Kid'S Corner

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/17/2026 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 6/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 244 Time In: 09:16 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with rated license assessment visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Debbie Ledford, Administrator/Owner, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site to you. Today, the Debbie Ledford Administrator accompanied me today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was Ninety-two (92%) percentage as of 06/15/2026. This facility operates as a sole proprietor. Permit type – Five Star center license issued on 8/23/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 07/03/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 6/1/2026 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 5/6/2026 The last playground inspection was documented on 6/1/2026 The last fire inspection was approved on 5/14/206 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/10/2026 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum Infants: Experience Baby Curriculum, Toddlers: Experience Toddler Curriculum & Creative Curriculum (3-5) Approved formative assessment Infants/Toddler: Experience Early Learning Authentic Assessment and older children Teaching Strategies. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/2023 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempted. No emergency/prescription medications onsite to monitor. Diaper creams were monitor in space #1, and space # 4. Incident Log was up to date. Upon arrival, I introduced myself to Ms. Ledford and explained the purpose of my visit. The children in Space #1 were observed freely moving throughout the classroom and engaging with toys and materials. Teachers were observed interacting with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. The children in Spaces #4 and #5 were observed eating lunch in the cafeteria. Teachers were seated with the children and engaged in positive interactions while children ate. The children in Spaces #2 and #3 were observed during rest time. Lighting was adequate throughout the classrooms. The lunch served today was a chicken patty, whole grain brown rice, applesauce, green beans, and milk, which matched the posted menu. The outdoor learning environment provided adequate space for running and vigorous play and included materials for sand, water, dramatic play, ball play, and riding toys. Overall, teacher-child interactions were positive and nurturing, and supervision was adequate. Two (2) existing staff files, five (5) new staff files, and six (6) children’s files were monitored during the visit. The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted prior to the visit, and the ABCMS Provider Portal was found to be in compliance. Children’s files reviewed were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. Star Rated License On 4/28/2026, I received the facilities star rated license application and supporting documents in the mail. The packet included the application, Family and Community Engagement Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQI) Facility, and Staff Information and Education Worksheet. The Quality Initiatives Recognition Form was sent in with the star rated application as well. During today’s visit I verified CQI Plan for Facility and Individuals. I verified that the curriculum and formative assessment were on the divisions approved list. We discussed staff education and fifty (50%) of lead teachers qualify for five (5) stars and fifty (50%) of other staff qualify for five (5) stars. Once I receive the training certificates for administration and lead teachers and the compliance letter for todays visit, I can process the star rated license packet. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the large playground used by older children, one landscape timber was observed to be rotting and splintering, with several bolts protruding from the timber. The metal playhouse was also observed to have areas of rust. On the toddler playground, several bolts were observed protruding through the landscape timber. .0601(c) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #0705 – Playground Equipment On the large playground used by older children, one landscape timber was observed to be rotting and splintering, with several bolts protruding from the timber. The metal playhouse was also observed to have areas of rust. On the toddler playground, several bolts were observed protruding through the landscape timber. The bolts were hammered back down during the visit, and the immediate hazard was corrected. To achieve compliance, the rotting and splintering landscape timber will need to be replaced. You stated that all landscape timbers will be removed from the playground. The metal playhouse will need to have the rusted areas repaired/covered or the equipment removed from the playground. All protruding bolts will need to be corrected to ensure the playground equipment is maintained in good repair. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Name and position of individual submitting compliance statement • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 07/01/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424, or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the requirement for lead water testing to be completed every three years. Since the most recent testing was conducted on December 11, 2023, you will need to begin the renewal process to ensure compliance with the upcoming three-year testing requirement. We discussed that you will be removing all the landscape timbers from both playground. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-530-2424 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/17/2026 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 6/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 244 Time In: 09:16 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with rated license assessment visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Debbie Ledford, Administrator/Owner, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site to you. Today, the Debbie Ledford Administrator accompanied me today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was Ninety-two (92%) percentage as of 06/15/2026. This facility operates as a sole proprietor. Permit type – Five Star center license issued on 8/23/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 07/03/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 6/1/2026 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 5/6/2026 The last playground inspection was documented on 6/1/2026 The last fire inspection was approved on 5/14/206 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/10/2026 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum Infants: Experience Baby Curriculum, Toddlers: Experience Toddler Curriculum & Creative Curriculum (3-5) Approved formative assessment Infants/Toddler: Experience Early Learning Authentic Assessment and older children Teaching Strategies. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/2023 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempted. No emergency/prescription medications onsite to monitor. Diaper creams were monitor in space #1, and space # 4. Incident Log was up to date. Upon arrival, I introduced myself to Ms. Ledford and explained the purpose of my visit. The children in Space #1 were observed freely moving throughout the classroom and engaging with toys and materials. Teachers were observed interacting with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. The children in Spaces #4 and #5 were observed eating lunch in the cafeteria. Teachers were seated with the children and engaged in positive interactions while children ate. The children in Spaces #2 and #3 were observed during rest time. Lighting was adequate throughout the classrooms. The lunch served today was a chicken patty, whole grain brown rice, applesauce, green beans, and milk, which matched the posted menu. The outdoor learning environment provided adequate space for running and vigorous play and included materials for sand, water, dramatic play, ball play, and riding toys. Overall, teacher-child interactions were positive and nurturing, and supervision was adequate. Two (2) existing staff files, five (5) new staff files, and six (6) children’s files were monitored during the visit. The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted prior to the visit, and the ABCMS Provider Portal was found to be in compliance. Children’s files reviewed were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. Star Rated License On 4/28/2026, I received the facilities star rated license application and supporting documents in the mail. The packet included the application, Family and Community Engagement Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQI) Facility, and Staff Information and Education Worksheet. The Quality Initiatives Recognition Form was sent in with the star rated application as well. During today’s visit I verified CQI Plan for Facility and Individuals. I verified that the curriculum and formative assessment were on the divisions approved list. We discussed staff education and fifty (50%) of lead teachers qualify for five (5) stars and fifty (50%) of other staff qualify for five (5) stars. Once I receive the training certificates for administration and lead teachers and the compliance letter for todays visit, I can process the star rated license packet. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the large playground used by older children, one landscape timber was observed to be rotting and splintering, with several bolts protruding from the timber. The metal playhouse was also observed to have areas of rust. On the toddler playground, several bolts were observed protruding through the landscape timber. .0601(c) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #0705 – Playground Equipment On the large playground used by older children, one landscape timber was observed to be rotting and splintering, with several bolts protruding from the timber. The metal playhouse was also observed to have areas of rust. On the toddler playground, several bolts were observed protruding through the landscape timber. The bolts were hammered back down during the visit, and the immediate hazard was corrected. To achieve compliance, the rotting and splintering landscape timber will need to be replaced. You stated that all landscape timbers will be removed from the playground. The metal playhouse will need to have the rusted areas repaired/covered or the equipment removed from the playground. All protruding bolts will need to be corrected to ensure the playground equipment is maintained in good repair. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Name and position of individual submitting compliance statement • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 07/01/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424, or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the requirement for lead water testing to be completed every three years. Since the most recent testing was conducted on December 11, 2023, you will need to begin the renewal process to ensure compliance with the upcoming three-year testing requirement. We discussed that you will be removing all the landscape timbers from both playground. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-530-2424 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/17/2026 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 6/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 244 Time In: 09:16 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with rated license assessment visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Debbie Ledford, Administrator/Owner, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site to you. Today, the Debbie Ledford Administrator accompanied me today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was Ninety-two (92%) percentage as of 06/15/2026. This facility operates as a sole proprietor. Permit type – Five Star center license issued on 8/23/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 07/03/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 6/1/2026 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 5/6/2026 The last playground inspection was documented on 6/1/2026 The last fire inspection was approved on 5/14/206 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/10/2026 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum Infants: Experience Baby Curriculum, Toddlers: Experience Toddler Curriculum & Creative Curriculum (3-5) Approved formative assessment Infants/Toddler: Experience Early Learning Authentic Assessment and older children Teaching Strategies. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/2023 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempted. No emergency/prescription medications onsite to monitor. Diaper creams were monitor in space #1, and space # 4. Incident Log was up to date. Upon arrival, I introduced myself to Ms. Ledford and explained the purpose of my visit. The children in Space #1 were observed freely moving throughout the classroom and engaging with toys and materials. Teachers were observed interacting with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. The children in Spaces #4 and #5 were observed eating lunch in the cafeteria. Teachers were seated with the children and engaged in positive interactions while children ate. The children in Spaces #2 and #3 were observed during rest time. Lighting was adequate throughout the classrooms. The lunch served today was a chicken patty, whole grain brown rice, applesauce, green beans, and milk, which matched the posted menu. The outdoor learning environment provided adequate space for running and vigorous play and included materials for sand, water, dramatic play, ball play, and riding toys. Overall, teacher-child interactions were positive and nurturing, and supervision was adequate. Two (2) existing staff files, five (5) new staff files, and six (6) children’s files were monitored during the visit. The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted prior to the visit, and the ABCMS Provider Portal was found to be in compliance. Children’s files reviewed were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. Star Rated License On 4/28/2026, I received the facilities star rated license application and supporting documents in the mail. The packet included the application, Family and Community Engagement Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQI) Facility, and Staff Information and Education Worksheet. The Quality Initiatives Recognition Form was sent in with the star rated application as well. During today’s visit I verified CQI Plan for Facility and Individuals. I verified that the curriculum and formative assessment were on the divisions approved list. We discussed staff education and fifty (50%) of lead teachers qualify for five (5) stars and fifty (50%) of other staff qualify for five (5) stars. Once I receive the training certificates for administration and lead teachers and the compliance letter for todays visit, I can process the star rated license packet. