Holy Grounds Child Development Center

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOLY GROUNDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 49000273 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/22/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 7/22/2025 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance Visit. You, Shan Cowan, Owner/Operator, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 11, 2024. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent prior to today’s visit. The center's three-star rated license, NC Child Care law summary dated 2003, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. Children were observed engaging in free choice activities, toileting and handwashing routines, lunch, and rest time. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on July 1, 2025. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. The last emergency drill was completed on June 4, 2025. Your outdoor area meets child care safety standards. The last outdoor inspection was completed on July 1, 2025. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. You stated that no children currently enrolled have medications or Medical Action Plans. Your personnel file and all children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. Transportation requirements were monitored and found to be in compliance during today’s visit. Your facility has enrolled in Clean Water for Carolina Kids. Your facility has not completed the ABCMS portal roster. Your mother stopped by the facility to visit during today’s visit. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted. .1724(b) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS provider portal roster has not been completed for the facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed the safe sleep policy that you have in your enrollment packets should be posted in a prominent location in your childcare room. You posted a copy of the safe sleep policy during today’s visit. 2. We discussed that a roster within the ABCMS portal should be completed for your facility. Information for this process was shared via email on 1/31/25, 6/12/25, and 7/3/25. If you need assistance, please contact the Criminal Background Unit at (919) 814-6401 Consultation was provided on the following: Please update the Summary of NC Child Care Rules and Law in your child care room. The most current version is dated February 2025. NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025, and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-ProfessionalDevelopment/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-ChildCare/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 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. On or before August 5, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Rebbecca Hayes, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 954 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Email: rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. You may contact me by phone at (828) 405-8111 or by email at rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. 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: HOLY GROUNDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 49000273 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/22/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 7/22/2025 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance Visit. You, Shan Cowan, Owner/Operator, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 11, 2024. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent prior to today’s visit. The center's three-star rated license, NC Child Care law summary dated 2003, emergency phone numbers, tobacco restriction, and Emergency Medical Care Plan were prominently posted. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. Children were observed engaging in free choice activities, toileting and handwashing routines, lunch, and rest time. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on July 1, 2025. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. The last emergency drill was completed on June 4, 2025. Your outdoor area meets child care safety standards. The last outdoor inspection was completed on July 1, 2025. No concerns were observed. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. You stated that no children currently enrolled have medications or Medical Action Plans. Your personnel file and all children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. Transportation requirements were monitored and found to be in compliance during today’s visit. Your facility has enrolled in Clean Water for Carolina Kids. Your facility has not completed the ABCMS portal roster. Your mother stopped by the facility to visit during today’s visit. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted. .1724(b) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS provider portal roster has not been completed for the facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed the safe sleep policy that you have in your enrollment packets should be posted in a prominent location in your childcare room. You posted a copy of the safe sleep policy during today’s visit. 2. We discussed that a roster within the ABCMS portal should be completed for your facility. Information for this process was shared via email on 1/31/25, 6/12/25, and 7/3/25. If you need assistance, please contact the Criminal Background Unit at (919) 814-6401 Consultation was provided on the following: Please update the Summary of NC Child Care Rules and Law in your child care room. The most current version is dated February 2025. NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025, and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-ProfessionalDevelopment/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-ChildCare/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. 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. On or before August 5, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Rebbecca Hayes, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 954 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Email: rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. You may contact me by phone at (828) 405-8111 or by email at rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. 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: HOLY GROUNDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 49000273 Consultant: REBBECCA HAYES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/11/2024 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance Visit. You, Shan Cowan, Owner/Operator, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 19, 2023. You currently operate with a Three Star rated license issued September 20, 2019, earning four points in Staff Education, two points in Program Standards, and one Quality Point for not having more than two infants under one year of age. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 100 percent prior to today’s visit. Upon arrival, I was greeted by you and two children in the garage. The sign in/out sheet was on a clipboard, on a table, beside the interior garage door. All children present today were signed in as required. The Three Star License, NC Child Care Summary of the Law, Emergency Drills Record, Daily Schedule, and Emergency Phone Numbers were posted in the playroom of your family child care home. The following was monitored during today’s visit: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, group size, capacity, adequate and approved space, and hazardous product storage. A walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor environment was completed. Children were observed playing with toys, singing songs, and engaging in free choice activities in the garage. Fire drills were completed monthly as required. The last fire drill was completed on September 3, 2024. Emergency drills are being conducted every three months as required. The last emergency drill was completed on 9-3-24. Materials, toys, and equipment throughout the facility was of sufficient quantity, developmentally appropriate, and in good repair. You stated that no children currently enrolled have medications or Medical Action Plans You staff file and all children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. Transportation requirements were monitored during today’s visit. The following violations were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The First Aid certification expired on 3/19/24. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The CPR certification expired on 3/19/24. .1703(a)(3) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR plan did not reflect current information for the child care consultant and child care health consultant. .1714(e ) Technical Assistance was provided on the following: 1. We discussed that First Aid and CPR is required to be completed every 2 years on or before the expiration date of your current certification. You may reach out to the Iredell Partnership for Young Children to inquire about registering for the next available training. You may also inquire outside of Iredell County for upcoming training opportunities. 2. We discussed updating your EPR plan when changes occur and ensure that it is reviewed on an annual basis. You may visit https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx to update your current plan. 3. The Child Care Health Consultant for Iredell County is Rachel Lentz. She can be reached at 828-544-1532. Consultation was provided on the following: 1. LEAD PAINT/ASBESTOS TESTING: FCCH’s should have registered for lead paint/asbestos testing by May 1, 2024. Facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online registration process for lead paint/asbestos testing by November 1, 2024 at https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina. • NCAC 09 .1707 The applicant shall ensure that the family child care home complies with the following requirements: 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. On or before September 25, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Rebbecca Hayes, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 954 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Email: rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. You may contact me by phone at (828) 405-8111 or by email at rebbecca.hayes@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time today. 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