Tumblin Toddler

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: TUMBLIN TODDLER Facility ID: 45000155 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/21/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/21/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary , Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Jennifer Sutton, Operator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, the operator, Jennifer Sutton, assisted me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for family child care homes was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The facility’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percent as of 3/20/2025. Jennifer Sutton, Operator, is not required, as a sole proprietorship, to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. This facility operates with a four (4) star child care license issued 7/3/18. The facility earned seven (7) points for staff education; two (2) points for program standards and one (1) quality point. The restrictions are: Daytime care only; Maximum of 5 preschool children at any time; Fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours; No more than two infants under age one. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/10/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/3/25. The last lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 1/6/25. The last outdoor safety checklist was documented on 3/3/25 The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Jennifer Sutton, Operator. The children were observed having free choice play with crayons, markers, paints, linking toys and small play animals. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. The fire extinguisher is stored beside the kitchen. The FCCH and Centers Located in A Residence Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed and signed by Ms. Sutton, Owner/Operator, during the visit. The child files were monitored for child care requirements. Ms. Sutton’s file was monitored for child care requirements. The FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statements of Responsibility document was completed during the visit. Ms. Sutton’s CPR and FA training is valid until 4/3/26. Ms. Sutton’s ITS-SIDS training is valid until 5/15/26. Ms. Sutton's criminal background qualifying letter is valid until 2/21/30. There are no new caregivers for this facility. I used the Division of Child Development and Early Education Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during 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). Jennifer and Charles Sutton's criminal background qualification letters expired 2/18/25. The valid criminal background letters on file are dated 2/21/25. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) Technical assistance provided as follows § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. Jennifer Sutton's, and a house member's criminal background qualification letters expired 2/18/25. The valid criminal background letters on file are dated 2/21/25. We discussed that due to a family emergency, Tropical Storm Helene, inclement weather and holidays, Ms. Sutton's and a house member's qualification letters were renewed three (3) days after expiration. Ms. Sutton stated that she will mark her calendar to ensure the current letters are renewed prior to expiration. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/4/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: QRIS Modernization: We discussed the proposed QRIS Modernization system. The public comment period is now open. Plan to visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization to learn more about the proposed Pathways. You can submit any comments to the following contact: Child Care Commission 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Attn: Julie Peck Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-566-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: TUMBLIN TODDLER Facility ID: 45000155 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/21/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/21/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary , Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Jennifer Sutton, Operator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, the operator, Jennifer Sutton, assisted me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for family child care homes was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The facility’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percent as of 3/20/2025. Jennifer Sutton, Operator, is not required, as a sole proprietorship, to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. This facility operates with a four (4) star child care license issued 7/3/18. The facility earned seven (7) points for staff education; two (2) points for program standards and one (1) quality point. The restrictions are: Daytime care only; Maximum of 5 preschool children at any time; Fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours; No more than two infants under age one. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/10/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/3/25. The last lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 1/6/25. The last outdoor safety checklist was documented on 3/3/25 The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Jennifer Sutton, Operator. The children were observed having free choice play with crayons, markers, paints, linking toys and small play animals. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. The fire extinguisher is stored beside the kitchen. The FCCH and Centers Located in A Residence Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed and signed by Ms. Sutton, Owner/Operator, during the visit. The child files were monitored for child care requirements. Ms. Sutton’s file was monitored for child care requirements. The FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statements of Responsibility document was completed during the visit. Ms. Sutton’s CPR and FA training is valid until 4/3/26. Ms. Sutton’s ITS-SIDS training is valid until 5/15/26. Ms. Sutton's criminal background qualifying letter is valid until 2/21/30. There are no new caregivers for this facility. I used the Division of Child Development and Early Education Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during 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). Jennifer and Charles Sutton's criminal background qualification letters expired 2/18/25. The valid criminal background letters on file are dated 2/21/25. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) Technical assistance provided as follows § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. Jennifer Sutton's, and a house member's criminal background qualification letters expired 2/18/25. The valid criminal background letters on file are dated 2/21/25. We discussed that due to a family emergency, Tropical Storm Helene, inclement weather and holidays, Ms. Sutton's and a house member's qualification letters were renewed three (3) days after expiration. Ms. Sutton stated that she will mark her calendar to ensure the current letters are renewed prior to expiration. