G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KOUNTRY KIDZ DAYCARE Facility ID: 97000191 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/24/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 10/24/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Betty Faw, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a One (1) Star license effective 7/24/15. Restrictions include 1st shift, daytime care only; maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time; Dogs shall not be accessible to children in care. There are currently no dogs in the home, only one (1) cat. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Capacity • CPR / First Aid • ITS-SIDS • CBC Qualification • General Health • Administering of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • General License Requirements • Program Records • License Posted • Fire Safety • Sanitation The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Ms. Faw stated the only person living in the home with her is her son. Be reminded that you and your son must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children playing in the play area and interacting with each other and Ms. Faw. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 10/4/25. A fire drill was recorded 9/11/25 at 3:00 pm with one (1) minute, twelve (12) seconds to evacuate by B. Faw. A lock down emergency drill for the facility was recorded 9/11/25 at 10 am with fifty-four (54) seconds to lockdown by B. Faw. There is one (1) cat inside the home and all vaccinations, and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violation was cited at today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 930 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 from the date of issuance).Ms. Faw has an expired CBC, expiring 9/14/25. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Friday, November 7, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided today included: See Child Care Rule, 10A NCAC .2703(n) & (o). Family childcare home providers and any residents in the family childcare home must complete the Criminal background check qualifying letter prior to the expiration date of the previous letter. This is to be certain that no one in the family childcare home has a criminal background, to ensure the safety of the children in care. Consultation during today’s visit included: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Stay current with your and your son’s CBC. • Stay current with your water/lead testing every three (3) years. • You stated you wish to remain a one (1) star center and not participate in the new QRIS Pathways to the Stars. • Be sure to go to the ABCMS portal and add you and your son into the portal. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KOUNTRY KIDZ DAYCARE Facility ID: 97000191 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/24/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 10/24/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Betty Faw, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a One (1) Star license effective 7/24/15. Restrictions include 1st shift, daytime care only; maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time; Dogs shall not be accessible to children in care. There are currently no dogs in the home, only one (1) cat. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Capacity • CPR / First Aid • ITS-SIDS • CBC Qualification • General Health • Administering of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • General License Requirements • Program Records • License Posted • Fire Safety • Sanitation The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Ms. Faw stated the only person living in the home with her is her son. Be reminded that you and your son must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children playing in the play area and interacting with each other and Ms. Faw. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 10/4/25. A fire drill was recorded 9/11/25 at 3:00 pm with one (1) minute, twelve (12) seconds to evacuate by B. Faw. A lock down emergency drill for the facility was recorded 9/11/25 at 10 am with fifty-four (54) seconds to lockdown by B. Faw. There is one (1) cat inside the home and all vaccinations, and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violation was cited at today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 930 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 from the date of issuance).Ms. Faw has an expired CBC, expiring 9/14/25. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Friday, November 7, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided today included: See Child Care Rule, 10A NCAC .2703(n) & (o). Family childcare home providers and any residents in the family childcare home must complete the Criminal background check qualifying letter prior to the expiration date of the previous letter. This is to be certain that no one in the family childcare home has a criminal background, to ensure the safety of the children in care. Consultation during today’s visit included: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Stay current with your and your son’s CBC. • Stay current with your water/lead testing every three (3) years. • You stated you wish to remain a one (1) star center and not participate in the new QRIS Pathways to the Stars. • Be sure to go to the ABCMS portal and add you and your son into the portal. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: KOUNTRY KIDZ DAYCARE Facility ID: 97000191 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Karen Young, childcare consultant with Betty Faw, Director Your program currently operates with a one (1) Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift, daytime care only; maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time; Dogs shall not be accessible to children in care. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Ms. Faw is the sole proprietor of this family childcare home business. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked today. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children having free choice play in the play area, having dance & movement and preparing for lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/5/24. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed the owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 3/13/25. A lockdown emergency drill was documented on 3/13/25. An outdoor inspection was documented on 3/3/25. There are two (2) pets inside the home and all vaccinations and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. One (1) staff file and two (2) children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There was a power washer on the outdoor porch where the children enter and exit the family childcare home. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. There was no documentation of an outdoor inspection for the months of February and April 2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 905 Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. There was no documentation of a fire drill for the month of April 2025. .1721 (e )(2) 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. There was no documentation of updated vaccination for the dog, Jace. The vaccination expired 2/20/25. .1719(b)(1) 1818 Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment. There was no safe sleep documentation for the 9 month old for the first two (2) weeks of April 2025. G.S. 110-91(15);.1724(a)(1-12) 1855 The operator did not review the FCCH EPR Plan with additional caregivers on an annual basis. The EPR plan was not reviewed by the operator annually. .1729(a )(10) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Thursday, May 15, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: (This section is to be used to discuss the TA given only about violations) • Fire drills must be conducted for the safety of children and staff so that children are aware of how to evacuate safely. There was no fire drill for April 2025. See Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721€ (7). • Safe Sleep checks must be conducted for children under one (1) year old. See childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1724 (a) (1-12). • Playground inspections must be completed monthly for the safety of the children. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721 • Pet vaccinations are to be kept updated and not expired. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721 *Hazardous material and machinery should be kept out of reach of children. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 * Emergency Preparedness Plans are to be reviewed and updated annually prior to the expiration of the last date. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC .09 .1729(a)(10). Additional Information/Consultation: (This section is to be used to discuss the additional information given only about anything else such as reminders, Cohort updates, DCDEE updates, etc.) • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • You are still in Hold & Harmless. • Visit NCRLAP website and read the information on Connecting with the Three’s! ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 use began on 2/1/25. • The QRIS is in the process of being implemented. You can go to the DCDEE homepage and go to the “What’s New?” tab, then scroll down to QRIS modernization to read about Updates. • 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 childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare 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. • Public schools and licensed childcare facilities in North Carolina are eligible to participate in the funding mechanisms to cover the costs of testing for lead in water and inspecting for asbestos and lead-based paint hazards beyond the May 1, 2024, deadline listed in 10A NCAC 41C .1002(a). Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, this deadline has been revised statewide, and facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program provides free facility-wide testing and inspections without any out-of-pocket costs. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement and will allow facilities to participate in the funding mechanisms. Required water testing for childcare centers under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 is not affected by the new May 31, 2025, deadline. Enroll today at https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/enroll. If you have enrolled for only one or two of the program sections, log back in to complete surveys for the remaining section(s) to comply with the rule requirements. Thank you for your participation in ensuring healthy learning environments for children across North Carolina. Please contact me at ed.norman@dhhs.nc.gov or 919-218-6511 if you have questions regarding this guidance. • Here are tips on MYNCID and Moodle. Please review and save for your reference. Moodle Helpful Hints 1. When on the Moodle homepage, scroll down past the three-square boxes to find directions to self-register for various training opportunities. 2. If you do not access a training opportunity for 150 days, the training will be suspended. To regain access, email a request to set status to “active” including the name of the training course to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. 3. Send any questions about DCDEE Moodle trainings to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. Tips for MY NCID Users Did you know that if you do not log in to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 Karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: KOUNTRY KIDZ DAYCARE Facility ID: 97000191 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Karen Young, childcare consultant with Betty Faw, Director Your program currently operates with a one (1) Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift, daytime care only; maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time; Dogs shall not be accessible to children in care. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Ms. Faw is the sole proprietor of this family childcare home business. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked today. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children having free choice play in the play area, having dance & movement and preparing for lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/5/24. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed the owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 3/13/25. A lockdown emergency drill was documented on 3/13/25. An outdoor inspection was documented on 3/3/25. There are two (2) pets inside the home and all vaccinations and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. One (1) staff file and two (2) children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There was a power washer on the outdoor porch where the children enter and exit the family childcare home. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. There was no documentation of an outdoor inspection for the months of February and April 2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 905 Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. There was no documentation of a fire drill for the month of April 2025. .1721 (e )(2) 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. There was no documentation of updated vaccination for the dog, Jace. The vaccination expired 2/20/25. .1719(b)(1) 1818 Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment. There was no safe sleep documentation for the 9 month old for the first two (2) weeks of April 2025. G.S. 110-91(15);.1724(a)(1-12) 1855 The operator did not review the FCCH EPR Plan with additional caregivers on an annual basis. The EPR plan was not reviewed by the operator annually. .1729(a )(10) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Thursday, May 15, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: (This section is to be used to discuss the TA given only about violations) • Fire drills must be conducted for the safety of children and staff so that children are aware of how to evacuate safely. There was no fire drill for April 2025. See Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721€ (7). • Safe Sleep checks must be conducted for children under one (1) year old. See childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1724 (a) (1-12). • Playground inspections must be completed monthly for the safety of the children. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721 • Pet vaccinations are to be kept updated and not expired. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721 *Hazardous material and machinery should be kept out of reach of children. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 * Emergency Preparedness Plans are to be reviewed and updated annually prior to the expiration of the last date. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC .09 .1729(a)(10). Additional Information/Consultation: (This section is to be used to discuss the additional information given only about anything else such as reminders, Cohort updates, DCDEE updates, etc.) • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • You are still in Hold & Harmless. • Visit NCRLAP website and read the information on Connecting with the Three’s! ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 use began on 2/1/25. • The QRIS is in the process of being implemented. You can go to the DCDEE homepage and go to the “What’s New?” tab, then scroll down to QRIS modernization to read about Updates. • 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 childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare 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. • Public schools and licensed childcare facilities in North Carolina are eligible to participate in the funding mechanisms to cover the costs of testing for lead in water and inspecting for asbestos and lead-based paint hazards beyond the May 1, 2024, deadline listed in 10A NCAC 41C .1002(a). Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, this deadline has been revised statewide, and facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program provides free facility-wide testing and inspections without any out-of-pocket costs. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement and will allow facilities to participate in the funding mechanisms. Required water testing for childcare centers under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 is not affected by the new May 31, 2025, deadline. Enroll today at https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/enroll. If you have enrolled for only one or two of the program sections, log back in to complete surveys for the remaining section(s) to comply with the rule requirements. Thank you for your participation in ensuring healthy learning environments for children across North Carolina. Please contact me at ed.norman@dhhs.nc.gov or 919-218-6511 if you have questions regarding this guidance. • Here are tips on MYNCID and Moodle. Please review and save for your reference. Moodle Helpful Hints 1. When on the Moodle homepage, scroll down past the three-square boxes to find directions to self-register for various training opportunities. 2. If you do not access a training opportunity for 150 days, the training will be suspended. To regain access, email a request to set status to “active” including the name of the training course to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. 3. Send any questions about DCDEE Moodle trainings to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. Tips for MY NCID Users Did you know that if you do not log in to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 Karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1724 · Violation

Name of Operation: KOUNTRY KIDZ DAYCARE Facility ID: 97000191 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Karen Young, childcare consultant with Betty Faw, Director Your program currently operates with a one (1) Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift, daytime care only; maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time; Dogs shall not be accessible to children in care. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Ms. Faw is the sole proprietor of this family childcare home business. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked today. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children having free choice play in the play area, having dance & movement and preparing for lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/5/24. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed the owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 3/13/25. A lockdown emergency drill was documented on 3/13/25. An outdoor inspection was documented on 3/3/25. There are two (2) pets inside the home and all vaccinations and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. One (1) staff file and two (2) children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There was a power washer on the outdoor porch where the children enter and exit the family childcare home. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. There was no documentation of an outdoor inspection for the months of February and April 2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 905 Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. There was no documentation of a fire drill for the month of April 2025. .1721 (e )(2) 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. There was no documentation of updated vaccination for the dog, Jace. The vaccination expired 2/20/25. .1719(b)(1) 1818 Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment. There was no safe sleep documentation for the 9 month old for the first two (2) weeks of April 2025. G.S. 110-91(15);.1724(a)(1-12) 1855 The operator did not review the FCCH EPR Plan with additional caregivers on an annual basis. The EPR plan was not reviewed by the operator annually. .1729(a )(10) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Thursday, May 15, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: (This section is to be used to discuss the TA given only about violations) • Fire drills must be conducted for the safety of children and staff so that children are aware of how to evacuate safely. There was no fire drill for April 2025. See Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721€ (7). • Safe Sleep checks must be conducted for children under one (1) year old. See childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1724 (a) (1-12). • Playground inspections must be completed monthly for the safety of the children. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721 • Pet vaccinations are to be kept updated and not expired. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721 *Hazardous material and machinery should be kept out of reach of children. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 * Emergency Preparedness Plans are to be reviewed and updated annually prior to the expiration of the last date. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC .09 .1729(a)(10). Additional Information/Consultation: (This section is to be used to discuss the additional information given only about anything else such as reminders, Cohort updates, DCDEE updates, etc.) • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • You are still in Hold & Harmless. • Visit NCRLAP website and read the information on Connecting with the Three’s! ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 use began on 2/1/25. • The QRIS is in the process of being implemented. You can go to the DCDEE homepage and go to the “What’s New?” tab, then scroll down to QRIS modernization to read about Updates. • 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 childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare 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. • Public schools and licensed childcare facilities in North Carolina are eligible to participate in the funding mechanisms to cover the costs of testing for lead in water and inspecting for asbestos and lead-based paint hazards beyond the May 1, 2024, deadline listed in 10A NCAC 41C .1002(a). Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, this deadline has been revised statewide, and facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program provides free facility-wide testing and inspections without any out-of-pocket costs. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement and will allow facilities to participate in the funding mechanisms. Required water testing for childcare centers under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 is not affected by the new May 31, 2025, deadline. Enroll today at https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/enroll. If you have enrolled for only one or two of the program sections, log back in to complete surveys for the remaining section(s) to comply with the rule requirements. Thank you for your participation in ensuring healthy learning environments for children across North Carolina. Please contact me at ed.norman@dhhs.nc.gov or 919-218-6511 if you have questions regarding this guidance. • Here are tips on MYNCID and Moodle. Please review and save for your reference. Moodle Helpful Hints 1. When on the Moodle homepage, scroll down past the three-square boxes to find directions to self-register for various training opportunities. 2. If you do not access a training opportunity for 150 days, the training will be suspended. To regain access, email a request to set status to “active” including the name of the training course to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. 3. Send any questions about DCDEE Moodle trainings to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. Tips for MY NCID Users Did you know that if you do not log in to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 Karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KOUNTRY KIDZ DAYCARE Facility ID: 97000191 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Karen Young, childcare consultant with Betty Faw, Director Your program currently operates with a one (1) Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift, daytime care only; maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time; Dogs shall not be accessible to children in care. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Ms. Faw is the sole proprietor of this family childcare home business. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked today. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children having free choice play in the play area, having dance & movement and preparing for lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/5/24. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed the owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 3/13/25. A lockdown emergency drill was documented on 3/13/25. An outdoor inspection was documented on 3/3/25. There are two (2) pets inside the home and all vaccinations and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. One (1) staff file and two (2) children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There was a power washer on the outdoor porch where the children enter and exit the family childcare home. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. There was no documentation of an outdoor inspection for the months of February and April 2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 905 Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. There was no documentation of a fire drill for the month of April 2025. .1721 (e )(2) 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. There was no documentation of updated vaccination for the dog, Jace. The vaccination expired 2/20/25. .1719(b)(1) 1818 Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment. There was no safe sleep documentation for the 9 month old for the first two (2) weeks of April 2025. G.S. 110-91(15);.1724(a)(1-12) 1855 The operator did not review the FCCH EPR Plan with additional caregivers on an annual basis. The EPR plan was not reviewed by the operator annually. .1729(a )(10) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Thursday, May 15, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: (This section is to be used to discuss the TA given only about violations) • Fire drills must be conducted for the safety of children and staff so that children are aware of how to evacuate safely. There was no fire drill for April 2025. See Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721€ (7). • Safe Sleep checks must be conducted for children under one (1) year old. See childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1724 (a) (1-12). • Playground inspections must be completed monthly for the safety of the children. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721 • Pet vaccinations are to be kept updated and not expired. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721 *Hazardous material and machinery should be kept out of reach of children. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 * Emergency Preparedness Plans are to be reviewed and updated annually prior to the expiration of the last date. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC .09 .1729(a)(10). Additional Information/Consultation: (This section is to be used to discuss the additional information given only about anything else such as reminders, Cohort updates, DCDEE updates, etc.) • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • You are still in Hold & Harmless. • Visit NCRLAP website and read the information on Connecting with the Three’s! ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 use began on 2/1/25. • The QRIS is in the process of being implemented. You can go to the DCDEE homepage and go to the “What’s New?” tab, then scroll down to QRIS modernization to read about Updates. • 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 childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare 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. • Public schools and licensed childcare facilities in North Carolina are eligible to participate in the funding mechanisms to cover the costs of testing for lead in water and inspecting for asbestos and lead-based paint hazards beyond the May 1, 2024, deadline listed in 10A NCAC 41C .1002(a). Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, this deadline has been revised statewide, and facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program provides free facility-wide testing and inspections without any out-of-pocket costs. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement and will allow facilities to participate in the funding mechanisms. Required water testing for childcare centers under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 is not affected by the new May 31, 2025, deadline. Enroll today at https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/enroll. If you have enrolled for only one or two of the program sections, log back in to complete surveys for the remaining section(s) to comply with the rule requirements. Thank you for your participation in ensuring healthy learning environments for children across North Carolina. Please contact me at ed.norman@dhhs.nc.gov or 919-218-6511 if you have questions regarding this guidance. • Here are tips on MYNCID and Moodle. Please review and save for your reference. Moodle Helpful Hints 1. When on the Moodle homepage, scroll down past the three-square boxes to find directions to self-register for various training opportunities. 2. If you do not access a training opportunity for 150 days, the training will be suspended. To regain access, email a request to set status to “active” including the name of the training course to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. 3. Send any questions about DCDEE Moodle trainings to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. Tips for MY NCID Users Did you know that if you do not log in to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 Karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KOUNTRY KIDZ DAYCARE Facility ID: 97000191 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Karen Young, childcare consultant with Betty Faw, Director Your program currently operates with a one (1) Star license. Restrictions include 1st shift, daytime care only; maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time; Dogs shall not be accessible to children in care. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Ms. Faw is the sole proprietor of this family childcare home business. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked today. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children having free choice play in the play area, having dance & movement and preparing for lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/5/24. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed the owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 3/13/25. A lockdown emergency drill was documented on 3/13/25. An outdoor inspection was documented on 3/3/25. There are two (2) pets inside the home and all vaccinations and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. One (1) staff file and two (2) children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There was a power washer on the outdoor porch where the children enter and exit the family childcare home. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. There was no documentation of an outdoor inspection for the months of February and April 2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 905 Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. There was no documentation of a fire drill for the month of April 2025. .1721 (e )(2) 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. There was no documentation of updated vaccination for the dog, Jace. The vaccination expired 2/20/25. .1719(b)(1) 1818 Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment. There was no safe sleep documentation for the 9 month old for the first two (2) weeks of April 2025. G.S. 110-91(15);.1724(a)(1-12) 1855 The operator did not review the FCCH EPR Plan with additional caregivers on an annual basis. The EPR plan was not reviewed by the operator annually. .1729(a )(10) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Thursday, May 15, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action being taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: (This section is to be used to discuss the TA given only about violations) • Fire drills must be conducted for the safety of children and staff so that children are aware of how to evacuate safely. There was no fire drill for April 2025. See Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721€ (7). • Safe Sleep checks must be conducted for children under one (1) year old. See childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1724 (a) (1-12). • Playground inspections must be completed monthly for the safety of the children. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721 • Pet vaccinations are to be kept updated and not expired. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1721 *Hazardous material and machinery should be kept out of reach of children. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1719 * Emergency Preparedness Plans are to be reviewed and updated annually prior to the expiration of the last date. See Childcare Rule 10A NCAC .09 .1729(a)(10). Additional Information/Consultation: (This section is to be used to discuss the additional information given only about anything else such as reminders, Cohort updates, DCDEE updates, etc.) • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • You are still in Hold & Harmless. • Visit NCRLAP website and read the information on Connecting with the Three’s! ECERS-3 and ITERS-3 use began on 2/1/25. • The QRIS is in the process of being implemented. You can go to the DCDEE homepage and go to the “What’s New?” tab, then scroll down to QRIS modernization to read about Updates. • 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 childcare providers working who were hired or moved into the childcare 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. • Public schools and licensed childcare facilities in North Carolina are eligible to participate in the funding mechanisms to cover the costs of testing for lead in water and inspecting for asbestos and lead-based paint hazards beyond the May 1, 2024, deadline listed in 10A NCAC 41C .1002(a). Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, this deadline has been revised statewide, and facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids Program provides free facility-wide testing and inspections without any out-of-pocket costs. Due to the volume of testing and inspections, completion of the online enrollment process in the program is considered temporary compliance with the testing and inspection requirement and will allow facilities to participate in the funding mechanisms. Required water testing for childcare centers under rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 is not affected by the new May 31, 2025, deadline. Enroll today at https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/enroll. If you have enrolled for only one or two of the program sections, log back in to complete surveys for the remaining section(s) to comply with the rule requirements. Thank you for your participation in ensuring healthy learning environments for children across North Carolina. Please contact me at ed.norman@dhhs.nc.gov or 919-218-6511 if you have questions regarding this guidance. • Here are tips on MYNCID and Moodle. Please review and save for your reference. Moodle Helpful Hints 1. When on the Moodle homepage, scroll down past the three-square boxes to find directions to self-register for various training opportunities. 2. If you do not access a training opportunity for 150 days, the training will be suspended. To regain access, email a request to set status to “active” including the name of the training course to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. 3. Send any questions about DCDEE Moodle trainings to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. Tips for MY NCID Users Did you know that if you do not log in to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 Karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S.110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KOUNTRY KIDZ DAYCARE Facility ID: 97000191 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 6/5/2024 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 128 Time In: 09:37 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Karen Young, childcare consultant with Betty Faw, owner/operator. Your program currently operates with a one (1) Star license effective 7/24/15. Restrictions include 1st shift only; maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time and dogs shall not be accessible to children in care. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 98 % prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Ms. Faw tested the electric/battery operated smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children having free choice play in the pay area of the home. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/14/23. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was emailed to Ms. Faw to complete on 5/8/24 and another reminder sent on 6/3/24. The forms were completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was also emailed to Ms. Faw on 5/8/24 and sent again on 6/3/24. It was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Ms. Faw stated the only person living in the home with her was her son. Be reminded that you and your son must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 3/19/24 at 10 am with fifty-six (56) seconds to evacuate by B. Faw. There was no documentation of a fire drill for April and May of 2024. A lockdown drill was documented on 2/7/24 at 9 am with one (1) minute to lockdown. There was no emergency drill for May 2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 6/1/24. There are two (2) pets inside the home and all vaccinations and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1802 Operator has not developed, adopted and complied with a written safe sleep policy. Ms. Faw has not complied with her safe sleep policy. There was no documenation of safe sleep checks for either of the two (2) infants in care today. G.S.110-91(15) & .1724(a)(1-12) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. There was no documentation of a fire drill for April and May of 2024. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. There was no documentation of an emergency lockdown or shelter-in-place drill for May 2024. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • Fire Drill and lockdown drills must be conducted as required for the safety of the children and adults. See child care rule .1719(a)(15) & .1721(e)(2) for fire drills and see child care rules .1719(a)(16) & .1721(e)(7) for lockdown and shelter-in-place drills. • Safe Sleep checks must be conducted for any infant under one (1) year in your care to avoid sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). See General Statue, GS 110-91(15)(a) & .1724(a)(1)A & B. Additional Information/Consultation: • We discussed the importance of fire drills, emergency drills, and the safe sleep checks. • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Please send me any upcoming dates for the summer that you plan to be closed for vacation, etc. • You are not in a Cohort for license reassessment since you are a one (1) star FCCH. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KOUNTRY KIDZ DAYCARE Facility ID: 97000191 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 6/5/2024 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 128 Time In: 09:37 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Karen Young, childcare consultant with Betty Faw, owner/operator. Your program currently operates with a one (1) Star license effective 7/24/15. Restrictions include 1st shift only; maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time and dogs shall not be accessible to children in care. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 98 % prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Ms. Faw tested the electric/battery operated smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children having free choice play in the pay area of the home. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/14/23. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was emailed to Ms. Faw to complete on 5/8/24 and another reminder sent on 6/3/24. The forms were completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was also emailed to Ms. Faw on 5/8/24 and sent again on 6/3/24. It was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Ms. Faw stated the only person living in the home with her was her son. Be reminded that you and your son must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 3/19/24 at 10 am with fifty-six (56) seconds to evacuate by B. Faw. There was no documentation of a fire drill for April and May of 2024. A lockdown drill was documented on 2/7/24 at 9 am with one (1) minute to lockdown. There was no emergency drill for May 2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 6/1/24. There are two (2) pets inside the home and all vaccinations and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1802 Operator has not developed, adopted and complied with a written safe sleep policy. Ms. Faw has not complied with her safe sleep policy. There was no documenation of safe sleep checks for either of the two (2) infants in care today. G.S.110-91(15) & .1724(a)(1-12) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. There was no documentation of a fire drill for April and May of 2024. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. There was no documentation of an emergency lockdown or shelter-in-place drill for May 2024. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • Fire Drill and lockdown drills must be conducted as required for the safety of the children and adults. See child care rule .1719(a)(15) & .1721(e)(2) for fire drills and see child care rules .1719(a)(16) & .1721(e)(7) for lockdown and shelter-in-place drills. • Safe Sleep checks must be conducted for any infant under one (1) year in your care to avoid sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). See General Statue, GS 110-91(15)(a) & .1724(a)(1)A & B. Additional Information/Consultation: • We discussed the importance of fire drills, emergency drills, and the safe sleep checks. • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Please send me any upcoming dates for the summer that you plan to be closed for vacation, etc. • You are not in a Cohort for license reassessment since you are a one (1) star FCCH. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KOUNTRY KIDZ DAYCARE Facility ID: 97000191 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 6/5/2024 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 128 Time In: 09:37 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Karen Young, childcare consultant with Betty Faw, owner/operator. Your program currently operates with a one (1) Star license effective 7/24/15. Restrictions include 1st shift only; maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time and dogs shall not be accessible to children in care. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 98 % prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Ms. Faw tested the electric/battery operated smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children having free choice play in the pay area of the home. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 6/14/23. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was emailed to Ms. Faw to complete on 5/8/24 and another reminder sent on 6/3/24. The forms were completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was also emailed to Ms. Faw on 5/8/24 and sent again on 6/3/24. It was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Ms. Faw stated the only person living in the home with her was her son. Be reminded that you and your son must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 3/19/24 at 10 am with fifty-six (56) seconds to evacuate by B. Faw. There was no documentation of a fire drill for April and May of 2024. A lockdown drill was documented on 2/7/24 at 9 am with one (1) minute to lockdown. There was no emergency drill for May 2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 6/1/24. There are two (2) pets inside the home and all vaccinations and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1802 Operator has not developed, adopted and complied with a written safe sleep policy. Ms. Faw has not complied with her safe sleep policy. There was no documenation of safe sleep checks for either of the two (2) infants in care today. G.S.110-91(15) & .1724(a)(1-12) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. There was no documentation of a fire drill for April and May of 2024. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. There was no documentation of an emergency lockdown or shelter-in-place drill for May 2024. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • Fire Drill and lockdown drills must be conducted as required for the safety of the children and adults. See child care rule .1719(a)(15) & .1721(e)(2) for fire drills and see child care rules .1719(a)(16) & .1721(e)(7) for lockdown and shelter-in-place drills. • Safe Sleep checks must be conducted for any infant under one (1) year in your care to avoid sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). See General Statue, GS 110-91(15)(a) & .1724(a)(1)A & B. Additional Information/Consultation: • We discussed the importance of fire drills, emergency drills, and the safe sleep checks. • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Please send me any upcoming dates for the summer that you plan to be closed for vacation, etc. • You are not in a Cohort for license reassessment since you are a one (1) star FCCH. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KOUNTRY KIDZ DAYCARE Facility ID: 97000191 Consultant: KAREN YOUNG Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/14/2023 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 11/14/2023 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Betty Faw, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a One (1) Star license effective 7/24/15. Restrictions include Restrictions include 1st shift only; maximum of five (5) preschool children at any time and dogs shall not be accessible to children in care. The program’s compliance history was 95% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Capacity • CPR / First Aid • ITS-SIDS • CBC Qualification • General Health • Administering of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication95 • General Safety • General License Requirements • Program Records • License Posted • Fire Safety • Sanitation The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Ms. Faw stated the only persons living in the home with are her son. Anyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children playing in the play area and eating snack. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. There was one (1) medication today with required paperwork. There was propranolol for a child. Ms. Faw only administers when mother lets her know. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 10/3/23. A fire drill was recorded 9/26/23 There was no fire drill for October. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 8/16/23. There are two (2) pets inside the home and all vaccinations and parent acknowledgement forms were monitored. One expires 2/20/25 and the other expires 1/9/26. The program does not provide transportation. Two (2) violations were cited at today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. There was no record of daily attendance since November 6, 2023. .1721(e)(6) 923 Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year. There was no record of a fire drill available for the month of October, 2023. .1721 (e)(7) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to karen.young@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Karen Young P.O. Box 1012 Lewisville, NC 27023 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • Remember that your children’s attendance must be documented every day. • Remember that your fire drill must be conducted every month. Consultation today: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • If you retire and stop caring for children, you must give me thirty (30) days’ notice. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Karen Young, Child Care Consultant (336) 207-2151 karen.young@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.