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the large playground used by older children, one landscape timber was observed to be rotting and splintering, with several bolts protruding from the timber. The metal playhouse was also observed to have areas of rust. On the toddler playground, several bolts were observed protruding through the landscape timber. .0601(c) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #0705 – Playground Equipment On the large playground used by older children, one landscape timber was observed to be rotting and splintering, with several bolts protruding from the timber. The metal playhouse was also observed to have areas of rust. On the toddler playground, several bolts were observed protruding through the landscape timber. The bolts were hammered back down during the visit, and the immediate hazard was corrected. To achieve compliance, the rotting and splintering landscape timber will need to be replaced. You stated that all landscape timbers will be removed from the playground. The metal playhouse will need to have the rusted areas repaired/covered or the equipment removed from the playground. All protruding bolts will need to be corrected to ensure the playground equipment is maintained in good repair. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Name and position of individual submitting compliance statement • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 07/01/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424, or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the requirement for lead water testing to be completed every three years. Since the most recent testing was conducted on December 11, 2023, you will need to begin the renewal process to ensure compliance with the upcoming three-year testing requirement. We discussed that you will be removing all the landscape timbers from both playground. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-530-2424 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .3222 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/17/2026 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 6/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 244 Time In: 09:16 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with rated license assessment visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Debbie Ledford, Administrator/Owner, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site to you. Today, the Debbie Ledford Administrator accompanied me today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was Ninety-two (92%) percentage as of 06/15/2026. This facility operates as a sole proprietor. Permit type – Five Star center license issued on 8/23/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 07/03/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 6/1/2026 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 5/6/2026 The last playground inspection was documented on 6/1/2026 The last fire inspection was approved on 5/14/206 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/10/2026 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum Infants: Experience Baby Curriculum, Toddlers: Experience Toddler Curriculum & Creative Curriculum (3-5) Approved formative assessment Infants/Toddler: Experience Early Learning Authentic Assessment and older children Teaching Strategies. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/2023 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempted. No emergency/prescription medications onsite to monitor. Diaper creams were monitor in space #1, and space # 4. Incident Log was up to date. Upon arrival, I introduced myself to Ms. Ledford and explained the purpose of my visit. The children in Space #1 were observed freely moving throughout the classroom and engaging with toys and materials. Teachers were observed interacting with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. The children in Spaces #4 and #5 were observed eating lunch in the cafeteria. Teachers were seated with the children and engaged in positive interactions while children ate. The children in Spaces #2 and #3 were observed during rest time. Lighting was adequate throughout the classrooms. The lunch served today was a chicken patty, whole grain brown rice, applesauce, green beans, and milk, which matched the posted menu. The outdoor learning environment provided adequate space for running and vigorous play and included materials for sand, water, dramatic play, ball play, and riding toys. Overall, teacher-child interactions were positive and nurturing, and supervision was adequate. Two (2) existing staff files, five (5) new staff files, and six (6) children’s files were monitored during the visit. The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted prior to the visit, and the ABCMS Provider Portal was found to be in compliance. Children’s files reviewed were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. Star Rated License On 4/28/2026, I received the facilities star rated license application and supporting documents in the mail. The packet included the application, Family and Community Engagement Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQI) Facility, and Staff Information and Education Worksheet. The Quality Initiatives Recognition Form was sent in with the star rated application as well. During today’s visit I verified CQI Plan for Facility and Individuals. I verified that the curriculum and formative assessment were on the divisions approved list. We discussed staff education and fifty (50%) of lead teachers qualify for five (5) stars and fifty (50%) of other staff qualify for five (5) stars. Once I receive the training certificates for administration and lead teachers and the compliance letter for todays visit, I can process the star rated license packet. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the large playground used by older children, one landscape timber was observed to be rotting and splintering, with several bolts protruding from the timber. The metal playhouse was also observed to have areas of rust. On the toddler playground, several bolts were observed protruding through the landscape timber. .0601(c) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #0705 – Playground Equipment On the large playground used by older children, one landscape timber was observed to be rotting and splintering, with several bolts protruding from the timber. The metal playhouse was also observed to have areas of rust. On the toddler playground, several bolts were observed protruding through the landscape timber. The bolts were hammered back down during the visit, and the immediate hazard was corrected. To achieve compliance, the rotting and splintering landscape timber will need to be replaced. You stated that all landscape timbers will be removed from the playground. The metal playhouse will need to have the rusted areas repaired/covered or the equipment removed from the playground. All protruding bolts will need to be corrected to ensure the playground equipment is maintained in good repair. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Name and position of individual submitting compliance statement • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 07/01/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424, or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the requirement for lead water testing to be completed every three years. Since the most recent testing was conducted on December 11, 2023, you will need to begin the renewal process to ensure compliance with the upcoming three-year testing requirement. We discussed that you will be removing all the landscape timbers from both playground. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-530-2424 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: BRIDGET OWEN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/17/2026 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 6/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 244 Time In: 09:16 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance with rated license assessment visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Bridget Owen, Child Care Consultant and also signed by Debbie Ledford, Administrator/Owner, during the visit. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site to you. Today, the Debbie Ledford Administrator accompanied me today. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was Ninety-two (92%) percentage as of 06/15/2026. This facility operates as a sole proprietor. Permit type – Five Star center license issued on 8/23/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 07/03/2025 The last fire drill was practiced on 6/1/2026 The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 5/6/2026 The last playground inspection was documented on 6/1/2026 The last fire inspection was approved on 5/14/206 The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 6/10/2026 with zero (0) demerits for a Superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum Infants: Experience Baby Curriculum, Toddlers: Experience Toddler Curriculum & Creative Curriculum (3-5) Approved formative assessment Infants/Toddler: Experience Early Learning Authentic Assessment and older children Teaching Strategies. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/2023 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempted. No emergency/prescription medications onsite to monitor. Diaper creams were monitor in space #1, and space # 4. Incident Log was up to date. Upon arrival, I introduced myself to Ms. Ledford and explained the purpose of my visit. The children in Space #1 were observed freely moving throughout the classroom and engaging with toys and materials. Teachers were observed interacting with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. The children in Spaces #4 and #5 were observed eating lunch in the cafeteria. Teachers were seated with the children and engaged in positive interactions while children ate. The children in Spaces #2 and #3 were observed during rest time. Lighting was adequate throughout the classrooms. The lunch served today was a chicken patty, whole grain brown rice, applesauce, green beans, and milk, which matched the posted menu. The outdoor learning environment provided adequate space for running and vigorous play and included materials for sand, water, dramatic play, ball play, and riding toys. Overall, teacher-child interactions were positive and nurturing, and supervision was adequate. Two (2) existing staff files, five (5) new staff files, and six (6) children’s files were monitored during the visit. The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted prior to the visit, and the ABCMS Provider Portal was found to be in compliance. Children’s files reviewed were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. Star Rated License On 4/28/2026, I received the facilities star rated license application and supporting documents in the mail. The packet included the application, Family and Community Engagement Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQI) Facility, and Staff Information and Education Worksheet. The Quality Initiatives Recognition Form was sent in with the star rated application as well. During today’s visit I verified CQI Plan for Facility and Individuals. I verified that the curriculum and formative assessment were on the divisions approved list. We discussed staff education and fifty (50%) of lead teachers qualify for five (5) stars and fifty (50%) of other staff qualify for five (5) stars. Once I receive the training certificates for administration and lead teachers and the compliance letter for todays visit, I can process the star rated license packet. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 705 Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the large playground used by older children, one landscape timber was observed to be rotting and splintering, with several bolts protruding from the timber. The metal playhouse was also observed to have areas of rust. On the toddler playground, several bolts were observed protruding through the landscape timber. .0601(c) Technical assistance was provided as follows: Item #0705 – Playground Equipment On the large playground used by older children, one landscape timber was observed to be rotting and splintering, with several bolts protruding from the timber. The metal playhouse was also observed to have areas of rust. On the toddler playground, several bolts were observed protruding through the landscape timber. The bolts were hammered back down during the visit, and the immediate hazard was corrected. To achieve compliance, the rotting and splintering landscape timber will need to be replaced. You stated that all landscape timbers will be removed from the playground. The metal playhouse will need to have the rusted areas repaired/covered or the equipment removed from the playground. All protruding bolts will need to be corrected to ensure the playground equipment is maintained in good repair. Achieving Compliance: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Name and position of individual submitting compliance statement • Date of visit • Violation item number • Signed statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 07/01/2026 Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) to: bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Bridget Owen Po Box 114 Rosman, NC 28772 Please call me at 828-530-2424, or email bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed the requirement for lead water testing to be completed every three years. Since the most recent testing was conducted on December 11, 2023, you will need to begin the renewal process to ensure compliance with the upcoming three-year testing requirement. We discussed that you will be removing all the landscape timbers from both playground. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3222 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in noncompliance with or failure to meet the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within six months. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within six months, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at bridget.owen@dhhs.nc.gov or 828-530-2424 or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/3/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 7/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Debbie Ledford, Owner/Administrator, during the visit. Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during this visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Ledford was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – a five-star center license issued on 8/3/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/9/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/5/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/1/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/6/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/5/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempted. Upon arrival, we introduced ourselves to Ms. Ledford and explained the reason for our visit. The children in space #1 were observed sleeping and being fed a bottle by the caregiver. The children in spaces #2 and #3 were having lunch in the cafeteria. The children in spaces #4 and #5 were observed having rest time. The lunch served today was beef bologna and cheese sandwiches with mixed fruit, carrots, celery and milk. The lunch served matched the posted menu. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play with materials for sand, water, dramatic play, ball play and riding toys. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. Two (2) existing staff files, two (2) new staff files and six (6) children’s files were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted during the visit. Additional technical assistance was provided for staff development/annual evaluation, Health and Safety training, on-going training requirements, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment. Children’s files were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. .0803(12) 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. Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. .0604(q) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 428 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. A current activity plan was posted during the visit for correction. 858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. The plastics were removed and locked for correction during the visit. 849 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. The medication was removed during the visit for correction. 1033 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days. Refer to G.S.110-90.2 and .2703(r). Please update your program roster on the ABCMS system and add all current staff members. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Achieving Compliance: Due to all violations being corrected during the visit, no compliance letter is required to be submitted. Consultation is provided as follows: Children’s sign in/out sheet: We discussed the children's sign in/out sheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart Staff and Training Worksheet Annual evaluation and staff development plan: Each program is permitted to create its own evaluation plan. Annual evaluation and staff development plan can be combined if you choose to. The examples of staff development plan is not limited to earning additional degrees or taking early childhood education classes but also include improvement on play centers in the classroom, seek out additional training for ERS, behavioral management, infant/toddler transitions, intentional conversations, etc. Everyone has room to grow. Setting up small goals and discussing the plan with your supervisor(s) - is the purpose of the staff development and annual evaluation. Both annual evaluation and staff development plan must be updated annually. Therefore, the dates of the Staff and Training Worksheet must be updated annually for both annual evaluation and staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Health and Safety Training Health and Safety training must be completed within the first year of employment. To prove your compliance with this requirement, the training certificates for H&S training completed during the first year shall be in file until 5th year renewal training is completed. You are permitted to take Health and Safety training as on-going training starting the second year of employment. If you complete H & S training as on-going training, please log the training on on-going training log instead of H &S training log. You can access free training on the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website at https://www.ncrlap.org/. You must create a username and password. Under the training tab, you can access many free training related to ERS-3. Even when you are not expecting Environment Rating Scale assessment, the training is beneficial to improve practices in the classroom. On-going training requirements: Each staff member’s on-going training period differs based on his/her employment date. For example, if a staff member is hired on 4/12/2000, this staff member’s on-going training period is April 12 one year to April 11, the following year. You are permitted to use pro-rated hours to implement the training monthly, if you choose to. If you are required to complete 5 hours of training annually, you must complete .42 hrs monthly. For 10 hours annually, 0.83 hours monthly is required. For 15 hrs/annually - 1.25 hours/monthly, 20 hours/annually - 1.67 hours/monthly. If you need additional training, please notify me. ABCMS training: Documents for ABCMS and how to create rosters for the program were shared with you during the visit. Violations on staff development/annual evaluation, health and safety training, on-going training, and ABCMS were not cited during the visit. Consultation was provided instead. Staff and Training Worksheet: Please submit your staff and training worksheet to your licensing consultant via email in a timely manner moving forward. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/3/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 7/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Debbie Ledford, Owner/Administrator, during the visit. Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during this visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Ledford was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – a five-star center license issued on 8/3/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/9/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/5/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/1/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/6/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/5/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempted. Upon arrival, we introduced ourselves to Ms. Ledford and explained the reason for our visit. The children in space #1 were observed sleeping and being fed a bottle by the caregiver. The children in spaces #2 and #3 were having lunch in the cafeteria. The children in spaces #4 and #5 were observed having rest time. The lunch served today was beef bologna and cheese sandwiches with mixed fruit, carrots, celery and milk. The lunch served matched the posted menu. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play with materials for sand, water, dramatic play, ball play and riding toys. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. Two (2) existing staff files, two (2) new staff files and six (6) children’s files were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted during the visit. Additional technical assistance was provided for staff development/annual evaluation, Health and Safety training, on-going training requirements, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment. Children’s files were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. .0803(12) 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. Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. .0604(q) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 428 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. A current activity plan was posted during the visit for correction. 858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. The plastics were removed and locked for correction during the visit. 849 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. The medication was removed during the visit for correction. 1033 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days. Refer to G.S.110-90.2 and .2703(r). Please update your program roster on the ABCMS system and add all current staff members. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Achieving Compliance: Due to all violations being corrected during the visit, no compliance letter is required to be submitted. Consultation is provided as follows: Children’s sign in/out sheet: We discussed the children's sign in/out sheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart Staff and Training Worksheet Annual evaluation and staff development plan: Each program is permitted to create its own evaluation plan. Annual evaluation and staff development plan can be combined if you choose to. The examples of staff development plan is not limited to earning additional degrees or taking early childhood education classes but also include improvement on play centers in the classroom, seek out additional training for ERS, behavioral management, infant/toddler transitions, intentional conversations, etc. Everyone has room to grow. Setting up small goals and discussing the plan with your supervisor(s) - is the purpose of the staff development and annual evaluation. Both annual evaluation and staff development plan must be updated annually. Therefore, the dates of the Staff and Training Worksheet must be updated annually for both annual evaluation and staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Health and Safety Training Health and Safety training must be completed within the first year of employment. To prove your compliance with this requirement, the training certificates for H&S training completed during the first year shall be in file until 5th year renewal training is completed. You are permitted to take Health and Safety training as on-going training starting the second year of employment. If you complete H & S training as on-going training, please log the training on on-going training log instead of H &S training log. You can access free training on the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website at https://www.ncrlap.org/. You must create a username and password. Under the training tab, you can access many free training related to ERS-3. Even when you are not expecting Environment Rating Scale assessment, the training is beneficial to improve practices in the classroom. On-going training requirements: Each staff member’s on-going training period differs based on his/her employment date. For example, if a staff member is hired on 4/12/2000, this staff member’s on-going training period is April 12 one year to April 11, the following year. You are permitted to use pro-rated hours to implement the training monthly, if you choose to. If you are required to complete 5 hours of training annually, you must complete .42 hrs monthly. For 10 hours annually, 0.83 hours monthly is required. For 15 hrs/annually - 1.25 hours/monthly, 20 hours/annually - 1.67 hours/monthly. If you need additional training, please notify me. ABCMS training: Documents for ABCMS and how to create rosters for the program were shared with you during the visit. Violations on staff development/annual evaluation, health and safety training, on-going training, and ABCMS were not cited during the visit. Consultation was provided instead. Staff and Training Worksheet: Please submit your staff and training worksheet to your licensing consultant via email in a timely manner moving forward. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0508 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/3/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 7/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Debbie Ledford, Owner/Administrator, during the visit. Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during this visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Ledford was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – a five-star center license issued on 8/3/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/9/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/5/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/1/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/6/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/5/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempted. Upon arrival, we introduced ourselves to Ms. Ledford and explained the reason for our visit. The children in space #1 were observed sleeping and being fed a bottle by the caregiver. The children in spaces #2 and #3 were having lunch in the cafeteria. The children in spaces #4 and #5 were observed having rest time. The lunch served today was beef bologna and cheese sandwiches with mixed fruit, carrots, celery and milk. The lunch served matched the posted menu. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play with materials for sand, water, dramatic play, ball play and riding toys. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. Two (2) existing staff files, two (2) new staff files and six (6) children’s files were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted during the visit. Additional technical assistance was provided for staff development/annual evaluation, Health and Safety training, on-going training requirements, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment. Children’s files were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. .0803(12) 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. Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. .0604(q) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 428 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. A current activity plan was posted during the visit for correction. 858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. The plastics were removed and locked for correction during the visit. 849 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. The medication was removed during the visit for correction. 1033 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days. Refer to G.S.110-90.2 and .2703(r). Please update your program roster on the ABCMS system and add all current staff members. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Achieving Compliance: Due to all violations being corrected during the visit, no compliance letter is required to be submitted. Consultation is provided as follows: Children’s sign in/out sheet: We discussed the children's sign in/out sheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart Staff and Training Worksheet Annual evaluation and staff development plan: Each program is permitted to create its own evaluation plan. Annual evaluation and staff development plan can be combined if you choose to. The examples of staff development plan is not limited to earning additional degrees or taking early childhood education classes but also include improvement on play centers in the classroom, seek out additional training for ERS, behavioral management, infant/toddler transitions, intentional conversations, etc. Everyone has room to grow. Setting up small goals and discussing the plan with your supervisor(s) - is the purpose of the staff development and annual evaluation. Both annual evaluation and staff development plan must be updated annually. Therefore, the dates of the Staff and Training Worksheet must be updated annually for both annual evaluation and staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Health and Safety Training Health and Safety training must be completed within the first year of employment. To prove your compliance with this requirement, the training certificates for H&S training completed during the first year shall be in file until 5th year renewal training is completed. You are permitted to take Health and Safety training as on-going training starting the second year of employment. If you complete H & S training as on-going training, please log the training on on-going training log instead of H &S training log. You can access free training on the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website at https://www.ncrlap.org/. You must create a username and password. Under the training tab, you can access many free training related to ERS-3. Even when you are not expecting Environment Rating Scale assessment, the training is beneficial to improve practices in the classroom. On-going training requirements: Each staff member’s on-going training period differs based on his/her employment date. For example, if a staff member is hired on 4/12/2000, this staff member’s on-going training period is April 12 one year to April 11, the following year. You are permitted to use pro-rated hours to implement the training monthly, if you choose to. If you are required to complete 5 hours of training annually, you must complete .42 hrs monthly. For 10 hours annually, 0.83 hours monthly is required. For 15 hrs/annually - 1.25 hours/monthly, 20 hours/annually - 1.67 hours/monthly. If you need additional training, please notify me. ABCMS training: Documents for ABCMS and how to create rosters for the program were shared with you during the visit. Violations on staff development/annual evaluation, health and safety training, on-going training, and ABCMS were not cited during the visit. Consultation was provided instead. Staff and Training Worksheet: Please submit your staff and training worksheet to your licensing consultant via email in a timely manner moving forward. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/3/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 7/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Debbie Ledford, Owner/Administrator, during the visit. Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during this visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Ledford was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – a five-star center license issued on 8/3/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/9/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/5/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/1/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/6/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/5/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempted. Upon arrival, we introduced ourselves to Ms. Ledford and explained the reason for our visit. The children in space #1 were observed sleeping and being fed a bottle by the caregiver. The children in spaces #2 and #3 were having lunch in the cafeteria. The children in spaces #4 and #5 were observed having rest time. The lunch served today was beef bologna and cheese sandwiches with mixed fruit, carrots, celery and milk. The lunch served matched the posted menu. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play with materials for sand, water, dramatic play, ball play and riding toys. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. Two (2) existing staff files, two (2) new staff files and six (6) children’s files were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted during the visit. Additional technical assistance was provided for staff development/annual evaluation, Health and Safety training, on-going training requirements, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment. Children’s files were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. .0803(12) 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. Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. .0604(q) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 428 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. A current activity plan was posted during the visit for correction. 858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. The plastics were removed and locked for correction during the visit. 849 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. The medication was removed during the visit for correction. 1033 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days. Refer to G.S.110-90.2 and .2703(r). Please update your program roster on the ABCMS system and add all current staff members. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Achieving Compliance: Due to all violations being corrected during the visit, no compliance letter is required to be submitted. Consultation is provided as follows: Children’s sign in/out sheet: We discussed the children's sign in/out sheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart Staff and Training Worksheet Annual evaluation and staff development plan: Each program is permitted to create its own evaluation plan. Annual evaluation and staff development plan can be combined if you choose to. The examples of staff development plan is not limited to earning additional degrees or taking early childhood education classes but also include improvement on play centers in the classroom, seek out additional training for ERS, behavioral management, infant/toddler transitions, intentional conversations, etc. Everyone has room to grow. Setting up small goals and discussing the plan with your supervisor(s) - is the purpose of the staff development and annual evaluation. Both annual evaluation and staff development plan must be updated annually. Therefore, the dates of the Staff and Training Worksheet must be updated annually for both annual evaluation and staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Health and Safety Training Health and Safety training must be completed within the first year of employment. To prove your compliance with this requirement, the training certificates for H&S training completed during the first year shall be in file until 5th year renewal training is completed. You are permitted to take Health and Safety training as on-going training starting the second year of employment. If you complete H & S training as on-going training, please log the training on on-going training log instead of H &S training log. You can access free training on the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website at https://www.ncrlap.org/. You must create a username and password. Under the training tab, you can access many free training related to ERS-3. Even when you are not expecting Environment Rating Scale assessment, the training is beneficial to improve practices in the classroom. On-going training requirements: Each staff member’s on-going training period differs based on his/her employment date. For example, if a staff member is hired on 4/12/2000, this staff member’s on-going training period is April 12 one year to April 11, the following year. You are permitted to use pro-rated hours to implement the training monthly, if you choose to. If you are required to complete 5 hours of training annually, you must complete .42 hrs monthly. For 10 hours annually, 0.83 hours monthly is required. For 15 hrs/annually - 1.25 hours/monthly, 20 hours/annually - 1.67 hours/monthly. If you need additional training, please notify me. ABCMS training: Documents for ABCMS and how to create rosters for the program were shared with you during the visit. Violations on staff development/annual evaluation, health and safety training, on-going training, and ABCMS were not cited during the visit. Consultation was provided instead. Staff and Training Worksheet: Please submit your staff and training worksheet to your licensing consultant via email in a timely manner moving forward. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/3/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 7/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Debbie Ledford, Owner/Administrator, during the visit. Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during this visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Ledford was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – a five-star center license issued on 8/3/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/9/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/5/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/1/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/6/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/5/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempted. Upon arrival, we introduced ourselves to Ms. Ledford and explained the reason for our visit. The children in space #1 were observed sleeping and being fed a bottle by the caregiver. The children in spaces #2 and #3 were having lunch in the cafeteria. The children in spaces #4 and #5 were observed having rest time. The lunch served today was beef bologna and cheese sandwiches with mixed fruit, carrots, celery and milk. The lunch served matched the posted menu. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play with materials for sand, water, dramatic play, ball play and riding toys. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. Two (2) existing staff files, two (2) new staff files and six (6) children’s files were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted during the visit. Additional technical assistance was provided for staff development/annual evaluation, Health and Safety training, on-going training requirements, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment. Children’s files were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. .0803(12) 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. Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. .0604(q) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 428 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. A current activity plan was posted during the visit for correction. 858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. The plastics were removed and locked for correction during the visit. 849 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. The medication was removed during the visit for correction. 1033 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days. Refer to G.S.110-90.2 and .2703(r). Please update your program roster on the ABCMS system and add all current staff members. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Achieving Compliance: Due to all violations being corrected during the visit, no compliance letter is required to be submitted. Consultation is provided as follows: Children’s sign in/out sheet: We discussed the children's sign in/out sheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart Staff and Training Worksheet Annual evaluation and staff development plan: Each program is permitted to create its own evaluation plan. Annual evaluation and staff development plan can be combined if you choose to. The examples of staff development plan is not limited to earning additional degrees or taking early childhood education classes but also include improvement on play centers in the classroom, seek out additional training for ERS, behavioral management, infant/toddler transitions, intentional conversations, etc. Everyone has room to grow. Setting up small goals and discussing the plan with your supervisor(s) - is the purpose of the staff development and annual evaluation. Both annual evaluation and staff development plan must be updated annually. Therefore, the dates of the Staff and Training Worksheet must be updated annually for both annual evaluation and staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Health and Safety Training Health and Safety training must be completed within the first year of employment. To prove your compliance with this requirement, the training certificates for H&S training completed during the first year shall be in file until 5th year renewal training is completed. You are permitted to take Health and Safety training as on-going training starting the second year of employment. If you complete H & S training as on-going training, please log the training on on-going training log instead of H &S training log. You can access free training on the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website at https://www.ncrlap.org/. You must create a username and password. Under the training tab, you can access many free training related to ERS-3. Even when you are not expecting Environment Rating Scale assessment, the training is beneficial to improve practices in the classroom. On-going training requirements: Each staff member’s on-going training period differs based on his/her employment date. For example, if a staff member is hired on 4/12/2000, this staff member’s on-going training period is April 12 one year to April 11, the following year. You are permitted to use pro-rated hours to implement the training monthly, if you choose to. If you are required to complete 5 hours of training annually, you must complete .42 hrs monthly. For 10 hours annually, 0.83 hours monthly is required. For 15 hrs/annually - 1.25 hours/monthly, 20 hours/annually - 1.67 hours/monthly. If you need additional training, please notify me. ABCMS training: Documents for ABCMS and how to create rosters for the program were shared with you during the visit. Violations on staff development/annual evaluation, health and safety training, on-going training, and ABCMS were not cited during the visit. Consultation was provided instead. Staff and Training Worksheet: Please submit your staff and training worksheet to your licensing consultant via email in a timely manner moving forward. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/3/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 7/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Debbie Ledford, Owner/Administrator, during the visit. Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during this visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Ledford was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – a five-star center license issued on 8/3/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/9/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/5/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/1/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/6/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/5/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempted. Upon arrival, we introduced ourselves to Ms. Ledford and explained the reason for our visit. The children in space #1 were observed sleeping and being fed a bottle by the caregiver. The children in spaces #2 and #3 were having lunch in the cafeteria. The children in spaces #4 and #5 were observed having rest time. The lunch served today was beef bologna and cheese sandwiches with mixed fruit, carrots, celery and milk. The lunch served matched the posted menu. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play with materials for sand, water, dramatic play, ball play and riding toys. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. Two (2) existing staff files, two (2) new staff files and six (6) children’s files were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted during the visit. Additional technical assistance was provided for staff development/annual evaluation, Health and Safety training, on-going training requirements, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment. Children’s files were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. .0803(12) 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. Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. .0604(q) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 428 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. A current activity plan was posted during the visit for correction. 858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. The plastics were removed and locked for correction during the visit. 849 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. The medication was removed during the visit for correction. 1033 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days. Refer to G.S.110-90.2 and .2703(r). Please update your program roster on the ABCMS system and add all current staff members. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Achieving Compliance: Due to all violations being corrected during the visit, no compliance letter is required to be submitted. Consultation is provided as follows: Children’s sign in/out sheet: We discussed the children's sign in/out sheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart Staff and Training Worksheet Annual evaluation and staff development plan: Each program is permitted to create its own evaluation plan. Annual evaluation and staff development plan can be combined if you choose to. The examples of staff development plan is not limited to earning additional degrees or taking early childhood education classes but also include improvement on play centers in the classroom, seek out additional training for ERS, behavioral management, infant/toddler transitions, intentional conversations, etc. Everyone has room to grow. Setting up small goals and discussing the plan with your supervisor(s) - is the purpose of the staff development and annual evaluation. Both annual evaluation and staff development plan must be updated annually. Therefore, the dates of the Staff and Training Worksheet must be updated annually for both annual evaluation and staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Health and Safety Training Health and Safety training must be completed within the first year of employment. To prove your compliance with this requirement, the training certificates for H&S training completed during the first year shall be in file until 5th year renewal training is completed. You are permitted to take Health and Safety training as on-going training starting the second year of employment. If you complete H & S training as on-going training, please log the training on on-going training log instead of H &S training log. You can access free training on the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website at https://www.ncrlap.org/. You must create a username and password. Under the training tab, you can access many free training related to ERS-3. Even when you are not expecting Environment Rating Scale assessment, the training is beneficial to improve practices in the classroom. On-going training requirements: Each staff member’s on-going training period differs based on his/her employment date. For example, if a staff member is hired on 4/12/2000, this staff member’s on-going training period is April 12 one year to April 11, the following year. You are permitted to use pro-rated hours to implement the training monthly, if you choose to. If you are required to complete 5 hours of training annually, you must complete .42 hrs monthly. For 10 hours annually, 0.83 hours monthly is required. For 15 hrs/annually - 1.25 hours/monthly, 20 hours/annually - 1.67 hours/monthly. If you need additional training, please notify me. ABCMS training: Documents for ABCMS and how to create rosters for the program were shared with you during the visit. Violations on staff development/annual evaluation, health and safety training, on-going training, and ABCMS were not cited during the visit. Consultation was provided instead. Staff and Training Worksheet: Please submit your staff and training worksheet to your licensing consultant via email in a timely manner moving forward. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/3/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 7/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Debbie Ledford, Owner/Administrator, during the visit. Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during this visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Ledford was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – a five-star center license issued on 8/3/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/9/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/5/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/1/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/6/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/5/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempted. Upon arrival, we introduced ourselves to Ms. Ledford and explained the reason for our visit. The children in space #1 were observed sleeping and being fed a bottle by the caregiver. The children in spaces #2 and #3 were having lunch in the cafeteria. The children in spaces #4 and #5 were observed having rest time. The lunch served today was beef bologna and cheese sandwiches with mixed fruit, carrots, celery and milk. The lunch served matched the posted menu. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play with materials for sand, water, dramatic play, ball play and riding toys. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. Two (2) existing staff files, two (2) new staff files and six (6) children’s files were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted during the visit. Additional technical assistance was provided for staff development/annual evaluation, Health and Safety training, on-going training requirements, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment. Children’s files were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. .0803(12) 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. Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. .0604(q) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 428 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. A current activity plan was posted during the visit for correction. 858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. The plastics were removed and locked for correction during the visit. 849 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. The medication was removed during the visit for correction. 1033 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days. Refer to G.S.110-90.2 and .2703(r). Please update your program roster on the ABCMS system and add all current staff members. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Achieving Compliance: Due to all violations being corrected during the visit, no compliance letter is required to be submitted. Consultation is provided as follows: Children’s sign in/out sheet: We discussed the children's sign in/out sheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart Staff and Training Worksheet Annual evaluation and staff development plan: Each program is permitted to create its own evaluation plan. Annual evaluation and staff development plan can be combined if you choose to. The examples of staff development plan is not limited to earning additional degrees or taking early childhood education classes but also include improvement on play centers in the classroom, seek out additional training for ERS, behavioral management, infant/toddler transitions, intentional conversations, etc. Everyone has room to grow. Setting up small goals and discussing the plan with your supervisor(s) - is the purpose of the staff development and annual evaluation. Both annual evaluation and staff development plan must be updated annually. Therefore, the dates of the Staff and Training Worksheet must be updated annually for both annual evaluation and staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Health and Safety Training Health and Safety training must be completed within the first year of employment. To prove your compliance with this requirement, the training certificates for H&S training completed during the first year shall be in file until 5th year renewal training is completed. You are permitted to take Health and Safety training as on-going training starting the second year of employment. If you complete H & S training as on-going training, please log the training on on-going training log instead of H &S training log. You can access free training on the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website at https://www.ncrlap.org/. You must create a username and password. Under the training tab, you can access many free training related to ERS-3. Even when you are not expecting Environment Rating Scale assessment, the training is beneficial to improve practices in the classroom. On-going training requirements: Each staff member’s on-going training period differs based on his/her employment date. For example, if a staff member is hired on 4/12/2000, this staff member’s on-going training period is April 12 one year to April 11, the following year. You are permitted to use pro-rated hours to implement the training monthly, if you choose to. If you are required to complete 5 hours of training annually, you must complete .42 hrs monthly. For 10 hours annually, 0.83 hours monthly is required. For 15 hrs/annually - 1.25 hours/monthly, 20 hours/annually - 1.67 hours/monthly. If you need additional training, please notify me. ABCMS training: Documents for ABCMS and how to create rosters for the program were shared with you during the visit. Violations on staff development/annual evaluation, health and safety training, on-going training, and ABCMS were not cited during the visit. Consultation was provided instead. Staff and Training Worksheet: Please submit your staff and training worksheet to your licensing consultant via email in a timely manner moving forward. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/3/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 7/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Debbie Ledford, Owner/Administrator, during the visit. Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during this visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Ledford was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – a five-star center license issued on 8/3/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/9/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/5/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/1/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/6/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/5/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempted. Upon arrival, we introduced ourselves to Ms. Ledford and explained the reason for our visit. The children in space #1 were observed sleeping and being fed a bottle by the caregiver. The children in spaces #2 and #3 were having lunch in the cafeteria. The children in spaces #4 and #5 were observed having rest time. The lunch served today was beef bologna and cheese sandwiches with mixed fruit, carrots, celery and milk. The lunch served matched the posted menu. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play with materials for sand, water, dramatic play, ball play and riding toys. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. Two (2) existing staff files, two (2) new staff files and six (6) children’s files were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted during the visit. Additional technical assistance was provided for staff development/annual evaluation, Health and Safety training, on-going training requirements, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment. Children’s files were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. .0803(12) 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. Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. .0604(q) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 428 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. A current activity plan was posted during the visit for correction. 858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. The plastics were removed and locked for correction during the visit. 849 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. The medication was removed during the visit for correction. 1033 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days. Refer to G.S.110-90.2 and .2703(r). Please update your program roster on the ABCMS system and add all current staff members. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Achieving Compliance: Due to all violations being corrected during the visit, no compliance letter is required to be submitted. Consultation is provided as follows: Children’s sign in/out sheet: We discussed the children's sign in/out sheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart Staff and Training Worksheet Annual evaluation and staff development plan: Each program is permitted to create its own evaluation plan. Annual evaluation and staff development plan can be combined if you choose to. The examples of staff development plan is not limited to earning additional degrees or taking early childhood education classes but also include improvement on play centers in the classroom, seek out additional training for ERS, behavioral management, infant/toddler transitions, intentional conversations, etc. Everyone has room to grow. Setting up small goals and discussing the plan with your supervisor(s) - is the purpose of the staff development and annual evaluation. Both annual evaluation and staff development plan must be updated annually. Therefore, the dates of the Staff and Training Worksheet must be updated annually for both annual evaluation and staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Health and Safety Training Health and Safety training must be completed within the first year of employment. To prove your compliance with this requirement, the training certificates for H&S training completed during the first year shall be in file until 5th year renewal training is completed. You are permitted to take Health and Safety training as on-going training starting the second year of employment. If you complete H & S training as on-going training, please log the training on on-going training log instead of H &S training log. You can access free training on the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website at https://www.ncrlap.org/. You must create a username and password. Under the training tab, you can access many free training related to ERS-3. Even when you are not expecting Environment Rating Scale assessment, the training is beneficial to improve practices in the classroom. On-going training requirements: Each staff member’s on-going training period differs based on his/her employment date. For example, if a staff member is hired on 4/12/2000, this staff member’s on-going training period is April 12 one year to April 11, the following year. You are permitted to use pro-rated hours to implement the training monthly, if you choose to. If you are required to complete 5 hours of training annually, you must complete .42 hrs monthly. For 10 hours annually, 0.83 hours monthly is required. For 15 hrs/annually - 1.25 hours/monthly, 20 hours/annually - 1.67 hours/monthly. If you need additional training, please notify me. ABCMS training: Documents for ABCMS and how to create rosters for the program were shared with you during the visit. Violations on staff development/annual evaluation, health and safety training, on-going training, and ABCMS were not cited during the visit. Consultation was provided instead. Staff and Training Worksheet: Please submit your staff and training worksheet to your licensing consultant via email in a timely manner moving forward. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/3/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 7/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Debbie Ledford, Owner/Administrator, during the visit. Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during this visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Ledford was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – a five-star center license issued on 8/3/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/9/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/5/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/1/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/6/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/5/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempted. Upon arrival, we introduced ourselves to Ms. Ledford and explained the reason for our visit. The children in space #1 were observed sleeping and being fed a bottle by the caregiver. The children in spaces #2 and #3 were having lunch in the cafeteria. The children in spaces #4 and #5 were observed having rest time. The lunch served today was beef bologna and cheese sandwiches with mixed fruit, carrots, celery and milk. The lunch served matched the posted menu. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play with materials for sand, water, dramatic play, ball play and riding toys. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. Two (2) existing staff files, two (2) new staff files and six (6) children’s files were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted during the visit. Additional technical assistance was provided for staff development/annual evaluation, Health and Safety training, on-going training requirements, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment. Children’s files were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. .0803(12) 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. Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. .0604(q) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 428 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. A current activity plan was posted during the visit for correction. 858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. The plastics were removed and locked for correction during the visit. 849 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. The medication was removed during the visit for correction. 1033 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days. Refer to G.S.110-90.2 and .2703(r). Please update your program roster on the ABCMS system and add all current staff members. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Achieving Compliance: Due to all violations being corrected during the visit, no compliance letter is required to be submitted. Consultation is provided as follows: Children’s sign in/out sheet: We discussed the children's sign in/out sheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart Staff and Training Worksheet Annual evaluation and staff development plan: Each program is permitted to create its own evaluation plan. Annual evaluation and staff development plan can be combined if you choose to. The examples of staff development plan is not limited to earning additional degrees or taking early childhood education classes but also include improvement on play centers in the classroom, seek out additional training for ERS, behavioral management, infant/toddler transitions, intentional conversations, etc. Everyone has room to grow. Setting up small goals and discussing the plan with your supervisor(s) - is the purpose of the staff development and annual evaluation. Both annual evaluation and staff development plan must be updated annually. Therefore, the dates of the Staff and Training Worksheet must be updated annually for both annual evaluation and staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Health and Safety Training Health and Safety training must be completed within the first year of employment. To prove your compliance with this requirement, the training certificates for H&S training completed during the first year shall be in file until 5th year renewal training is completed. You are permitted to take Health and Safety training as on-going training starting the second year of employment. If you complete H & S training as on-going training, please log the training on on-going training log instead of H &S training log. You can access free training on the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website at https://www.ncrlap.org/. You must create a username and password. Under the training tab, you can access many free training related to ERS-3. Even when you are not expecting Environment Rating Scale assessment, the training is beneficial to improve practices in the classroom. On-going training requirements: Each staff member’s on-going training period differs based on his/her employment date. For example, if a staff member is hired on 4/12/2000, this staff member’s on-going training period is April 12 one year to April 11, the following year. You are permitted to use pro-rated hours to implement the training monthly, if you choose to. If you are required to complete 5 hours of training annually, you must complete .42 hrs monthly. For 10 hours annually, 0.83 hours monthly is required. For 15 hrs/annually - 1.25 hours/monthly, 20 hours/annually - 1.67 hours/monthly. If you need additional training, please notify me. ABCMS training: Documents for ABCMS and how to create rosters for the program were shared with you during the visit. Violations on staff development/annual evaluation, health and safety training, on-going training, and ABCMS were not cited during the visit. Consultation was provided instead. Staff and Training Worksheet: Please submit your staff and training worksheet to your licensing consultant via email in a timely manner moving forward. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/3/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 7/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Debbie Ledford, Owner/Administrator, during the visit. Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during this visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Ledford was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – a five-star center license issued on 8/3/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/9/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/5/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/1/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/6/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/5/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempted. Upon arrival, we introduced ourselves to Ms. Ledford and explained the reason for our visit. The children in space #1 were observed sleeping and being fed a bottle by the caregiver. The children in spaces #2 and #3 were having lunch in the cafeteria. The children in spaces #4 and #5 were observed having rest time. The lunch served today was beef bologna and cheese sandwiches with mixed fruit, carrots, celery and milk. The lunch served matched the posted menu. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play with materials for sand, water, dramatic play, ball play and riding toys. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. Two (2) existing staff files, two (2) new staff files and six (6) children’s files were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted during the visit. Additional technical assistance was provided for staff development/annual evaluation, Health and Safety training, on-going training requirements, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment. Children’s files were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. .0803(12) 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. Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. .0604(q) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 428 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. A current activity plan was posted during the visit for correction. 858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. The plastics were removed and locked for correction during the visit. 849 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. The medication was removed during the visit for correction. 1033 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days. Refer to G.S.110-90.2 and .2703(r). Please update your program roster on the ABCMS system and add all current staff members. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Achieving Compliance: Due to all violations being corrected during the visit, no compliance letter is required to be submitted. Consultation is provided as follows: Children’s sign in/out sheet: We discussed the children's sign in/out sheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart Staff and Training Worksheet Annual evaluation and staff development plan: Each program is permitted to create its own evaluation plan. Annual evaluation and staff development plan can be combined if you choose to. The examples of staff development plan is not limited to earning additional degrees or taking early childhood education classes but also include improvement on play centers in the classroom, seek out additional training for ERS, behavioral management, infant/toddler transitions, intentional conversations, etc. Everyone has room to grow. Setting up small goals and discussing the plan with your supervisor(s) - is the purpose of the staff development and annual evaluation. Both annual evaluation and staff development plan must be updated annually. Therefore, the dates of the Staff and Training Worksheet must be updated annually for both annual evaluation and staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Health and Safety Training Health and Safety training must be completed within the first year of employment. To prove your compliance with this requirement, the training certificates for H&S training completed during the first year shall be in file until 5th year renewal training is completed. You are permitted to take Health and Safety training as on-going training starting the second year of employment. If you complete H & S training as on-going training, please log the training on on-going training log instead of H &S training log. You can access free training on the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website at https://www.ncrlap.org/. You must create a username and password. Under the training tab, you can access many free training related to ERS-3. Even when you are not expecting Environment Rating Scale assessment, the training is beneficial to improve practices in the classroom. On-going training requirements: Each staff member’s on-going training period differs based on his/her employment date. For example, if a staff member is hired on 4/12/2000, this staff member’s on-going training period is April 12 one year to April 11, the following year. You are permitted to use pro-rated hours to implement the training monthly, if you choose to. If you are required to complete 5 hours of training annually, you must complete .42 hrs monthly. For 10 hours annually, 0.83 hours monthly is required. For 15 hrs/annually - 1.25 hours/monthly, 20 hours/annually - 1.67 hours/monthly. If you need additional training, please notify me. ABCMS training: Documents for ABCMS and how to create rosters for the program were shared with you during the visit. Violations on staff development/annual evaluation, health and safety training, on-going training, and ABCMS were not cited during the visit. Consultation was provided instead. Staff and Training Worksheet: Please submit your staff and training worksheet to your licensing consultant via email in a timely manner moving forward. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S.110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/3/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 7/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Debbie Ledford, Owner/Administrator, during the visit. Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during this visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Ledford was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – a five-star center license issued on 8/3/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/9/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/5/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/1/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/6/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/5/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempted. Upon arrival, we introduced ourselves to Ms. Ledford and explained the reason for our visit. The children in space #1 were observed sleeping and being fed a bottle by the caregiver. The children in spaces #2 and #3 were having lunch in the cafeteria. The children in spaces #4 and #5 were observed having rest time. The lunch served today was beef bologna and cheese sandwiches with mixed fruit, carrots, celery and milk. The lunch served matched the posted menu. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play with materials for sand, water, dramatic play, ball play and riding toys. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. Two (2) existing staff files, two (2) new staff files and six (6) children’s files were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted during the visit. Additional technical assistance was provided for staff development/annual evaluation, Health and Safety training, on-going training requirements, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment. Children’s files were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. .0803(12) 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. Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. .0604(q) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 428 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. A current activity plan was posted during the visit for correction. 