCCH and Centers. All providers, administrators, directors, teachers, residents, and anyone else that may come into contact with the children will need to be added to the portal. Make sure to have your ABCMS roster on file and ready for review. Violations are currently being cited if you have not added all personnel and/or family members to the roster. This includes yourself as well. You must add new people to the list within 5 days of hire or moving in. Here are a few tips: • When you complete your ABCMS Moodle training, you will fill out a form with your business NCID and wait for an email to provide you with access to your provider portal. • When you have access, you will provide a code to your employees so they can fill out an application. • They will be required to upload their license or other picture ID. You will see them on your roster and hire them or not. • Hiring them will generate your roster. • Let me know if I may be of further assistance. I will need to confirm that your roster is current when I make a visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 73 Time In: 11:02 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. I gave you a copy of the Administrative Action during today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 83% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children getting ready to eat lunch. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Your last fire inspection is dated 6/25/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children in space numbers 1 ad 2 were served fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk for lunch. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. No animals in food preparation areas and no unrestrained animals except as allowed; no prohibited animals; required veterinary records available and current. During today's visit a small dog off leash accompanied the director as she delivered food to each classroom. This was corrected by removing the dog from the premises. This is a violation of the sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A.2831 (a). Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/6/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Children were observed playing with tabletop toys and playing on the playground equipment. Technical assistance was given on the following: ABCMS Portal As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. The above information is for FCCH and Centers. All providers, administrators, directors, teachers, residents, and anyone else that may come into contact with the children will need to be added to the portal. Make sure to have your ABCMS roster on file and ready for review. Violations are currently being cited if you have not added all personnel and/or family members to the roster. This includes yourself as well. You must add new people to the list within 5 days of hire or moving in. Here are a few tips: • When you complete your ABCMS Moodle training, you will fill out a form with your business NCID and wait for an email to provide you with access to your provider portal. • When you have access, you will provide a code to your employees so they can fill out an application. • They will be required to upload their license or other picture ID. You will see them on your roster and hire them or not. • Hiring them will generate your roster. • Let me know if I may be of further assistance. I will need to confirm that your roster is current when I make a visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 73 Time In: 11:02 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the written warning issued by the DCDEE to this facility on June 9, 2025. The action was discussed with Annette Herndon on June 17, 2025. Your mailing address was updated during today’s visit. Your new address is: 160 Surf Lane, Maxton, NC 28364. Annette Herndon, director assisted me with today’s visit. I gave you a copy of the Administrative Action during today’s visit. The Administrative Action was posted at the parent entrance of the facility during today’s visit. Stipulations are as follows: 1. The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0713 regarding staff/child ratios • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) regarding staff records • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(1)(9) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0801 regarding children’s records • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 (7)(n) regarding criminal background checks • North Carolina General Statute § 110-91(6) and Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0601(b) regarding safe environment • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0901 (b)(i) regarding nutrition • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) regarding the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0607(f) regarding the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c)(d) regarding First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1103(a) regarding on-going training 2. Within one (1) week after this Notice is received, Annette C. Herndon, administrator, shall contact Leisa Benson, MA, Lead Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2201, telephone number 919-819-9348, email Leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov, to arrange for a complete review of all child care requirements. All staff members, including administrative, full-time, part-time, auxiliary, substitute, and volunteer staff, shall participate in this mandatory training. Special emphasis shall be placed on violations documented in this Notice. • You called and scheduled your training with Leisa Benson on June 24, 2025. Your training is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2025. 3. Within one (1) week after the required rules review is completed, Ms. Herndon shall develop policies and procedures to incorporate strategies learned in the training regarding staff/child ratios. The policy and procedures should describe, in detail, the steps the facility will take to ensure a staffing pattern plan that ensures staff/child ratios are met throughout the day. The policy and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Procedures for documenting arrival and departure times, to be completed by facility staff when children arrive and depart from care each day • In the classroom, during arrival and departure times, on the playground, and during transition periods, including naptime, meals and snacks, bathroom time, and when groups of children leave the classroom to go to another location • Procedures for when a new staff member assumes responsibility of the children or when a child or children is/are moved to another group • Procedures that ensure children are appropriately grouped and adequately supervised throughout the day • When staff members are tardy or absent • Procedures for informing administration when staff members need to attend to personal care needs or to complete tasks outside the classroom or away from the group • Designation of an administrative staff member to evaluate the arrival and departure times of children and staffing patterns throughout the day to determine the most appropriate staff schedule and to make necessary adjustments as needed • Frequent review of the procedures with staff members, and incorporation in the orientation of new staff members The written policy and procedures shall be submitted to Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 265, Raeford, NC 28376, telephone number 704-213-6714, email Deanna.Abraham@dhhs.nc.gov, for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written policy and procedures meet the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the policy and procedures shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the policy and procedures shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 4. Within two (2) weeks after this Notice is received, Ms. Herndon shall develop a written plan that describes, in detail, the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with child care requirements related to records. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Implementation of a staff file checklist • Implementation of a child file checklist • Implementation of a program records checklist • Designation of staff member(s) responsible for reviewing files • Schedule of file reviews • Steps to take when information is missing The written plan shall be submitted to Ms. Abraham for review. Ms. Abraham shall notify Ms. Herndon, orally and in writing, as to whether the written plan meets the requirements of this stipulation or if modifications are needed. Once the notification of stipulation being met is received, the plan shall be immediately implemented and incorporated into operating procedures. A copy of the plan shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. 5. Within one (1) week after notification from the Division that the stipulation has been met for the policy and procedures regarding staff/child ratios, Ms. Herndon shall review the policy with staff. Documentation of the review shall include an attendance roster with the printed name and signature of each staff member in attendance. All documentation shall be maintained in facility files for review by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education upon request. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 83% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children getting ready to eat lunch. The infants were cared for in a caring and nurturing manner. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk. The following violations were documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Your last fire inspection is dated 6/25/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children in space numbers 1 ad 2 were served fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk for lunch. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. No animals in food preparation areas and no unrestrained animals except as allowed; no prohibited animals; required veterinary records available and current. During today's visit a small dog off leash accompanied the director as she delivered food to each classroom. This was corrected by removing the dog from the premises. This is a violation of the sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A.2831 (a). Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/6/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Children were observed playing with tabletop toys and playing on the playground equipment. Technical assistance was given on the following: ABCMS Portal As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. The above information is for FCCH and Centers. All providers, administrators, directors, teachers, residents, and anyone else that may come into contact with the children will need to be added to the portal. Make sure to have your ABCMS roster on file and ready for review. Violations are currently being cited if you have not added all personnel and/or family members to the roster. This includes yourself as well. You must add new people to the list within 5 days of hire or moving in. Here are a few tips: • When you complete your ABCMS Moodle training, you will fill out a form with your business NCID and wait for an email to provide you with access to your provider portal. • When you have access, you will provide a code to your employees so they can fill out an application. • They will be required to upload their license or other picture ID. You will see them on your roster and hire them or not. • Hiring them will generate your roster. • Let me know if I may be of further assistance. I will need to confirm that your roster is current when I make a visit. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2204 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during your 4/2/25, annual compliance visit. The following violations documented during the 4/2/25, visit to include but not limited to violation item # 301, were monitored for compliance during this visit: Violation item #301 – Ratios were found in compliance during today’s visit. All other violations cited out of compliance during your 4/2/25 visit, were monitored and the following item numbers were found in compliance: 526, 721, 859, 1043, 1792, 1033 and 1811. ITEM NUMBER 1328, WAS CITED OUT OF COMPLIANCE AGAIN DURING TODAY’S VISIT. THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION. REPEAT VIOLATIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED AS WILLFUL NON-COMPLIANCE. Staff files were monitored during today’s visit. The following staff members will need to get a valid qualification letter on file within 14 days of today's visit: K. Chavis, N. Chavis and C. Spaulding If a valid qualification letter is not on file within 14 days, they will not be able to return to the center for any reason. As stated in the 4/2/25, visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. Continued noncompliance may result in administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Be Advised: Due to the number of violations cited during your 4/2/25 and added during today’s visit, your center may be pending an action. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any action against your center by the Division. A follow-up visit shall be conducted. Please have children’s files available for review. Violations concerning staff files, documented out of compliance during today's visit, were added to your 4/2/25 visit. The following violation numbers were added to your 4/2/25 visit: 1033, 1899, 1044, 1890, 1052,1035, 1825, 0862, 1232, 1048, and 1049 Violation Number Comment Rule 1319 Medical authorizations were not accessible to staff. Documentation was unavailable for review. .0802(d) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Children's files were unavailable for review. This is a REPEAT VIOLATION. G.S. 110-91(9) 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 remaining violation documented on 4/2/25, must be corrected immediately. On or before April 16, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford. NC 28376 Or deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during your 4/2/25, annual compliance visit. The following violations documented during the 4/2/25, visit to include but not limited to violation item # 301, were monitored for compliance during this visit: Violation item #301 – Ratios were found in compliance during today’s visit. All other violations cited out of compliance during your 4/2/25 visit, were monitored and the following item numbers were found in compliance: 526, 721, 859, 1043, 1792, 1033 and 1811. ITEM NUMBER 1328, WAS CITED OUT OF COMPLIANCE AGAIN DURING TODAY’S VISIT. THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION. REPEAT VIOLATIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED AS WILLFUL NON-COMPLIANCE. Staff files were monitored during today’s visit. The following staff members will need to get a valid qualification letter on file within 14 days of today's visit: K. Chavis, N. Chavis and C. Spaulding If a valid qualification letter is not on file within 14 days, they will not be able to return to the center for any reason. As stated in the 4/2/25, visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. Continued noncompliance may result in administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Be Advised: Due to the number of violations cited during your 4/2/25 and added during today’s visit, your center may be pending an action. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any action against your center by the Division. A follow-up visit shall be conducted. Please have children’s files available for review. Violations concerning staff files, documented out of compliance during today's visit, were added to your 4/2/25 visit. The following violation numbers were added to your 4/2/25 visit: 1033, 1899, 1044, 1890, 1052,1035, 1825, 0862, 1232, 1048, and 1049 Violation Number Comment Rule 1319 Medical authorizations were not accessible to staff. Documentation was unavailable for review. .0802(d) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Children's files were unavailable for review. This is a REPEAT VIOLATION. G.S. 110-91(9) 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 remaining violation documented on 4/2/25, must be corrected immediately. On or before April 16, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford. NC 28376 Or deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/8/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 280 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during your 4/2/25, annual compliance visit. The following violations documented during the 4/2/25, visit to include but not limited to violation item # 301, were monitored for compliance during this visit: Violation item #301 – Ratios were found in compliance during today’s visit. All other violations cited out of compliance during your 4/2/25 visit, were monitored and the following item numbers were found in compliance: 526, 721, 859, 1043, 1792, 1033 and 1811. ITEM NUMBER 1328, WAS CITED OUT OF COMPLIANCE AGAIN DURING TODAY’S VISIT. THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION. REPEAT VIOLATIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED AS WILLFUL NON-COMPLIANCE. Staff files were monitored during today’s visit. The following staff members will need to get a valid qualification letter on file within 14 days of today's visit: K. Chavis, N. Chavis and C. Spaulding If a valid qualification letter is not on file within 14 days, they will not be able to return to the center for any reason. As stated in the 4/2/25, visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. Continued noncompliance may result in administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). Be Advised: Due to the number of violations cited during your 4/2/25 and added during today’s visit, your center may be pending an action. You shall be notified verbally or in writing of any action against your center by the Division. A follow-up visit shall be conducted. Please have children’s files available for review. Violations concerning staff files, documented out of compliance during today's visit, were added to your 4/2/25 visit. The following violation numbers were added to your 4/2/25 visit: 1033, 1899, 1044, 1890, 1052,1035, 1825, 0862, 1232, 1048, and 1049 Violation Number Comment Rule 1319 Medical authorizations were not accessible to staff. Documentation was unavailable for review. .0802(d) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Children's files were unavailable for review. This is a REPEAT VIOLATION. G.S. 110-91(9) 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 remaining violation documented on 4/2/25, must be corrected immediately. On or before April 16, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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 will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford. NC 28376 Or deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/2/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 129 Time In: 09:21 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on June 25, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 87% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff and children’s files were unavailable for review. You stated that your files are locked in the cabinet, and you do not have your key on you today. I will return to monitor files. SEND ME YOUR STAFF AND TRAING WORKSHEET ON OR BEFORE APRIL 4, 2025. Menus were not posted or dated. Due to the nature of a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space # 2, there were eight children ages 1-2 years old cared for by one teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu was not dated or posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, the pink and red polka dot tractor, and the trike-go-round structures have chipping paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection was completed 10/9/24. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Documentation had not been updated for all staff. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for 3 staff members had expired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An evaluation was not completed for at least annually for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical information was not updated at least annually for three children. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. G.S. 110-91(9) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #2, there was a soda can in the sink. In space #4, there was a soda bottle sitting on a shelf near the back door. .0901(i) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last drill was conducted on 10/9/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. .0607(f) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Health information was not kept separate. .0701(d) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members (including recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training). .1103(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/16/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/2/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 129 Time In: 09:21 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on June 25, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 87% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff and children’s files were unavailable for review. You stated that your files are locked in the cabinet, and you do not have your key on you today. I will return to monitor files. SEND ME YOUR STAFF AND TRAING WORKSHEET ON OR BEFORE APRIL 4, 2025. Menus were not posted or dated. Due to the nature of a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space # 2, there were eight children ages 1-2 years old cared for by one teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu was not dated or posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, the pink and red polka dot tractor, and the trike-go-round structures have chipping paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection was completed 10/9/24. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Documentation had not been updated for all staff. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for 3 staff members had expired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An evaluation was not completed for at least annually for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical information was not updated at least annually for three children. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. G.S. 110-91(9) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #2, there was a soda can in the sink. In space #4, there was a soda bottle sitting on a shelf near the back door. .0901(i) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last drill was conducted on 10/9/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. .0607(f) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Health information was not kept separate. .0701(d) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members (including recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training). .1103(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/16/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/2/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 129 Time In: 09:21 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on June 25, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 87% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff and children’s files were unavailable for review. You stated that your files are locked in the cabinet, and you do not have your key on you today. I will return to monitor files. SEND ME YOUR STAFF AND TRAING WORKSHEET ON OR BEFORE APRIL 4, 2025. Menus were not posted or dated. Due to the nature of a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space # 2, there were eight children ages 1-2 years old cared for by one teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu was not dated or posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, the pink and red polka dot tractor, and the trike-go-round structures have chipping paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection was completed 10/9/24. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Documentation had not been updated for all staff. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for 3 staff members had expired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An evaluation was not completed for at least annually for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical information was not updated at least annually for three children. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. G.S. 110-91(9) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #2, there was a soda can in the sink. In space #4, there was a soda bottle sitting on a shelf near the back door. .0901(i) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last drill was conducted on 10/9/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. .0607(f) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Health information was not kept separate. .0701(d) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members (including recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training). .1103(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/16/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/2/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 129 Time In: 09:21 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on June 25, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 87% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff and children’s files were unavailable for review. You stated that your files are locked in the cabinet, and you do not have your key on you today. I will return to monitor files. SEND ME YOUR STAFF AND TRAING WORKSHEET ON OR BEFORE APRIL 4, 2025. Menus were not posted or dated. Due to the nature of a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space # 2, there were eight children ages 1-2 years old cared for by one teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu was not dated or posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, the pink and red polka dot tractor, and the trike-go-round structures have chipping paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection was completed 10/9/24. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Documentation had not been updated for all staff. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for 3 staff members had expired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An evaluation was not completed for at least annually for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical information was not updated at least annually for three children. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. G.S. 110-91(9) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #2, there was a soda can in the sink. In space #4, there was a soda bottle sitting on a shelf near the back door. .0901(i) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last drill was conducted on 10/9/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. .0607(f) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Health information was not kept separate. .0701(d) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members (including recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training). .1103(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/16/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/2/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 129 Time In: 09:21 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on June 25, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 87% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff and children’s files were unavailable for review. You stated that your files are locked in the cabinet, and you do not have your key on you today. I will return to monitor files. SEND ME YOUR STAFF AND TRAING WORKSHEET ON OR BEFORE APRIL 4, 2025. Menus were not posted or dated. Due to the nature of a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space # 2, there were eight children ages 1-2 years old cared for by one teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu was not dated or posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, the pink and red polka dot tractor, and the trike-go-round structures have chipping paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection was completed 10/9/24. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Documentation had not been updated for all staff. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for 3 staff members had expired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An evaluation was not completed for at least annually for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical information was not updated at least annually for three children. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. G.S. 110-91(9) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #2, there was a soda can in the sink. In space #4, there was a soda bottle sitting on a shelf near the back door. .0901(i) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last drill was conducted on 10/9/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. .0607(f) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Health information was not kept separate. .0701(d) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members (including recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training). .1103(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/16/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/2/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 129 Time In: 09:21 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on June 25, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 87% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff and children’s files were unavailable for review. You stated that your files are locked in the cabinet, and you do not have your key on you today. I will return to monitor files. SEND ME YOUR STAFF AND TRAING WORKSHEET ON OR BEFORE APRIL 4, 2025. Menus were not posted or dated. Due to the nature of a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space # 2, there were eight children ages 1-2 years old cared for by one teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu was not dated or posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, the pink and red polka dot tractor, and the trike-go-round structures have chipping paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection was completed 10/9/24. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Documentation had not been updated for all staff. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for 3 staff members had expired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An evaluation was not completed for at least annually for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical information was not updated at least annually for three children. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. G.S. 110-91(9) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #2, there was a soda can in the sink. In space #4, there was a soda bottle sitting on a shelf near the back door. .0901(i) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last drill was conducted on 10/9/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. .0607(f) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Health information was not kept separate. .0701(d) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members (including recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training). .1103(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/16/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/2/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 129 Time In: 09:21 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on June 25, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 87% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff and children’s files were unavailable for review. You stated that your files are locked in the cabinet, and you do not have your key on you today. I will return to monitor files. SEND ME YOUR STAFF AND TRAING WORKSHEET ON OR BEFORE APRIL 4, 2025. Menus were not posted or dated. Due to the nature of a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space # 2, there were eight children ages 1-2 years old cared for by one teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu was not dated or posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, the pink and red polka dot tractor, and the trike-go-round structures have chipping paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection was completed 10/9/24. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Documentation had not been updated for all staff. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for 3 staff members had expired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An evaluation was not completed for at least annually for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical information was not updated at least annually for three children. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. G.S. 110-91(9) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #2, there was a soda can in the sink. In space #4, there was a soda bottle sitting on a shelf near the back door. .0901(i) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last drill was conducted on 10/9/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. .0607(f) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Health information was not kept separate. .0701(d) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members (including recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training). .1103(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/16/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/2/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 129 Time In: 09:21 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on June 25, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 87% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff and children’s files were unavailable for review. You stated that your files are locked in the cabinet, and you do not have your key on you today. I will return to monitor files. SEND ME YOUR STAFF AND TRAING WORKSHEET ON OR BEFORE APRIL 4, 2025. Menus were not posted or dated. Due to the nature of a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space # 2, there were eight children ages 1-2 years old cared for by one teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu was not dated or posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, the pink and red polka dot tractor, and the trike-go-round structures have chipping paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection was completed 10/9/24. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Documentation had not been updated for all staff. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for 3 staff members had expired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An evaluation was not completed for at least annually for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical information was not updated at least annually for three children. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. G.S. 110-91(9) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #2, there was a soda can in the sink. In space #4, there was a soda bottle sitting on a shelf near the back door. .0901(i) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last drill was conducted on 10/9/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. .0607(f) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Health information was not kept separate. .0701(d) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members (including recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training). .1103(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/16/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/2/2025 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 4/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 129 Time In: 09:21 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The sanitation inspection was completed August 28, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on June 25, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 87% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. All staff and children’s files were unavailable for review. You stated that your files are locked in the cabinet, and you do not have your key on you today. I will return to monitor files. SEND ME YOUR STAFF AND TRAING WORKSHEET ON OR BEFORE APRIL 4, 2025. Menus were not posted or dated. Due to the nature of a violation cited during today’s visit, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space # 2, there were eight children ages 1-2 years old cared for by one teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu was not dated or posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, the pink and red polka dot tractor, and the trike-go-round structures have chipping paint. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection was completed 10/9/24. .0605(q) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Documentation had not been updated for all staff. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for 3 staff members had expired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. .1102(d) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members. .1103(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An evaluation was not completed for at least annually for one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical information was not updated at least annually for three children. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1328 Children's records were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. G.S. 110-91(9) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #2, there was a soda can in the sink. In space #4, there was a soda bottle sitting on a shelf near the back door. .0901(i) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last drill was conducted on 10/9/24. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. .0607(f) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Health information was not kept separate. .0701(d) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members (including recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training). .1103(b) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/16/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/10/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 10/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 112 Time In: 09:38 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. Upon my arrival one teacher walked down the hall alone leaving the kitchen. The teacher entered space#2 to care for children. Before she entered space #2, one teacher care for (4) one-year olds and (3) two-year olds. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 83% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were engaged in free play activities. Sleep checks were reviewed. No new staff had been hired. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The last sanitation inspection was dated 8/28/24. The last fire inspection was dated 6/25/24. Lunch consisted of macaroni, green bean, chicken, applesauce and milk. Due to the nature of the violation cited, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violation was documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, one teacher care for (4) one-year olds and (3) two-year olds. This was corrected by adding a teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 24, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Observations: The children being cared for in all the rooms were playing in centers. Infants were engaged in crawling and sitting in bouncy chairs. Technical Assistance was given on the following: Keeping extra jackets on hand for kids at daycare centers in North Carolina is important for several reasons: 1. Comfort and Well-being: Cold weather can be uncomfortable and even dangerous for young children. Having extra jackets ensures that all children can stay warm and comfortable, which is essential for their overall well-being. 2. Health and Safety: Exposure to cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia and other health issues. By providing extra jackets, daycare providers can help prevent these risks and ensure the safety of the children in their care. 3. Compliance with Guidelines: According to the North Carolina Child Care Rules, daycare centers are required to provide a safe and healthy environment for children. This includes ensuring that children are dressed appropriately for the weather 4. Parental Assurance: Knowing that the daycare center is prepared for cold weather can give parents peace of mind. It shows that the center is proactive about the children's needs and safety. 5. Encouraging Outdoor Play: Even in cold weather, outdoor play is important for children's physical activity and development. Having extra jackets allows children to play outside without the risk of getting too cold. By keeping extra jackets on hand, daycare providers can create a more comfortable, safe, and supportive environment for the children in their care. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ For great child care trainings visit: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/10/2024 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 10/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 112 Time In: 09:38 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. Upon my arrival one teacher walked down the hall alone leaving the kitchen. The teacher entered space#2 to care for children. Before she entered space #2, one teacher care for (4) one-year olds and (3) two-year olds. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 83% as of today. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were engaged in free play activities. Sleep checks were reviewed. No new staff had been hired. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The last sanitation inspection was dated 8/28/24. The last fire inspection was dated 6/25/24. Lunch consisted of macaroni, green bean, chicken, applesauce and milk. Due to the nature of the violation cited, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The following violation was documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, one teacher care for (4) one-year olds and (3) two-year olds. This was corrected by adding a teacher. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 24, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Observations: The children being cared for in all the rooms were playing in centers. Infants were engaged in crawling and sitting in bouncy chairs. Technical Assistance was given on the following: Keeping extra jackets on hand for kids at daycare centers in North Carolina is important for several reasons: 1. Comfort and Well-being: Cold weather can be uncomfortable and even dangerous for young children. Having extra jackets ensures that all children can stay warm and comfortable, which is essential for their overall well-being. 2. Health and Safety: Exposure to cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia and other health issues. By providing extra jackets, daycare providers can help prevent these risks and ensure the safety of the children in their care. 3. Compliance with Guidelines: According to the North Carolina Child Care Rules, daycare centers are required to provide a safe and healthy environment for children. This includes ensuring that children are dressed appropriately for the weather 4. Parental Assurance: Knowing that the daycare center is prepared for cold weather can give parents peace of mind. It shows that the center is proactive about the children's needs and safety. 5. Encouraging Outdoor Play: Even in cold weather, outdoor play is important for children's physical activity and development. Having extra jackets allows children to play outside without the risk of getting too cold. By keeping extra jackets on hand, daycare providers can create a more comfortable, safe, and supportive environment for the children in their care. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ For great child care trainings visit: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 5/14/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 326 Time In: 09:19 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. As I drove up to the center K. Chavis, one of the teachers in space #2, was observed walking across the outdoor learning environment towards the owner’s home. Her absence left 1 teacher in space #2, to care for 10 children, ages 1year-2 years-old, alone. Due to the nature of this violation, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The sanitation inspection was completed January 18, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 21, 2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 86% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. # staff files were monitored for compliance. K. Chavis staff file was not available for review. Her file was monitored during the last annual compliance visit conducted on 6/27/23. Breakfast consisted of yogurt, cereal, whole milk to the children under 2 years old and 2% milk to children over 2 years old. Sixteen violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation report is dated 1/18/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, one teacher cared for 10 children ages 1 year-2 years old. Soon after my entrance to the building another staff member entered the room. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #4, documentation was not on file. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Yogurt, cereal and milk were served for breakfast. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The last menu was dated 12/1/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Breakfast and lunch were served prior to being recorded on a menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, several pieces of equipment were rusted. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Four staff members did not review the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Health questionnaires were not updated at least annually for four staff members. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The Emergency Information for four staff members was not updated at least annually for four staff members. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. Documentation was not on file for tree staff member's. One staff member was able to locate most of her training after searching on her phone but was still short 1 hour. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not on file for three staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #4, documentation was not on file. GS 110-91(9) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information was not updated for three children at least annually. .0802(c) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information was not kept separate for three staff members. .0701(d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/28/2024, 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. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 BE ADVISED Due to the number of violations cited during today's visit, your center may be pending an action by the Division. You shall be notified in writing or verbally of any actions against your center. Technical assistance was given on the following: Make sure to take out time at least once a week to review and update children and staff files. Although staffing may be challenging, as the director and owner it is still important to maintain up to date files. You may have to come in a little earlier than you already do or stay later to ensure that all files are always ready and up to date. No documentation of training hours for last year or this year were on file. Staff members had to search through their phones to attempt to acquire completed training hours and required certifications. I highly suggest printing off all certificates and training as soon as they are received and putting them on file immediately. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 5/14/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 326 Time In: 09:19 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. As I drove up to the center K. Chavis, one of the teachers in space #2, was observed walking across the outdoor learning environment towards the owner’s home. Her absence left 1 teacher in space #2, to care for 10 children, ages 1year-2 years-old, alone. Due to the nature of this violation, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The sanitation inspection was completed January 18, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 21, 2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 86% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. # staff files were monitored for compliance. K. Chavis staff file was not available for review. Her file was monitored during the last annual compliance visit conducted on 6/27/23. Breakfast consisted of yogurt, cereal, whole milk to the children under 2 years old and 2% milk to children over 2 years old. Sixteen violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation report is dated 1/18/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, one teacher cared for 10 children ages 1 year-2 years old. Soon after my entrance to the building another staff member entered the room. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #4, documentation was not on file. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Yogurt, cereal and milk were served for breakfast. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The last menu was dated 12/1/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Breakfast and lunch were served prior to being recorded on a menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, several pieces of equipment were rusted. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Four staff members did not review the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Health questionnaires were not updated at least annually for four staff members. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The Emergency Information for four staff members was not updated at least annually for four staff members. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. Documentation was not on file for tree staff member's. One staff member was able to locate most of her training after searching on her phone but was still short 1 hour. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not on file for three staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #4, documentation was not on file. GS 110-91(9) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information was not updated for three children at least annually. .0802(c) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information was not kept separate for three staff members. .0701(d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/28/2024, 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. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 BE ADVISED Due to the number of violations cited during today's visit, your center may be pending an action by the Division. You shall be notified in writing or verbally of any actions against your center. Technical assistance was given on the following: Make sure to take out time at least once a week to review and update children and staff files. Although staffing may be challenging, as the director and owner it is still important to maintain up to date files. You may have to come in a little earlier than you already do or stay later to ensure that all files are always ready and up to date. No documentation of training hours for last year or this year were on file. Staff members had to search through their phones to attempt to acquire completed training hours and required certifications. I highly suggest printing off all certificates and training as soon as they are received and putting them on file immediately. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 5/14/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 326 Time In: 09:19 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. As I drove up to the center K. Chavis, one of the teachers in space #2, was observed walking across the outdoor learning environment towards the owner’s home. Her absence left 1 teacher in space #2, to care for 10 children, ages 1year-2 years-old, alone. Due to the nature of this violation, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The sanitation inspection was completed January 18, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 21, 2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 86% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. # staff files were monitored for compliance. K. Chavis staff file was not available for review. Her file was monitored during the last annual compliance visit conducted on 6/27/23. Breakfast consisted of yogurt, cereal, whole milk to the children under 2 years old and 2% milk to children over 2 years old. Sixteen violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation report is dated 1/18/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, one teacher cared for 10 children ages 1 year-2 years old. Soon after my entrance to the building another staff member entered the room. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #4, documentation was not on file. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Yogurt, cereal and milk were served for breakfast. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The last menu was dated 12/1/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Breakfast and lunch were served prior to being recorded on a menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, several pieces of equipment were rusted. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Four staff members did not review the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Health questionnaires were not updated at least annually for four staff members. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The Emergency Information for four staff members was not updated at least annually for four staff members. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. Documentation was not on file for tree staff member's. One staff member was able to locate most of her training after searching on her phone but was still short 1 hour. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not on file for three staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #4, documentation was not on file. GS 110-91(9) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information was not updated for three children at least annually. .0802(c) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information was not kept separate for three staff members. .0701(d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/28/2024, 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. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 BE ADVISED Due to the number of violations cited during today's visit, your center may be pending an action by the Division. You shall be notified in writing or verbally of any actions against your center. Technical assistance was given on the following: Make sure to take out time at least once a week to review and update children and staff files. Although staffing may be challenging, as the director and owner it is still important to maintain up to date files. You may have to come in a little earlier than you already do or stay later to ensure that all files are always ready and up to date. No documentation of training hours for last year or this year were on file. Staff members had to search through their phones to attempt to acquire completed training hours and required certifications. I highly suggest printing off all certificates and training as soon as they are received and putting them on file immediately. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 5/14/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 326 Time In: 09:19 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. As I drove up to the center K. Chavis, one of the teachers in space #2, was observed walking across the outdoor learning environment towards the owner’s home. Her absence left 1 teacher in space #2, to care for 10 children, ages 1year-2 years-old, alone. Due to the nature of this violation, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The sanitation inspection was completed January 18, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 21, 2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 86% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. # staff files were monitored for compliance. K. Chavis staff file was not available for review. Her file was monitored during the last annual compliance visit conducted on 6/27/23. Breakfast consisted of yogurt, cereal, whole milk to the children under 2 years old and 2% milk to children over 2 years old. Sixteen violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation report is dated 1/18/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, one teacher cared for 10 children ages 1 year-2 years old. Soon after my entrance to the building another staff member entered the room. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #4, documentation was not on file. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Yogurt, cereal and milk were served for breakfast. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The last menu was dated 12/1/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Breakfast and lunch were served prior to being recorded on a menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, several pieces of equipment were rusted. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Four staff members did not review the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Health questionnaires were not updated at least annually for four staff members. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The Emergency Information for four staff members was not updated at least annually for four staff members. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. Documentation was not on file for tree staff member's. One staff member was able to locate most of her training after searching on her phone but was still short 1 hour. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not on file for three staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #4, documentation was not on file. GS 110-91(9) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information was not updated for three children at least annually. .0802(c) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information was not kept separate for three staff members. .0701(d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/28/2024, 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. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 BE ADVISED Due to the number of violations cited during today's visit, your center may be pending an action by the Division. You shall be notified in writing or verbally of any actions against your center. Technical assistance was given on the following: Make sure to take out time at least once a week to review and update children and staff files. Although staffing may be challenging, as the director and owner it is still important to maintain up to date files. You may have to come in a little earlier than you already do or stay later to ensure that all files are always ready and up to date. No documentation of training hours for last year or this year were on file. Staff members had to search through their phones to attempt to acquire completed training hours and required certifications. I highly suggest printing off all certificates and training as soon as they are received and putting them on file immediately. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1106 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 5/14/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 326 Time In: 09:19 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. As I drove up to the center K. Chavis, one of the teachers in space #2, was observed walking across the outdoor learning environment towards the owner’s home. Her absence left 1 teacher in space #2, to care for 10 children, ages 1year-2 years-old, alone. Due to the nature of this violation, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The sanitation inspection was completed January 18, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 21, 2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 86% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. # staff files were monitored for compliance. K. Chavis staff file was not available for review. Her file was monitored during the last annual compliance visit conducted on 6/27/23. Breakfast consisted of yogurt, cereal, whole milk to the children under 2 years old and 2% milk to children over 2 years old. Sixteen violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation report is dated 1/18/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, one teacher cared for 10 children ages 1 year-2 years old. Soon after my entrance to the building another staff member entered the room. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #4, documentation was not on file. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Yogurt, cereal and milk were served for breakfast. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The last menu was dated 12/1/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Breakfast and lunch were served prior to being recorded on a menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, several pieces of equipment were rusted. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Four staff members did not review the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Health questionnaires were not updated at least annually for four staff members. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The Emergency Information for four staff members was not updated at least annually for four staff members. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. Documentation was not on file for tree staff member's. One staff member was able to locate most of her training after searching on her phone but was still short 1 hour. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not on file for three staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #4, documentation was not on file. GS 110-91(9) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information was not updated for three children at least annually. .0802(c) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information was not kept separate for three staff members. .0701(d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/28/2024, 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. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 BE ADVISED Due to the number of violations cited during today's visit, your center may be pending an action by the Division. You shall be notified in writing or verbally of any actions against your center. Technical assistance was given on the following: Make sure to take out time at least once a week to review and update children and staff files. Although staffing may be challenging, as the director and owner it is still important to maintain up to date files. You may have to come in a little earlier than you already do or stay later to ensure that all files are always ready and up to date. No documentation of training hours for last year or this year were on file. Staff members had to search through their phones to attempt to acquire completed training hours and required certifications. I highly suggest printing off all certificates and training as soon as they are received and putting them on file immediately. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 5/14/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 326 Time In: 09:19 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. As I drove up to the center K. Chavis, one of the teachers in space #2, was observed walking across the outdoor learning environment towards the owner’s home. Her absence left 1 teacher in space #2, to care for 10 children, ages 1year-2 years-old, alone. Due to the nature of this violation, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The sanitation inspection was completed January 18, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 21, 2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 86% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. # staff files were monitored for compliance. K. Chavis staff file was not available for review. Her file was monitored during the last annual compliance visit conducted on 6/27/23. Breakfast consisted of yogurt, cereal, whole milk to the children under 2 years old and 2% milk to children over 2 years old. Sixteen violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation report is dated 1/18/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, one teacher cared for 10 children ages 1 year-2 years old. Soon after my entrance to the building another staff member entered the room. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #4, documentation was not on file. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Yogurt, cereal and milk were served for breakfast. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The last menu was dated 12/1/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Breakfast and lunch were served prior to being recorded on a menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, several pieces of equipment were rusted. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Four staff members did not review the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Health questionnaires were not updated at least annually for four staff members. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The Emergency Information for four staff members was not updated at least annually for four staff members. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. Documentation was not on file for tree staff member's. One staff member was able to locate most of her training after searching on her phone but was still short 1 hour. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not on file for three staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #4, documentation was not on file. GS 110-91(9) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information was not updated for three children at least annually. .0802(c) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information was not kept separate for three staff members. .0701(d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/28/2024, 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. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 BE ADVISED Due to the number of violations cited during today's visit, your center may be pending an action by the Division. You shall be notified in writing or verbally of any actions against your center. Technical assistance was given on the following: Make sure to take out time at least once a week to review and update children and staff files. Although staffing may be challenging, as the director and owner it is still important to maintain up to date files. You may have to come in a little earlier than you already do or stay later to ensure that all files are always ready and up to date. No documentation of training hours for last year or this year were on file. Staff members had to search through their phones to attempt to acquire completed training hours and required certifications. I highly suggest printing off all certificates and training as soon as they are received and putting them on file immediately. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 5/14/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 326 Time In: 09:19 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. As I drove up to the center K. Chavis, one of the teachers in space #2, was observed walking across the outdoor learning environment towards the owner’s home. Her absence left 1 teacher in space #2, to care for 10 children, ages 1year-2 years-old, alone. Due to the nature of this violation, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The sanitation inspection was completed January 18, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 21, 2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 86% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. # staff files were monitored for compliance. K. Chavis staff file was not available for review. Her file was monitored during the last annual compliance visit conducted on 6/27/23. Breakfast consisted of yogurt, cereal, whole milk to the children under 2 years old and 2% milk to children over 2 years old. Sixteen violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation report is dated 1/18/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, one teacher cared for 10 children ages 1 year-2 years old. Soon after my entrance to the building another staff member entered the room. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #4, documentation was not on file. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Yogurt, cereal and milk were served for breakfast. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The last menu was dated 12/1/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Breakfast and lunch were served prior to being recorded on a menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, several pieces of equipment were rusted. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Four staff members did not review the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Health questionnaires were not updated at least annually for four staff members. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The Emergency Information for four staff members was not updated at least annually for four staff members. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. Documentation was not on file for tree staff member's. One staff member was able to locate most of her training after searching on her phone but was still short 1 hour. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not on file for three staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #4, documentation was not on file. GS 110-91(9) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information was not updated for three children at least annually. .0802(c) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information was not kept separate for three staff members. .0701(d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/28/2024, 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. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 BE ADVISED Due to the number of violations cited during today's visit, your center may be pending an action by the Division. You shall be notified in writing or verbally of any actions against your center. Technical assistance was given on the following: Make sure to take out time at least once a week to review and update children and staff files. Although staffing may be challenging, as the director and owner it is still important to maintain up to date files. You may have to come in a little earlier than you already do or stay later to ensure that all files are always ready and up to date. No documentation of training hours for last year or this year were on file. Staff members had to search through their phones to attempt to acquire completed training hours and required certifications. I highly suggest printing off all certificates and training as soon as they are received and putting them on file immediately. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 5/14/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 326 Time In: 09:19 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. As I drove up to the center K. Chavis, one of the teachers in space #2, was observed walking across the outdoor learning environment towards the owner’s home. Her absence left 1 teacher in space #2, to care for 10 children, ages 1year-2 years-old, alone. Due to the nature of this violation, a follow-up visit shall be conducted. The sanitation inspection was completed January 18, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 21, 2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 86% as of today. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. The children were observed during free play activities. Infants were cared for in a nurturing caring manner. Infant safe sleep checks were documented. # staff files were monitored for compliance. K. Chavis staff file was not available for review. Her file was monitored during the last annual compliance visit conducted on 6/27/23. Breakfast consisted of yogurt, cereal, whole milk to the children under 2 years old and 2% milk to children over 2 years old. Sixteen violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation report is dated 1/18/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, one teacher cared for 10 children ages 1 year-2 years old. Soon after my entrance to the building another staff member entered the room. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #4, documentation was not on file. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Yogurt, cereal and milk were served for breakfast. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 525 Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The last menu was dated 12/1/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Breakfast and lunch were served prior to being recorded on a menu. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, several pieces of equipment were rusted. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Four staff members did not review the plan at least annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Health questionnaires were not updated at least annually for four staff members. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The Emergency Information for four staff members was not updated at least annually for four staff members. .0701(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. Documentation was not on file for tree staff member's. One staff member was able to locate most of her training after searching on her phone but was still short 1 hour. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not on file for three staff members. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #4, documentation was not on file. GS 110-91(9) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information was not updated for three children at least annually. .0802(c) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information was not kept separate for three staff members. .0701(d) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/28/2024, 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. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 BE ADVISED Due to the number of violations cited during today's visit, your center may be pending an action by the Division. You shall be notified in writing or verbally of any actions against your center. Technical assistance was given on the following: Make sure to take out time at least once a week to review and update children and staff files. Although staffing may be challenging, as the director and owner it is still important to maintain up to date files. You may have to come in a little earlier than you already do or stay later to ensure that all files are always ready and up to date. No documentation of training hours for last year or this year were on file. Staff members had to search through their phones to attempt to acquire completed training hours and required certifications. I highly suggest printing off all certificates and training as soon as they are received and putting them on file immediately. FYI Through collaborative efforts, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), and the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, a program of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, are excited to announce that the CCDF Health and Safety trainings are now available in the DCDEE Moodle learning platform. Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/30/2023 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 11/30/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 137 Time In: 10:13 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 80 percent as of 11/21/23. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were engaged in free play activities. Sleep checks were reviewed. No new staff had been hired. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The last sanitation inspection was dated 1/18/2023. The last fire inspection was dated 6/21/23. Lunch consisted of beef vegetable soup, crackers, apple sauce, and milk. The following violation was documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground several pieces of equipment had chipping paint or rust. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 14, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Observations: The children being cared for in all the rooms were playing in centers. Infants were engaged in tummy time on the carpet and pushing push toys. Technical Assistance was given on the following: For your non-mobile infants try the following to help develop gross motor skills: 1. Installation of a mirror at the infant’s eye level: a mirror will allow the infant to observe their own movements aiding in self-awareness and body exploration. 2. Music and movement activities: introduce simple songs, finger plays and gentle movements that encourage coordination, balance, and rhythmic awareness. 3. Soft foam mats and cushions: create a safe comfortable environment for infants to practice sitting, rolling, crawling and eventually standing. 4. Age-appropriate climbing structures: incorporate low platforms, soft climbers and crawling tunnels to encourage infants to explore their environment and practice coordination. Remember, it's important to prioritize safety and age-appropriate materials when selecting resources for infants in daycare settings. In an effort to maintain good staff, try offering incentives for education such as bonuses, raises or stipends. Free education is also available. • Earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses in English and Spanish. Plus a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • Earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. Take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle. Teachers can also turn training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. • Submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ For great child care trainings visit: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000185 Consultant: DEANNA ABRAHAM Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/30/2023 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 11/30/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 137 Time In: 10:13 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Annette Herndon, director/ owner assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Three – Star license issued November 7, 2022, earning (5) points in the education component, (2) points in the program standards component (meets enhanced space) and 1 quality point by for the childcare administrator has at least 10 years of documented childcare administrative work experience in a licensed program that can be verified by the Division. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 80 percent as of 11/21/23. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children throughout the facility were engaged in free play activities. Sleep checks were reviewed. No new staff had been hired. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The last sanitation inspection was dated 1/18/2023. The last fire inspection was dated 6/21/23. Lunch consisted of beef vegetable soup, crackers, apple sauce, and milk. The following violation was documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground several pieces of equipment had chipping paint or rust. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 14, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Email or mail the information to: deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Deanna Abraham/ Child Care Consultant PO Box 265 Raeford, NC 28376 If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Observations: The children being cared for in all the rooms were playing in centers. Infants were engaged in tummy time on the carpet and pushing push toys. Technical Assistance was given on the following: For your non-mobile infants try the following to help develop gross motor skills: 1. Installation of a mirror at the infant’s eye level: a mirror will allow the infant to observe their own movements aiding in self-awareness and body exploration. 2. Music and movement activities: introduce simple songs, finger plays and gentle movements that encourage coordination, balance, and rhythmic awareness. 3. Soft foam mats and cushions: create a safe comfortable environment for infants to practice sitting, rolling, crawling and eventually standing. 4. Age-appropriate climbing structures: incorporate low platforms, soft climbers and crawling tunnels to encourage infants to explore their environment and practice coordination. Remember, it's important to prioritize safety and age-appropriate materials when selecting resources for infants in daycare settings. In an effort to maintain good staff, try offering incentives for education such as bonuses, raises or stipends. Free education is also available. • Earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses in English and Spanish. Plus a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • Earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. Take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle. Teachers can also turn training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. • Submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ For great child care trainings visit: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ Contact me at Deanna Abraham, Child Care Consultant, 704-213-6714, deanna.abraham@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times