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/4/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: QRIS Modernization: We discussed the proposed QRIS Modernization system. The public comment period is now open. Plan to visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization to learn more about the proposed Pathways. You can submit any comments to the following contact: Child Care Commission 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Attn: Julie Peck Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-566-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: TUMBLIN TODDLER Facility ID: 45000155 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/21/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/21/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary , Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Jennifer Sutton, Operator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, the operator, Jennifer Sutton, assisted me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for family child care homes was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The facility’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percent as of 3/20/2025. Jennifer Sutton, Operator, is not required, as a sole proprietorship, to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. This facility operates with a four (4) star child care license issued 7/3/18. The facility earned seven (7) points for staff education; two (2) points for program standards and one (1) quality point. The restrictions are: Daytime care only; Maximum of 5 preschool children at any time; Fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours; No more than two infants under age one. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/10/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/3/25. The last lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 1/6/25. The last outdoor safety checklist was documented on 3/3/25 The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Jennifer Sutton, Operator. The children were observed having free choice play with crayons, markers, paints, linking toys and small play animals. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. The fire extinguisher is stored beside the kitchen. The FCCH and Centers Located in A Residence Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed and signed by Ms. Sutton, Owner/Operator, during the visit. The child files were monitored for child care requirements. Ms. Sutton’s file was monitored for child care requirements. The FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statements of Responsibility document was completed during the visit. Ms. Sutton’s CPR and FA training is valid until 4/3/26. Ms. Sutton’s ITS-SIDS training is valid until 5/15/26. Ms. Sutton's criminal background qualifying letter is valid until 2/21/30. There are no new caregivers for this facility. I used the Division of Child Development and Early Education Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during 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). Jennifer and Charles Sutton's criminal background qualification letters expired 2/18/25. The valid criminal background letters on file are dated 2/21/25. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) Technical assistance provided as follows § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. Jennifer Sutton's, and a house member's criminal background qualification letters expired 2/18/25. The valid criminal background letters on file are dated 2/21/25. We discussed that due to a family emergency, Tropical Storm Helene, inclement weather and holidays, Ms. Sutton's and a house member's qualification letters were renewed three (3) days after expiration. Ms. Sutton stated that she will mark her calendar to ensure the current letters are renewed prior to expiration. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/4/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: QRIS Modernization: We discussed the proposed QRIS Modernization system. The public comment period is now open. Plan to visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization to learn more about the proposed Pathways. You can submit any comments to the following contact: Child Care Commission 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Attn: Julie Peck Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-566-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: TUMBLIN TODDLER Facility ID: 45000155 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/21/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/21/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Dawn McCrary , Child Care Consultant and also signed by, Jennifer Sutton, Operator, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site. Today, the operator, Jennifer Sutton, assisted me. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for family child care homes was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The facility’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percent as of 3/20/2025. Jennifer Sutton, Operator, is not required, as a sole proprietorship, to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. This facility operates with a four (4) star child care license issued 7/3/18. The facility earned seven (7) points for staff education; two (2) points for program standards and one (1) quality point. The restrictions are: Daytime care only; Maximum of 5 preschool children at any time; Fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours; No more than two infants under age one. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/10/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 3/3/25. The last lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 1/6/25. The last outdoor safety checklist was documented on 3/3/25 The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to Jennifer Sutton, Operator. The children were observed having free choice play with crayons, markers, paints, linking toys and small play animals. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. The fire extinguisher is stored beside the kitchen. The FCCH and Centers Located in A Residence Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed and signed by Ms. Sutton, Owner/Operator, during the visit. The child files were monitored for child care requirements. Ms. Sutton’s file was monitored for child care requirements. The FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statements of Responsibility document was completed during the visit. Ms. Sutton’s CPR and FA training is valid until 4/3/26. Ms. Sutton’s ITS-SIDS training is valid until 5/15/26. Ms. Sutton's criminal background qualifying letter is valid until 2/21/30. There are no new caregivers for this facility. I used the Division of Child Development and Early Education Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during 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). Jennifer and Charles Sutton's criminal background qualification letters expired 2/18/25. The valid criminal background letters on file are dated 2/21/25. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) Technical assistance provided as follows § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. Jennifer Sutton's, and a house member's criminal background qualification letters expired 2/18/25. The valid criminal background letters on file are dated 2/21/25. We discussed that due to a family emergency, Tropical Storm Helene, inclement weather and holidays, Ms. Sutton's and a house member's qualification letters were renewed three (3) days after expiration. Ms. Sutton stated that she will mark her calendar to ensure the current letters are renewed prior to expiration. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 4/4/25. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: QRIS Modernization: We discussed the proposed QRIS Modernization system. The public comment period is now open. Plan to visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization to learn more about the proposed Pathways. You can submit any comments to the following contact: Child Care Commission 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Attn: Julie Peck Lead Paint and Asbestos Testing- In April 2023, North Carolina enacted final rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001-1007 requiring all public schools and child care facilities to: Test for lead in drinking/cooking water (.1005 and .2816), Identify lead-based paint hazards (.1004), Identify asbestos hazards (.1003), Mitigate or restrict access to any identified hazards. Testing is required to be completed by May 31, 2025. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-566-3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: TUMBLIN TODDLER Facility ID: 45000155 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Owner/Operator, Jennifer Sutton, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site. This facility operates with a four (4) star family child care home license issued 7/3/18. The facility earned seven (7) points for staff education; two (2) points for program standards and one (1) quality point. The restrictions are: Daytime care only; Maximum of 5 preschool children at any time; Serves no more than two infants under age one; Fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours. Upon arrival, I introduced my presence to Ms. Sutton. There are five (5) children enrolled. Three (3) children were present during the visit. The children were observed making Mother’s Day cards, drinking a bottle in a feeding chair, playing with sensory boxes with the themes “space” and “racing in sand”. One child played freely on a blanket on the floor with age appropriate toys. The indoor space has adequate materials for hands-on, interesting play to meet all developmental domains. The outdoor area offers space for vigorous play, climbing, sand and water, dramatic play and a shaded area. The children’s files were monitored for child care requirements. Ms. Sutton’s file was monitored for child care requirements. The environment indoors and outdoors was safe, in good condition and sanitary. This facility’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of 5/9/24. Jennifer Sutton, Owner/Operator, was available to assist with the visit. Ms. Sutton is not required, as a sole proprietorship, to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. There are no new child care providers at this facility. The Operator’s and any other residents of the home’s CBC qualifying letters were on file and valid. Ms. Sutton’s CPR and FA training is valid until 4/3/26. Ms. Sutton’s ITS SIDS training is valid until 5/15/26. The last annual compliance visit was: 5/16/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/2/24. The smoke detector is in good operating order. The fire extinguisher is located beside the back door near the kitchen. The last lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 4/8/24. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The last outdoor safety checklist was completed: 5/2/24. The incident log was current and in use. The program does not provide transportation. There are no pets on site. The FCCH and Centers Located in A Residence Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and signed by Ms. Sutton, Owner/Operator, during the visit. Ms. Sutton completed the FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statements of Responsibility document during the visit. I used the Division of Child Development and Early Education Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1990 Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. One child's (W.M.)feeding plan did not have the parent's signature. .1706(i) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1990- Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .1706 NUTRITION STANDARDS (i) The parent or health care professional of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the operator an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the home. This plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent or health care professional, and be dated when received by the operator. Each infant's plan shall be modified in consultation with the child's parent or health care professional to reflect changes in the child's needs as he or she develops. The feeding plans for each infant shall include the type and amount of milk, formula and food, the frequency of feedings and be available for reference by the operator. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful.Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by date here 5/24/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: Plan to update the children's applications at least annually. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: TUMBLIN TODDLER Facility ID: 45000155 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Owner/Operator, Jennifer Sutton, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site. This facility operates with a four (4) star family child care home license issued 7/3/18. The facility earned seven (7) points for staff education; two (2) points for program standards and one (1) quality point. The restrictions are: Daytime care only; Maximum of 5 preschool children at any time; Serves no more than two infants under age one; Fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours. Upon arrival, I introduced my presence to Ms. Sutton. There are five (5) children enrolled. Three (3) children were present during the visit. The children were observed making Mother’s Day cards, drinking a bottle in a feeding chair, playing with sensory boxes with the themes “space” and “racing in sand”. One child played freely on a blanket on the floor with age appropriate toys. The indoor space has adequate materials for hands-on, interesting play to meet all developmental domains. The outdoor area offers space for vigorous play, climbing, sand and water, dramatic play and a shaded area. The children’s files were monitored for child care requirements. Ms. Sutton’s file was monitored for child care requirements. The environment indoors and outdoors was safe, in good condition and sanitary. This facility’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of 5/9/24. Jennifer Sutton, Owner/Operator, was available to assist with the visit. Ms. Sutton is not required, as a sole proprietorship, to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. There are no new child care providers at this facility. The Operator’s and any other residents of the home’s CBC qualifying letters were on file and valid. Ms. Sutton’s CPR and FA training is valid until 4/3/26. Ms. Sutton’s ITS SIDS training is valid until 5/15/26. The last annual compliance visit was: 5/16/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/2/24. The smoke detector is in good operating order. The fire extinguisher is located beside the back door near the kitchen. The last lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 4/8/24. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The last outdoor safety checklist was completed: 5/2/24. The incident log was current and in use. The program does not provide transportation. There are no pets on site. The FCCH and Centers Located in A Residence Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and signed by Ms. Sutton, Owner/Operator, during the visit. Ms. Sutton completed the FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statements of Responsibility document during the visit. I used the Division of Child Development and Early Education Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1990 Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. One child's (W.M.)feeding plan did not have the parent's signature. .1706(i) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1990- Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .1706 NUTRITION STANDARDS (i) The parent or health care professional of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the operator an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the home. This plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent or health care professional, and be dated when received by the operator. Each infant's plan shall be modified in consultation with the child's parent or health care professional to reflect changes in the child's needs as he or she develops. The feeding plans for each infant shall include the type and amount of milk, formula and food, the frequency of feedings and be available for reference by the operator. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful.Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by date here 5/24/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: Plan to update the children's applications at least annually. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1706 · Violation

Name of Operation: TUMBLIN TODDLER Facility ID: 45000155 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Owner/Operator, Jennifer Sutton, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site. This facility operates with a four (4) star family child care home license issued 7/3/18. The facility earned seven (7) points for staff education; two (2) points for program standards and one (1) quality point. The restrictions are: Daytime care only; Maximum of 5 preschool children at any time; Serves no more than two infants under age one; Fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours. Upon arrival, I introduced my presence to Ms. Sutton. There are five (5) children enrolled. Three (3) children were present during the visit. The children were observed making Mother’s Day cards, drinking a bottle in a feeding chair, playing with sensory boxes with the themes “space” and “racing in sand”. One child played freely on a blanket on the floor with age appropriate toys. The indoor space has adequate materials for hands-on, interesting play to meet all developmental domains. The outdoor area offers space for vigorous play, climbing, sand and water, dramatic play and a shaded area. The children’s files were monitored for child care requirements. Ms. Sutton’s file was monitored for child care requirements. The environment indoors and outdoors was safe, in good condition and sanitary. This facility’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of 5/9/24. Jennifer Sutton, Owner/Operator, was available to assist with the visit. Ms. Sutton is not required, as a sole proprietorship, to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. There are no new child care providers at this facility. The Operator’s and any other residents of the home’s CBC qualifying letters were on file and valid. Ms. Sutton’s CPR and FA training is valid until 4/3/26. Ms. Sutton’s ITS SIDS training is valid until 5/15/26. The last annual compliance visit was: 5/16/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/2/24. The smoke detector is in good operating order. The fire extinguisher is located beside the back door near the kitchen. The last lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 4/8/24. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The last outdoor safety checklist was completed: 5/2/24. The incident log was current and in use. The program does not provide transportation. There are no pets on site. The FCCH and Centers Located in A Residence Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and signed by Ms. Sutton, Owner/Operator, during the visit. Ms. Sutton completed the FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statements of Responsibility document during the visit. I used the Division of Child Development and Early Education Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1990 Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. One child's (W.M.)feeding plan did not have the parent's signature. .1706(i) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1990- Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .1706 NUTRITION STANDARDS (i) The parent or health care professional of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the operator an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the home. This plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent or health care professional, and be dated when received by the operator. Each infant's plan shall be modified in consultation with the child's parent or health care professional to reflect changes in the child's needs as he or she develops. The feeding plans for each infant shall include the type and amount of milk, formula and food, the frequency of feedings and be available for reference by the operator. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful.Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by date here 5/24/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: Plan to update the children's applications at least annually. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: TUMBLIN TODDLER Facility ID: 45000155 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Owner/Operator, Jennifer Sutton, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site. This facility operates with a four (4) star family child care home license issued 7/3/18. The facility earned seven (7) points for staff education; two (2) points for program standards and one (1) quality point. The restrictions are: Daytime care only; Maximum of 5 preschool children at any time; Serves no more than two infants under age one; Fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours. Upon arrival, I introduced my presence to Ms. Sutton. There are five (5) children enrolled. Three (3) children were present during the visit. The children were observed making Mother’s Day cards, drinking a bottle in a feeding chair, playing with sensory boxes with the themes “space” and “racing in sand”. One child played freely on a blanket on the floor with age appropriate toys. The indoor space has adequate materials for hands-on, interesting play to meet all developmental domains. The outdoor area offers space for vigorous play, climbing, sand and water, dramatic play and a shaded area. The children’s files were monitored for child care requirements. Ms. Sutton’s file was monitored for child care requirements. The environment indoors and outdoors was safe, in good condition and sanitary. This facility’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of 5/9/24. Jennifer Sutton, Owner/Operator, was available to assist with the visit. Ms. Sutton is not required, as a sole proprietorship, to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. There are no new child care providers at this facility. The Operator’s and any other residents of the home’s CBC qualifying letters were on file and valid. Ms. Sutton’s CPR and FA training is valid until 4/3/26. Ms. Sutton’s ITS SIDS training is valid until 5/15/26. The last annual compliance visit was: 5/16/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/2/24. The smoke detector is in good operating order. The fire extinguisher is located beside the back door near the kitchen. The last lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 4/8/24. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The last outdoor safety checklist was completed: 5/2/24. The incident log was current and in use. The program does not provide transportation. There are no pets on site. The FCCH and Centers Located in A Residence Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and signed by Ms. Sutton, Owner/Operator, during the visit. Ms. Sutton completed the FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statements of Responsibility document during the visit. I used the Division of Child Development and Early Education Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1990 Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. One child's (W.M.)feeding plan did not have the parent's signature. .1706(i) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1990- Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .1706 NUTRITION STANDARDS (i) The parent or health care professional of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the operator an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the home. This plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent or health care professional, and be dated when received by the operator. Each infant's plan shall be modified in consultation with the child's parent or health care professional to reflect changes in the child's needs as he or she develops. The feeding plans for each infant shall include the type and amount of milk, formula and food, the frequency of feedings and be available for reference by the operator. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful.Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by date here 5/24/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: Plan to update the children's applications at least annually. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: TUMBLIN TODDLER Facility ID: 45000155 Consultant: DAWN MCCRARY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Owner/Operator, Jennifer Sutton, during the visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on site. This facility operates with a four (4) star family child care home license issued 7/3/18. The facility earned seven (7) points for staff education; two (2) points for program standards and one (1) quality point. The restrictions are: Daytime care only; Maximum of 5 preschool children at any time; Serves no more than two infants under age one; Fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours. Upon arrival, I introduced my presence to Ms. Sutton. There are five (5) children enrolled. Three (3) children were present during the visit. The children were observed making Mother’s Day cards, drinking a bottle in a feeding chair, playing with sensory boxes with the themes “space” and “racing in sand”. One child played freely on a blanket on the floor with age appropriate toys. The indoor space has adequate materials for hands-on, interesting play to meet all developmental domains. The outdoor area offers space for vigorous play, climbing, sand and water, dramatic play and a shaded area. The children’s files were monitored for child care requirements. Ms. Sutton’s file was monitored for child care requirements. The environment indoors and outdoors was safe, in good condition and sanitary. This facility’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of 5/9/24. Jennifer Sutton, Owner/Operator, was available to assist with the visit. Ms. Sutton is not required, as a sole proprietorship, to be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. There are no new child care providers at this facility. The Operator’s and any other residents of the home’s CBC qualifying letters were on file and valid. Ms. Sutton’s CPR and FA training is valid until 4/3/26. Ms. Sutton’s ITS SIDS training is valid until 5/15/26. The last annual compliance visit was: 5/16/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 5/2/24. The smoke detector is in good operating order. The fire extinguisher is located beside the back door near the kitchen. The last lockdown and shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 4/8/24. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and is current. The last outdoor safety checklist was completed: 5/2/24. The incident log was current and in use. The program does not provide transportation. There are no pets on site. The FCCH and Centers Located in A Residence Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed by Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant, and signed by Ms. Sutton, Owner/Operator, during the visit. Ms. Sutton completed the FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statements of Responsibility document during the visit. I used the Division of Child Development and Early Education Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1990 Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. One child's (W.M.)feeding plan did not have the parent's signature. .1706(i) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 1990- Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. 10A NCAC 09 .1706 NUTRITION STANDARDS (i) The parent or health care professional of each child under 15 months of age shall provide the operator an individual written feeding plan for the child. This plan shall be followed at the home. This plan shall include the child's name, be signed by the parent or health care professional, and be dated when received by the operator. Each infant's plan shall be modified in consultation with the child's parent or health care professional to reflect changes in the child's needs as he or she develops. The feeding plans for each infant shall include the type and amount of milk, formula and food, the frequency of feedings and be available for reference by the operator. Corrective Action Plan: All violations are required to be corrected immediately. However, if at any time you are unable to correct all violations within the specified time frame, please send a written statement regarding those violations that were corrected and include a specific plan for correction of the remaining violations. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today’s visit would be considered as legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful.Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license may be issued. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by date here 5/24/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or on the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: dawn.mccrary@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Dawn McCrary PO Box 397 Penrose, NC 28766 Please call me at 828-556-3088, or email dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Falsification of any information may result in a revocation of your license. You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by G.S. 110-90(4) (c). Please note any violations cited today and during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to an administrative action. Consultation is provided as follows: Plan to update the children's applications at least annually. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify me, may result in a violation of child care requirements. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at dawn.mccrary@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.3088, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times