10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today’s Routine Unannounced visit was to monitor for applicable childcare requirements including the Corrective Action Plan included in the Probationary License issued on September 19, 2025, through March 19, 2026, by the DCDEE to this facility. Jennifer Bradshaw-Garrett, child care consultant, accompanied me during the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/17/25. Children were laying on linen covered mats. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. You indicated the information is current and required no changes. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. The sanitation inspection was completed on 10/15/25 with a “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 4/16/25 (approved for day time and night time care). Lead in Water; Lead-Based Paint & Asbestos Testing - The goal of the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is to identify and eliminate exposures to environmental hazards where North Carolina children learn and play. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is a partnership between the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) and RTI International in a joint effort to identify and restrict or mitigate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards across public schools and licensed child care facilities in the state. Facilities must enroll in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to fulfill North Carolina requirements (10A NCAC 41C .1000). Your lead in water testing results completed on 10/3/25 indicate allowable amounts of less than 10ppb. The website indicates enrollment started on the website for lead-based paint and asbestos. This was shared with you during your annual compliance visit on 7/17/25. You must complete the next steps to determine either an exemption or an on-site visit. COMPLIANCE HISTORY - The compliance history for this facility prior to today’s visit is 91%. If a facility’s compliance history falls below 75% over an eighteen-month time frame, some type of administrative action may be issued. The following violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not documented for two (2) out of the four (4) children present. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. Running water was unavailable in the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags accessible to children under age three were observed on a table and on the floor across from the bathroom. .0604(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A hot glue gun was in use and accessible to the four (4) preschool-age children present. .0604(e) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualification letters for two individuals who reside in the home expired in January 2026. One individual expired on 1/19/26 and was requalified on 2/10/26. The other expired on 1/14/26 and has not begun the process for requalification. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Valid qualification letters were not on file for two individuals who reside in the home. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) * On or before February 24, 2026, you must provide written documentation indicating how and when the violation was 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. Mail or email the information to: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance with documented violation (s): Running Water - Running water is vital in childcare for maintaining hygiene, safety, and fostering development through sensory play. Access to clean water is essential for hydration and preventing disease. A jug of water was observed on the hand-washing sink in the childcare space. You indicated you did not have running water because the water froze about one hour prior to our arrival. I shared that the temperature was 58 degrees, which is above freezing. You then indicated the water pump stopped working and someone was coming to replace it. Four (4) preschool-age children were present. I asked you to contact the families of children present for immediate pick up. I also explained that the facility must remain closed until you have running water. I asked if you had contacted environmental health to make them aware of what has occurred, you indicated you had not. I informed you, I will contact the environmental health inspector to ensure you receive the proper guidance needed to reopen once the water is restored. Plastic Bags – Plastic bags have been recognized for many years as a suffocation hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received average annual reports of twenty-five deaths per year to children due to suffocation from plastic bags. In child care facilities, plastic bags must be made inaccessible to children less than three years of age. Empty plastic bags previously containing Valentine items were on the table and floor in front of the bathroom accessible to children under three years of age. All plastic bags must be stored out of reach of the children, which is defined as five feet or higher from the finished floor. Attendance Records - A good record keeping system will help save you time. Accurate attendance daily records must be maintained. Your attendance records should always accurately reflect the number of children in care. Arrival times were not completed for two out of the four children present. This was documented and discussed on 11/18/25 and 12/16/25. You provided a correction letter indicating you and your assistant will check the attendance sheet to ensure children are signed in and out. You must develop and implement a procedure that will help you to maintain accurate attendance records. Heating Elements – Items with heating elements are a common cause of fires and burns resulting from being too close to flammable objects and people. To prevent burns and potential fires, items with heating elements must not be accessible to children. The teacher assistant was using a hot glue gun to create valentine goodies in the childcare space. Four (4) preschool-age children were present. Items with heating elements are considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted at a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Criminal Background Check - Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. Two (2) individuals living in the residence were previously qualified but did not complete the five-year criminal background check process for re-qualification prior to the expiration. Any resident sixteen (16) years of age and older in a licensed center located in a residence must have a background check completed through the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). A CBC must be completed every five (5) years. An expiration date is listed on each Qualification Letter. One qualification letter expired on 1/19/26 and was requalified on today 2/10/26. You indicated this individual had fallen and was unable to walk to get to the sheriff’s department to get fingerprinted. They went when they were able to walk. The other qualification letter expired on 1/14/26 and has not begun the requalification process. You indicated you are working with this individual and will get the process started. Submissions can be made six months before the expiration date. Operators must be proactive and make arrangements in advance to avoid non-compliance with this. QRIS Discussion: Your rated license reassessment will be due by October 2026. We reviewed rated license information on January 15, 2026. You stated that you are most interested in pursuing Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality. You are reviewing curricula and assessments online and plan to determine what’s best for your facility. Corrective Action Plan: The Notice of Administrative Action, cover letter, and Corrective Action Plan were posted on the bulletin board at the front entrance to the facility. Stipulation 1 - The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: North Carolina General Statute 110-91 (14) regarding falsification; North Carolina General Statute 110-91 (19) regarding records. Stipulation 2 - Within one (1) week, T. Overton, Owner/operator, shall contact Lakisha Skinner, Lead Child Care Consultant, to arrange training addressing falsification. You contacted me on September 25, 2025 and scheduled the training addressing falsification for today’s date October 20, 2025. I completed the training to include you and your daughter. Both you, your daughter and your mother signed the Statements of Understanding. Stipulation 3 - Within one (1) week after Notice is received, Ms. Overton shall contact Bella Hickman-Sawyer, Quality Enhancement Specialist, Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families, to arrange a technical assistance visit with special emphasis on program, staff and children’s records management. Ms. B. Hickman completed technical assistance on October 15, 2025. Stipulation 4 - Within two (2) weeks after technical assistance in Item # 3 is received, Ms. Overton shall develop a written plan for preventing the falsification of information and maintaining accurate records at all times. The written plans must be submitted on or before October 29, 2025. You submitted the 1st draft of the stipulation on October 29, 2025 via email. Information was missing and the 2nd draft was requested on or before November 10, 2025. You submitted the 2nd draft on November 10, 2025. Information was missing and the 3rd draft was requested on or before November 18, 2025. I completed an administrative action follow-up visit to the facility on November 18, 2025. We discussed the information submitted and I requested additional information. You submitted the 3rd draft on December 1, 2025. On December 16, 2025 we discussed the information submitted during the administrative action follow-up visit. I requested additional information needed to meet the requirements outlined within the stipulation. You submitted the 4th draft on January 6, 2026. The information was reviewed and determined to meet the requirements of the stipulation on January 12, 2026. Documentation was reviewed of the systems implemented within the stipulation; however, violations were documented today regarding inaccurate attendance records and background checks. Additional Comments: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www. https://www.aacfnc.org/. At the completion of the visit, a one page visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you due to connectivity issues. I shared with you that the electronic copy would be emailed within 24 hours of the visit. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/10/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 2/10/2026 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today’s Routine Unannounced visit was to monitor for applicable childcare requirements including the Corrective Action Plan included in the Probationary License issued on September 19, 2025, through March 19, 2026, by the DCDEE to this facility. Jennifer Bradshaw-Garrett, child care consultant, accompanied me during the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/17/25. Children were laying on linen covered mats. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. You indicated the information is current and required no changes. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. The sanitation inspection was completed on 10/15/25 with a “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 4/16/25 (approved for day time and night time care). Lead in Water; Lead-Based Paint & Asbestos Testing - The goal of the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is to identify and eliminate exposures to environmental hazards where North Carolina children learn and play. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is a partnership between the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) and RTI International in a joint effort to identify and restrict or mitigate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards across public schools and licensed child care facilities in the state. Facilities must enroll in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to fulfill North Carolina requirements (10A NCAC 41C .1000). Your lead in water testing results completed on 10/3/25 indicate allowable amounts of less than 10ppb. The website indicates enrollment started on the website for lead-based paint and asbestos. This was shared with you during your annual compliance visit on 7/17/25. You must complete the next steps to determine either an exemption or an on-site visit. COMPLIANCE HISTORY - The compliance history for this facility prior to today’s visit is 91%. If a facility’s compliance history falls below 75% over an eighteen-month time frame, some type of administrative action may be issued. The following violations must be corrected immediately. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not documented for two (2) out of the four (4) children present. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. Running water was unavailable in the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags accessible to children under age three were observed on a table and on the floor across from the bathroom. .0604(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A hot glue gun was in use and accessible to the four (4) preschool-age children present. .0604(e) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualification letters for two individuals who reside in the home expired in January 2026. One individual expired on 1/19/26 and was requalified on 2/10/26. The other expired on 1/14/26 and has not begun the process for requalification. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Valid qualification letters were not on file for two individuals who reside in the home. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) * On or before February 24, 2026, you must provide written documentation indicating how and when the violation was 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. Mail or email the information to: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance with documented violation (s): Running Water - Running water is vital in childcare for maintaining hygiene, safety, and fostering development through sensory play. Access to clean water is essential for hydration and preventing disease. A jug of water was observed on the hand-washing sink in the childcare space. You indicated you did not have running water because the water froze about one hour prior to our arrival. I shared that the temperature was 58 degrees, which is above freezing. You then indicated the water pump stopped working and someone was coming to replace it. Four (4) preschool-age children were present. I asked you to contact the families of children present for immediate pick up. I also explained that the facility must remain closed until you have running water. I asked if you had contacted environmental health to make them aware of what has occurred, you indicated you had not. I informed you, I will contact the environmental health inspector to ensure you receive the proper guidance needed to reopen once the water is restored. Plastic Bags – Plastic bags have been recognized for many years as a suffocation hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received average annual reports of twenty-five deaths per year to children due to suffocation from plastic bags. In child care facilities, plastic bags must be made inaccessible to children less than three years of age. Empty plastic bags previously containing Valentine items were on the table and floor in front of the bathroom accessible to children under three years of age. All plastic bags must be stored out of reach of the children, which is defined as five feet or higher from the finished floor. Attendance Records - A good record keeping system will help save you time. Accurate attendance daily records must be maintained. Your attendance records should always accurately reflect the number of children in care. Arrival times were not completed for two out of the four children present. This was documented and discussed on 11/18/25 and 12/16/25. You provided a correction letter indicating you and your assistant will check the attendance sheet to ensure children are signed in and out. You must develop and implement a procedure that will help you to maintain accurate attendance records. Heating Elements – Items with heating elements are a common cause of fires and burns resulting from being too close to flammable objects and people. To prevent burns and potential fires, items with heating elements must not be accessible to children. The teacher assistant was using a hot glue gun to create valentine goodies in the childcare space. Four (4) preschool-age children were present. Items with heating elements are considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted at a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Criminal Background Check - Criminal background checks (CBC) are completed to protect children from abuse and reduce liability risks. Two (2) individuals living in the residence were previously qualified but did not complete the five-year criminal background check process for re-qualification prior to the expiration. Any resident sixteen (16) years of age and older in a licensed center located in a residence must have a background check completed through the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). A CBC must be completed every five (5) years. An expiration date is listed on each Qualification Letter. One qualification letter expired on 1/19/26 and was requalified on today 2/10/26. You indicated this individual had fallen and was unable to walk to get to the sheriff’s department to get fingerprinted. They went when they were able to walk. The other qualification letter expired on 1/14/26 and has not begun the requalification process. You indicated you are working with this individual and will get the process started. Submissions can be made six months before the expiration date. Operators must be proactive and make arrangements in advance to avoid non-compliance with this. QRIS Discussion: Your rated license reassessment will be due by October 2026. We reviewed rated license information on January 15, 2026. You stated that you are most interested in pursuing Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality. You are reviewing curricula and assessments online and plan to determine what’s best for your facility. Corrective Action Plan: The Notice of Administrative Action, cover letter, and Corrective Action Plan were posted on the bulletin board at the front entrance to the facility. Stipulation 1 - The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: North Carolina General Statute 110-91 (14) regarding falsification; North Carolina General Statute 110-91 (19) regarding records. Stipulation 2 - Within one (1) week, T. Overton, Owner/operator, shall contact Lakisha Skinner, Lead Child Care Consultant, to arrange training addressing falsification. You contacted me on September 25, 2025 and scheduled the training addressing falsification for today’s date October 20, 2025. I completed the training to include you and your daughter. Both you, your daughter and your mother signed the Statements of Understanding. Stipulation 3 - Within one (1) week after Notice is received, Ms. Overton shall contact Bella Hickman-Sawyer, Quality Enhancement Specialist, Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families, to arrange a technical assistance visit with special emphasis on program, staff and children’s records management. Ms. B. Hickman completed technical assistance on October 15, 2025. Stipulation 4 - Within two (2) weeks after technical assistance in Item # 3 is received, Ms. Overton shall develop a written plan for preventing the falsification of information and maintaining accurate records at all times. The written plans must be submitted on or before October 29, 2025. You submitted the 1st draft of the stipulation on October 29, 2025 via email. Information was missing and the 2nd draft was requested on or before November 10, 2025. You submitted the 2nd draft on November 10, 2025. Information was missing and the 3rd draft was requested on or before November 18, 2025. I completed an administrative action follow-up visit to the facility on November 18, 2025. We discussed the information submitted and I requested additional information. You submitted the 3rd draft on December 1, 2025. On December 16, 2025 we discussed the information submitted during the administrative action follow-up visit. I requested additional information needed to meet the requirements outlined within the stipulation. You submitted the 4th draft on January 6, 2026. The information was reviewed and determined to meet the requirements of the stipulation on January 12, 2026. Documentation was reviewed of the systems implemented within the stipulation; however, violations were documented today regarding inaccurate attendance records and background checks. Additional Comments: Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www. https://www.aacfnc.org/. At the completion of the visit, a one page visit summary was reviewed, signed and a copy was left with you due to connectivity issues. I shared with you that the electronic copy would be emailed within 24 hours of the visit. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0806 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/16/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/16/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 01:15 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative action follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the Probationary License issued on September 19, 2025, by the DCDEE to this facility. Jennifer Bradshaw-Garrett, child care consultant, accompanied me during the visit. The Notice of Administrative Action, cover letter, and Corrective Action Plan were posted on the bulletin board at the front entrance to the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, adequate/approved space, and license restrictions were monitored. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. You indicated the information is current and required no changes. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. You were assisted by A. Hill, Assistant Teacher. You indicated your mother and brother were also present in the home. Children were resting during the visit. COMPLIANCE HISTORY - The compliance history for this facility prior to today’s visit is 92%. If a facility’s compliance history falls below 75% over an eighteen-month time frame, some type of administrative action may be issued. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 804 There was not a sufficient supply of clean linen on hand. One child was resting on a bare mat. 10A NCAC 09 .0806(c) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Four children were present. Arrival times were completed for two of the four children. GS 110-91(9) * The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 30, 2025, you must provide written documentation indicating 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. Mail or email the information to: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance with documented violations: Attendance – Accurate attendance daily records must be maintained. Your attendance records should always accurately reflect the number of children in care. Attendance records were complete for two of the four children present. You indicated one child arrived with you and you forgot to add the child. The other came in right after you arrived and the parent did not sign the child in. Attendance must be completed when children arrive and at departure. There are two of you working in the facility. You should both work together to ensure attendance is completed at arrival and departure. Linen - Clean linens should be provided for each child. Beds and bedding should be washed between uses if used by different children. One child did not have a sheet on their mat during rest time. You indicated you gave the sheet to the parent and they forgot to return it. You placed a blanket under the child; however, the child used the blanket to wrap up in. Bed linens used under children on cots, cribs, futons, and playpens should be tight-fitting. Corrective Action Plan: Stipulation 1 - The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: North Carolina General Statute 110-91 (14) regarding falsification; North Carolina General Statute 110-91 (19) regarding records. Stipulation 2 - Within one (1) week, T. Overton, Owner/operator, shall contact Lakisha Skinner, Lead Child Care Consultant, to arrange training addressing falsification. You contacted me on September 25, 2025 and scheduled the training addressing falsification for today’s date October 20, 2025. I completed the training to include you and your daughter. Both you, your daughter and your other signed the Statements of Understanding. Stipulation 3 - Within one (1) week after Notice is received, Ms. Overton shall contact Bella Hickman-Sawyer, Quality Enhancement Specialist, Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families, to arrange a technical assistance visit with special emphasis on program, staff and children’s records management. Ms. B. Hickman completed technical assistance on October 15, 2025. Stipulation 4 - Within two (2) weeks after technical assistance in Item # 3 is received, Ms. Overton shall develop a written plan for preventing the falsification of information and maintaining accurate records at all times. The written plans must be submitted on or before October 29, 2025. You submitted the 1st draft of the stipulation on October 29, 2025 via email. Information was missing and the 2nd draft was requested on or before November 10, 2025. You submitted the 2nd draft on November 10, 2025. Information was missing and the 3rd draft was requested on or before November 18, 2025. I completed an administrative action follow-up visit to the facility on November 18, 2025. We discussed the information submitted and I requested additional information. You submitted the 3rd draft on December 1, 2025. We discussed the information submitted in your 3rd draft during today's visit. More information was requested. A new draft must be submitted by January 6, 2026. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Lead Child Care Consultant at 252-820-5976 or lakisha.skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-4199 or jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/16/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/16/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 01:15 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative action follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the Probationary License issued on September 19, 2025, by the DCDEE to this facility. Jennifer Bradshaw-Garrett, child care consultant, accompanied me during the visit. The Notice of Administrative Action, cover letter, and Corrective Action Plan were posted on the bulletin board at the front entrance to the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, adequate/approved space, and license restrictions were monitored. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. You indicated the information is current and required no changes. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. You were assisted by A. Hill, Assistant Teacher. You indicated your mother and brother were also present in the home. Children were resting during the visit. COMPLIANCE HISTORY - The compliance history for this facility prior to today’s visit is 92%. If a facility’s compliance history falls below 75% over an eighteen-month time frame, some type of administrative action may be issued. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 804 There was not a sufficient supply of clean linen on hand. One child was resting on a bare mat. 10A NCAC 09 .0806(c) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Four children were present. Arrival times were completed for two of the four children. GS 110-91(9) * The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 30, 2025, you must provide written documentation indicating 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. Mail or email the information to: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance with documented violations: Attendance – Accurate attendance daily records must be maintained. Your attendance records should always accurately reflect the number of children in care. Attendance records were complete for two of the four children present. You indicated one child arrived with you and you forgot to add the child. The other came in right after you arrived and the parent did not sign the child in. Attendance must be completed when children arrive and at departure. There are two of you working in the facility. You should both work together to ensure attendance is completed at arrival and departure. Linen - Clean linens should be provided for each child. Beds and bedding should be washed between uses if used by different children. One child did not have a sheet on their mat during rest time. You indicated you gave the sheet to the parent and they forgot to return it. You placed a blanket under the child; however, the child used the blanket to wrap up in. Bed linens used under children on cots, cribs, futons, and playpens should be tight-fitting. Corrective Action Plan: Stipulation 1 - The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: North Carolina General Statute 110-91 (14) regarding falsification; North Carolina General Statute 110-91 (19) regarding records. Stipulation 2 - Within one (1) week, T. Overton, Owner/operator, shall contact Lakisha Skinner, Lead Child Care Consultant, to arrange training addressing falsification. You contacted me on September 25, 2025 and scheduled the training addressing falsification for today’s date October 20, 2025. I completed the training to include you and your daughter. Both you, your daughter and your other signed the Statements of Understanding. Stipulation 3 - Within one (1) week after Notice is received, Ms. Overton shall contact Bella Hickman-Sawyer, Quality Enhancement Specialist, Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families, to arrange a technical assistance visit with special emphasis on program, staff and children’s records management. Ms. B. Hickman completed technical assistance on October 15, 2025. Stipulation 4 - Within two (2) weeks after technical assistance in Item # 3 is received, Ms. Overton shall develop a written plan for preventing the falsification of information and maintaining accurate records at all times. The written plans must be submitted on or before October 29, 2025. You submitted the 1st draft of the stipulation on October 29, 2025 via email. Information was missing and the 2nd draft was requested on or before November 10, 2025. You submitted the 2nd draft on November 10, 2025. Information was missing and the 3rd draft was requested on or before November 18, 2025. I completed an administrative action follow-up visit to the facility on November 18, 2025. We discussed the information submitted and I requested additional information. You submitted the 3rd draft on December 1, 2025. We discussed the information submitted in your 3rd draft during today's visit. More information was requested. A new draft must be submitted by January 6, 2026. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Lead Child Care Consultant at 252-820-5976 or lakisha.skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-4199 or jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 11/18/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative action follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the Probationary License issued on September 19, 2025, by the DCDEE to this facility. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me during the visit. The Notice of Administrative Action, cover letter, and Corrective Action Plan were posted on the bulletin board at the front entrance to the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, adequate/approved space, and license restrictions were monitored. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. You indicated the information is current and required no changes. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. You were assisted by A. Hill, Assistant Teacher. Your mother and brother were also present in the home during the visit. Children engaged in circle time and dressed for outdoor play. Balls, hula hoops and other outdoor materials were taken to the fenced outdoor space for the children. When they returned, the children completed toileting and handwashing routines and transitioned to lunch. COMPLIANCE HISTORY - The compliance history for this facility prior to today’s visit is 92%. If a facility’s compliance history falls below 75% over an eighteen-month time frame, some type of administrative action may be issued. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A smoke alarm chirped throughout the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Laundry products were observed in the stairs behind the unlocked door in the designated child care space. .2820(b) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Five children were present, four were documented on the attendance. GS 110-91(9) * The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 2, 2025, you must provide written documentation indicating 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. Mail or email the information to: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance with documented violations: Storage of Hazardous Items – Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Laundry detergent was stored behind the door leading to the upstairs. A slide latch is at the top of the door and the knob has a lock; although the knob was locked, when I pulled the door, it opened. The slide latch is not an approved locking device. You must fix the lock on the knob or add an approved locking device where the slide latch is. Prevention is the key to prevent poisoning by making sure all items required to be kept in locked storage are indeed locked up. Products are considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted at a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Attendance – Accurate attendance daily records must be maintained. Your attendance records should always accurately reflect the number of children in care. Attendance records were complete for four of the five children present. You indicated the child had just arrived. Attendance must be completed when children arrive and at departure. Have a conversation with parents to explain the importance of providing accurate arrival and departure times. Smoke Detector - Keeping children safe is the most important job in childcare. The smoke alarm was chirping during today’s visit. I tested the smoke alarm in the childcare space which worked; however, you indicated the smoke alarm upstairs is the one making the noise. A smoke detector chirping is most often caused by a low battery, which you can fix by replacing the battery in the device. You indicated you would need to have someone come into the facility with a ladder to reach the smoke alarm. To resolve the issue, first try replacing the battery, and if that doesn't work, check for other potential causes like dirt, age, or environmental interference. Corrective Action Plan: Stipulation 1 - The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: North Carolina General Statute 110-91 (14) regarding falsification; North Carolina General Statute 110-91 (19) regarding records. Stipulation 2 - Within one (1) week, T. Overton, Owner/operator, shall contact Lakisha Skinner, Lead Child Care Consultant, to arrange training addressing falsification. You contacted me on September 25, 2025 and scheduled the training addressing falsification for today’s date October 20, 2025. I completed the training to include you and your daughter. Both you, your daughter and your other signed the Statements of Understanding. Stipulation 3 - Within one (1) week after Notice is received, Ms. Overton shall contact Bella Hickman-Sawyer, Quality Enhancement Specialist, Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families, to arrange a technical assistance visit with special emphasis on program, staff and children’s records management. Ms. B. Hickman completed technical assistance on October 15, 2025. Stipulation 4 - Within two (2) weeks after technical assistance in Item # 3 is received, Ms. Overton shall develop a written plan for preventing the falsification of information and maintaining accurate records at all times. The written plans must be submitted on or before October 29, 2025. You submitted the 1st draft of the stipulation on October 29, 2025 via email. Information was missing and the 2nd draft was requested on or before November 10, 2025. You submitted the 2nd draft on November 10, 2025. Information was missing and the 3rd draft was requested on or before November 18, 2025. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Lead Child Care Consultant at 252-820-5976 or lakisha.skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-4199 or jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/18/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 11/18/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an administrative action follow-up visit, including the Corrective Action Plan included in the Probationary License issued on September 19, 2025, by the DCDEE to this facility. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me during the visit. The Notice of Administrative Action, cover letter, and Corrective Action Plan were posted on the bulletin board at the front entrance to the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, adequate/approved space, and license restrictions were monitored. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. You indicated the information is current and required no changes. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. You were assisted by A. Hill, Assistant Teacher. Your mother and brother were also present in the home during the visit. Children engaged in circle time and dressed for outdoor play. Balls, hula hoops and other outdoor materials were taken to the fenced outdoor space for the children. When they returned, the children completed toileting and handwashing routines and transitioned to lunch. COMPLIANCE HISTORY - The compliance history for this facility prior to today’s visit is 92%. If a facility’s compliance history falls below 75% over an eighteen-month time frame, some type of administrative action may be issued. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A smoke alarm chirped throughout the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Laundry products were observed in the stairs behind the unlocked door in the designated child care space. .2820(b) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Five children were present, four were documented on the attendance. GS 110-91(9) * The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before December 2, 2025, you must provide written documentation indicating 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. Mail or email the information to: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance with documented violations: Storage of Hazardous Items – Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. Laundry detergent was stored behind the door leading to the upstairs. A slide latch is at the top of the door and the knob has a lock; although the knob was locked, when I pulled the door, it opened. The slide latch is not an approved locking device. You must fix the lock on the knob or add an approved locking device where the slide latch is. Prevention is the key to prevent poisoning by making sure all items required to be kept in locked storage are indeed locked up. Products are considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted at a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Attendance – Accurate attendance daily records must be maintained. Your attendance records should always accurately reflect the number of children in care. Attendance records were complete for four of the five children present. You indicated the child had just arrived. Attendance must be completed when children arrive and at departure. Have a conversation with parents to explain the importance of providing accurate arrival and departure times. Smoke Detector - Keeping children safe is the most important job in childcare. The smoke alarm was chirping during today’s visit. I tested the smoke alarm in the childcare space which worked; however, you indicated the smoke alarm upstairs is the one making the noise. A smoke detector chirping is most often caused by a low battery, which you can fix by replacing the battery in the device. You indicated you would need to have someone come into the facility with a ladder to reach the smoke alarm. To resolve the issue, first try replacing the battery, and if that doesn't work, check for other potential causes like dirt, age, or environmental interference. Corrective Action Plan: Stipulation 1 - The child care operator shall maintain compliance at all times with all applicable child care requirements including, but not limited to, the following: North Carolina General Statute 110-91 (14) regarding falsification; North Carolina General Statute 110-91 (19) regarding records. Stipulation 2 - Within one (1) week, T. Overton, Owner/operator, shall contact Lakisha Skinner, Lead Child Care Consultant, to arrange training addressing falsification. You contacted me on September 25, 2025 and scheduled the training addressing falsification for today’s date October 20, 2025. I completed the training to include you and your daughter. Both you, your daughter and your other signed the Statements of Understanding. Stipulation 3 - Within one (1) week after Notice is received, Ms. Overton shall contact Bella Hickman-Sawyer, Quality Enhancement Specialist, Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families, to arrange a technical assistance visit with special emphasis on program, staff and children’s records management. Ms. B. Hickman completed technical assistance on October 15, 2025. Stipulation 4 - Within two (2) weeks after technical assistance in Item # 3 is received, Ms. Overton shall develop a written plan for preventing the falsification of information and maintaining accurate records at all times. The written plans must be submitted on or before October 29, 2025. You submitted the 1st draft of the stipulation on October 29, 2025 via email. Information was missing and the 2nd draft was requested on or before November 10, 2025. You submitted the 2nd draft on November 10, 2025. Information was missing and the 3rd draft was requested on or before November 18, 2025. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Lead Child Care Consultant at 252-820-5976 or lakisha.skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-4199 or jennifer.linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 9/19/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced * The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. Michelle O’Kelley, Child Care Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. Administrative action has been recommended for your facility. You indicated you received information yesterday regarding the action via email. In addition, follow-up visits will be conducted. Staff/child ratio, supervision, adequate/approved space, and license restrictions were monitored. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed and the information is current. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. You were assisted by A. Hill, Assistant Teacher. Your mother and daughter were also present in the home during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were engaged in outdoor free play when we arrived. When indoors the children completed personal care routines and engaged in free play. The violation documented may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. On or before October 3, 2025, you must provide documentation of how and when the violation was corrected. Violation Number Comment Rule 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Documentation of six clock hours of orientation was not on file for the employee hired on 8/25/25. .1101(a)(b) * 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. Mail or email the information to: Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance - Orientation- Employee orientation is the process of introducing newly hired employees to their new workplace. It provides the basic organizational information employees need to feel prepared for their new role within the facility. One employee hired on 8/25/25 did not have documentation of 6 hours of orientation within the first 2-weeks of employment. You indicated you thought the last two topic areas were a class she had to take. Orientation is specific to your policies and procedures. Effective employee orientation makes employees aware of company policies and expectations, handles essential paperwork, and answers any questions or concerns they may have before they transition into their new positions. Orientation is important because it signifies the beginning of the relationship between employee and employer. Consultation: Your Potential Pathway – You and I reviewed the requirements for Pathway 2. We looked at the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) document and the Family and Community Engagement Standards document. You indicated you are leaning towards meeting requirements for a 3-Star Rated License in Pathway 2. You indicated you must research a curriculum. I left a hard copy of these requirements with you. Additional Comments: Compliance History: The compliance history for this facility prior to today’s visit is 91%. 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. If a facility’s compliance history falls below 75% over an eighteen-month time frame, some type of administrative action may be issued. You are responsible for always ensuring compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Reviewing requirements on a regular basis will help you maintain compliance with the child care laws and rules. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www. https://www.aacfnc.org/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2025 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 7/17/2025 Age: From 2 To 7 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. An Unannounced Visit Follow-up was also completed during the visit. Lakisha Skinner, Lead Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. Last Annual Compliance visit – 9/5/24 18-month compliance history 92% Last Sanitation Inspection – 10/9/24- Approved Last Fire Inspection – 4/16/25– Satisfactory; Approved for day time and night care *Sanitation and fire inspections are required at least annually by the end of the month of the previous inspection. Send fire inspections to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website reflects the following information about your center’s required three-year water testing and one-time lead paint testing, and asbestos testing: Three-year Water Testing – 9/13/22; Due again by 9/13/25 Lead Paint Testing – Enrollment Started Asbestos Testing – Enrollment Started Maintain any paperwork received by mail or email in your Program Records file. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. There continues to be a fenced playground space located behind the building. Lunch was observed. The children have opt-out forms on file and ate food brought from home. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file in one, out of six, files reviewed. GS 110-102 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted was dated June 10, 2025 to July 10, 2025. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A plastic bag was located in the unlocked cabinet under the sink used by the children. There were two children two years of age in care. .0604(q) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not on file in six, out of six, files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for six, out of six, children's files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for five, out of six, Children's files reviewed. GS110-91(1) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file in one, out of six, children's files reviewed. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One file, out of six reviewed, did not list the health needs of the child. .0801(a)(1-7) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File did not include incident reports or current children's applications. .0607(d)(10) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file in one, out of six, children's files reviewed. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The owner's medical information was not placed in a separate file. .0701(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, hired on 10/26/22 did not have documentation of completion on file and available for review. .1102(a) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One file, out of six reviewed, did not have documentation on file. .0608(b)(1-6) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 7/31/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children's Records - Maintaining accurate documentation at the child care center is important because it demonstrates compliance with the child care rules and ensures the health and safety of each child. Children's records are required to be completed and maintained for each child who attends your child care (full-time, part-time, or drop-in). Six (6) children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. Five (5) out of the six (6) files did not include a medical report. Six (6) out of six (6) files did not have documentation of the discussion of the parent participation plan and documentation of the receipt of the center operational policies. One (1) out of the six (6) files did not have documentation of the receipt of the summary of childcare law, documentation of the discipline policy, completion of the health care needs section of the application, notification of smoking and tobacco restriction and documentation of the receipt of prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy. The first day a child attends your program parents must sign notification of smoking and tobacco restrictions, documentation of discussion of the parent participation plan, documentation of receipt of operational policies and documentation of the receipt of the summary of childcare law. If the parent does not provide a medical record to you within that time period, the child may no longer attend until it is received. When completing the child’s application, parents must complete the health care needs section. This section provides important medical information needed in the event of a medical emergency. Within 30 days of the child's first day of enrollment a medical record must be on file for each child. It is best practice to require these two items upon enrollment also. A copy of the children’s file checklist for centers was left with you today. Please make a copy for each enrolled child and use it to ensure you have the required documents. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and then complete training in the eleven (11) topic areas every five years. One provider, hired on 10/26/22/22 and assisting in the classroom today, did not have documentation on file for completion of all trainings. Free H&S Trainings, developed specifically for providers in North Carolina, are available in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. The provider must complete the following trainings: Administration of medication Emergency preparedness and response planning Handling and storage of hazardous materials Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma Ready to Go File – A Ready to Go file ensures that you have all the information you need to provide a safe environment for children in the event of an emergency. The Ready to Go File monitored today was missing incident reports and current applications for all children. Per our discussion, consider keeping your records in a portable file box that includes all required in formation. This helps to organize your files and make it easy to grab and go in an emergency. You stated you would get the portable file box and set it up. Staff Medical Records - Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and ensures that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. To assist with creating and maintaining staff files consider using the Staff File Checklist to organize each staff member’s file. Remember that all medical information must be kept in a separate file from the staff member’s personnel file. The only forms that should be kept in this file are the Medical Report form, the annual Health Questionnaire, and the TB test results. All other items must be kept in the personnel file. Per our discussion, you can keep the medical files in a completely separate location or simply place the file folder behind the personnel file folder. If you place it behind the personnel file, consider color coding the files so anyone who places items in the files can quickly and easily identify which is the medical and which is the personnel file. Activity Plans – Activity plans help you to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. Activity plans must be up-to-date. Today, I observed the posted activity plan was dated 6/10/25 to 7/10/25. We discussed planning ahead to ensure you are meeting the developmental needs of all your children. Additional Information: Raise NC Newsletter – If you are not receiving and reading the Raise NC Newsletter, you are missing out on current relevant information about early childhood issues in North Carolina, information about proposed rules, available trainings and other information that may be of interest to you and your staff. The Raise NC Newsletter is typically sent out weekly to all facility contact email addresses, but if your email is not the facility contact email address, you can go to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and click on the “What’s New” tab. Click on “What’s New” and enter your email address and name under “Sign Up for Updates”. As an early learning professional, you need to stay in the know about issues in North Carolina that affect you and your business. Share with your staff so they can be in the know too! NCID Password Rule to Change - If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, when you change your current password after Feb. 23, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • It consists of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, & * etc. Keep Your NCID Active - Did you know that if you do not login on to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. *Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you, your staff and your household members (CLIAR only) every 6 months to log in and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. *For assistance with NCID, contact ncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000. Strong, unique passwords, along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices, are key components to the Division protecting your devices and personal information ABCMS Portal - The process of notifying the Division when you have new staff (or household members for family child care homes and centers licensed in a residence) has changed and is now captured in ABCMS, the new Criminal Background Check portal. You have completed the ABCMS Provider Portal Training and are now authorized to log in the ABCMS Provider Portal https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/ using your Business NCID. You have created your roster. Continue to update it as staff change so that it reflects staff working at your center. One person can be the portal manager for multiple sites. A staff member can be on a roster at multiple sites. Information was also shared on the following topics: 1. New Training in Module – Child Development 2. Public Notice: Proposed Rules Amendment to Orientation, H&S Training, Religious-Sponsored 3. Pathway to the Stars – Where Quality and Choice Meet (QRIS Rules Adopted), Survey available At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0515 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2025 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 7/17/2025 Age: From 2 To 7 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. An Unannounced Visit Follow-up was also completed during the visit. Lakisha Skinner, Lead Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. Last Annual Compliance visit – 9/5/24 18-month compliance history 92% Last Sanitation Inspection – 10/9/24- Approved Last Fire Inspection – 4/16/25– Satisfactory; Approved for day time and night care *Sanitation and fire inspections are required at least annually by the end of the month of the previous inspection. Send fire inspections to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website reflects the following information about your center’s required three-year water testing and one-time lead paint testing, and asbestos testing: Three-year Water Testing – 9/13/22; Due again by 9/13/25 Lead Paint Testing – Enrollment Started Asbestos Testing – Enrollment Started Maintain any paperwork received by mail or email in your Program Records file. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. There continues to be a fenced playground space located behind the building. Lunch was observed. The children have opt-out forms on file and ate food brought from home. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file in one, out of six, files reviewed. GS 110-102 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted was dated June 10, 2025 to July 10, 2025. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A plastic bag was located in the unlocked cabinet under the sink used by the children. There were two children two years of age in care. .0604(q) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not on file in six, out of six, files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for six, out of six, children's files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for five, out of six, Children's files reviewed. GS110-91(1) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file in one, out of six, children's files reviewed. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One file, out of six reviewed, did not list the health needs of the child. .0801(a)(1-7) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File did not include incident reports or current children's applications. .0607(d)(10) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file in one, out of six, children's files reviewed. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The owner's medical information was not placed in a separate file. .0701(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, hired on 10/26/22 did not have documentation of completion on file and available for review. .1102(a) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One file, out of six reviewed, did not have documentation on file. .0608(b)(1-6) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 7/31/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children's Records - Maintaining accurate documentation at the child care center is important because it demonstrates compliance with the child care rules and ensures the health and safety of each child. Children's records are required to be completed and maintained for each child who attends your child care (full-time, part-time, or drop-in). Six (6) children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. Five (5) out of the six (6) files did not include a medical report. Six (6) out of six (6) files did not have documentation of the discussion of the parent participation plan and documentation of the receipt of the center operational policies. One (1) out of the six (6) files did not have documentation of the receipt of the summary of childcare law, documentation of the discipline policy, completion of the health care needs section of the application, notification of smoking and tobacco restriction and documentation of the receipt of prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy. The first day a child attends your program parents must sign notification of smoking and tobacco restrictions, documentation of discussion of the parent participation plan, documentation of receipt of operational policies and documentation of the receipt of the summary of childcare law. If the parent does not provide a medical record to you within that time period, the child may no longer attend until it is received. When completing the child’s application, parents must complete the health care needs section. This section provides important medical information needed in the event of a medical emergency. Within 30 days of the child's first day of enrollment a medical record must be on file for each child. It is best practice to require these two items upon enrollment also. A copy of the children’s file checklist for centers was left with you today. Please make a copy for each enrolled child and use it to ensure you have the required documents. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and then complete training in the eleven (11) topic areas every five years. One provider, hired on 10/26/22/22 and assisting in the classroom today, did not have documentation on file for completion of all trainings. Free H&S Trainings, developed specifically for providers in North Carolina, are available in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. The provider must complete the following trainings: Administration of medication Emergency preparedness and response planning Handling and storage of hazardous materials Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma Ready to Go File – A Ready to Go file ensures that you have all the information you need to provide a safe environment for children in the event of an emergency. The Ready to Go File monitored today was missing incident reports and current applications for all children. Per our discussion, consider keeping your records in a portable file box that includes all required in formation. This helps to organize your files and make it easy to grab and go in an emergency. You stated you would get the portable file box and set it up. Staff Medical Records - Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and ensures that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. To assist with creating and maintaining staff files consider using the Staff File Checklist to organize each staff member’s file. Remember that all medical information must be kept in a separate file from the staff member’s personnel file. The only forms that should be kept in this file are the Medical Report form, the annual Health Questionnaire, and the TB test results. All other items must be kept in the personnel file. Per our discussion, you can keep the medical files in a completely separate location or simply place the file folder behind the personnel file folder. If you place it behind the personnel file, consider color coding the files so anyone who places items in the files can quickly and easily identify which is the medical and which is the personnel file. Activity Plans – Activity plans help you to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. Activity plans must be up-to-date. Today, I observed the posted activity plan was dated 6/10/25 to 7/10/25. We discussed planning ahead to ensure you are meeting the developmental needs of all your children. Additional Information: Raise NC Newsletter – If you are not receiving and reading the Raise NC Newsletter, you are missing out on current relevant information about early childhood issues in North Carolina, information about proposed rules, available trainings and other information that may be of interest to you and your staff. The Raise NC Newsletter is typically sent out weekly to all facility contact email addresses, but if your email is not the facility contact email address, you can go to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and click on the “What’s New” tab. Click on “What’s New” and enter your email address and name under “Sign Up for Updates”. As an early learning professional, you need to stay in the know about issues in North Carolina that affect you and your business. Share with your staff so they can be in the know too! NCID Password Rule to Change - If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, when you change your current password after Feb. 23, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • It consists of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, & * etc. Keep Your NCID Active - Did you know that if you do not login on to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. *Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you, your staff and your household members (CLIAR only) every 6 months to log in and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. *For assistance with NCID, contact ncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000. Strong, unique passwords, along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices, are key components to the Division protecting your devices and personal information ABCMS Portal - The process of notifying the Division when you have new staff (or household members for family child care homes and centers licensed in a residence) has changed and is now captured in ABCMS, the new Criminal Background Check portal. You have completed the ABCMS Provider Portal Training and are now authorized to log in the ABCMS Provider Portal https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/ using your Business NCID. You have created your roster. Continue to update it as staff change so that it reflects staff working at your center. One person can be the portal manager for multiple sites. A staff member can be on a roster at multiple sites. Information was also shared on the following topics: 1. New Training in Module – Child Development 2. Public Notice: Proposed Rules Amendment to Orientation, H&S Training, Religious-Sponsored 3. Pathway to the Stars – Where Quality and Choice Meet (QRIS Rules Adopted), Survey available At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2025 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 7/17/2025 Age: From 2 To 7 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. An Unannounced Visit Follow-up was also completed during the visit. Lakisha Skinner, Lead Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. Last Annual Compliance visit – 9/5/24 18-month compliance history 92% Last Sanitation Inspection – 10/9/24- Approved Last Fire Inspection – 4/16/25– Satisfactory; Approved for day time and night care *Sanitation and fire inspections are required at least annually by the end of the month of the previous inspection. Send fire inspections to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website reflects the following information about your center’s required three-year water testing and one-time lead paint testing, and asbestos testing: Three-year Water Testing – 9/13/22; Due again by 9/13/25 Lead Paint Testing – Enrollment Started Asbestos Testing – Enrollment Started Maintain any paperwork received by mail or email in your Program Records file. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. There continues to be a fenced playground space located behind the building. Lunch was observed. The children have opt-out forms on file and ate food brought from home. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file in one, out of six, files reviewed. GS 110-102 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted was dated June 10, 2025 to July 10, 2025. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A plastic bag was located in the unlocked cabinet under the sink used by the children. There were two children two years of age in care. .0604(q) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not on file in six, out of six, files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for six, out of six, children's files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for five, out of six, Children's files reviewed. GS110-91(1) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file in one, out of six, children's files reviewed. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One file, out of six reviewed, did not list the health needs of the child. .0801(a)(1-7) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File did not include incident reports or current children's applications. .0607(d)(10) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file in one, out of six, children's files reviewed. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The owner's medical information was not placed in a separate file. .0701(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, hired on 10/26/22 did not have documentation of completion on file and available for review. .1102(a) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One file, out of six reviewed, did not have documentation on file. .0608(b)(1-6) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 7/31/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children's Records - Maintaining accurate documentation at the child care center is important because it demonstrates compliance with the child care rules and ensures the health and safety of each child. Children's records are required to be completed and maintained for each child who attends your child care (full-time, part-time, or drop-in). Six (6) children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. Five (5) out of the six (6) files did not include a medical report. Six (6) out of six (6) files did not have documentation of the discussion of the parent participation plan and documentation of the receipt of the center operational policies. One (1) out of the six (6) files did not have documentation of the receipt of the summary of childcare law, documentation of the discipline policy, completion of the health care needs section of the application, notification of smoking and tobacco restriction and documentation of the receipt of prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy. The first day a child attends your program parents must sign notification of smoking and tobacco restrictions, documentation of discussion of the parent participation plan, documentation of receipt of operational policies and documentation of the receipt of the summary of childcare law. If the parent does not provide a medical record to you within that time period, the child may no longer attend until it is received. When completing the child’s application, parents must complete the health care needs section. This section provides important medical information needed in the event of a medical emergency. Within 30 days of the child's first day of enrollment a medical record must be on file for each child. It is best practice to require these two items upon enrollment also. A copy of the children’s file checklist for centers was left with you today. Please make a copy for each enrolled child and use it to ensure you have the required documents. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and then complete training in the eleven (11) topic areas every five years. One provider, hired on 10/26/22/22 and assisting in the classroom today, did not have documentation on file for completion of all trainings. Free H&S Trainings, developed specifically for providers in North Carolina, are available in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. The provider must complete the following trainings: Administration of medication Emergency preparedness and response planning Handling and storage of hazardous materials Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma Ready to Go File – A Ready to Go file ensures that you have all the information you need to provide a safe environment for children in the event of an emergency. The Ready to Go File monitored today was missing incident reports and current applications for all children. Per our discussion, consider keeping your records in a portable file box that includes all required in formation. This helps to organize your files and make it easy to grab and go in an emergency. You stated you would get the portable file box and set it up. Staff Medical Records - Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and ensures that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. To assist with creating and maintaining staff files consider using the Staff File Checklist to organize each staff member’s file. Remember that all medical information must be kept in a separate file from the staff member’s personnel file. The only forms that should be kept in this file are the Medical Report form, the annual Health Questionnaire, and the TB test results. All other items must be kept in the personnel file. Per our discussion, you can keep the medical files in a completely separate location or simply place the file folder behind the personnel file folder. If you place it behind the personnel file, consider color coding the files so anyone who places items in the files can quickly and easily identify which is the medical and which is the personnel file. Activity Plans – Activity plans help you to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. Activity plans must be up-to-date. Today, I observed the posted activity plan was dated 6/10/25 to 7/10/25. We discussed planning ahead to ensure you are meeting the developmental needs of all your children. Additional Information: Raise NC Newsletter – If you are not receiving and reading the Raise NC Newsletter, you are missing out on current relevant information about early childhood issues in North Carolina, information about proposed rules, available trainings and other information that may be of interest to you and your staff. The Raise NC Newsletter is typically sent out weekly to all facility contact email addresses, but if your email is not the facility contact email address, you can go to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and click on the “What’s New” tab. Click on “What’s New” and enter your email address and name under “Sign Up for Updates”. As an early learning professional, you need to stay in the know about issues in North Carolina that affect you and your business. Share with your staff so they can be in the know too! NCID Password Rule to Change - If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, when you change your current password after Feb. 23, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • It consists of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, & * etc. Keep Your NCID Active - Did you know that if you do not login on to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. *Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you, your staff and your household members (CLIAR only) every 6 months to log in and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. *For assistance with NCID, contact ncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000. Strong, unique passwords, along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices, are key components to the Division protecting your devices and personal information ABCMS Portal - The process of notifying the Division when you have new staff (or household members for family child care homes and centers licensed in a residence) has changed and is now captured in ABCMS, the new Criminal Background Check portal. You have completed the ABCMS Provider Portal Training and are now authorized to log in the ABCMS Provider Portal https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/ using your Business NCID. You have created your roster. Continue to update it as staff change so that it reflects staff working at your center. One person can be the portal manager for multiple sites. A staff member can be on a roster at multiple sites. Information was also shared on the following topics: 1. New Training in Module – Child Development 2. Public Notice: Proposed Rules Amendment to Orientation, H&S Training, Religious-Sponsored 3. Pathway to the Stars – Where Quality and Choice Meet (QRIS Rules Adopted), Survey available At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2025 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 7/17/2025 Age: From 2 To 7 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. An Unannounced Visit Follow-up was also completed during the visit. Lakisha Skinner, Lead Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. Last Annual Compliance visit – 9/5/24 18-month compliance history 92% Last Sanitation Inspection – 10/9/24- Approved Last Fire Inspection – 4/16/25– Satisfactory; Approved for day time and night care *Sanitation and fire inspections are required at least annually by the end of the month of the previous inspection. Send fire inspections to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website reflects the following information about your center’s required three-year water testing and one-time lead paint testing, and asbestos testing: Three-year Water Testing – 9/13/22; Due again by 9/13/25 Lead Paint Testing – Enrollment Started Asbestos Testing – Enrollment Started Maintain any paperwork received by mail or email in your Program Records file. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. There continues to be a fenced playground space located behind the building. Lunch was observed. The children have opt-out forms on file and ate food brought from home. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file in one, out of six, files reviewed. GS 110-102 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted was dated June 10, 2025 to July 10, 2025. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A plastic bag was located in the unlocked cabinet under the sink used by the children. There were two children two years of age in care. .0604(q) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not on file in six, out of six, files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for six, out of six, children's files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for five, out of six, Children's files reviewed. GS110-91(1) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file in one, out of six, children's files reviewed. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One file, out of six reviewed, did not list the health needs of the child. .0801(a)(1-7) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File did not include incident reports or current children's applications. .0607(d)(10) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file in one, out of six, children's files reviewed. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The owner's medical information was not placed in a separate file. .0701(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, hired on 10/26/22 did not have documentation of completion on file and available for review. .1102(a) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One file, out of six reviewed, did not have documentation on file. .0608(b)(1-6) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 7/31/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children's Records - Maintaining accurate documentation at the child care center is important because it demonstrates compliance with the child care rules and ensures the health and safety of each child. Children's records are required to be completed and maintained for each child who attends your child care (full-time, part-time, or drop-in). Six (6) children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. Five (5) out of the six (6) files did not include a medical report. Six (6) out of six (6) files did not have documentation of the discussion of the parent participation plan and documentation of the receipt of the center operational policies. One (1) out of the six (6) files did not have documentation of the receipt of the summary of childcare law, documentation of the discipline policy, completion of the health care needs section of the application, notification of smoking and tobacco restriction and documentation of the receipt of prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy. The first day a child attends your program parents must sign notification of smoking and tobacco restrictions, documentation of discussion of the parent participation plan, documentation of receipt of operational policies and documentation of the receipt of the summary of childcare law. If the parent does not provide a medical record to you within that time period, the child may no longer attend until it is received. When completing the child’s application, parents must complete the health care needs section. This section provides important medical information needed in the event of a medical emergency. Within 30 days of the child's first day of enrollment a medical record must be on file for each child. It is best practice to require these two items upon enrollment also. A copy of the children’s file checklist for centers was left with you today. Please make a copy for each enrolled child and use it to ensure you have the required documents. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and then complete training in the eleven (11) topic areas every five years. One provider, hired on 10/26/22/22 and assisting in the classroom today, did not have documentation on file for completion of all trainings. Free H&S Trainings, developed specifically for providers in North Carolina, are available in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. The provider must complete the following trainings: Administration of medication Emergency preparedness and response planning Handling and storage of hazardous materials Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma Ready to Go File – A Ready to Go file ensures that you have all the information you need to provide a safe environment for children in the event of an emergency. The Ready to Go File monitored today was missing incident reports and current applications for all children. Per our discussion, consider keeping your records in a portable file box that includes all required in formation. This helps to organize your files and make it easy to grab and go in an emergency. You stated you would get the portable file box and set it up. Staff Medical Records - Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and ensures that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. To assist with creating and maintaining staff files consider using the Staff File Checklist to organize each staff member’s file. Remember that all medical information must be kept in a separate file from the staff member’s personnel file. The only forms that should be kept in this file are the Medical Report form, the annual Health Questionnaire, and the TB test results. All other items must be kept in the personnel file. Per our discussion, you can keep the medical files in a completely separate location or simply place the file folder behind the personnel file folder. If you place it behind the personnel file, consider color coding the files so anyone who places items in the files can quickly and easily identify which is the medical and which is the personnel file. Activity Plans – Activity plans help you to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. Activity plans must be up-to-date. Today, I observed the posted activity plan was dated 6/10/25 to 7/10/25. We discussed planning ahead to ensure you are meeting the developmental needs of all your children. Additional Information: Raise NC Newsletter – If you are not receiving and reading the Raise NC Newsletter, you are missing out on current relevant information about early childhood issues in North Carolina, information about proposed rules, available trainings and other information that may be of interest to you and your staff. The Raise NC Newsletter is typically sent out weekly to all facility contact email addresses, but if your email is not the facility contact email address, you can go to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and click on the “What’s New” tab. Click on “What’s New” and enter your email address and name under “Sign Up for Updates”. As an early learning professional, you need to stay in the know about issues in North Carolina that affect you and your business. Share with your staff so they can be in the know too! NCID Password Rule to Change - If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, when you change your current password after Feb. 23, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • It consists of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, & * etc. Keep Your NCID Active - Did you know that if you do not login on to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. *Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you, your staff and your household members (CLIAR only) every 6 months to log in and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. *For assistance with NCID, contact ncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000. Strong, unique passwords, along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices, are key components to the Division protecting your devices and personal information ABCMS Portal - The process of notifying the Division when you have new staff (or household members for family child care homes and centers licensed in a residence) has changed and is now captured in ABCMS, the new Criminal Background Check portal. You have completed the ABCMS Provider Portal Training and are now authorized to log in the ABCMS Provider Portal https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/ using your Business NCID. You have created your roster. Continue to update it as staff change so that it reflects staff working at your center. One person can be the portal manager for multiple sites. A staff member can be on a roster at multiple sites. Information was also shared on the following topics: 1. New Training in Module – Child Development 2. Public Notice: Proposed Rules Amendment to Orientation, H&S Training, Religious-Sponsored 3. Pathway to the Stars – Where Quality and Choice Meet (QRIS Rules Adopted), Survey available At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2025 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 7/17/2025 Age: From 2 To 7 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. An Unannounced Visit Follow-up was also completed during the visit. Lakisha Skinner, Lead Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. Last Annual Compliance visit – 9/5/24 18-month compliance history 92% Last Sanitation Inspection – 10/9/24- Approved Last Fire Inspection – 4/16/25– Satisfactory; Approved for day time and night care *Sanitation and fire inspections are required at least annually by the end of the month of the previous inspection. Send fire inspections to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website reflects the following information about your center’s required three-year water testing and one-time lead paint testing, and asbestos testing: Three-year Water Testing – 9/13/22; Due again by 9/13/25 Lead Paint Testing – Enrollment Started Asbestos Testing – Enrollment Started Maintain any paperwork received by mail or email in your Program Records file. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. There continues to be a fenced playground space located behind the building. Lunch was observed. The children have opt-out forms on file and ate food brought from home. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file in one, out of six, files reviewed. GS 110-102 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted was dated June 10, 2025 to July 10, 2025. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A plastic bag was located in the unlocked cabinet under the sink used by the children. There were two children two years of age in care. .0604(q) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not on file in six, out of six, files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for six, out of six, children's files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for five, out of six, Children's files reviewed. GS110-91(1) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file in one, out of six, children's files reviewed. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One file, out of six reviewed, did not list the health needs of the child. .0801(a)(1-7) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File did not include incident reports or current children's applications. .0607(d)(10) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file in one, out of six, children's files reviewed. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The owner's medical information was not placed in a separate file. .0701(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, hired on 10/26/22 did not have documentation of completion on file and available for review. .1102(a) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One file, out of six reviewed, did not have documentation on file. .0608(b)(1-6) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 7/31/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children's Records - Maintaining accurate documentation at the child care center is important because it demonstrates compliance with the child care rules and ensures the health and safety of each child. Children's records are required to be completed and maintained for each child who attends your child care (full-time, part-time, or drop-in). Six (6) children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. Five (5) out of the six (6) files did not include a medical report. Six (6) out of six (6) files did not have documentation of the discussion of the parent participation plan and documentation of the receipt of the center operational policies. One (1) out of the six (6) files did not have documentation of the receipt of the summary of childcare law, documentation of the discipline policy, completion of the health care needs section of the application, notification of smoking and tobacco restriction and documentation of the receipt of prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy. The first day a child attends your program parents must sign notification of smoking and tobacco restrictions, documentation of discussion of the parent participation plan, documentation of receipt of operational policies and documentation of the receipt of the summary of childcare law. If the parent does not provide a medical record to you within that time period, the child may no longer attend until it is received. When completing the child’s application, parents must complete the health care needs section. This section provides important medical information needed in the event of a medical emergency. Within 30 days of the child's first day of enrollment a medical record must be on file for each child. It is best practice to require these two items upon enrollment also. A copy of the children’s file checklist for centers was left with you today. Please make a copy for each enrolled child and use it to ensure you have the required documents. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and then complete training in the eleven (11) topic areas every five years. One provider, hired on 10/26/22/22 and assisting in the classroom today, did not have documentation on file for completion of all trainings. Free H&S Trainings, developed specifically for providers in North Carolina, are available in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. The provider must complete the following trainings: Administration of medication Emergency preparedness and response planning Handling and storage of hazardous materials Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma Ready to Go File – A Ready to Go file ensures that you have all the information you need to provide a safe environment for children in the event of an emergency. The Ready to Go File monitored today was missing incident reports and current applications for all children. Per our discussion, consider keeping your records in a portable file box that includes all required in formation. This helps to organize your files and make it easy to grab and go in an emergency. You stated you would get the portable file box and set it up. Staff Medical Records - Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and ensures that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. To assist with creating and maintaining staff files consider using the Staff File Checklist to organize each staff member’s file. Remember that all medical information must be kept in a separate file from the staff member’s personnel file. The only forms that should be kept in this file are the Medical Report form, the annual Health Questionnaire, and the TB test results. All other items must be kept in the personnel file. Per our discussion, you can keep the medical files in a completely separate location or simply place the file folder behind the personnel file folder. If you place it behind the personnel file, consider color coding the files so anyone who places items in the files can quickly and easily identify which is the medical and which is the personnel file. Activity Plans – Activity plans help you to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. Activity plans must be up-to-date. Today, I observed the posted activity plan was dated 6/10/25 to 7/10/25. We discussed planning ahead to ensure you are meeting the developmental needs of all your children. Additional Information: Raise NC Newsletter – If you are not receiving and reading the Raise NC Newsletter, you are missing out on current relevant information about early childhood issues in North Carolina, information about proposed rules, available trainings and other information that may be of interest to you and your staff. The Raise NC Newsletter is typically sent out weekly to all facility contact email addresses, but if your email is not the facility contact email address, you can go to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and click on the “What’s New” tab. Click on “What’s New” and enter your email address and name under “Sign Up for Updates”. As an early learning professional, you need to stay in the know about issues in North Carolina that affect you and your business. Share with your staff so they can be in the know too! NCID Password Rule to Change - If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, when you change your current password after Feb. 23, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • It consists of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, & * etc. Keep Your NCID Active - Did you know that if you do not login on to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. *Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you, your staff and your household members (CLIAR only) every 6 months to log in and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. *For assistance with NCID, contact ncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000. Strong, unique passwords, along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices, are key components to the Division protecting your devices and personal information ABCMS Portal - The process of notifying the Division when you have new staff (or household members for family child care homes and centers licensed in a residence) has changed and is now captured in ABCMS, the new Criminal Background Check portal. You have completed the ABCMS Provider Portal Training and are now authorized to log in the ABCMS Provider Portal https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/ using your Business NCID. You have created your roster. Continue to update it as staff change so that it reflects staff working at your center. One person can be the portal manager for multiple sites. A staff member can be on a roster at multiple sites. Information was also shared on the following topics: 1. New Training in Module – Child Development 2. Public Notice: Proposed Rules Amendment to Orientation, H&S Training, Religious-Sponsored 3. Pathway to the Stars – Where Quality and Choice Meet (QRIS Rules Adopted), Survey available At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/17/2025 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 7/17/2025 Age: From 2 To 7 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. An Unannounced Visit Follow-up was also completed during the visit. Lakisha Skinner, Lead Consultant, accompanied me on the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. Last Annual Compliance visit – 9/5/24 18-month compliance history 92% Last Sanitation Inspection – 10/9/24- Approved Last Fire Inspection – 4/16/25– Satisfactory; Approved for day time and night care *Sanitation and fire inspections are required at least annually by the end of the month of the previous inspection. Send fire inspections to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website reflects the following information about your center’s required three-year water testing and one-time lead paint testing, and asbestos testing: Three-year Water Testing – 9/13/22; Due again by 9/13/25 Lead Paint Testing – Enrollment Started Asbestos Testing – Enrollment Started Maintain any paperwork received by mail or email in your Program Records file. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. There continues to be a fenced playground space located behind the building. Lunch was observed. The children have opt-out forms on file and ate food brought from home. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file in one, out of six, files reviewed. GS 110-102 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted was dated June 10, 2025 to July 10, 2025. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A plastic bag was located in the unlocked cabinet under the sink used by the children. There were two children two years of age in care. .0604(q) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not on file in six, out of six, files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for six, out of six, children's files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for five, out of six, Children's files reviewed. GS110-91(1) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file in one, out of six, children's files reviewed. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One file, out of six reviewed, did not list the health needs of the child. .0801(a)(1-7) 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File did not include incident reports or current children's applications. .0607(d)(10) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file in one, out of six, children's files reviewed. .0604(j) 1890 Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The owner's medical information was not placed in a separate file. .0701(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, hired on 10/26/22 did not have documentation of completion on file and available for review. .1102(a) 1908 A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One file, out of six reviewed, did not have documentation on file. .0608(b)(1-6) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 7/31/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children's Records - Maintaining accurate documentation at the child care center is important because it demonstrates compliance with the child care rules and ensures the health and safety of each child. Children's records are required to be completed and maintained for each child who attends your child care (full-time, part-time, or drop-in). Six (6) children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. Five (5) out of the six (6) files did not include a medical report. Six (6) out of six (6) files did not have documentation of the discussion of the parent participation plan and documentation of the receipt of the center operational policies. One (1) out of the six (6) files did not have documentation of the receipt of the summary of childcare law, documentation of the discipline policy, completion of the health care needs section of the application, notification of smoking and tobacco restriction and documentation of the receipt of prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy. The first day a child attends your program parents must sign notification of smoking and tobacco restrictions, documentation of discussion of the parent participation plan, documentation of receipt of operational policies and documentation of the receipt of the summary of childcare law. If the parent does not provide a medical record to you within that time period, the child may no longer attend until it is received. When completing the child’s application, parents must complete the health care needs section. This section provides important medical information needed in the event of a medical emergency. Within 30 days of the child's first day of enrollment a medical record must be on file for each child. It is best practice to require these two items upon enrollment also. A copy of the children’s file checklist for centers was left with you today. Please make a copy for each enrolled child and use it to ensure you have the required documents. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and then complete training in the eleven (11) topic areas every five years. One provider, hired on 10/26/22/22 and assisting in the classroom today, did not have documentation on file for completion of all trainings. Free H&S Trainings, developed specifically for providers in North Carolina, are available in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. The provider must complete the following trainings: Administration of medication Emergency preparedness and response planning Handling and storage of hazardous materials Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma Ready to Go File – A Ready to Go file ensures that you have all the information you need to provide a safe environment for children in the event of an emergency. The Ready to Go File monitored today was missing incident reports and current applications for all children. Per our discussion, consider keeping your records in a portable file box that includes all required in formation. This helps to organize your files and make it easy to grab and go in an emergency. You stated you would get the portable file box and set it up. Staff Medical Records - Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and ensures that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. To assist with creating and maintaining staff files consider using the Staff File Checklist to organize each staff member’s file. Remember that all medical information must be kept in a separate file from the staff member’s personnel file. The only forms that should be kept in this file are the Medical Report form, the annual Health Questionnaire, and the TB test results. All other items must be kept in the personnel file. Per our discussion, you can keep the medical files in a completely separate location or simply place the file folder behind the personnel file folder. If you place it behind the personnel file, consider color coding the files so anyone who places items in the files can quickly and easily identify which is the medical and which is the personnel file. Activity Plans – Activity plans help you to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. Activity plans must be up-to-date. Today, I observed the posted activity plan was dated 6/10/25 to 7/10/25. We discussed planning ahead to ensure you are meeting the developmental needs of all your children. Additional Information: Raise NC Newsletter – If you are not receiving and reading the Raise NC Newsletter, you are missing out on current relevant information about early childhood issues in North Carolina, information about proposed rules, available trainings and other information that may be of interest to you and your staff. The Raise NC Newsletter is typically sent out weekly to all facility contact email addresses, but if your email is not the facility contact email address, you can go to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ and click on the “What’s New” tab. Click on “What’s New” and enter your email address and name under “Sign Up for Updates”. As an early learning professional, you need to stay in the know about issues in North Carolina that affect you and your business. Share with your staff so they can be in the know too! NCID Password Rule to Change - If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, when you change your current password after Feb. 23, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • It consists of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, & * etc. Keep Your NCID Active - Did you know that if you do not login on to any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. *Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you, your staff and your household members (CLIAR only) every 6 months to log in and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. *For assistance with NCID, contact ncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000. Strong, unique passwords, along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices, are key components to the Division protecting your devices and personal information ABCMS Portal - The process of notifying the Division when you have new staff (or household members for family child care homes and centers licensed in a residence) has changed and is now captured in ABCMS, the new Criminal Background Check portal. You have completed the ABCMS Provider Portal Training and are now authorized to log in the ABCMS Provider Portal https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/ using your Business NCID. You have created your roster. Continue to update it as staff change so that it reflects staff working at your center. One person can be the portal manager for multiple sites. A staff member can be on a roster at multiple sites. Information was also shared on the following topics: 1. New Training in Module – Child Development 2. Public Notice: Proposed Rules Amendment to Orientation, H&S Training, Religious-Sponsored 3. Pathway to the Stars – Where Quality and Choice Meet (QRIS Rules Adopted), Survey available At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2204 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 6/12/2025 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 40 Time In: 01:05 PM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 5/7/25 unannounced visit. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, and license restrictions were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. The following violation(s) documented during the 5/7/25 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 1065 - Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Documentation of completion of ITS-SIDS was not available for review for one provider (LC). This is a violation of a requirement in .1102(f). The provider was unable to provide a certificate for the training on 6/4/25. Based on this information, a repeat violation was cited. The following violation was documented today and included one (1) repeat violation as reflected in the violation customization. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted. As stated in the 5/7/25 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Documentation of completion of ITS SIDS was not available for one provider (LC). .1102(f) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes, Child Care Rules, and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care 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 6/26/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: ITS SIDS Training – Ensuring the staff in your facility are current with all training requirements is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and to ensuring that your staff are ready to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. Staff need these trainings to help ensure they have a working knowledge of the best practices and new requirements. A tracking system must be put into place to ensure they are completed within the renewal deadlines. Consider adding a white board to your classroom where you can track each staff member’s renewal dates for things like CPR, first aid, criminal background checks, and ITS SIDS training. This will make it easier for both you and your staff to plan ahead and make it less stressful to find and complete the required trainings. All violations must be corrected by the established due date. This is a repeat violation from the visit completed on 5/7/25. Additional Comments: Verification of Household Members – A signed affidavit was received via email from the owner on 6/5/25 and stated that A. Cowell does not live in the home. Remember that all members of your household, who are 16 years of age and older, must have a criminal background check and be registered on your roster in the ABCMS system. This is now the method used to notify the Division who is living in the home and may have contact with the children. The roster must be updated when changes occur. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 6/12/2025 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 40 Time In: 01:05 PM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 5/7/25 unannounced visit. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, and license restrictions were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. The following violation(s) documented during the 5/7/25 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 1065 - Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Documentation of completion of ITS-SIDS was not available for review for one provider (LC). This is a violation of a requirement in .1102(f). The provider was unable to provide a certificate for the training on 6/4/25. Based on this information, a repeat violation was cited. The following violation was documented today and included one (1) repeat violation as reflected in the violation customization. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action per Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2204(6). You will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted. As stated in the 5/7/25 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Documentation of completion of ITS SIDS was not available for one provider (LC). .1102(f) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes, Child Care Rules, and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care 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 6/26/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: ITS SIDS Training – Ensuring the staff in your facility are current with all training requirements is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and to ensuring that your staff are ready to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. Staff need these trainings to help ensure they have a working knowledge of the best practices and new requirements. A tracking system must be put into place to ensure they are completed within the renewal deadlines. Consider adding a white board to your classroom where you can track each staff member’s renewal dates for things like CPR, first aid, criminal background checks, and ITS SIDS training. This will make it easier for both you and your staff to plan ahead and make it less stressful to find and complete the required trainings. All violations must be corrected by the established due date. This is a repeat violation from the visit completed on 5/7/25. Additional Comments: Verification of Household Members – A signed affidavit was received via email from the owner on 6/5/25 and stated that A. Cowell does not live in the home. Remember that all members of your household, who are 16 years of age and older, must have a criminal background check and be registered on your roster in the ABCMS system. This is now the method used to notify the Division who is living in the home and may have contact with the children. The roster must be updated when changes occur. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/7/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/7/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. The provider’s mother, daughter, and brother were present in the home at the time of the visit. L. Cowell assisted in the classroom. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in free play in activity areas. The provider closely monitored the children as they used string for fine motor activities. Lunch was observed. Children brought their lunches from home. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Documentation of completion of ITS-SIDS was not available for review for one provider (LC). .1102(f) You are still responsible for always ensuring compliance with all applicable child care requirements. Reviewing requirements on a regular basis will help you maintain compliance with the child care laws and rules. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, contains a section called "What's New" that will help you stay current on information that may be applicable to your child care center. Child care forms for program records, staff records and children’s records can also be located at the Division’s website under provider documents. Please check your e-mail frequently for important messages from DCDEE that may include information applicable to your child care center. I remain available to assist you, should you have questions about any of the laws or rules. 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. Your current compliance history score is 92% as of 5/5/25. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 5/21/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: ITS-SIDS Training - One of the most important ways to reduce infant deaths in your child care settings is for you to implement (and model for parents/guardians and families) safe sleep practices in your child care. If you are licensed to care for infants, anyone working in the classroom must take an ITS-SIDS class every three years. The last Staff and Training Worksheet documented that the training had been completed on 10/4/24. Documentation of completion of ITS-SIDS was not available for review for one provider (LC). If the certificate cannot be found or replaced, the training must be completed again. Additional Comments: ABCMS Portal Training – A compliance verification letter was received from you on 4/24/25 which stated that the training had been completed. On 4/25/25, you were contacted via phone and instructed to submit a copy of the training certificate as further verification of compliance. You stated that you reached out to Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families the week after my visit for assistance signing into Moodle to complete the training. They were unable to help so you figured it out by yourself. You stated that you completed the training but did not do the test at the end. Another training course was also completed at the time, but you could not remember the title of the training. You stated you were not able to print a certificate because you did not complete the test. You then contacted me for additional help on 5/5/25 and were able to complete the process and obtain the certificate. Documentation of Residents– During the Routine Unannounced visit, completed on 4/9/25, we discussed that your brother (AC) was listed in our database as residing in the home. You stated he does not live in the home and your mother, L. Cowell, confirmed this as the home owner. You were required to submit a notarized documentation verifying this information, along with your compliance verification letter. To date, this information has not been received. This must be submitted immediately. You stated that he has had documentation drawn up by his lawyer and will send a copy to me. Per our discussion, documentation could also be a bill, copy of a license with the current address, or other official documents that include his name and current address. Administrative action has been recommended for your facility. You will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, follow-up visits will be conducted. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 4/10/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 89 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 12:09 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on today’s visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. L. Cowell and the owner’s daughter were also present. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). The facility did not meet a quality point. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93 % as of 4/7/25. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in free play in activity areas. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Per your request, a file was reviewed for a potential new staff member who has not started work yet. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 108 The operator made an effort to falsify information. A fire inspection dated 3/5/25 was received from the owner on 3/31/25. Information received from the building/fire inspector stated that their office had no documentation of an inspection having been completed by anyone in their office on this date. G.S. 110-91(14) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Per the owner's statements, she had not completed the required Provider Portal training. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Documentation of a drill having been completed in February 2025 was not available for review. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 4/24/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Falsification – Falsifying information either orally or in writing breaches the trust between the Division and the operator. An email request for the owner’s current fire inspection was sent via email on 3/31/25. The owner was also contacted via phone and per her statements, an inspection had been completed, and she stated she would send a copy. A photograph of a fire inspection dated 3/5/25 was received via email on 3/31/25. I observed that the inspection had not been marked as “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory” by the building inspector. The building/fire inspector was contacted via phone and a message was left asking him to clarify the status of the inspection. An email was also sent to the inspector requesting the information. An email was received on 4/1/25 from the inspector stating that no one from his office had completed an inspection at the facility since 3/22/24. On 4/3/25, additional information was received via email from the inspector which stated that his office had no record of an inspection having been requested or scheduled and that no permit exists in their system for the inspection dated 3/5/25. A previous fire inspection was received on 5/27/20, which matched the copy of the inspection submitted by the owner with the exception that it did not have a date of completion listed. The form also showed where the inspector had marked out the check for “Approved for day time care only” and marked “Approved for day time and night care”. The inspector had initialed the correction. The form received on 3/31/25 from the owner had the exact same markings. During the visit, the owner was given the opportunity to respond to the concerns. She stated the inspector had completed the form. She was asked to provide documentation of having applied for the permit needed for a fire inspection or the receipt documenting that she had paid for the permit. She stated her phone goes on and off and she could not find the email that would show she had applied and paid for the permit. When asked, the other two (2) people present in the classroom could not verify that the inspection had taken place. The owner stated she would go to the Planning and Inspections Department of Currituck to request a copy of her permit and receipt. She contacted me via phone after the visit and stated the Permit Officer she spoke with did not have anything on record. You informed me you paid $101 for a new permit and requested another fire inspection. ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. The owner stated that she had not yet completed the training. Effective immediately, you must complete the Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. 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) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Emergency Drills - Practicing emergency drills helps providers and children respond to emergency situations in a calm and safe manner. A shelter-in-a-place or lockdown drill must be completed every 3 months. Documentation of a drill for February 2025 was not documented on the Emergency Drill Log. Consider writing the months for the emergency drills on the form in advance and adding the exact date once the drill is completed. This will give you a visual reminder each time you complete your monthly fire drills. Additional Information: We also discussed during today’s visit your brother (AC) showed up in our database as residing in the home. You indicated he does not live in the home and your mom, L. Cowell, confirmed this as the homeowner. Please submit a notarized statement to me indicating this information, along with your compliance verification letter. We also confirmed your daughter (DO) has been issued a qualification letter, effective 5/15/24. A new permit will be printed and mailed to you, removing her as a restriction on your license. NCID Password Change – In the Raise NC email blast sent out on 2/21/25, announced changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from 8 to 14 characters. The change will apply to all providers. NCID passwords must be updated on a regular basis to keep them active. The next time you update your current password; you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords, along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices, are key components to the Division protecting your devices and personal information Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by May 2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Per the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Water Testing Completed:9/13/22 Lead Based Paint: Enrollment in progress Asbestos: Enrollment in progress The lead based paint and asbestos testing must be completed immediately to ensure compliance with all requirements by 5/31/25. At the completion of the visit, a one-page visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. The final visit summary was emailed to you and reviewed over the phone on 4/10/25. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 4/10/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 89 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 12:09 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on today’s visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. L. Cowell and the owner’s daughter were also present. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). The facility did not meet a quality point. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93 % as of 4/7/25. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in free play in activity areas. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Per your request, a file was reviewed for a potential new staff member who has not started work yet. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 108 The operator made an effort to falsify information. A fire inspection dated 3/5/25 was received from the owner on 3/31/25. Information received from the building/fire inspector stated that their office had no documentation of an inspection having been completed by anyone in their office on this date. G.S. 110-91(14) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Per the owner's statements, she had not completed the required Provider Portal training. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Documentation of a drill having been completed in February 2025 was not available for review. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 4/24/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Falsification – Falsifying information either orally or in writing breaches the trust between the Division and the operator. An email request for the owner’s current fire inspection was sent via email on 3/31/25. The owner was also contacted via phone and per her statements, an inspection had been completed, and she stated she would send a copy. A photograph of a fire inspection dated 3/5/25 was received via email on 3/31/25. I observed that the inspection had not been marked as “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory” by the building inspector. The building/fire inspector was contacted via phone and a message was left asking him to clarify the status of the inspection. An email was also sent to the inspector requesting the information. An email was received on 4/1/25 from the inspector stating that no one from his office had completed an inspection at the facility since 3/22/24. On 4/3/25, additional information was received via email from the inspector which stated that his office had no record of an inspection having been requested or scheduled and that no permit exists in their system for the inspection dated 3/5/25. A previous fire inspection was received on 5/27/20, which matched the copy of the inspection submitted by the owner with the exception that it did not have a date of completion listed. The form also showed where the inspector had marked out the check for “Approved for day time care only” and marked “Approved for day time and night care”. The inspector had initialed the correction. The form received on 3/31/25 from the owner had the exact same markings. During the visit, the owner was given the opportunity to respond to the concerns. She stated the inspector had completed the form. She was asked to provide documentation of having applied for the permit needed for a fire inspection or the receipt documenting that she had paid for the permit. She stated her phone goes on and off and she could not find the email that would show she had applied and paid for the permit. When asked, the other two (2) people present in the classroom could not verify that the inspection had taken place. The owner stated she would go to the Planning and Inspections Department of Currituck to request a copy of her permit and receipt. She contacted me via phone after the visit and stated the Permit Officer she spoke with did not have anything on record. You informed me you paid $101 for a new permit and requested another fire inspection. ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. The owner stated that she had not yet completed the training. Effective immediately, you must complete the Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. 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) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Emergency Drills - Practicing emergency drills helps providers and children respond to emergency situations in a calm and safe manner. A shelter-in-a-place or lockdown drill must be completed every 3 months. Documentation of a drill for February 2025 was not documented on the Emergency Drill Log. Consider writing the months for the emergency drills on the form in advance and adding the exact date once the drill is completed. This will give you a visual reminder each time you complete your monthly fire drills. Additional Information: We also discussed during today’s visit your brother (AC) showed up in our database as residing in the home. You indicated he does not live in the home and your mom, L. Cowell, confirmed this as the homeowner. Please submit a notarized statement to me indicating this information, along with your compliance verification letter. We also confirmed your daughter (DO) has been issued a qualification letter, effective 5/15/24. A new permit will be printed and mailed to you, removing her as a restriction on your license. NCID Password Change – In the Raise NC email blast sent out on 2/21/25, announced changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from 8 to 14 characters. The change will apply to all providers. NCID passwords must be updated on a regular basis to keep them active. The next time you update your current password; you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords, along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices, are key components to the Division protecting your devices and personal information Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by May 2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Per the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Water Testing Completed:9/13/22 Lead Based Paint: Enrollment in progress Asbestos: Enrollment in progress The lead based paint and asbestos testing must be completed immediately to ensure compliance with all requirements by 5/31/25. At the completion of the visit, a one-page visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. The final visit summary was emailed to you and reviewed over the phone on 4/10/25. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 4/10/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 89 Time In: 10:40 AM Time Out: 12:09 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on today’s visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. L. Cowell and the owner’s daughter were also present. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). The facility did not meet a quality point. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project - NCRLAP’s mission is to promote the quality of child care by consistently and reliably assessing environments for the North Carolina Star Rated License. They collaborate with professionals in the early childhood education field to foster the development and learning of young children. Their website, ncrlap.org, offers resources, trainings, videos, worksheets, and help to get ready for the new ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCRS-3 assessment tools that will be used in the new QRIS system. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93 % as of 4/7/25. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in free play in activity areas. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Per your request, a file was reviewed for a potential new staff member who has not started work yet. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 108 The operator made an effort to falsify information. A fire inspection dated 3/5/25 was received from the owner on 3/31/25. Information received from the building/fire inspector stated that their office had no documentation of an inspection having been completed by anyone in their office on this date. G.S. 110-91(14) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Per the owner's statements, she had not completed the required Provider Portal training. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Documentation of a drill having been completed in February 2025 was not available for review. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 4/24/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Falsification – Falsifying information either orally or in writing breaches the trust between the Division and the operator. An email request for the owner’s current fire inspection was sent via email on 3/31/25. The owner was also contacted via phone and per her statements, an inspection had been completed, and she stated she would send a copy. A photograph of a fire inspection dated 3/5/25 was received via email on 3/31/25. I observed that the inspection had not been marked as “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory” by the building inspector. The building/fire inspector was contacted via phone and a message was left asking him to clarify the status of the inspection. An email was also sent to the inspector requesting the information. An email was received on 4/1/25 from the inspector stating that no one from his office had completed an inspection at the facility since 3/22/24. On 4/3/25, additional information was received via email from the inspector which stated that his office had no record of an inspection having been requested or scheduled and that no permit exists in their system for the inspection dated 3/5/25. A previous fire inspection was received on 5/27/20, which matched the copy of the inspection submitted by the owner with the exception that it did not have a date of completion listed. The form also showed where the inspector had marked out the check for “Approved for day time care only” and marked “Approved for day time and night care”. The inspector had initialed the correction. The form received on 3/31/25 from the owner had the exact same markings. During the visit, the owner was given the opportunity to respond to the concerns. She stated the inspector had completed the form. She was asked to provide documentation of having applied for the permit needed for a fire inspection or the receipt documenting that she had paid for the permit. She stated her phone goes on and off and she could not find the email that would show she had applied and paid for the permit. When asked, the other two (2) people present in the classroom could not verify that the inspection had taken place. The owner stated she would go to the Planning and Inspections Department of Currituck to request a copy of her permit and receipt. She contacted me via phone after the visit and stated the Permit Officer she spoke with did not have anything on record. You informed me you paid $101 for a new permit and requested another fire inspection. ABCMS New Process - As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. The owner stated that she had not yet completed the training. Effective immediately, you must complete the Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. 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) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Emergency Drills - Practicing emergency drills helps providers and children respond to emergency situations in a calm and safe manner. A shelter-in-a-place or lockdown drill must be completed every 3 months. Documentation of a drill for February 2025 was not documented on the Emergency Drill Log. Consider writing the months for the emergency drills on the form in advance and adding the exact date once the drill is completed. This will give you a visual reminder each time you complete your monthly fire drills. Additional Information: We also discussed during today’s visit your brother (AC) showed up in our database as residing in the home. You indicated he does not live in the home and your mom, L. Cowell, confirmed this as the homeowner. Please submit a notarized statement to me indicating this information, along with your compliance verification letter. We also confirmed your daughter (DO) has been issued a qualification letter, effective 5/15/24. A new permit will be printed and mailed to you, removing her as a restriction on your license. NCID Password Change – In the Raise NC email blast sent out on 2/21/25, announced changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from 8 to 14 characters. The change will apply to all providers. NCID passwords must be updated on a regular basis to keep them active. The next time you update your current password; you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords, along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices, are key components to the Division protecting your devices and personal information Natural Learning Initiative has created resources, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience and growth of all children. You can explore and use these resources on their website https://naturalearning.org/resources/. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by May 2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Per the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids: Water Testing Completed:9/13/22 Lead Based Paint: Enrollment in progress Asbestos: Enrollment in progress The lead based paint and asbestos testing must be completed immediately to ensure compliance with all requirements by 5/31/25. At the completion of the visit, a one-page visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. The final visit summary was emailed to you and reviewed over the phone on 4/10/25. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/5/2024 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: -530 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me on the visit. The Owner/operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 5/19/22. Your last Star Rated License Assessment was completed 11/26/19 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). No quality point was met. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/21/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/21/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/22/24. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 8/26/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participated a group coloring activity while talking about bees. The children then transitioned to free play. The children played with puzzles, blocks, and trucks. Lunch was observed. The children brought their lunch which consisted of chicken nuggets and apple sauce. The provider supplied milk, a slice of whole wheat bread, and French fries. Nutrition opt-out forms were on file for the children. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence on the playground space measured 44.5 inches. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Documentation of the annual staff evaluation or staff development plan was not available for review for the owner/operator. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1832 Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. Documentation of the required information was not on file for one child enrolled 8/17/23. .0801 (a)(5) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. .0604(j) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 9/19/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records - Children’s records consist of various documentation such as a child’s medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information, and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is a basis for meeting each child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. Each child must have a completed application on file on the first day of attendance and must remain on file for at least one year from the date the child is no longer enrolled in the center. A medical report and immunizations must also be on file within 30 days of enrollment. One file reviewed today was missing the following information: Documentation of receipt of the facilities policies and procedures Documentation of discussion of the Parent Participation Plan Medical exam or health assessment Immunization record Medical needs Particular fears or unique behaviors Names of individuals the child may be released to When parents bring the enrollment paperwork, let them know in advance, that they will need to stay for a few moments to review the information. While they are there, they can then fill in any missing information before leaving the child with you. This ensures that you have all the information you need to provide quality care for the child. The parent must complete the missing information. If you have not received the medical report or immunization record within two (2) weeks, the child may not return to care until the information is on file. Annual Staff Evaluation and Professional Development Plans - A staff evaluation and Professional Development Plan must be completed at least annually. The Professional Development Plan helps guide you in scheduling which classes you need to take. Documentation of completion of the Professional Development Plan and the Annual Staff Evaluation was not available for review. You stated that you completed the documents after a violation was cited during the annual compliance visit completed on 9/21/23 but were unable to find them in your file today. You stated that you wrote them on a piece of paper and signed it. Per our discussion, using the forms available on the Division website can help with completion of this task. This is a repeat violation. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. It also ensures that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The fence around the outdoor play space no longer measures 48 inches in height. You stated that you have already begun the process of repairing the fence and adding an additional gate. You must have a conversation with the person installing the fence to ensure the height will meet the rule requirement once the work is completed. Additional Information: Provider Access to ABCMS - Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members. •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. •See new background check applicants and add them to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. All staff must connect their CBC with your license number and the date this was completed listed on your Staff and Training Worksheet. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Documentation of completion of this process must be kept on file and available for review by a representative of the Division. Based on information on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have not yet registered your facility. You stated that you have taken the training and received a code. Technical assistance was provided for completing the process. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/5/2024 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: -530 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me on the visit. The Owner/operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 5/19/22. Your last Star Rated License Assessment was completed 11/26/19 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). No quality point was met. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/21/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/21/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/22/24. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 8/26/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participated a group coloring activity while talking about bees. The children then transitioned to free play. The children played with puzzles, blocks, and trucks. Lunch was observed. The children brought their lunch which consisted of chicken nuggets and apple sauce. The provider supplied milk, a slice of whole wheat bread, and French fries. Nutrition opt-out forms were on file for the children. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence on the playground space measured 44.5 inches. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Documentation of the annual staff evaluation or staff development plan was not available for review for the owner/operator. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1832 Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. Documentation of the required information was not on file for one child enrolled 8/17/23. .0801 (a)(5) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. .0604(j) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 9/19/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records - Children’s records consist of various documentation such as a child’s medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information, and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is a basis for meeting each child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. Each child must have a completed application on file on the first day of attendance and must remain on file for at least one year from the date the child is no longer enrolled in the center. A medical report and immunizations must also be on file within 30 days of enrollment. One file reviewed today was missing the following information: Documentation of receipt of the facilities policies and procedures Documentation of discussion of the Parent Participation Plan Medical exam or health assessment Immunization record Medical needs Particular fears or unique behaviors Names of individuals the child may be released to When parents bring the enrollment paperwork, let them know in advance, that they will need to stay for a few moments to review the information. While they are there, they can then fill in any missing information before leaving the child with you. This ensures that you have all the information you need to provide quality care for the child. The parent must complete the missing information. If you have not received the medical report or immunization record within two (2) weeks, the child may not return to care until the information is on file. Annual Staff Evaluation and Professional Development Plans - A staff evaluation and Professional Development Plan must be completed at least annually. The Professional Development Plan helps guide you in scheduling which classes you need to take. Documentation of completion of the Professional Development Plan and the Annual Staff Evaluation was not available for review. You stated that you completed the documents after a violation was cited during the annual compliance visit completed on 9/21/23 but were unable to find them in your file today. You stated that you wrote them on a piece of paper and signed it. Per our discussion, using the forms available on the Division website can help with completion of this task. This is a repeat violation. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. It also ensures that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The fence around the outdoor play space no longer measures 48 inches in height. You stated that you have already begun the process of repairing the fence and adding an additional gate. You must have a conversation with the person installing the fence to ensure the height will meet the rule requirement once the work is completed. Additional Information: Provider Access to ABCMS - Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members. •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. •See new background check applicants and add them to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. All staff must connect their CBC with your license number and the date this was completed listed on your Staff and Training Worksheet. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Documentation of completion of this process must be kept on file and available for review by a representative of the Division. Based on information on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have not yet registered your facility. You stated that you have taken the training and received a code. Technical assistance was provided for completing the process. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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 .0515 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/5/2024 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: -530 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me on the visit. The Owner/operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 5/19/22. Your last Star Rated License Assessment was completed 11/26/19 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). No quality point was met. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/21/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/21/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/22/24. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 8/26/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participated a group coloring activity while talking about bees. The children then transitioned to free play. The children played with puzzles, blocks, and trucks. Lunch was observed. The children brought their lunch which consisted of chicken nuggets and apple sauce. The provider supplied milk, a slice of whole wheat bread, and French fries. Nutrition opt-out forms were on file for the children. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence on the playground space measured 44.5 inches. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Documentation of the annual staff evaluation or staff development plan was not available for review for the owner/operator. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1832 Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. Documentation of the required information was not on file for one child enrolled 8/17/23. .0801 (a)(5) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. .0604(j) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 9/19/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records - Children’s records consist of various documentation such as a child’s medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information, and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is a basis for meeting each child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. Each child must have a completed application on file on the first day of attendance and must remain on file for at least one year from the date the child is no longer enrolled in the center. A medical report and immunizations must also be on file within 30 days of enrollment. One file reviewed today was missing the following information: Documentation of receipt of the facilities policies and procedures Documentation of discussion of the Parent Participation Plan Medical exam or health assessment Immunization record Medical needs Particular fears or unique behaviors Names of individuals the child may be released to When parents bring the enrollment paperwork, let them know in advance, that they will need to stay for a few moments to review the information. While they are there, they can then fill in any missing information before leaving the child with you. This ensures that you have all the information you need to provide quality care for the child. The parent must complete the missing information. If you have not received the medical report or immunization record within two (2) weeks, the child may not return to care until the information is on file. Annual Staff Evaluation and Professional Development Plans - A staff evaluation and Professional Development Plan must be completed at least annually. The Professional Development Plan helps guide you in scheduling which classes you need to take. Documentation of completion of the Professional Development Plan and the Annual Staff Evaluation was not available for review. You stated that you completed the documents after a violation was cited during the annual compliance visit completed on 9/21/23 but were unable to find them in your file today. You stated that you wrote them on a piece of paper and signed it. Per our discussion, using the forms available on the Division website can help with completion of this task. This is a repeat violation. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. It also ensures that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The fence around the outdoor play space no longer measures 48 inches in height. You stated that you have already begun the process of repairing the fence and adding an additional gate. You must have a conversation with the person installing the fence to ensure the height will meet the rule requirement once the work is completed. Additional Information: Provider Access to ABCMS - Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members. •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. •See new background check applicants and add them to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. All staff must connect their CBC with your license number and the date this was completed listed on your Staff and Training Worksheet. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Documentation of completion of this process must be kept on file and available for review by a representative of the Division. Based on information on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have not yet registered your facility. You stated that you have taken the training and received a code. Technical assistance was provided for completing the process. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/5/2024 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: -530 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me on the visit. The Owner/operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 5/19/22. Your last Star Rated License Assessment was completed 11/26/19 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). No quality point was met. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/21/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/21/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/22/24. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 8/26/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participated a group coloring activity while talking about bees. The children then transitioned to free play. The children played with puzzles, blocks, and trucks. Lunch was observed. The children brought their lunch which consisted of chicken nuggets and apple sauce. The provider supplied milk, a slice of whole wheat bread, and French fries. Nutrition opt-out forms were on file for the children. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence on the playground space measured 44.5 inches. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Documentation of the annual staff evaluation or staff development plan was not available for review for the owner/operator. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1832 Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. Documentation of the required information was not on file for one child enrolled 8/17/23. .0801 (a)(5) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. .0604(j) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 9/19/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records - Children’s records consist of various documentation such as a child’s medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information, and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is a basis for meeting each child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. Each child must have a completed application on file on the first day of attendance and must remain on file for at least one year from the date the child is no longer enrolled in the center. A medical report and immunizations must also be on file within 30 days of enrollment. One file reviewed today was missing the following information: Documentation of receipt of the facilities policies and procedures Documentation of discussion of the Parent Participation Plan Medical exam or health assessment Immunization record Medical needs Particular fears or unique behaviors Names of individuals the child may be released to When parents bring the enrollment paperwork, let them know in advance, that they will need to stay for a few moments to review the information. While they are there, they can then fill in any missing information before leaving the child with you. This ensures that you have all the information you need to provide quality care for the child. The parent must complete the missing information. If you have not received the medical report or immunization record within two (2) weeks, the child may not return to care until the information is on file. Annual Staff Evaluation and Professional Development Plans - A staff evaluation and Professional Development Plan must be completed at least annually. The Professional Development Plan helps guide you in scheduling which classes you need to take. Documentation of completion of the Professional Development Plan and the Annual Staff Evaluation was not available for review. You stated that you completed the documents after a violation was cited during the annual compliance visit completed on 9/21/23 but were unable to find them in your file today. You stated that you wrote them on a piece of paper and signed it. Per our discussion, using the forms available on the Division website can help with completion of this task. This is a repeat violation. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. It also ensures that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The fence around the outdoor play space no longer measures 48 inches in height. You stated that you have already begun the process of repairing the fence and adding an additional gate. You must have a conversation with the person installing the fence to ensure the height will meet the rule requirement once the work is completed. Additional Information: Provider Access to ABCMS - Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members. •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. •See new background check applicants and add them to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. All staff must connect their CBC with your license number and the date this was completed listed on your Staff and Training Worksheet. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Documentation of completion of this process must be kept on file and available for review by a representative of the Division. Based on information on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have not yet registered your facility. You stated that you have taken the training and received a code. Technical assistance was provided for completing the process. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/5/2024 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: -530 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me on the visit. The Owner/operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 5/19/22. Your last Star Rated License Assessment was completed 11/26/19 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). No quality point was met. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/21/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/21/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/22/24. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 8/26/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participated a group coloring activity while talking about bees. The children then transitioned to free play. The children played with puzzles, blocks, and trucks. Lunch was observed. The children brought their lunch which consisted of chicken nuggets and apple sauce. The provider supplied milk, a slice of whole wheat bread, and French fries. Nutrition opt-out forms were on file for the children. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence on the playground space measured 44.5 inches. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Documentation of the annual staff evaluation or staff development plan was not available for review for the owner/operator. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1832 Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. Documentation of the required information was not on file for one child enrolled 8/17/23. .0801 (a)(5) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. .0604(j) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 9/19/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records - Children’s records consist of various documentation such as a child’s medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information, and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is a basis for meeting each child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. Each child must have a completed application on file on the first day of attendance and must remain on file for at least one year from the date the child is no longer enrolled in the center. A medical report and immunizations must also be on file within 30 days of enrollment. One file reviewed today was missing the following information: Documentation of receipt of the facilities policies and procedures Documentation of discussion of the Parent Participation Plan Medical exam or health assessment Immunization record Medical needs Particular fears or unique behaviors Names of individuals the child may be released to When parents bring the enrollment paperwork, let them know in advance, that they will need to stay for a few moments to review the information. While they are there, they can then fill in any missing information before leaving the child with you. This ensures that you have all the information you need to provide quality care for the child. The parent must complete the missing information. If you have not received the medical report or immunization record within two (2) weeks, the child may not return to care until the information is on file. Annual Staff Evaluation and Professional Development Plans - A staff evaluation and Professional Development Plan must be completed at least annually. The Professional Development Plan helps guide you in scheduling which classes you need to take. Documentation of completion of the Professional Development Plan and the Annual Staff Evaluation was not available for review. You stated that you completed the documents after a violation was cited during the annual compliance visit completed on 9/21/23 but were unable to find them in your file today. You stated that you wrote them on a piece of paper and signed it. Per our discussion, using the forms available on the Division website can help with completion of this task. This is a repeat violation. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. It also ensures that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The fence around the outdoor play space no longer measures 48 inches in height. You stated that you have already begun the process of repairing the fence and adding an additional gate. You must have a conversation with the person installing the fence to ensure the height will meet the rule requirement once the work is completed. Additional Information: Provider Access to ABCMS - Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members. •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. •See new background check applicants and add them to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. All staff must connect their CBC with your license number and the date this was completed listed on your Staff and Training Worksheet. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Documentation of completion of this process must be kept on file and available for review by a representative of the Division. Based on information on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have not yet registered your facility. You stated that you have taken the training and received a code. Technical assistance was provided for completing the process. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 9/5/2024 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: -530 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 12:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor accompanied me on the visit. The Owner/operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 5/19/22. Your last Star Rated License Assessment was completed 11/26/19 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). No quality point was met. Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). This means that you do not need to schedule a rated license assessment unless you voluntarily request one. The new QRIS has been approved by the Child Care Commission. The Division is working on implementation and trainings for the new system. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/21/23. The sanitation inspection was completed 11/21/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/22/24. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 8/26/24. Facility Information: We reviewed your facility information and per your statements, the information is current and accurate. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your information, e.g., phone numbers, email address, mailing address, owner information, or Legal Designee. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participated a group coloring activity while talking about bees. The children then transitioned to free play. The children played with puzzles, blocks, and trucks. Lunch was observed. The children brought their lunch which consisted of chicken nuggets and apple sauce. The provider supplied milk, a slice of whole wheat bread, and French fries. Nutrition opt-out forms were on file for the children. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 824 Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence on the playground space measured 44.5 inches. GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Documentation of the annual staff evaluation or staff development plan was not available for review for the owner/operator. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1832 Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. Documentation of the required information was not on file for one child enrolled 8/17/23. .0801 (a)(5) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file and available for review for one child enrolled on 8/17/23. .0604(j) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 9/19/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records - Children’s records consist of various documentation such as a child’s medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information, and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is a basis for meeting each child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. Each child must have a completed application on file on the first day of attendance and must remain on file for at least one year from the date the child is no longer enrolled in the center. A medical report and immunizations must also be on file within 30 days of enrollment. One file reviewed today was missing the following information: Documentation of receipt of the facilities policies and procedures Documentation of discussion of the Parent Participation Plan Medical exam or health assessment Immunization record Medical needs Particular fears or unique behaviors Names of individuals the child may be released to When parents bring the enrollment paperwork, let them know in advance, that they will need to stay for a few moments to review the information. While they are there, they can then fill in any missing information before leaving the child with you. This ensures that you have all the information you need to provide quality care for the child. The parent must complete the missing information. If you have not received the medical report or immunization record within two (2) weeks, the child may not return to care until the information is on file. Annual Staff Evaluation and Professional Development Plans - A staff evaluation and Professional Development Plan must be completed at least annually. The Professional Development Plan helps guide you in scheduling which classes you need to take. Documentation of completion of the Professional Development Plan and the Annual Staff Evaluation was not available for review. You stated that you completed the documents after a violation was cited during the annual compliance visit completed on 9/21/23 but were unable to find them in your file today. You stated that you wrote them on a piece of paper and signed it. Per our discussion, using the forms available on the Division website can help with completion of this task. This is a repeat violation. Playground Safety - Regular outdoor inspections are critical to prevent deterioration of equipment and accumulation of hazardous materials in the play. It also ensures that appropriate repairs are made as soon as possible. The fence around the outdoor play space no longer measures 48 inches in height. You stated that you have already begun the process of repairing the fence and adding an additional gate. You must have a conversation with the person installing the fence to ensure the height will meet the rule requirement once the work is completed. Additional Information: Provider Access to ABCMS - Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members. •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. •See new background check applicants and add them to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. All staff must connect their CBC with your license number and the date this was completed listed on your Staff and Training Worksheet. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Documentation of completion of this process must be kept on file and available for review by a representative of the Division. Based on information on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have not yet registered your facility. You stated that you have taken the training and received a code. Technical assistance was provided for completing the process. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 4/10/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The Owner/operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 5/19/22. Your last Star Rated License Assessment was completed 11/26/19 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). No quality point was met. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2, which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (https://ncrlap.org/) also has helpful information for your prep year and your assessment year. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 86 % as of 4/8/24. Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Later the children played outside in the fenced playground space. The children had access to a portable slide, ball, and push cars. When the children returned inside, they washed hands and prepared for lunch. Lunch was observed and consisted of fish sticks, applesauce, baked beans, slice bread, and milk. After lunch the children toileted and rested on linen covered cots. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File monitored today contained Emergency Information forms for the staff that were more than a year out of date. The file contained applications for children who are no longer enrolled and did not contain an application for 4 children who are currently enrolled. The current child care consultant was not listed in the updated Emergency Preparedness and Response plan completed on 6/5/23. .0607(d)(10) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 4/24/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Ready to Go File – A Ready to Go file ensures that you have all the information you need to provide a safe environment for children in the event of an emergency. The Ready to Go File monitored today contained Emergency Information forms for the staff that were more than a year out of date. The file contained applications for children who are no longer enrolled and did not contain an application for 4 children who are currently enrolled. The current child care consultant was not listed in the updated Emergency Preparedness and Response plan completed on 6/5/23. Per our discussion, the information in the file must be updated on a regular basis to ensure it is current and accurate. As children are enrolled and children leave, the file must be updated to ensure you have parent contact information, the names of people the child can be released to, and permission to administer emergency medical care. You also want to be sure to have current emergency contact information for all staff. Additional Technical Assistance: Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and then complete training in all topic areas every five years. To help meet this requirement, free H&S Trainings, developed specifically for providers in North Carolina, are available in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. Staff can continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Use the Health & Safety Training Log, available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents, to document and track all H&S Training. Attach a certificate for each training topic area to log. These trainings can also be used to meet annual on-going training requirements. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen to serve as a reference to you as you are planning your menu. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care center to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Additional Information: Provider Access to ABCMS - Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members. •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. •See new background check applicants and add them to the staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. All staff must connect their CBC with your license number and the date this was completed listed on your Staff and Training Worksheet. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have completed the water testing but have not yet begun the process for completing the asbestos and lead based paint testing. You must email the results to me once these are completed. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor, contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 4/10/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The Owner/operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 5/19/22. Your last Star Rated License Assessment was completed 11/26/19 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). No quality point was met. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2, which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (https://ncrlap.org/) also has helpful information for your prep year and your assessment year. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 86 % as of 4/8/24. Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Later the children played outside in the fenced playground space. The children had access to a portable slide, ball, and push cars. When the children returned inside, they washed hands and prepared for lunch. Lunch was observed and consisted of fish sticks, applesauce, baked beans, slice bread, and milk. After lunch the children toileted and rested on linen covered cots. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1823 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File monitored today contained Emergency Information forms for the staff that were more than a year out of date. The file contained applications for children who are no longer enrolled and did not contain an application for 4 children who are currently enrolled. The current child care consultant was not listed in the updated Emergency Preparedness and Response plan completed on 6/5/23. .0607(d)(10) Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing (can be used as a detailed checklist of required items) and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. 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 4/24/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Ready to Go File – A Ready to Go file ensures that you have all the information you need to provide a safe environment for children in the event of an emergency. The Ready to Go File monitored today contained Emergency Information forms for the staff that were more than a year out of date. The file contained applications for children who are no longer enrolled and did not contain an application for 4 children who are currently enrolled. The current child care consultant was not listed in the updated Emergency Preparedness and Response plan completed on 6/5/23. Per our discussion, the information in the file must be updated on a regular basis to ensure it is current and accurate. As children are enrolled and children leave, the file must be updated to ensure you have parent contact information, the names of people the child can be released to, and permission to administer emergency medical care. You also want to be sure to have current emergency contact information for all staff. Additional Technical Assistance: Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and then complete training in all topic areas every five years. To help meet this requirement, free H&S Trainings, developed specifically for providers in North Carolina, are available in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. Staff can continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Use the Health & Safety Training Log, available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents, to document and track all H&S Training. Attach a certificate for each training topic area to log. These trainings can also be used to meet annual on-going training requirements. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen to serve as a reference to you as you are planning your menu. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care center to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Additional Information: Provider Access to ABCMS - Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: •See the real-time background check status of staff members. •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. •See new background check applicants and add them to the staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. All staff must connect their CBC with your license number and the date this was completed listed on your Staff and Training Worksheet. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Based on the information in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids, you have completed the water testing but have not yet begun the process for completing the asbestos and lead based paint testing. You must email the results to me once these are completed. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor, contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 9/21/23 Annual Compliance Visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. The administrator assisted me with the visit. The children the children washed hands upon arrival and transitioned to free play. Some played pretend in the dramatic play area while others built with magnetic tiles at a child size table. The infant’s diapers were changed as needed. The infant was placed on the floor where they could move freely and crawl to access materials. The provider addressed the children’s needs in a nurturing and caring manner. The following violations documented during the 9/21/23 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. A copy of the summary was shared with the parent when they arrived today. A signed copy was placed in the file. This violation is now in compliance. 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a). Diaper changing was completed as required. This violation is now in compliance. 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12);.0508(a). A current schedule was not posted when I arrived. The provider found the schedule and posted it during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12); .0508(a). The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had the meal components had not been updated. 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. A current menu was created and posted during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a). The grass on the playground had been mowed. This violation is now in compliance. 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f). A plan or evaluation had not yet been completed. Samples of a development plan and an evaluation form were shared with you today. 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a). Per your statements, this child has not returned to care since our last visit. 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a)(1-7). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in .0604(j). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. This is a violation of a requirement in .1103(b). You stated that you have not yet completed the trainings, but plan to work on them today. 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. The expectation is that violations are to be corrected immediately to ensure the daily safety and health of the children in care. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action. You will be notified in writing of any action taken. As stated in the 9/21/23 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. Today, I verified correction of 7 of the 18 violations. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. The following violations were recited: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/17/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Activity Plans – The posted plan was the same one that was posted on 9/21/23 and had not been updated with new activities. Having planed activities to address various learning goals for the children is one of the most important parts of being a high quality child care provider. Carefully planned activities and lessons help lay the ground work for a life time of academic success. During the visit on 9/21/23, we discussed the option of purchasing a curriculum that clearly lays out a theme, activities, and learning goals. A list of the curriculums that are approved for use by the Division was shared with you today. Consider reviewing the different options to find one that works best for you and helps you maintain compliance with this requirement. Menu Planning – The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. Per our discussion, consider completing your menus on your computer. This helps save time and effort as you update the meals and dates each week. Once updated, all you have to do is print and post the current copy. You could even save the menus to recycle and you would only need to change the date. We discussed the pros and cons of completing a month long menu or a weekly menu. You will need to decide which works best for you as you plan your meal and shop for supplies. Both the monthly and the weekly format meet the rule requirement. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 9/21/23 Annual Compliance Visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. The administrator assisted me with the visit. The children the children washed hands upon arrival and transitioned to free play. Some played pretend in the dramatic play area while others built with magnetic tiles at a child size table. The infant’s diapers were changed as needed. The infant was placed on the floor where they could move freely and crawl to access materials. The provider addressed the children’s needs in a nurturing and caring manner. The following violations documented during the 9/21/23 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. A copy of the summary was shared with the parent when they arrived today. A signed copy was placed in the file. This violation is now in compliance. 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a). Diaper changing was completed as required. This violation is now in compliance. 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12);.0508(a). A current schedule was not posted when I arrived. The provider found the schedule and posted it during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12); .0508(a). The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had the meal components had not been updated. 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. A current menu was created and posted during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a). The grass on the playground had been mowed. This violation is now in compliance. 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f). A plan or evaluation had not yet been completed. Samples of a development plan and an evaluation form were shared with you today. 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a). Per your statements, this child has not returned to care since our last visit. 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a)(1-7). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in .0604(j). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. This is a violation of a requirement in .1103(b). You stated that you have not yet completed the trainings, but plan to work on them today. 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. The expectation is that violations are to be corrected immediately to ensure the daily safety and health of the children in care. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action. You will be notified in writing of any action taken. As stated in the 9/21/23 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. Today, I verified correction of 7 of the 18 violations. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. The following violations were recited: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/17/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Activity Plans – The posted plan was the same one that was posted on 9/21/23 and had not been updated with new activities. Having planed activities to address various learning goals for the children is one of the most important parts of being a high quality child care provider. Carefully planned activities and lessons help lay the ground work for a life time of academic success. During the visit on 9/21/23, we discussed the option of purchasing a curriculum that clearly lays out a theme, activities, and learning goals. A list of the curriculums that are approved for use by the Division was shared with you today. Consider reviewing the different options to find one that works best for you and helps you maintain compliance with this requirement. Menu Planning – The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. Per our discussion, consider completing your menus on your computer. This helps save time and effort as you update the meals and dates each week. Once updated, all you have to do is print and post the current copy. You could even save the menus to recycle and you would only need to change the date. We discussed the pros and cons of completing a month long menu or a weekly menu. You will need to decide which works best for you as you plan your meal and shop for supplies. Both the monthly and the weekly format meet the rule requirement. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 9/21/23 Annual Compliance Visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. The administrator assisted me with the visit. The children the children washed hands upon arrival and transitioned to free play. Some played pretend in the dramatic play area while others built with magnetic tiles at a child size table. The infant’s diapers were changed as needed. The infant was placed on the floor where they could move freely and crawl to access materials. The provider addressed the children’s needs in a nurturing and caring manner. The following violations documented during the 9/21/23 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. A copy of the summary was shared with the parent when they arrived today. A signed copy was placed in the file. This violation is now in compliance. 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a). Diaper changing was completed as required. This violation is now in compliance. 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12);.0508(a). A current schedule was not posted when I arrived. The provider found the schedule and posted it during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12); .0508(a). The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had the meal components had not been updated. 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. A current menu was created and posted during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a). The grass on the playground had been mowed. This violation is now in compliance. 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f). A plan or evaluation had not yet been completed. Samples of a development plan and an evaluation form were shared with you today. 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a). Per your statements, this child has not returned to care since our last visit. 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a)(1-7). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in .0604(j). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. This is a violation of a requirement in .1103(b). You stated that you have not yet completed the trainings, but plan to work on them today. 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. The expectation is that violations are to be corrected immediately to ensure the daily safety and health of the children in care. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action. You will be notified in writing of any action taken. As stated in the 9/21/23 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. Today, I verified correction of 7 of the 18 violations. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. The following violations were recited: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/17/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Activity Plans – The posted plan was the same one that was posted on 9/21/23 and had not been updated with new activities. Having planed activities to address various learning goals for the children is one of the most important parts of being a high quality child care provider. Carefully planned activities and lessons help lay the ground work for a life time of academic success. During the visit on 9/21/23, we discussed the option of purchasing a curriculum that clearly lays out a theme, activities, and learning goals. A list of the curriculums that are approved for use by the Division was shared with you today. Consider reviewing the different options to find one that works best for you and helps you maintain compliance with this requirement. Menu Planning – The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. Per our discussion, consider completing your menus on your computer. This helps save time and effort as you update the meals and dates each week. Once updated, all you have to do is print and post the current copy. You could even save the menus to recycle and you would only need to change the date. We discussed the pros and cons of completing a month long menu or a weekly menu. You will need to decide which works best for you as you plan your meal and shop for supplies. Both the monthly and the weekly format meet the rule requirement. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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 .0515 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 9/21/23 Annual Compliance Visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. The administrator assisted me with the visit. The children the children washed hands upon arrival and transitioned to free play. Some played pretend in the dramatic play area while others built with magnetic tiles at a child size table. The infant’s diapers were changed as needed. The infant was placed on the floor where they could move freely and crawl to access materials. The provider addressed the children’s needs in a nurturing and caring manner. The following violations documented during the 9/21/23 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. A copy of the summary was shared with the parent when they arrived today. A signed copy was placed in the file. This violation is now in compliance. 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a). Diaper changing was completed as required. This violation is now in compliance. 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12);.0508(a). A current schedule was not posted when I arrived. The provider found the schedule and posted it during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12); .0508(a). The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had the meal components had not been updated. 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. A current menu was created and posted during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a). The grass on the playground had been mowed. This violation is now in compliance. 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f). A plan or evaluation had not yet been completed. Samples of a development plan and an evaluation form were shared with you today. 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a). Per your statements, this child has not returned to care since our last visit. 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a)(1-7). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in .0604(j). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. This is a violation of a requirement in .1103(b). You stated that you have not yet completed the trainings, but plan to work on them today. 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. The expectation is that violations are to be corrected immediately to ensure the daily safety and health of the children in care. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action. You will be notified in writing of any action taken. As stated in the 9/21/23 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. Today, I verified correction of 7 of the 18 violations. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. The following violations were recited: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/17/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Activity Plans – The posted plan was the same one that was posted on 9/21/23 and had not been updated with new activities. Having planed activities to address various learning goals for the children is one of the most important parts of being a high quality child care provider. Carefully planned activities and lessons help lay the ground work for a life time of academic success. During the visit on 9/21/23, we discussed the option of purchasing a curriculum that clearly lays out a theme, activities, and learning goals. A list of the curriculums that are approved for use by the Division was shared with you today. Consider reviewing the different options to find one that works best for you and helps you maintain compliance with this requirement. Menu Planning – The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. Per our discussion, consider completing your menus on your computer. This helps save time and effort as you update the meals and dates each week. Once updated, all you have to do is print and post the current copy. You could even save the menus to recycle and you would only need to change the date. We discussed the pros and cons of completing a month long menu or a weekly menu. You will need to decide which works best for you as you plan your meal and shop for supplies. Both the monthly and the weekly format meet the rule requirement. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0801 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 9/21/23 Annual Compliance Visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. The administrator assisted me with the visit. The children the children washed hands upon arrival and transitioned to free play. Some played pretend in the dramatic play area while others built with magnetic tiles at a child size table. The infant’s diapers were changed as needed. The infant was placed on the floor where they could move freely and crawl to access materials. The provider addressed the children’s needs in a nurturing and caring manner. The following violations documented during the 9/21/23 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. A copy of the summary was shared with the parent when they arrived today. A signed copy was placed in the file. This violation is now in compliance. 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a). Diaper changing was completed as required. This violation is now in compliance. 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12);.0508(a). A current schedule was not posted when I arrived. The provider found the schedule and posted it during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12); .0508(a). The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had the meal components had not been updated. 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. A current menu was created and posted during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a). The grass on the playground had been mowed. This violation is now in compliance. 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f). A plan or evaluation had not yet been completed. Samples of a development plan and an evaluation form were shared with you today. 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a). Per your statements, this child has not returned to care since our last visit. 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a)(1-7). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in .0604(j). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. This is a violation of a requirement in .1103(b). You stated that you have not yet completed the trainings, but plan to work on them today. 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. The expectation is that violations are to be corrected immediately to ensure the daily safety and health of the children in care. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action. You will be notified in writing of any action taken. As stated in the 9/21/23 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. Today, I verified correction of 7 of the 18 violations. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. The following violations were recited: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/17/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Activity Plans – The posted plan was the same one that was posted on 9/21/23 and had not been updated with new activities. Having planed activities to address various learning goals for the children is one of the most important parts of being a high quality child care provider. Carefully planned activities and lessons help lay the ground work for a life time of academic success. During the visit on 9/21/23, we discussed the option of purchasing a curriculum that clearly lays out a theme, activities, and learning goals. A list of the curriculums that are approved for use by the Division was shared with you today. Consider reviewing the different options to find one that works best for you and helps you maintain compliance with this requirement. Menu Planning – The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. Per our discussion, consider completing your menus on your computer. This helps save time and effort as you update the meals and dates each week. Once updated, all you have to do is print and post the current copy. You could even save the menus to recycle and you would only need to change the date. We discussed the pros and cons of completing a month long menu or a weekly menu. You will need to decide which works best for you as you plan your meal and shop for supplies. Both the monthly and the weekly format meet the rule requirement. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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 .0806 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 9/21/23 Annual Compliance Visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. The administrator assisted me with the visit. The children the children washed hands upon arrival and transitioned to free play. Some played pretend in the dramatic play area while others built with magnetic tiles at a child size table. The infant’s diapers were changed as needed. The infant was placed on the floor where they could move freely and crawl to access materials. The provider addressed the children’s needs in a nurturing and caring manner. The following violations documented during the 9/21/23 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. A copy of the summary was shared with the parent when they arrived today. A signed copy was placed in the file. This violation is now in compliance. 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a). Diaper changing was completed as required. This violation is now in compliance. 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12);.0508(a). A current schedule was not posted when I arrived. The provider found the schedule and posted it during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12); .0508(a). The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had the meal components had not been updated. 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. A current menu was created and posted during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a). The grass on the playground had been mowed. This violation is now in compliance. 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f). A plan or evaluation had not yet been completed. Samples of a development plan and an evaluation form were shared with you today. 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a). Per your statements, this child has not returned to care since our last visit. 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a)(1-7). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in .0604(j). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. This is a violation of a requirement in .1103(b). You stated that you have not yet completed the trainings, but plan to work on them today. 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. The expectation is that violations are to be corrected immediately to ensure the daily safety and health of the children in care. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action. You will be notified in writing of any action taken. As stated in the 9/21/23 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. Today, I verified correction of 7 of the 18 violations. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. The following violations were recited: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/17/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Activity Plans – The posted plan was the same one that was posted on 9/21/23 and had not been updated with new activities. Having planed activities to address various learning goals for the children is one of the most important parts of being a high quality child care provider. Carefully planned activities and lessons help lay the ground work for a life time of academic success. During the visit on 9/21/23, we discussed the option of purchasing a curriculum that clearly lays out a theme, activities, and learning goals. A list of the curriculums that are approved for use by the Division was shared with you today. Consider reviewing the different options to find one that works best for you and helps you maintain compliance with this requirement. Menu Planning – The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. Per our discussion, consider completing your menus on your computer. This helps save time and effort as you update the meals and dates each week. Once updated, all you have to do is print and post the current copy. You could even save the menus to recycle and you would only need to change the date. We discussed the pros and cons of completing a month long menu or a weekly menu. You will need to decide which works best for you as you plan your meal and shop for supplies. Both the monthly and the weekly format meet the rule requirement. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 9/21/23 Annual Compliance Visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. The administrator assisted me with the visit. The children the children washed hands upon arrival and transitioned to free play. Some played pretend in the dramatic play area while others built with magnetic tiles at a child size table. The infant’s diapers were changed as needed. The infant was placed on the floor where they could move freely and crawl to access materials. The provider addressed the children’s needs in a nurturing and caring manner. The following violations documented during the 9/21/23 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. A copy of the summary was shared with the parent when they arrived today. A signed copy was placed in the file. This violation is now in compliance. 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a). Diaper changing was completed as required. This violation is now in compliance. 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12);.0508(a). A current schedule was not posted when I arrived. The provider found the schedule and posted it during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12); .0508(a). The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had the meal components had not been updated. 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. A current menu was created and posted during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a). The grass on the playground had been mowed. This violation is now in compliance. 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f). A plan or evaluation had not yet been completed. Samples of a development plan and an evaluation form were shared with you today. 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a). Per your statements, this child has not returned to care since our last visit. 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a)(1-7). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in .0604(j). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. This is a violation of a requirement in .1103(b). You stated that you have not yet completed the trainings, but plan to work on them today. 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. The expectation is that violations are to be corrected immediately to ensure the daily safety and health of the children in care. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action. You will be notified in writing of any action taken. As stated in the 9/21/23 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. Today, I verified correction of 7 of the 18 violations. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. The following violations were recited: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/17/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Activity Plans – The posted plan was the same one that was posted on 9/21/23 and had not been updated with new activities. Having planed activities to address various learning goals for the children is one of the most important parts of being a high quality child care provider. Carefully planned activities and lessons help lay the ground work for a life time of academic success. During the visit on 9/21/23, we discussed the option of purchasing a curriculum that clearly lays out a theme, activities, and learning goals. A list of the curriculums that are approved for use by the Division was shared with you today. Consider reviewing the different options to find one that works best for you and helps you maintain compliance with this requirement. Menu Planning – The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. Per our discussion, consider completing your menus on your computer. This helps save time and effort as you update the meals and dates each week. Once updated, all you have to do is print and post the current copy. You could even save the menus to recycle and you would only need to change the date. We discussed the pros and cons of completing a month long menu or a weekly menu. You will need to decide which works best for you as you plan your meal and shop for supplies. Both the monthly and the weekly format meet the rule requirement. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 9/21/23 Annual Compliance Visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. The administrator assisted me with the visit. The children the children washed hands upon arrival and transitioned to free play. Some played pretend in the dramatic play area while others built with magnetic tiles at a child size table. The infant’s diapers were changed as needed. The infant was placed on the floor where they could move freely and crawl to access materials. The provider addressed the children’s needs in a nurturing and caring manner. The following violations documented during the 9/21/23 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. A copy of the summary was shared with the parent when they arrived today. A signed copy was placed in the file. This violation is now in compliance. 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a). Diaper changing was completed as required. This violation is now in compliance. 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12);.0508(a). A current schedule was not posted when I arrived. The provider found the schedule and posted it during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12); .0508(a). The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had the meal components had not been updated. 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. A current menu was created and posted during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a). The grass on the playground had been mowed. This violation is now in compliance. 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f). A plan or evaluation had not yet been completed. Samples of a development plan and an evaluation form were shared with you today. 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a). Per your statements, this child has not returned to care since our last visit. 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a)(1-7). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in .0604(j). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. This is a violation of a requirement in .1103(b). You stated that you have not yet completed the trainings, but plan to work on them today. 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. The expectation is that violations are to be corrected immediately to ensure the daily safety and health of the children in care. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action. You will be notified in writing of any action taken. As stated in the 9/21/23 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. Today, I verified correction of 7 of the 18 violations. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. The following violations were recited: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/17/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Activity Plans – The posted plan was the same one that was posted on 9/21/23 and had not been updated with new activities. Having planed activities to address various learning goals for the children is one of the most important parts of being a high quality child care provider. Carefully planned activities and lessons help lay the ground work for a life time of academic success. During the visit on 9/21/23, we discussed the option of purchasing a curriculum that clearly lays out a theme, activities, and learning goals. A list of the curriculums that are approved for use by the Division was shared with you today. Consider reviewing the different options to find one that works best for you and helps you maintain compliance with this requirement. Menu Planning – The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. Per our discussion, consider completing your menus on your computer. This helps save time and effort as you update the meals and dates each week. Once updated, all you have to do is print and post the current copy. You could even save the menus to recycle and you would only need to change the date. We discussed the pros and cons of completing a month long menu or a weekly menu. You will need to decide which works best for you as you plan your meal and shop for supplies. Both the monthly and the weekly format meet the rule requirement. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 9/21/23 Annual Compliance Visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. The administrator assisted me with the visit. The children the children washed hands upon arrival and transitioned to free play. Some played pretend in the dramatic play area while others built with magnetic tiles at a child size table. The infant’s diapers were changed as needed. The infant was placed on the floor where they could move freely and crawl to access materials. The provider addressed the children’s needs in a nurturing and caring manner. The following violations documented during the 9/21/23 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. A copy of the summary was shared with the parent when they arrived today. A signed copy was placed in the file. This violation is now in compliance. 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a). Diaper changing was completed as required. This violation is now in compliance. 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12);.0508(a). A current schedule was not posted when I arrived. The provider found the schedule and posted it during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12); .0508(a). The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had the meal components had not been updated. 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. A current menu was created and posted during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a). The grass on the playground had been mowed. This violation is now in compliance. 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f). A plan or evaluation had not yet been completed. Samples of a development plan and an evaluation form were shared with you today. 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a). Per your statements, this child has not returned to care since our last visit. 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a)(1-7). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in .0604(j). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. This is a violation of a requirement in .1103(b). You stated that you have not yet completed the trainings, but plan to work on them today. 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. The expectation is that violations are to be corrected immediately to ensure the daily safety and health of the children in care. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action. You will be notified in writing of any action taken. As stated in the 9/21/23 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. Today, I verified correction of 7 of the 18 violations. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. The following violations were recited: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/17/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Activity Plans – The posted plan was the same one that was posted on 9/21/23 and had not been updated with new activities. Having planed activities to address various learning goals for the children is one of the most important parts of being a high quality child care provider. Carefully planned activities and lessons help lay the ground work for a life time of academic success. During the visit on 9/21/23, we discussed the option of purchasing a curriculum that clearly lays out a theme, activities, and learning goals. A list of the curriculums that are approved for use by the Division was shared with you today. Consider reviewing the different options to find one that works best for you and helps you maintain compliance with this requirement. Menu Planning – The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. Per our discussion, consider completing your menus on your computer. This helps save time and effort as you update the meals and dates each week. Once updated, all you have to do is print and post the current copy. You could even save the menus to recycle and you would only need to change the date. We discussed the pros and cons of completing a month long menu or a weekly menu. You will need to decide which works best for you as you plan your meal and shop for supplies. Both the monthly and the weekly format meet the rule requirement. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 9/21/23 Annual Compliance Visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. The administrator assisted me with the visit. The children the children washed hands upon arrival and transitioned to free play. Some played pretend in the dramatic play area while others built with magnetic tiles at a child size table. The infant’s diapers were changed as needed. The infant was placed on the floor where they could move freely and crawl to access materials. The provider addressed the children’s needs in a nurturing and caring manner. The following violations documented during the 9/21/23 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. A copy of the summary was shared with the parent when they arrived today. A signed copy was placed in the file. This violation is now in compliance. 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a). Diaper changing was completed as required. This violation is now in compliance. 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12);.0508(a). A current schedule was not posted when I arrived. The provider found the schedule and posted it during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12); .0508(a). The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had the meal components had not been updated. 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. A current menu was created and posted during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a). The grass on the playground had been mowed. This violation is now in compliance. 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f). A plan or evaluation had not yet been completed. Samples of a development plan and an evaluation form were shared with you today. 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a). Per your statements, this child has not returned to care since our last visit. 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a)(1-7). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in .0604(j). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. This is a violation of a requirement in .1103(b). You stated that you have not yet completed the trainings, but plan to work on them today. 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. The expectation is that violations are to be corrected immediately to ensure the daily safety and health of the children in care. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action. You will be notified in writing of any action taken. As stated in the 9/21/23 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. Today, I verified correction of 7 of the 18 violations. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. The following violations were recited: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/17/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Activity Plans – The posted plan was the same one that was posted on 9/21/23 and had not been updated with new activities. Having planed activities to address various learning goals for the children is one of the most important parts of being a high quality child care provider. Carefully planned activities and lessons help lay the ground work for a life time of academic success. During the visit on 9/21/23, we discussed the option of purchasing a curriculum that clearly lays out a theme, activities, and learning goals. A list of the curriculums that are approved for use by the Division was shared with you today. Consider reviewing the different options to find one that works best for you and helps you maintain compliance with this requirement. Menu Planning – The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. Per our discussion, consider completing your menus on your computer. This helps save time and effort as you update the meals and dates each week. Once updated, all you have to do is print and post the current copy. You could even save the menus to recycle and you would only need to change the date. We discussed the pros and cons of completing a month long menu or a weekly menu. You will need to decide which works best for you as you plan your meal and shop for supplies. Both the monthly and the weekly format meet the rule requirement. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/3/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 10/3/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my 9/21/23 Annual Compliance Visit. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. The administrator assisted me with the visit. The children the children washed hands upon arrival and transitioned to free play. Some played pretend in the dramatic play area while others built with magnetic tiles at a child size table. The infant’s diapers were changed as needed. The infant was placed on the floor where they could move freely and crawl to access materials. The provider addressed the children’s needs in a nurturing and caring manner. The following violations documented during the 9/21/23 visit were monitored for compliance during this visit: 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-102. A copy of the summary was shared with the parent when they arrived today. A signed copy was placed in the file. This violation is now in compliance. 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a). Diaper changing was completed as required. This violation is now in compliance. 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12);.0508(a). A current schedule was not posted when I arrived. The provider found the schedule and posted it during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(12); .0508(a). The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had the meal components had not been updated. 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b). The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. A current menu was created and posted during the visit. This violation is now in compliance. 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a). The grass on the playground had been mowed. This violation is now in compliance. 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a). This had been completed for 1 file; however, documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f). A plan or evaluation had not yet been completed. Samples of a development plan and an evaluation form were shared with you today. 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a). Per your statements, this child has not returned to care since our last visit. 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in GS110-91(1). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2). Per our discussion, if the parent fails to provide documentation by 10/5/23, the child may not return to care until documentation is on file. 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .1804(c). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0801(a)(1-7). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. This is a violation of a requirement in .0604(j). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. This is a violation of a requirement in .1103(b). You stated that you have not yet completed the trainings, but plan to work on them today. 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. This is a violation of a requirement in .0608(b). Documentation was not available in the file for CD. Per your statements, the parent plans to bring the completed paperwork later today. The expectation is that violations are to be corrected immediately to ensure the daily safety and health of the children in care. Repeat violations demonstrate a pattern of noncompliance and may result in an administrative action. You will be notified in writing of any action taken. As stated in the 9/21/23 visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had not been received. Today, I verified correction of 7 of the 18 violations. Violations requiring additional time for correction, must be addressed immediately to ensure a safe environment for the children in your care. The following violations were recited: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23 and the plans had not been updated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/17/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Activity Plans – The posted plan was the same one that was posted on 9/21/23 and had not been updated with new activities. Having planed activities to address various learning goals for the children is one of the most important parts of being a high quality child care provider. Carefully planned activities and lessons help lay the ground work for a life time of academic success. During the visit on 9/21/23, we discussed the option of purchasing a curriculum that clearly lays out a theme, activities, and learning goals. A list of the curriculums that are approved for use by the Division was shared with you today. Consider reviewing the different options to find one that works best for you and helps you maintain compliance with this requirement. Menu Planning – The posted menu was dated 9/1/23 and had not been updated. Per our discussion, consider completing your menus on your computer. This helps save time and effort as you update the meals and dates each week. Once updated, all you have to do is print and post the current copy. You could even save the menus to recycle and you would only need to change the date. We discussed the pros and cons of completing a month long menu or a weekly menu. You will need to decide which works best for you as you plan your meal and shop for supplies. Both the monthly and the weekly format meet the rule requirement. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/21/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 9/21/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). A quality point standard was not met. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/26/22. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/6/22. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/10/23. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 9/18/23. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in the activity areas. The children played with trucks, magnetic building blocks, and wooden blocks. There continues to be a fenced playground behind the home. Children washed hands in preparation for lunch. Lunch today was chicken nuggets, French fries, green beans, whole wheat bread slice, and milk. After lunch, the children toileted and rested on linen covered cots. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. GS 110-102 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Ad development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0801(a)(1-7) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. .1103(b) 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0608(b) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes (Updated September 2020), Child Care Rules (Updated February 2021), and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care 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 10/4/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records - Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records can assist you in maintaining accurate licensing records. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach to record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. Be aware that inconsistent documentation such as incomplete or missing information can result in discrepancies with your records. DCDEE expects providers to maintain accurate and complete records at all times. Per our discussion, consider purchasing a file box to organize your staff, children, and program records. Having all your information in one place ensures you can always find the information you need. The file box can also be used as your Ready to Go File in the event of an emergency. Also use the checklists located on the Division’s web site under Provider Documents to track the information in each file. This helps you to see what information is missing and the form also lets you know the deadline for having the information on file. Your Staff and Training Worksheet also helps to track these deadlines. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23. A second fruit or vegetable component was missing from the lunch listed for Monday on the posted menu. You stated that you reuse the same menu for the whole month. Per our discussion, you must begin using a monthly menu form to show meals for each day the children are in care. Review your meal selections and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen to serve as a reference as you are planning your menu. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Posted Schedule and Activity Plans – Activity plans help you to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They also provide information to families on activities taking place during their child’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps you to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. Activity plans are required to be posted and must be up-to-date. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23. A schedule of the day was not posted. You stated that you had taken the schedule down while the room was being painted and had forgotten to put it back up. We discussed purchasing a curriculum that has an activity plan already created. If you purchase 12 months of the plans, you can then make adjustments based on the needs of the current children in care and reuse them each year. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and all staff must complete training in all topic areas every five years. Because L. Cowell assists you in the classroom and counts in staff/child ratios, she must also complete these trainings. You originally completed your initial Health & Safety Training in 11/3/2017 should have completed the 5-year cycle trainings by 11/3/22. Based on documentation available, you have completed all trainings except the following: - Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. - Building and physical premises safety. The required trainings are available for free in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. Staff can continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Use the Health & Safety Training Log, available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents, to document and track all H&S Training. Attach a certificate for each training topic area to log. These trainings can also be used to meet annual on-going training requirements. Playground Safety - The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children can play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore with all their senses. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. Children must play outside for a minimum of 1 hour per day. The space must be mowed, have materials in place, and be ready for the children to use each day. Remember that you have a restriction on your license which states that children can only play inside the fenced area. Per our discussion, all materials must be moved inside the fenced area and children must have access to them for at least 1 hour each day, weather permitting. A copy of the Weather Watch Chart was reviewed with you to help you make a decision as to when it is safe for children to go outside. Make sure you also have a space prepared for the infant to have tummy time outside. Diaper Changing - Following proper diaper changing procedures helps to keep children clean and healthy. Diapers must be checked and changed as needed to prevent diaper rash. A child 1 year of age was not checked or changed for over 3 hours. Per our discussion, using a form to track each diaper change can help you remember to check the infants and toddlers in your care. You could also use a white board to track feedings and diaper changes for these children. This also helps you share accurate information with parents at the end of each day. Additional Technical Assistance: Staff/child Ratios - The Center In a Residence Staff/child Ratio Chart was reviewed with you during the visit. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. A group is the maximum number of children occupying an individual classroom or well-defined space. In any multi-age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in care sets the staff/child ratio for the class. Per our discussion, when the infant is in care, the staff/child ratio will be 1:5 with a total groups size of no more than 10 children. This means that even though you are licensed for up to 12 children, on a day when the infant is in care, you can have no more than 10 children in care. Criminal Background Check - The Criminal Background Check portal has been updated, but access to completing the process is still through the Division's website under Provider, Criminal Background Check, and in the blue box to the right you will see Child Care Criminal Background Check. You then sign in with your NCID to complete the process. A help number is listed at the top of the page if you need assistance. Additional Information: Moodle Support - The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through the online learning platform Moodle. DCDEE has established a new support email address and phone number to help providers navigate Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. • Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • They could also choose take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. • A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. Fire and Sanitation Inspections – The State of Emergency due to Covid-19 has been lifted, and flexibility for having fire and sanitation inspections completed is no longer available. Ensure that your inspections are completed at least annually by contacting your Environmental Health Inspector and/or Fire Inspector prior to the expiration of your inspections. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/21/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 9/21/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). A quality point standard was not met. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/26/22. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/6/22. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/10/23. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 9/18/23. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in the activity areas. The children played with trucks, magnetic building blocks, and wooden blocks. There continues to be a fenced playground behind the home. Children washed hands in preparation for lunch. Lunch today was chicken nuggets, French fries, green beans, whole wheat bread slice, and milk. After lunch, the children toileted and rested on linen covered cots. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. GS 110-102 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Ad development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0801(a)(1-7) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. .1103(b) 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0608(b) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes (Updated September 2020), Child Care Rules (Updated February 2021), and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care 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 10/4/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records - Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records can assist you in maintaining accurate licensing records. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach to record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. Be aware that inconsistent documentation such as incomplete or missing information can result in discrepancies with your records. DCDEE expects providers to maintain accurate and complete records at all times. Per our discussion, consider purchasing a file box to organize your staff, children, and program records. Having all your information in one place ensures you can always find the information you need. The file box can also be used as your Ready to Go File in the event of an emergency. Also use the checklists located on the Division’s web site under Provider Documents to track the information in each file. This helps you to see what information is missing and the form also lets you know the deadline for having the information on file. Your Staff and Training Worksheet also helps to track these deadlines. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23. A second fruit or vegetable component was missing from the lunch listed for Monday on the posted menu. You stated that you reuse the same menu for the whole month. Per our discussion, you must begin using a monthly menu form to show meals for each day the children are in care. Review your meal selections and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen to serve as a reference as you are planning your menu. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Posted Schedule and Activity Plans – Activity plans help you to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They also provide information to families on activities taking place during their child’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps you to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. Activity plans are required to be posted and must be up-to-date. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23. A schedule of the day was not posted. You stated that you had taken the schedule down while the room was being painted and had forgotten to put it back up. We discussed purchasing a curriculum that has an activity plan already created. If you purchase 12 months of the plans, you can then make adjustments based on the needs of the current children in care and reuse them each year. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and all staff must complete training in all topic areas every five years. Because L. Cowell assists you in the classroom and counts in staff/child ratios, she must also complete these trainings. You originally completed your initial Health & Safety Training in 11/3/2017 should have completed the 5-year cycle trainings by 11/3/22. Based on documentation available, you have completed all trainings except the following: - Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. - Building and physical premises safety. The required trainings are available for free in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. Staff can continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Use the Health & Safety Training Log, available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents, to document and track all H&S Training. Attach a certificate for each training topic area to log. These trainings can also be used to meet annual on-going training requirements. Playground Safety - The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children can play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore with all their senses. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. Children must play outside for a minimum of 1 hour per day. The space must be mowed, have materials in place, and be ready for the children to use each day. Remember that you have a restriction on your license which states that children can only play inside the fenced area. Per our discussion, all materials must be moved inside the fenced area and children must have access to them for at least 1 hour each day, weather permitting. A copy of the Weather Watch Chart was reviewed with you to help you make a decision as to when it is safe for children to go outside. Make sure you also have a space prepared for the infant to have tummy time outside. Diaper Changing - Following proper diaper changing procedures helps to keep children clean and healthy. Diapers must be checked and changed as needed to prevent diaper rash. A child 1 year of age was not checked or changed for over 3 hours. Per our discussion, using a form to track each diaper change can help you remember to check the infants and toddlers in your care. You could also use a white board to track feedings and diaper changes for these children. This also helps you share accurate information with parents at the end of each day. Additional Technical Assistance: Staff/child Ratios - The Center In a Residence Staff/child Ratio Chart was reviewed with you during the visit. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. A group is the maximum number of children occupying an individual classroom or well-defined space. In any multi-age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in care sets the staff/child ratio for the class. Per our discussion, when the infant is in care, the staff/child ratio will be 1:5 with a total groups size of no more than 10 children. This means that even though you are licensed for up to 12 children, on a day when the infant is in care, you can have no more than 10 children in care. Criminal Background Check - The Criminal Background Check portal has been updated, but access to completing the process is still through the Division's website under Provider, Criminal Background Check, and in the blue box to the right you will see Child Care Criminal Background Check. You then sign in with your NCID to complete the process. A help number is listed at the top of the page if you need assistance. Additional Information: Moodle Support - The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through the online learning platform Moodle. DCDEE has established a new support email address and phone number to help providers navigate Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. • Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • They could also choose take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. • A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. Fire and Sanitation Inspections – The State of Emergency due to Covid-19 has been lifted, and flexibility for having fire and sanitation inspections completed is no longer available. Ensure that your inspections are completed at least annually by contacting your Environmental Health Inspector and/or Fire Inspector prior to the expiration of your inspections. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/21/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 9/21/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). A quality point standard was not met. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/26/22. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/6/22. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/10/23. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 9/18/23. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in the activity areas. The children played with trucks, magnetic building blocks, and wooden blocks. There continues to be a fenced playground behind the home. Children washed hands in preparation for lunch. Lunch today was chicken nuggets, French fries, green beans, whole wheat bread slice, and milk. After lunch, the children toileted and rested on linen covered cots. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. GS 110-102 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Ad development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0801(a)(1-7) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. .1103(b) 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0608(b) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes (Updated September 2020), Child Care Rules (Updated February 2021), and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care 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 10/4/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records - Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records can assist you in maintaining accurate licensing records. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach to record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. Be aware that inconsistent documentation such as incomplete or missing information can result in discrepancies with your records. DCDEE expects providers to maintain accurate and complete records at all times. Per our discussion, consider purchasing a file box to organize your staff, children, and program records. Having all your information in one place ensures you can always find the information you need. The file box can also be used as your Ready to Go File in the event of an emergency. Also use the checklists located on the Division’s web site under Provider Documents to track the information in each file. This helps you to see what information is missing and the form also lets you know the deadline for having the information on file. Your Staff and Training Worksheet also helps to track these deadlines. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23. A second fruit or vegetable component was missing from the lunch listed for Monday on the posted menu. You stated that you reuse the same menu for the whole month. Per our discussion, you must begin using a monthly menu form to show meals for each day the children are in care. Review your meal selections and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen to serve as a reference as you are planning your menu. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Posted Schedule and Activity Plans – Activity plans help you to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They also provide information to families on activities taking place during their child’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps you to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. Activity plans are required to be posted and must be up-to-date. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23. A schedule of the day was not posted. You stated that you had taken the schedule down while the room was being painted and had forgotten to put it back up. We discussed purchasing a curriculum that has an activity plan already created. If you purchase 12 months of the plans, you can then make adjustments based on the needs of the current children in care and reuse them each year. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and all staff must complete training in all topic areas every five years. Because L. Cowell assists you in the classroom and counts in staff/child ratios, she must also complete these trainings. You originally completed your initial Health & Safety Training in 11/3/2017 should have completed the 5-year cycle trainings by 11/3/22. Based on documentation available, you have completed all trainings except the following: - Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. - Building and physical premises safety. The required trainings are available for free in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. Staff can continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Use the Health & Safety Training Log, available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents, to document and track all H&S Training. Attach a certificate for each training topic area to log. These trainings can also be used to meet annual on-going training requirements. Playground Safety - The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children can play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore with all their senses. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. Children must play outside for a minimum of 1 hour per day. The space must be mowed, have materials in place, and be ready for the children to use each day. Remember that you have a restriction on your license which states that children can only play inside the fenced area. Per our discussion, all materials must be moved inside the fenced area and children must have access to them for at least 1 hour each day, weather permitting. A copy of the Weather Watch Chart was reviewed with you to help you make a decision as to when it is safe for children to go outside. Make sure you also have a space prepared for the infant to have tummy time outside. Diaper Changing - Following proper diaper changing procedures helps to keep children clean and healthy. Diapers must be checked and changed as needed to prevent diaper rash. A child 1 year of age was not checked or changed for over 3 hours. Per our discussion, using a form to track each diaper change can help you remember to check the infants and toddlers in your care. You could also use a white board to track feedings and diaper changes for these children. This also helps you share accurate information with parents at the end of each day. Additional Technical Assistance: Staff/child Ratios - The Center In a Residence Staff/child Ratio Chart was reviewed with you during the visit. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. A group is the maximum number of children occupying an individual classroom or well-defined space. In any multi-age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in care sets the staff/child ratio for the class. Per our discussion, when the infant is in care, the staff/child ratio will be 1:5 with a total groups size of no more than 10 children. This means that even though you are licensed for up to 12 children, on a day when the infant is in care, you can have no more than 10 children in care. Criminal Background Check - The Criminal Background Check portal has been updated, but access to completing the process is still through the Division's website under Provider, Criminal Background Check, and in the blue box to the right you will see Child Care Criminal Background Check. You then sign in with your NCID to complete the process. A help number is listed at the top of the page if you need assistance. Additional Information: Moodle Support - The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through the online learning platform Moodle. DCDEE has established a new support email address and phone number to help providers navigate Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. • Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • They could also choose take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. • A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. Fire and Sanitation Inspections – The State of Emergency due to Covid-19 has been lifted, and flexibility for having fire and sanitation inspections completed is no longer available. Ensure that your inspections are completed at least annually by contacting your Environmental Health Inspector and/or Fire Inspector prior to the expiration of your inspections. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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 .0515 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/21/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 9/21/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). A quality point standard was not met. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/26/22. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/6/22. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/10/23. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 9/18/23. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in the activity areas. The children played with trucks, magnetic building blocks, and wooden blocks. There continues to be a fenced playground behind the home. Children washed hands in preparation for lunch. Lunch today was chicken nuggets, French fries, green beans, whole wheat bread slice, and milk. After lunch, the children toileted and rested on linen covered cots. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. GS 110-102 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Ad development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0801(a)(1-7) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. .1103(b) 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0608(b) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes (Updated September 2020), Child Care Rules (Updated February 2021), and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care 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 10/4/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records - Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records can assist you in maintaining accurate licensing records. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach to record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. Be aware that inconsistent documentation such as incomplete or missing information can result in discrepancies with your records. DCDEE expects providers to maintain accurate and complete records at all times. Per our discussion, consider purchasing a file box to organize your staff, children, and program records. Having all your information in one place ensures you can always find the information you need. The file box can also be used as your Ready to Go File in the event of an emergency. Also use the checklists located on the Division’s web site under Provider Documents to track the information in each file. This helps you to see what information is missing and the form also lets you know the deadline for having the information on file. Your Staff and Training Worksheet also helps to track these deadlines. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23. A second fruit or vegetable component was missing from the lunch listed for Monday on the posted menu. You stated that you reuse the same menu for the whole month. Per our discussion, you must begin using a monthly menu form to show meals for each day the children are in care. Review your meal selections and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen to serve as a reference as you are planning your menu. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Posted Schedule and Activity Plans – Activity plans help you to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They also provide information to families on activities taking place during their child’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps you to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. Activity plans are required to be posted and must be up-to-date. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23. A schedule of the day was not posted. You stated that you had taken the schedule down while the room was being painted and had forgotten to put it back up. We discussed purchasing a curriculum that has an activity plan already created. If you purchase 12 months of the plans, you can then make adjustments based on the needs of the current children in care and reuse them each year. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and all staff must complete training in all topic areas every five years. Because L. Cowell assists you in the classroom and counts in staff/child ratios, she must also complete these trainings. You originally completed your initial Health & Safety Training in 11/3/2017 should have completed the 5-year cycle trainings by 11/3/22. Based on documentation available, you have completed all trainings except the following: - Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. - Building and physical premises safety. The required trainings are available for free in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. Staff can continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Use the Health & Safety Training Log, available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents, to document and track all H&S Training. Attach a certificate for each training topic area to log. These trainings can also be used to meet annual on-going training requirements. Playground Safety - The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children can play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore with all their senses. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. Children must play outside for a minimum of 1 hour per day. The space must be mowed, have materials in place, and be ready for the children to use each day. Remember that you have a restriction on your license which states that children can only play inside the fenced area. Per our discussion, all materials must be moved inside the fenced area and children must have access to them for at least 1 hour each day, weather permitting. A copy of the Weather Watch Chart was reviewed with you to help you make a decision as to when it is safe for children to go outside. Make sure you also have a space prepared for the infant to have tummy time outside. Diaper Changing - Following proper diaper changing procedures helps to keep children clean and healthy. Diapers must be checked and changed as needed to prevent diaper rash. A child 1 year of age was not checked or changed for over 3 hours. Per our discussion, using a form to track each diaper change can help you remember to check the infants and toddlers in your care. You could also use a white board to track feedings and diaper changes for these children. This also helps you share accurate information with parents at the end of each day. Additional Technical Assistance: Staff/child Ratios - The Center In a Residence Staff/child Ratio Chart was reviewed with you during the visit. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. A group is the maximum number of children occupying an individual classroom or well-defined space. In any multi-age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in care sets the staff/child ratio for the class. Per our discussion, when the infant is in care, the staff/child ratio will be 1:5 with a total groups size of no more than 10 children. This means that even though you are licensed for up to 12 children, on a day when the infant is in care, you can have no more than 10 children in care. Criminal Background Check - The Criminal Background Check portal has been updated, but access to completing the process is still through the Division's website under Provider, Criminal Background Check, and in the blue box to the right you will see Child Care Criminal Background Check. You then sign in with your NCID to complete the process. A help number is listed at the top of the page if you need assistance. Additional Information: Moodle Support - The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through the online learning platform Moodle. DCDEE has established a new support email address and phone number to help providers navigate Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. • Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • They could also choose take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. • A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. Fire and Sanitation Inspections – The State of Emergency due to Covid-19 has been lifted, and flexibility for having fire and sanitation inspections completed is no longer available. Ensure that your inspections are completed at least annually by contacting your Environmental Health Inspector and/or Fire Inspector prior to the expiration of your inspections. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0801 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/21/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 9/21/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). A quality point standard was not met. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/26/22. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/6/22. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/10/23. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 9/18/23. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in the activity areas. The children played with trucks, magnetic building blocks, and wooden blocks. There continues to be a fenced playground behind the home. Children washed hands in preparation for lunch. Lunch today was chicken nuggets, French fries, green beans, whole wheat bread slice, and milk. After lunch, the children toileted and rested on linen covered cots. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. GS 110-102 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Ad development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0801(a)(1-7) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. .1103(b) 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0608(b) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes (Updated September 2020), Child Care Rules (Updated February 2021), and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care 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 10/4/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records - Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records can assist you in maintaining accurate licensing records. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach to record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. Be aware that inconsistent documentation such as incomplete or missing information can result in discrepancies with your records. DCDEE expects providers to maintain accurate and complete records at all times. Per our discussion, consider purchasing a file box to organize your staff, children, and program records. Having all your information in one place ensures you can always find the information you need. The file box can also be used as your Ready to Go File in the event of an emergency. Also use the checklists located on the Division’s web site under Provider Documents to track the information in each file. This helps you to see what information is missing and the form also lets you know the deadline for having the information on file. Your Staff and Training Worksheet also helps to track these deadlines. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23. A second fruit or vegetable component was missing from the lunch listed for Monday on the posted menu. You stated that you reuse the same menu for the whole month. Per our discussion, you must begin using a monthly menu form to show meals for each day the children are in care. Review your meal selections and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen to serve as a reference as you are planning your menu. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Posted Schedule and Activity Plans – Activity plans help you to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They also provide information to families on activities taking place during their child’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps you to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. Activity plans are required to be posted and must be up-to-date. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23. A schedule of the day was not posted. You stated that you had taken the schedule down while the room was being painted and had forgotten to put it back up. We discussed purchasing a curriculum that has an activity plan already created. If you purchase 12 months of the plans, you can then make adjustments based on the needs of the current children in care and reuse them each year. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and all staff must complete training in all topic areas every five years. Because L. Cowell assists you in the classroom and counts in staff/child ratios, she must also complete these trainings. You originally completed your initial Health & Safety Training in 11/3/2017 should have completed the 5-year cycle trainings by 11/3/22. Based on documentation available, you have completed all trainings except the following: - Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. - Building and physical premises safety. The required trainings are available for free in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. Staff can continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Use the Health & Safety Training Log, available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents, to document and track all H&S Training. Attach a certificate for each training topic area to log. These trainings can also be used to meet annual on-going training requirements. Playground Safety - The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children can play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore with all their senses. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. Children must play outside for a minimum of 1 hour per day. The space must be mowed, have materials in place, and be ready for the children to use each day. Remember that you have a restriction on your license which states that children can only play inside the fenced area. Per our discussion, all materials must be moved inside the fenced area and children must have access to them for at least 1 hour each day, weather permitting. A copy of the Weather Watch Chart was reviewed with you to help you make a decision as to when it is safe for children to go outside. Make sure you also have a space prepared for the infant to have tummy time outside. Diaper Changing - Following proper diaper changing procedures helps to keep children clean and healthy. Diapers must be checked and changed as needed to prevent diaper rash. A child 1 year of age was not checked or changed for over 3 hours. Per our discussion, using a form to track each diaper change can help you remember to check the infants and toddlers in your care. You could also use a white board to track feedings and diaper changes for these children. This also helps you share accurate information with parents at the end of each day. Additional Technical Assistance: Staff/child Ratios - The Center In a Residence Staff/child Ratio Chart was reviewed with you during the visit. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. A group is the maximum number of children occupying an individual classroom or well-defined space. In any multi-age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in care sets the staff/child ratio for the class. Per our discussion, when the infant is in care, the staff/child ratio will be 1:5 with a total groups size of no more than 10 children. This means that even though you are licensed for up to 12 children, on a day when the infant is in care, you can have no more than 10 children in care. Criminal Background Check - The Criminal Background Check portal has been updated, but access to completing the process is still through the Division's website under Provider, Criminal Background Check, and in the blue box to the right you will see Child Care Criminal Background Check. You then sign in with your NCID to complete the process. A help number is listed at the top of the page if you need assistance. Additional Information: Moodle Support - The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through the online learning platform Moodle. DCDEE has established a new support email address and phone number to help providers navigate Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. • Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • They could also choose take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. • A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. Fire and Sanitation Inspections – The State of Emergency due to Covid-19 has been lifted, and flexibility for having fire and sanitation inspections completed is no longer available. Ensure that your inspections are completed at least annually by contacting your Environmental Health Inspector and/or Fire Inspector prior to the expiration of your inspections. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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 .0806 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/21/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 9/21/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). A quality point standard was not met. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/26/22. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/6/22. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/10/23. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 9/18/23. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in the activity areas. The children played with trucks, magnetic building blocks, and wooden blocks. There continues to be a fenced playground behind the home. Children washed hands in preparation for lunch. Lunch today was chicken nuggets, French fries, green beans, whole wheat bread slice, and milk. After lunch, the children toileted and rested on linen covered cots. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. GS 110-102 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Ad development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0801(a)(1-7) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. .1103(b) 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0608(b) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes (Updated September 2020), Child Care Rules (Updated February 2021), and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care 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 10/4/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records - Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records can assist you in maintaining accurate licensing records. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach to record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. Be aware that inconsistent documentation such as incomplete or missing information can result in discrepancies with your records. DCDEE expects providers to maintain accurate and complete records at all times. Per our discussion, consider purchasing a file box to organize your staff, children, and program records. Having all your information in one place ensures you can always find the information you need. The file box can also be used as your Ready to Go File in the event of an emergency. Also use the checklists located on the Division’s web site under Provider Documents to track the information in each file. This helps you to see what information is missing and the form also lets you know the deadline for having the information on file. Your Staff and Training Worksheet also helps to track these deadlines. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23. A second fruit or vegetable component was missing from the lunch listed for Monday on the posted menu. You stated that you reuse the same menu for the whole month. Per our discussion, you must begin using a monthly menu form to show meals for each day the children are in care. Review your meal selections and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen to serve as a reference as you are planning your menu. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Posted Schedule and Activity Plans – Activity plans help you to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They also provide information to families on activities taking place during their child’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps you to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. Activity plans are required to be posted and must be up-to-date. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23. A schedule of the day was not posted. You stated that you had taken the schedule down while the room was being painted and had forgotten to put it back up. We discussed purchasing a curriculum that has an activity plan already created. If you purchase 12 months of the plans, you can then make adjustments based on the needs of the current children in care and reuse them each year. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and all staff must complete training in all topic areas every five years. Because L. Cowell assists you in the classroom and counts in staff/child ratios, she must also complete these trainings. You originally completed your initial Health & Safety Training in 11/3/2017 should have completed the 5-year cycle trainings by 11/3/22. Based on documentation available, you have completed all trainings except the following: - Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. - Building and physical premises safety. The required trainings are available for free in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. Staff can continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Use the Health & Safety Training Log, available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents, to document and track all H&S Training. Attach a certificate for each training topic area to log. These trainings can also be used to meet annual on-going training requirements. Playground Safety - The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children can play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore with all their senses. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. Children must play outside for a minimum of 1 hour per day. The space must be mowed, have materials in place, and be ready for the children to use each day. Remember that you have a restriction on your license which states that children can only play inside the fenced area. Per our discussion, all materials must be moved inside the fenced area and children must have access to them for at least 1 hour each day, weather permitting. A copy of the Weather Watch Chart was reviewed with you to help you make a decision as to when it is safe for children to go outside. Make sure you also have a space prepared for the infant to have tummy time outside. Diaper Changing - Following proper diaper changing procedures helps to keep children clean and healthy. Diapers must be checked and changed as needed to prevent diaper rash. A child 1 year of age was not checked or changed for over 3 hours. Per our discussion, using a form to track each diaper change can help you remember to check the infants and toddlers in your care. You could also use a white board to track feedings and diaper changes for these children. This also helps you share accurate information with parents at the end of each day. Additional Technical Assistance: Staff/child Ratios - The Center In a Residence Staff/child Ratio Chart was reviewed with you during the visit. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. A group is the maximum number of children occupying an individual classroom or well-defined space. In any multi-age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in care sets the staff/child ratio for the class. Per our discussion, when the infant is in care, the staff/child ratio will be 1:5 with a total groups size of no more than 10 children. This means that even though you are licensed for up to 12 children, on a day when the infant is in care, you can have no more than 10 children in care. Criminal Background Check - The Criminal Background Check portal has been updated, but access to completing the process is still through the Division's website under Provider, Criminal Background Check, and in the blue box to the right you will see Child Care Criminal Background Check. You then sign in with your NCID to complete the process. A help number is listed at the top of the page if you need assistance. Additional Information: Moodle Support - The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through the online learning platform Moodle. DCDEE has established a new support email address and phone number to help providers navigate Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. • Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • They could also choose take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. • A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. Fire and Sanitation Inspections – The State of Emergency due to Covid-19 has been lifted, and flexibility for having fire and sanitation inspections completed is no longer available. Ensure that your inspections are completed at least annually by contacting your Environmental Health Inspector and/or Fire Inspector prior to the expiration of your inspections. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/21/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 9/21/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). A quality point standard was not met. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/26/22. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/6/22. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/10/23. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 9/18/23. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in the activity areas. The children played with trucks, magnetic building blocks, and wooden blocks. There continues to be a fenced playground behind the home. Children washed hands in preparation for lunch. Lunch today was chicken nuggets, French fries, green beans, whole wheat bread slice, and milk. After lunch, the children toileted and rested on linen covered cots. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. GS 110-102 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Ad development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0801(a)(1-7) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. .1103(b) 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0608(b) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes (Updated September 2020), Child Care Rules (Updated February 2021), and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care 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 10/4/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records - Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records can assist you in maintaining accurate licensing records. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach to record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. Be aware that inconsistent documentation such as incomplete or missing information can result in discrepancies with your records. DCDEE expects providers to maintain accurate and complete records at all times. Per our discussion, consider purchasing a file box to organize your staff, children, and program records. Having all your information in one place ensures you can always find the information you need. The file box can also be used as your Ready to Go File in the event of an emergency. Also use the checklists located on the Division’s web site under Provider Documents to track the information in each file. This helps you to see what information is missing and the form also lets you know the deadline for having the information on file. Your Staff and Training Worksheet also helps to track these deadlines. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23. A second fruit or vegetable component was missing from the lunch listed for Monday on the posted menu. You stated that you reuse the same menu for the whole month. Per our discussion, you must begin using a monthly menu form to show meals for each day the children are in care. Review your meal selections and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen to serve as a reference as you are planning your menu. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Posted Schedule and Activity Plans – Activity plans help you to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They also provide information to families on activities taking place during their child’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps you to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. Activity plans are required to be posted and must be up-to-date. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23. A schedule of the day was not posted. You stated that you had taken the schedule down while the room was being painted and had forgotten to put it back up. We discussed purchasing a curriculum that has an activity plan already created. If you purchase 12 months of the plans, you can then make adjustments based on the needs of the current children in care and reuse them each year. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and all staff must complete training in all topic areas every five years. Because L. Cowell assists you in the classroom and counts in staff/child ratios, she must also complete these trainings. You originally completed your initial Health & Safety Training in 11/3/2017 should have completed the 5-year cycle trainings by 11/3/22. Based on documentation available, you have completed all trainings except the following: - Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. - Building and physical premises safety. The required trainings are available for free in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. Staff can continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Use the Health & Safety Training Log, available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents, to document and track all H&S Training. Attach a certificate for each training topic area to log. These trainings can also be used to meet annual on-going training requirements. Playground Safety - The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children can play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore with all their senses. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. Children must play outside for a minimum of 1 hour per day. The space must be mowed, have materials in place, and be ready for the children to use each day. Remember that you have a restriction on your license which states that children can only play inside the fenced area. Per our discussion, all materials must be moved inside the fenced area and children must have access to them for at least 1 hour each day, weather permitting. A copy of the Weather Watch Chart was reviewed with you to help you make a decision as to when it is safe for children to go outside. Make sure you also have a space prepared for the infant to have tummy time outside. Diaper Changing - Following proper diaper changing procedures helps to keep children clean and healthy. Diapers must be checked and changed as needed to prevent diaper rash. A child 1 year of age was not checked or changed for over 3 hours. Per our discussion, using a form to track each diaper change can help you remember to check the infants and toddlers in your care. You could also use a white board to track feedings and diaper changes for these children. This also helps you share accurate information with parents at the end of each day. Additional Technical Assistance: Staff/child Ratios - The Center In a Residence Staff/child Ratio Chart was reviewed with you during the visit. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. A group is the maximum number of children occupying an individual classroom or well-defined space. In any multi-age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in care sets the staff/child ratio for the class. Per our discussion, when the infant is in care, the staff/child ratio will be 1:5 with a total groups size of no more than 10 children. This means that even though you are licensed for up to 12 children, on a day when the infant is in care, you can have no more than 10 children in care. Criminal Background Check - The Criminal Background Check portal has been updated, but access to completing the process is still through the Division's website under Provider, Criminal Background Check, and in the blue box to the right you will see Child Care Criminal Background Check. You then sign in with your NCID to complete the process. A help number is listed at the top of the page if you need assistance. Additional Information: Moodle Support - The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through the online learning platform Moodle. DCDEE has established a new support email address and phone number to help providers navigate Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. • Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • They could also choose take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. • A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. Fire and Sanitation Inspections – The State of Emergency due to Covid-19 has been lifted, and flexibility for having fire and sanitation inspections completed is no longer available. Ensure that your inspections are completed at least annually by contacting your Environmental Health Inspector and/or Fire Inspector prior to the expiration of your inspections. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/21/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 9/21/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). A quality point standard was not met. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/26/22. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/6/22. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/10/23. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 9/18/23. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in the activity areas. The children played with trucks, magnetic building blocks, and wooden blocks. There continues to be a fenced playground behind the home. Children washed hands in preparation for lunch. Lunch today was chicken nuggets, French fries, green beans, whole wheat bread slice, and milk. After lunch, the children toileted and rested on linen covered cots. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. GS 110-102 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Ad development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0801(a)(1-7) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. .1103(b) 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0608(b) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes (Updated September 2020), Child Care Rules (Updated February 2021), and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care 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 10/4/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records - Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records can assist you in maintaining accurate licensing records. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach to record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. Be aware that inconsistent documentation such as incomplete or missing information can result in discrepancies with your records. DCDEE expects providers to maintain accurate and complete records at all times. Per our discussion, consider purchasing a file box to organize your staff, children, and program records. Having all your information in one place ensures you can always find the information you need. The file box can also be used as your Ready to Go File in the event of an emergency. Also use the checklists located on the Division’s web site under Provider Documents to track the information in each file. This helps you to see what information is missing and the form also lets you know the deadline for having the information on file. Your Staff and Training Worksheet also helps to track these deadlines. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23. A second fruit or vegetable component was missing from the lunch listed for Monday on the posted menu. You stated that you reuse the same menu for the whole month. Per our discussion, you must begin using a monthly menu form to show meals for each day the children are in care. Review your meal selections and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen to serve as a reference as you are planning your menu. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Posted Schedule and Activity Plans – Activity plans help you to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They also provide information to families on activities taking place during their child’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps you to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. Activity plans are required to be posted and must be up-to-date. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23. A schedule of the day was not posted. You stated that you had taken the schedule down while the room was being painted and had forgotten to put it back up. We discussed purchasing a curriculum that has an activity plan already created. If you purchase 12 months of the plans, you can then make adjustments based on the needs of the current children in care and reuse them each year. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and all staff must complete training in all topic areas every five years. Because L. Cowell assists you in the classroom and counts in staff/child ratios, she must also complete these trainings. You originally completed your initial Health & Safety Training in 11/3/2017 should have completed the 5-year cycle trainings by 11/3/22. Based on documentation available, you have completed all trainings except the following: - Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. - Building and physical premises safety. The required trainings are available for free in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. Staff can continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Use the Health & Safety Training Log, available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents, to document and track all H&S Training. Attach a certificate for each training topic area to log. These trainings can also be used to meet annual on-going training requirements. Playground Safety - The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children can play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore with all their senses. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. Children must play outside for a minimum of 1 hour per day. The space must be mowed, have materials in place, and be ready for the children to use each day. Remember that you have a restriction on your license which states that children can only play inside the fenced area. Per our discussion, all materials must be moved inside the fenced area and children must have access to them for at least 1 hour each day, weather permitting. A copy of the Weather Watch Chart was reviewed with you to help you make a decision as to when it is safe for children to go outside. Make sure you also have a space prepared for the infant to have tummy time outside. Diaper Changing - Following proper diaper changing procedures helps to keep children clean and healthy. Diapers must be checked and changed as needed to prevent diaper rash. A child 1 year of age was not checked or changed for over 3 hours. Per our discussion, using a form to track each diaper change can help you remember to check the infants and toddlers in your care. You could also use a white board to track feedings and diaper changes for these children. This also helps you share accurate information with parents at the end of each day. Additional Technical Assistance: Staff/child Ratios - The Center In a Residence Staff/child Ratio Chart was reviewed with you during the visit. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. A group is the maximum number of children occupying an individual classroom or well-defined space. In any multi-age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in care sets the staff/child ratio for the class. Per our discussion, when the infant is in care, the staff/child ratio will be 1:5 with a total groups size of no more than 10 children. This means that even though you are licensed for up to 12 children, on a day when the infant is in care, you can have no more than 10 children in care. Criminal Background Check - The Criminal Background Check portal has been updated, but access to completing the process is still through the Division's website under Provider, Criminal Background Check, and in the blue box to the right you will see Child Care Criminal Background Check. You then sign in with your NCID to complete the process. A help number is listed at the top of the page if you need assistance. Additional Information: Moodle Support - The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through the online learning platform Moodle. DCDEE has established a new support email address and phone number to help providers navigate Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. • Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • They could also choose take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. • A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. Fire and Sanitation Inspections – The State of Emergency due to Covid-19 has been lifted, and flexibility for having fire and sanitation inspections completed is no longer available. Ensure that your inspections are completed at least annually by contacting your Environmental Health Inspector and/or Fire Inspector prior to the expiration of your inspections. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/21/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 9/21/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). A quality point standard was not met. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/26/22. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/6/22. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/10/23. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 9/18/23. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in the activity areas. The children played with trucks, magnetic building blocks, and wooden blocks. There continues to be a fenced playground behind the home. Children washed hands in preparation for lunch. Lunch today was chicken nuggets, French fries, green beans, whole wheat bread slice, and milk. After lunch, the children toileted and rested on linen covered cots. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. GS 110-102 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Ad development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0801(a)(1-7) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. .1103(b) 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0608(b) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes (Updated September 2020), Child Care Rules (Updated February 2021), and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care 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 10/4/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records - Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records can assist you in maintaining accurate licensing records. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach to record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. Be aware that inconsistent documentation such as incomplete or missing information can result in discrepancies with your records. DCDEE expects providers to maintain accurate and complete records at all times. Per our discussion, consider purchasing a file box to organize your staff, children, and program records. Having all your information in one place ensures you can always find the information you need. The file box can also be used as your Ready to Go File in the event of an emergency. Also use the checklists located on the Division’s web site under Provider Documents to track the information in each file. This helps you to see what information is missing and the form also lets you know the deadline for having the information on file. Your Staff and Training Worksheet also helps to track these deadlines. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23. A second fruit or vegetable component was missing from the lunch listed for Monday on the posted menu. You stated that you reuse the same menu for the whole month. Per our discussion, you must begin using a monthly menu form to show meals for each day the children are in care. Review your meal selections and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen to serve as a reference as you are planning your menu. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Posted Schedule and Activity Plans – Activity plans help you to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They also provide information to families on activities taking place during their child’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps you to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. Activity plans are required to be posted and must be up-to-date. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23. A schedule of the day was not posted. You stated that you had taken the schedule down while the room was being painted and had forgotten to put it back up. We discussed purchasing a curriculum that has an activity plan already created. If you purchase 12 months of the plans, you can then make adjustments based on the needs of the current children in care and reuse them each year. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and all staff must complete training in all topic areas every five years. Because L. Cowell assists you in the classroom and counts in staff/child ratios, she must also complete these trainings. You originally completed your initial Health & Safety Training in 11/3/2017 should have completed the 5-year cycle trainings by 11/3/22. Based on documentation available, you have completed all trainings except the following: - Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. - Building and physical premises safety. The required trainings are available for free in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. Staff can continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Use the Health & Safety Training Log, available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents, to document and track all H&S Training. Attach a certificate for each training topic area to log. These trainings can also be used to meet annual on-going training requirements. Playground Safety - The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children can play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore with all their senses. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. Children must play outside for a minimum of 1 hour per day. The space must be mowed, have materials in place, and be ready for the children to use each day. Remember that you have a restriction on your license which states that children can only play inside the fenced area. Per our discussion, all materials must be moved inside the fenced area and children must have access to them for at least 1 hour each day, weather permitting. A copy of the Weather Watch Chart was reviewed with you to help you make a decision as to when it is safe for children to go outside. Make sure you also have a space prepared for the infant to have tummy time outside. Diaper Changing - Following proper diaper changing procedures helps to keep children clean and healthy. Diapers must be checked and changed as needed to prevent diaper rash. A child 1 year of age was not checked or changed for over 3 hours. Per our discussion, using a form to track each diaper change can help you remember to check the infants and toddlers in your care. You could also use a white board to track feedings and diaper changes for these children. This also helps you share accurate information with parents at the end of each day. Additional Technical Assistance: Staff/child Ratios - The Center In a Residence Staff/child Ratio Chart was reviewed with you during the visit. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. A group is the maximum number of children occupying an individual classroom or well-defined space. In any multi-age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in care sets the staff/child ratio for the class. Per our discussion, when the infant is in care, the staff/child ratio will be 1:5 with a total groups size of no more than 10 children. This means that even though you are licensed for up to 12 children, on a day when the infant is in care, you can have no more than 10 children in care. Criminal Background Check - The Criminal Background Check portal has been updated, but access to completing the process is still through the Division's website under Provider, Criminal Background Check, and in the blue box to the right you will see Child Care Criminal Background Check. You then sign in with your NCID to complete the process. A help number is listed at the top of the page if you need assistance. Additional Information: Moodle Support - The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through the online learning platform Moodle. DCDEE has established a new support email address and phone number to help providers navigate Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. • Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • They could also choose take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. • A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. Fire and Sanitation Inspections – The State of Emergency due to Covid-19 has been lifted, and flexibility for having fire and sanitation inspections completed is no longer available. Ensure that your inspections are completed at least annually by contacting your Environmental Health Inspector and/or Fire Inspector prior to the expiration of your inspections. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/21/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 9/21/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). A quality point standard was not met. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/26/22. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/6/22. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/10/23. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 9/18/23. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in the activity areas. The children played with trucks, magnetic building blocks, and wooden blocks. There continues to be a fenced playground behind the home. Children washed hands in preparation for lunch. Lunch today was chicken nuggets, French fries, green beans, whole wheat bread slice, and milk. After lunch, the children toileted and rested on linen covered cots. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. GS 110-102 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Ad development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0801(a)(1-7) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. .1103(b) 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0608(b) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes (Updated September 2020), Child Care Rules (Updated February 2021), and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care 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 10/4/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records - Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records can assist you in maintaining accurate licensing records. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach to record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. Be aware that inconsistent documentation such as incomplete or missing information can result in discrepancies with your records. DCDEE expects providers to maintain accurate and complete records at all times. Per our discussion, consider purchasing a file box to organize your staff, children, and program records. Having all your information in one place ensures you can always find the information you need. The file box can also be used as your Ready to Go File in the event of an emergency. Also use the checklists located on the Division’s web site under Provider Documents to track the information in each file. This helps you to see what information is missing and the form also lets you know the deadline for having the information on file. Your Staff and Training Worksheet also helps to track these deadlines. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23. A second fruit or vegetable component was missing from the lunch listed for Monday on the posted menu. You stated that you reuse the same menu for the whole month. Per our discussion, you must begin using a monthly menu form to show meals for each day the children are in care. Review your meal selections and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen to serve as a reference as you are planning your menu. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Posted Schedule and Activity Plans – Activity plans help you to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They also provide information to families on activities taking place during their child’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps you to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. Activity plans are required to be posted and must be up-to-date. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23. A schedule of the day was not posted. You stated that you had taken the schedule down while the room was being painted and had forgotten to put it back up. We discussed purchasing a curriculum that has an activity plan already created. If you purchase 12 months of the plans, you can then make adjustments based on the needs of the current children in care and reuse them each year. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and all staff must complete training in all topic areas every five years. Because L. Cowell assists you in the classroom and counts in staff/child ratios, she must also complete these trainings. You originally completed your initial Health & Safety Training in 11/3/2017 should have completed the 5-year cycle trainings by 11/3/22. Based on documentation available, you have completed all trainings except the following: - Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. - Building and physical premises safety. The required trainings are available for free in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. Staff can continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Use the Health & Safety Training Log, available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents, to document and track all H&S Training. Attach a certificate for each training topic area to log. These trainings can also be used to meet annual on-going training requirements. Playground Safety - The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children can play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore with all their senses. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. Children must play outside for a minimum of 1 hour per day. The space must be mowed, have materials in place, and be ready for the children to use each day. Remember that you have a restriction on your license which states that children can only play inside the fenced area. Per our discussion, all materials must be moved inside the fenced area and children must have access to them for at least 1 hour each day, weather permitting. A copy of the Weather Watch Chart was reviewed with you to help you make a decision as to when it is safe for children to go outside. Make sure you also have a space prepared for the infant to have tummy time outside. Diaper Changing - Following proper diaper changing procedures helps to keep children clean and healthy. Diapers must be checked and changed as needed to prevent diaper rash. A child 1 year of age was not checked or changed for over 3 hours. Per our discussion, using a form to track each diaper change can help you remember to check the infants and toddlers in your care. You could also use a white board to track feedings and diaper changes for these children. This also helps you share accurate information with parents at the end of each day. Additional Technical Assistance: Staff/child Ratios - The Center In a Residence Staff/child Ratio Chart was reviewed with you during the visit. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. A group is the maximum number of children occupying an individual classroom or well-defined space. In any multi-age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in care sets the staff/child ratio for the class. Per our discussion, when the infant is in care, the staff/child ratio will be 1:5 with a total groups size of no more than 10 children. This means that even though you are licensed for up to 12 children, on a day when the infant is in care, you can have no more than 10 children in care. Criminal Background Check - The Criminal Background Check portal has been updated, but access to completing the process is still through the Division's website under Provider, Criminal Background Check, and in the blue box to the right you will see Child Care Criminal Background Check. You then sign in with your NCID to complete the process. A help number is listed at the top of the page if you need assistance. Additional Information: Moodle Support - The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through the online learning platform Moodle. DCDEE has established a new support email address and phone number to help providers navigate Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. • Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • They could also choose take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. • A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. Fire and Sanitation Inspections – The State of Emergency due to Covid-19 has been lifted, and flexibility for having fire and sanitation inspections completed is no longer available. Ensure that your inspections are completed at least annually by contacting your Environmental Health Inspector and/or Fire Inspector prior to the expiration of your inspections. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/21/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 9/21/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). A quality point standard was not met. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/26/22. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/6/22. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/10/23. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 9/18/23. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in the activity areas. The children played with trucks, magnetic building blocks, and wooden blocks. There continues to be a fenced playground behind the home. Children washed hands in preparation for lunch. Lunch today was chicken nuggets, French fries, green beans, whole wheat bread slice, and milk. After lunch, the children toileted and rested on linen covered cots. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. GS 110-102 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Ad development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0801(a)(1-7) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. .1103(b) 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0608(b) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes (Updated September 2020), Child Care Rules (Updated February 2021), and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care 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 10/4/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records - Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records can assist you in maintaining accurate licensing records. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach to record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. Be aware that inconsistent documentation such as incomplete or missing information can result in discrepancies with your records. DCDEE expects providers to maintain accurate and complete records at all times. Per our discussion, consider purchasing a file box to organize your staff, children, and program records. Having all your information in one place ensures you can always find the information you need. The file box can also be used as your Ready to Go File in the event of an emergency. Also use the checklists located on the Division’s web site under Provider Documents to track the information in each file. This helps you to see what information is missing and the form also lets you know the deadline for having the information on file. Your Staff and Training Worksheet also helps to track these deadlines. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23. A second fruit or vegetable component was missing from the lunch listed for Monday on the posted menu. You stated that you reuse the same menu for the whole month. Per our discussion, you must begin using a monthly menu form to show meals for each day the children are in care. Review your meal selections and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen to serve as a reference as you are planning your menu. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Posted Schedule and Activity Plans – Activity plans help you to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They also provide information to families on activities taking place during their child’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps you to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. Activity plans are required to be posted and must be up-to-date. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23. A schedule of the day was not posted. You stated that you had taken the schedule down while the room was being painted and had forgotten to put it back up. We discussed purchasing a curriculum that has an activity plan already created. If you purchase 12 months of the plans, you can then make adjustments based on the needs of the current children in care and reuse them each year. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and all staff must complete training in all topic areas every five years. Because L. Cowell assists you in the classroom and counts in staff/child ratios, she must also complete these trainings. You originally completed your initial Health & Safety Training in 11/3/2017 should have completed the 5-year cycle trainings by 11/3/22. Based on documentation available, you have completed all trainings except the following: - Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. - Building and physical premises safety. The required trainings are available for free in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. Staff can continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Use the Health & Safety Training Log, available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents, to document and track all H&S Training. Attach a certificate for each training topic area to log. These trainings can also be used to meet annual on-going training requirements. Playground Safety - The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children can play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore with all their senses. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. Children must play outside for a minimum of 1 hour per day. The space must be mowed, have materials in place, and be ready for the children to use each day. Remember that you have a restriction on your license which states that children can only play inside the fenced area. Per our discussion, all materials must be moved inside the fenced area and children must have access to them for at least 1 hour each day, weather permitting. A copy of the Weather Watch Chart was reviewed with you to help you make a decision as to when it is safe for children to go outside. Make sure you also have a space prepared for the infant to have tummy time outside. Diaper Changing - Following proper diaper changing procedures helps to keep children clean and healthy. Diapers must be checked and changed as needed to prevent diaper rash. A child 1 year of age was not checked or changed for over 3 hours. Per our discussion, using a form to track each diaper change can help you remember to check the infants and toddlers in your care. You could also use a white board to track feedings and diaper changes for these children. This also helps you share accurate information with parents at the end of each day. Additional Technical Assistance: Staff/child Ratios - The Center In a Residence Staff/child Ratio Chart was reviewed with you during the visit. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. A group is the maximum number of children occupying an individual classroom or well-defined space. In any multi-age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in care sets the staff/child ratio for the class. Per our discussion, when the infant is in care, the staff/child ratio will be 1:5 with a total groups size of no more than 10 children. This means that even though you are licensed for up to 12 children, on a day when the infant is in care, you can have no more than 10 children in care. Criminal Background Check - The Criminal Background Check portal has been updated, but access to completing the process is still through the Division's website under Provider, Criminal Background Check, and in the blue box to the right you will see Child Care Criminal Background Check. You then sign in with your NCID to complete the process. A help number is listed at the top of the page if you need assistance. Additional Information: Moodle Support - The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through the online learning platform Moodle. DCDEE has established a new support email address and phone number to help providers navigate Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. • Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • They could also choose take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. • A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. Fire and Sanitation Inspections – The State of Emergency due to Covid-19 has been lifted, and flexibility for having fire and sanitation inspections completed is no longer available. Ensure that your inspections are completed at least annually by contacting your Environmental Health Inspector and/or Fire Inspector prior to the expiration of your inspections. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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: NEW BEGINNINGS Facility ID: 27000073 Consultant: ANNE BUCK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/21/2023 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 9/21/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced Annual Compliance Visit today was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me on the visit. T. Overton, Owner/operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 1/28/20 earning 3 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space). A quality point standard was not met. On June 27, 2023, the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) introduced a cohort model and timeline for resuming the star rated license reassessments. This cohort model includes a preparation year and a reassessment year. Your facility will be in Cohort 2 which means your preparation year will be 7/1/24-6/30/25 and your reassessment year will be 7/1/25-6/30/26. There are opportunities within the preparation year that will help prepare your facility for the reassessment year. Additional information and supports are available on the Division website under Providers, Licensing, Star Rated License, and Resuming Star Rated License. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 10/26/22. The sanitation inspection was completed 12/6/22. with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 3/10/23. and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% as of 9/18/23. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in the activity areas. The children played with trucks, magnetic building blocks, and wooden blocks. There continues to be a fenced playground behind the home. Children washed hands in preparation for lunch. Lunch today was chicken nuggets, French fries, green beans, whole wheat bread slice, and milk. After lunch, the children toileted and rested on linen covered cots. Corporation Status: Per your statements and according to the NC Secretary of State's website, this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to any changes regarding the ownership of this facility. The Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families / Child Care Resource & Referral is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on child care issues and the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-1233 or check out their website at www.albemarleafc.org. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not available in 1 file, out of 2 files reviewed. GS 110-102 401 Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child, 1 year of age, was not changed from the time of my arrival at 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/2023. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu for Monday did not include a second fruit or vegetable component. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted weekly menu was dated 9/1/2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 808 The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass on the playground was approximately 10 inches high. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available in 2 files, out of 2 files reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Ad development plan or evaluation was not on file for T. Overton or L. Cowell. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1302 Individual applications were not on file for each child. A file was not available for RD. 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1324 Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .1804(c) 1329 Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Documentation of the child's particular fears and behaviors was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0801(a)(1-7) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available in 2, out of 2 files reviewed. .0604(j) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The owner/operator had completed 9 of the required trainings, however, documentation of 2 trainings was not available for review. The trainings were last completed on 11/3/17. .1103(b) 1907 A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation was not available for one child enrolled on 5/31/23. .0608(b) As a licensed child care operator, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to maintain compliance with them. The NC General Statutes (Updated September 2020), Child Care Rules (Updated February 2021), and the “What’s New” section of The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website, ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, are excellent resources to help you stay current with the child care requirements. The most current forms and documents needed for your licensed facility are available under the Provider tab. Many of them are now interactive so that you can type right into the form. Many of the forms needed for families are now offered in Spanish too. And of course, I am also available to assist you, should you have questions about the child care 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 10/4/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Anne Buck, Child Care Consultant PO Box 2363 Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Anne.Buck@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Children’s Records - Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records can assist you in maintaining accurate licensing records. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach to record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. Be aware that inconsistent documentation such as incomplete or missing information can result in discrepancies with your records. DCDEE expects providers to maintain accurate and complete records at all times. Per our discussion, consider purchasing a file box to organize your staff, children, and program records. Having all your information in one place ensures you can always find the information you need. The file box can also be used as your Ready to Go File in the event of an emergency. Also use the checklists located on the Division’s web site under Provider Documents to track the information in each file. This helps you to see what information is missing and the form also lets you know the deadline for having the information on file. Your Staff and Training Worksheet also helps to track these deadlines. Nutrition - Nutritious foods should be offered throughout the day to ensure children are getting the nourishment and energy they need to learn, grow and be healthy. The posted menu was dated 9/1/23. A second fruit or vegetable component was missing from the lunch listed for Monday on the posted menu. You stated that you reuse the same menu for the whole month. Per our discussion, you must begin using a monthly menu form to show meals for each day the children are in care. Review your meal selections and ensure you have all components for each meal. Consider posting a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide in your kitchen to serve as a reference as you are planning your menu. You can print a copy of the Meal Patterns Guide by going to the Division’s website, www.ncchildcare.nc.gov, under Provider and Provider Documents. Per our discussion, Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09.0901 requires meals and snacks served to children in a child care to comply with the meal patterns for children in child care. For more information about the meal patterns, including very helpful menu checklists and technical assistance webinars, go to the Nutritionnc.com/snp/meal-patterns.htm page of the Division of Public Health. Posted Schedule and Activity Plans – Activity plans help you to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They also provide information to families on activities taking place during their child’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps you to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. Activity plans are required to be posted and must be up-to-date. The posted activity plan was dated 9/1/23. A schedule of the day was not posted. You stated that you had taken the schedule down while the room was being painted and had forgotten to put it back up. We discussed purchasing a curriculum that has an activity plan already created. If you purchase 12 months of the plans, you can then make adjustments based on the needs of the current children in care and reuse them each year. Health and Safety Training and Five (5) Year Cycle Tracking Requirements - New staff are required to complete Health & Safety Training (H&S Training) within one year of hire and all staff must complete training in all topic areas every five years. Because L. Cowell assists you in the classroom and counts in staff/child ratios, she must also complete these trainings. You originally completed your initial Health & Safety Training in 11/3/2017 should have completed the 5-year cycle trainings by 11/3/22. Based on documentation available, you have completed all trainings except the following: - Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. - Building and physical premises safety. The required trainings are available for free in Moodle on the DCDEE website. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, also offers an approved on-line option for H&S Training for a reasonable fee. Staff can continue to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment at www.preventchildabusenc.org. Once staff have completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on the Prevent Child Abuse NC website, any approved training related to Child Maltreatment can be used to meet this topic area for the five-year cycle. Use the Health & Safety Training Log, available on the DCDEE website under Provider Documents, to document and track all H&S Training. Attach a certificate for each training topic area to log. These trainings can also be used to meet annual on-going training requirements. Playground Safety - The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children can play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore with all their senses. Since children are exploring it is very important to provide a safe environment. Children must play outside for a minimum of 1 hour per day. The space must be mowed, have materials in place, and be ready for the children to use each day. Remember that you have a restriction on your license which states that children can only play inside the fenced area. Per our discussion, all materials must be moved inside the fenced area and children must have access to them for at least 1 hour each day, weather permitting. A copy of the Weather Watch Chart was reviewed with you to help you make a decision as to when it is safe for children to go outside. Make sure you also have a space prepared for the infant to have tummy time outside. Diaper Changing - Following proper diaper changing procedures helps to keep children clean and healthy. Diapers must be checked and changed as needed to prevent diaper rash. A child 1 year of age was not checked or changed for over 3 hours. Per our discussion, using a form to track each diaper change can help you remember to check the infants and toddlers in your care. You could also use a white board to track feedings and diaper changes for these children. This also helps you share accurate information with parents at the end of each day. Additional Technical Assistance: Staff/child Ratios - The Center In a Residence Staff/child Ratio Chart was reviewed with you during the visit. Staff-child ratio refers to the maximum number of children who may be supervised by one staff member. A group is the maximum number of children occupying an individual classroom or well-defined space. In any multi-age group situation, the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in care sets the staff/child ratio for the class. Per our discussion, when the infant is in care, the staff/child ratio will be 1:5 with a total groups size of no more than 10 children. This means that even though you are licensed for up to 12 children, on a day when the infant is in care, you can have no more than 10 children in care. Criminal Background Check - The Criminal Background Check portal has been updated, but access to completing the process is still through the Division's website under Provider, Criminal Background Check, and in the blue box to the right you will see Child Care Criminal Background Check. You then sign in with your NCID to complete the process. A help number is listed at the top of the page if you need assistance. Additional Information: Moodle Support - The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through the online learning platform Moodle. DCDEE has established a new support email address and phone number to help providers navigate Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. New Pathways to the Early Childhood Education Profession – Early educators now have multiple options to achieve higher education. • Staff can earn a no-cost nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) certificate through a free Professional Development Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. In addition, a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship is available to cover the CDA book and assessment fees. • They could also choose take the free online NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam on DCDEE Moodle to earn the North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to the EDU 119 college course for star rated license evaluation. • A third options for staff is to turn their training and experience into a degree in Early Childhood Education. Providers can submit a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio to receive up to nine community college ECE credits for your early childhood knowledge and skills from participating NC Community Colleges. Credits can be applied toward the newly created Early Childhood Workforce Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Certificate and/or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Early Childhood Education. See the Raise North Carolina email blast from 9/1/23 for links to more information. Fire and Sanitation Inspections – The State of Emergency due to Covid-19 has been lifted, and flexibility for having fire and sanitation inspections completed is no longer available. Ensure that your inspections are completed at least annually by contacting your Environmental Health Inspector and/or Fire Inspector prior to the expiration of your inspections. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If I may be of further assistance, please contact me by phone at 252-333-2084 or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, may also be contacted at (252) 373-4199. 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