858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. The plastics were removed and locked for correction during the visit. 849 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. The medication was removed during the visit for correction. 1033 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days. Refer to G.S.110-90.2 and .2703(r). Please update your program roster on the ABCMS system and add all current staff members. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Achieving Compliance: Due to all violations being corrected during the visit, no compliance letter is required to be submitted. Consultation is provided as follows: Children’s sign in/out sheet: We discussed the children's sign in/out sheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart Staff and Training Worksheet Annual evaluation and staff development plan: Each program is permitted to create its own evaluation plan. Annual evaluation and staff development plan can be combined if you choose to. The examples of staff development plan is not limited to earning additional degrees or taking early childhood education classes but also include improvement on play centers in the classroom, seek out additional training for ERS, behavioral management, infant/toddler transitions, intentional conversations, etc. Everyone has room to grow. Setting up small goals and discussing the plan with your supervisor(s) - is the purpose of the staff development and annual evaluation. Both annual evaluation and staff development plan must be updated annually. Therefore, the dates of the Staff and Training Worksheet must be updated annually for both annual evaluation and staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Health and Safety Training Health and Safety training must be completed within the first year of employment. To prove your compliance with this requirement, the training certificates for H&S training completed during the first year shall be in file until 5th year renewal training is completed. You are permitted to take Health and Safety training as on-going training starting the second year of employment. If you complete H & S training as on-going training, please log the training on on-going training log instead of H &S training log. You can access free training on the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website at https://www.ncrlap.org/. You must create a username and password. Under the training tab, you can access many free training related to ERS-3. Even when you are not expecting Environment Rating Scale assessment, the training is beneficial to improve practices in the classroom. On-going training requirements: Each staff member’s on-going training period differs based on his/her employment date. For example, if a staff member is hired on 4/12/2000, this staff member’s on-going training period is April 12 one year to April 11, the following year. You are permitted to use pro-rated hours to implement the training monthly, if you choose to. If you are required to complete 5 hours of training annually, you must complete .42 hrs monthly. For 10 hours annually, 0.83 hours monthly is required. For 15 hrs/annually - 1.25 hours/monthly, 20 hours/annually - 1.67 hours/monthly. If you need additional training, please notify me. ABCMS training: Documents for ABCMS and how to create rosters for the program were shared with you during the visit. Violations on staff development/annual evaluation, health and safety training, on-going training, and ABCMS were not cited during the visit. Consultation was provided instead. Staff and Training Worksheet: Please submit your staff and training worksheet to your licensing consultant via email in a timely manner moving forward. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: KAORU EDDINS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/3/2025 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 7/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by me, Kaoru Eddins Child Care Consultant and also signed by Debbie Ledford, Owner/Administrator, during the visit. Dawn McCrary, Child Care Consultant accompanied me during this visit. A signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site and/or electronically emailed to you. Ms. Ledford was available during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including but not limited to supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight (98) percent as of today prior to this visit. Permit type – a five-star center license issued on 8/3/23. Special Services/Restrictions – daytime care, no cooking allowed, meets enhanced space and reduced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 7/9/24. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/5/25. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/6/25. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/1/25. The last fire inspection was approved on 6/6/25. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 5/5/25 with zero (0) demerits for a superior classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Lead water testing was completed on 12/11/23 without hazards. Lead paint and asbestos testing was exempted. Upon arrival, we introduced ourselves to Ms. Ledford and explained the reason for our visit. The children in space #1 were observed sleeping and being fed a bottle by the caregiver. The children in spaces #2 and #3 were having lunch in the cafeteria. The children in spaces #4 and #5 were observed having rest time. The lunch served today was beef bologna and cheese sandwiches with mixed fruit, carrots, celery and milk. The lunch served matched the posted menu. The outdoor space offers adequate space for running and vigorous play with materials for sand, water, dramatic play, ball play and riding toys. All interactions were positive and nurturing. Supervision was adequate. Two (2) existing staff files, two (2) new staff files and six (6) children’s files were monitored. The Staff and Training Worksheet was submitted during the visit. Additional technical assistance was provided for staff development/annual evaluation, Health and Safety training, on-going training requirements, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment. Children’s files were in compliance. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during today’s visit Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. .0803(12) 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. Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. .0604(q) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. .0701(a) Technical assistance was provided as follows: 428 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS The activity plan posted upon arrival in space #3 was dated for 6/23/25-6/27/25. A current activity plan was posted during the visit for correction. 858 10A NCAC 09 .0604 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS Easily torn plastics were accessible to children under three years old in space #1. The plastics were removed and locked for correction during the visit. 849 10A NCAC 09 .0803 ADMINISTERING MEDICATION IN CHILD CARE CENTERS A medication in space #4, A + D ointment, had parent permission to administer that expired 4/8/25. The medication was removed during the visit for correction. 1033 10A NCAC 09 .0701 HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SUBSTITUTE PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDERS Staff, S. W. has a TB screening on file that is not signed by a health care professional. A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days. Refer to G.S.110-90.2 and .2703(r). Please update your program roster on the ABCMS system and add all current staff members. As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. Achieving Compliance: Due to all violations being corrected during the visit, no compliance letter is required to be submitted. Consultation is provided as follows: Children’s sign in/out sheet: We discussed the children's sign in/out sheet. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (4) daily records of arrival and departure times at the center for each child which shall be maintained as children arrive and depart Staff and Training Worksheet Annual evaluation and staff development plan: Each program is permitted to create its own evaluation plan. Annual evaluation and staff development plan can be combined if you choose to. The examples of staff development plan is not limited to earning additional degrees or taking early childhood education classes but also include improvement on play centers in the classroom, seek out additional training for ERS, behavioral management, infant/toddler transitions, intentional conversations, etc. Everyone has room to grow. Setting up small goals and discussing the plan with your supervisor(s) - is the purpose of the staff development and annual evaluation. Both annual evaluation and staff development plan must be updated annually. Therefore, the dates of the Staff and Training Worksheet must be updated annually for both annual evaluation and staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0302 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (f) In addition to all records required in Rule .0302(d) of this Chapter, each employee's personnel file shall contain an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. Health and Safety Training Health and Safety training must be completed within the first year of employment. To prove your compliance with this requirement, the training certificates for H&S training completed during the first year shall be in file until 5th year renewal training is completed. You are permitted to take Health and Safety training as on-going training starting the second year of employment. If you complete H & S training as on-going training, please log the training on on-going training log instead of H &S training log. You can access free training on the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project website at https://www.ncrlap.org/. You must create a username and password. Under the training tab, you can access many free training related to ERS-3. Even when you are not expecting Environment Rating Scale assessment, the training is beneficial to improve practices in the classroom. On-going training requirements: Each staff member’s on-going training period differs based on his/her employment date. For example, if a staff member is hired on 4/12/2000, this staff member’s on-going training period is April 12 one year to April 11, the following year. You are permitted to use pro-rated hours to implement the training monthly, if you choose to. If you are required to complete 5 hours of training annually, you must complete .42 hrs monthly. For 10 hours annually, 0.83 hours monthly is required. For 15 hrs/annually - 1.25 hours/monthly, 20 hours/annually - 1.67 hours/monthly. If you need additional training, please notify me. ABCMS training: Documents for ABCMS and how to create rosters for the program were shared with you during the visit. Violations on staff development/annual evaluation, health and safety training, on-going training, and ABCMS were not cited during the visit. Consultation was provided instead. Staff and Training Worksheet: Please submit your staff and training worksheet to your licensing consultant via email in a timely manner moving forward. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division”. As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at kaoru.eddins@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.556.9013, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 7/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 04:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed Debbie Ledford, Administrator. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, Debbie Ledford, Administrator, accompanied me during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percentage as of 7/9/24. Permit type – Five Star Child Care Center 7/13/24. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets Enhanced space; Meets Enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/2/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/11/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/12/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/9/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/27/24 with zero (0) demerits for a Approved classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed a group with one- to two-year-old children preparing for nap after a healthy lunch. The room with infants had three children napping and two (2)infants engaged in play with a teachers on the floor. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The walls had chipping paint in space one (1) at children’s eye level. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Walls and ceilings not in good repair Item 620- All walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, were not kept clean and in good repair. Note: The walls had chipping paint in space one (1) at children’s eye level. Make sure walls or painted or covered where chipping or peeling paint is exposed. According to 15A NCAC 18A .2825 WALLS AND CEILINGS (a) In childcare centers, the walls, and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable and free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 7/22/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.Mccrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed you already have the supplies to cover the chipping paint in classroom one (1). We discussed ways to isolate the oven and sink in your kitchen. We discussed with the Fire Marshall the idea of a separating wall and he had no issues with the idea. We also discussed turning off the hot water and unplugging stove and putting food in heat bags to keep food warm. The facility does not use a stove top. They use crockpots and oven for browning/cooking meats. We discussed several options that we need some answers to. We will be in contact in the next two weeks with Jennifer Wilson, Environmental Health Consultant and myself and Bonnie Mathis, Supervisor, myself and you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 7/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 04:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed Debbie Ledford, Administrator. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, Debbie Ledford, Administrator, accompanied me during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percentage as of 7/9/24. Permit type – Five Star Child Care Center 7/13/24. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets Enhanced space; Meets Enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/2/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/11/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/12/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/9/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/27/24 with zero (0) demerits for a Approved classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed a group with one- to two-year-old children preparing for nap after a healthy lunch. The room with infants had three children napping and two (2)infants engaged in play with a teachers on the floor. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The walls had chipping paint in space one (1) at children’s eye level. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Walls and ceilings not in good repair Item 620- All walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, were not kept clean and in good repair. Note: The walls had chipping paint in space one (1) at children’s eye level. Make sure walls or painted or covered where chipping or peeling paint is exposed. According to 15A NCAC 18A .2825 WALLS AND CEILINGS (a) In childcare centers, the walls, and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable and free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 7/22/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.Mccrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed you already have the supplies to cover the chipping paint in classroom one (1). We discussed ways to isolate the oven and sink in your kitchen. We discussed with the Fire Marshall the idea of a separating wall and he had no issues with the idea. We also discussed turning off the hot water and unplugging stove and putting food in heat bags to keep food warm. The facility does not use a stove top. They use crockpots and oven for browning/cooking meats. We discussed several options that we need some answers to. We will be in contact in the next two weeks with Jennifer Wilson, Environmental Health Consultant and myself and Bonnie Mathis, Supervisor, myself and you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 7/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 04:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed Debbie Ledford, Administrator. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, Debbie Ledford, Administrator, accompanied me during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percentage as of 7/9/24. Permit type – Five Star Child Care Center 7/13/24. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets Enhanced space; Meets Enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/2/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/11/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/12/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/9/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/27/24 with zero (0) demerits for a Approved classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed a group with one- to two-year-old children preparing for nap after a healthy lunch. The room with infants had three children napping and two (2)infants engaged in play with a teachers on the floor. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The walls had chipping paint in space one (1) at children’s eye level. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Walls and ceilings not in good repair Item 620- All walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, were not kept clean and in good repair. Note: The walls had chipping paint in space one (1) at children’s eye level. Make sure walls or painted or covered where chipping or peeling paint is exposed. According to 15A NCAC 18A .2825 WALLS AND CEILINGS (a) In childcare centers, the walls, and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable and free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 7/22/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.Mccrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed you already have the supplies to cover the chipping paint in classroom one (1). We discussed ways to isolate the oven and sink in your kitchen. We discussed with the Fire Marshall the idea of a separating wall and he had no issues with the idea. We also discussed turning off the hot water and unplugging stove and putting food in heat bags to keep food warm. The facility does not use a stove top. They use crockpots and oven for browning/cooking meats. We discussed several options that we need some answers to. We will be in contact in the next two weeks with Jennifer Wilson, Environmental Health Consultant and myself and Bonnie Mathis, Supervisor, myself and you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2830 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 7/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 04:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed Debbie Ledford, Administrator. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, Debbie Ledford, Administrator, accompanied me during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percentage as of 7/9/24. Permit type – Five Star Child Care Center 7/13/24. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets Enhanced space; Meets Enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/2/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/11/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/12/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/9/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/27/24 with zero (0) demerits for a Approved classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed a group with one- to two-year-old children preparing for nap after a healthy lunch. The room with infants had three children napping and two (2)infants engaged in play with a teachers on the floor. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The walls had chipping paint in space one (1) at children’s eye level. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Walls and ceilings not in good repair Item 620- All walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, were not kept clean and in good repair. Note: The walls had chipping paint in space one (1) at children’s eye level. Make sure walls or painted or covered where chipping or peeling paint is exposed. According to 15A NCAC 18A .2825 WALLS AND CEILINGS (a) In childcare centers, the walls, and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable and free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 7/22/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.Mccrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed you already have the supplies to cover the chipping paint in classroom one (1). We discussed ways to isolate the oven and sink in your kitchen. We discussed with the Fire Marshall the idea of a separating wall and he had no issues with the idea. We also discussed turning off the hot water and unplugging stove and putting food in heat bags to keep food warm. The facility does not use a stove top. They use crockpots and oven for browning/cooking meats. We discussed several options that we need some answers to. We will be in contact in the next two weeks with Jennifer Wilson, Environmental Health Consultant and myself and Bonnie Mathis, Supervisor, myself and you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 7/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 04:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. A computerized generated report of today’s visit was completed, reviewed with you, and signed by Sidney McCrory, Child Care Consultant and also signed Debbie Ledford, Administrator. An electronic signed copy of the visit summary was left on-site for you. Today, Debbie Ledford, Administrator, accompanied me during the visit. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored today, including supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, discipline, nutrition and routine caregiving activities. An annual compliance monitoring checklist for child care centers was used to note the requirements monitored and is attached to the computerized generated visit summary for your records. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-nine (99) percentage as of 7/9/24. Permit type – Five Star Child Care Center 7/13/24. Special Services/Restrictions – Daytime care only; Meets Enhanced space; Meets Enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/2/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 6/11/24. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 6/12/24. The last playground inspection was documented on 7/8/24. The last fire inspection was approved on 7/9/24. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 4/27/24 with zero (0) demerits for a Approved classification. The Emergency Medical Care plan was posted and current. The approved curriculum for four-year-old children is Creative Curriculum. Upon arrival I introduced my presence to the Administrator. I observed a group with one- to two-year-old children preparing for nap after a healthy lunch. The room with infants had three children napping and two (2)infants engaged in play with a teachers on the floor. I used the Child Care Center Item Number Listing (DCDEE-0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. For specific rule references, refer to Chapter 110 General Statues Child Care Facilities, Chapter nine (9) Child Care Rule (10A NCAC 09) and Section 2800 Sanitation of Child Care Center (15A NCAC 18A) for additional information. Updated copies of these rules can be located on our website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ . The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The walls had chipping paint in space one (1) at children’s eye level. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Walls and ceilings not in good repair Item 620- All walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, were not kept clean and in good repair. Note: The walls had chipping paint in space one (1) at children’s eye level. Make sure walls or painted or covered where chipping or peeling paint is exposed. According to 15A NCAC 18A .2825 WALLS AND CEILINGS (a) In childcare centers, the walls, and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable and free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 7/22/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.Mccrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive it by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt is within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation is provided as follows: We discussed you already have the supplies to cover the chipping paint in classroom one (1). We discussed ways to isolate the oven and sink in your kitchen. We discussed with the Fire Marshall the idea of a separating wall and he had no issues with the idea. We also discussed turning off the hot water and unplugging stove and putting food in heat bags to keep food warm. The facility does not use a stove top. They use crockpots and oven for browning/cooking meats. We discussed several options that we need some answers to. We will be in contact in the next two weeks with Jennifer Wilson, Environmental Health Consultant and myself and Bonnie Mathis, Supervisor, myself and you. If you elect to change and/or alter any previously approved spaces used by children as indicated on the approved indoor and outdoor floor plan, you will need to contact me within thirty (30) days prior to the change. Failure to notify a DCDEE representative may result in a violation of child care requirements. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” As child care providers, you are a vital part in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment! You may see potential indicators of maltreatment in the children under your care. Some children may even be more likely to disclose maltreatment to a child care provider than to a family member. It is required that all providers are aware of maltreatment indicators and to report any suspicions of maltreatment. Follow child care rules related to child maltreatment training: 10A NCAC 09 .1102(g) and 10A NCAC 09 .1703(a)(5) states the child care administrator, operator, and all staff members shall complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING (a)A representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating after it has been issued. It is the center operator’s responsibility to make sure each staff person has registered for a WORKS account, submit an official transcript (if applicable) and apply for a position for evaluation. This should be completed immediately upon hiring or at the latest, by the end of the six-week orientation process. Failure to maintain the same education point level may result in a violation of the above rule reference and may result in a reduction of stars. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2830 (c) If employment-related changes occur at a facility that result in the operator not complying with the standards in the Section for the star rating issued, the operator shall correct the noncompliance within 120 days. If the operator does not correct the noncompliance within 120 days, the operator shall notify the Division. It is your responsibility to understand the health and safety requirements in child care rule .1102. If the program is out of compliance in accordance with health and safety requirements, Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), it may affect subsidy funding. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any monitoring visit. Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 2/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. This center operates with a Five Star License. Debbie Ledford, Administrator , accompanied me today during the walk through. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/23/23. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed ITS-SIDS Training Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions Upon arrival I observed infants napping and being calmed by teachers. In space three (3) children were napping and teachers were observed rubbing their backs and engaging with children that were not sleeping. There was one new staff member since the facility had their Annual Compliance on 8/23/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/5/24. The last shelter-in-place drill/lockdown drill was practiced on 12/6/23. The last fire inspection was approved 6/29/23. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 11/29/23 with two (2) demerits for a Superior rating. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan has been completed. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Safe sleep policy was not followed. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep Checks were not current for two sleeping infants. .0606(g) Item 0887-Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Notes: Sleep Checks were not current for two sleeping infants. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0606 SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES (g) Documents that verify staff members’ compliance with visual checks on infants shall be maintained for a minimum of one month. Item-0871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Note: Safe sleep policy was not followed. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0606 SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES (a) Each center licensed to care for infants aged 12 months or younger shall develop, adopt, and comply with a written safe sleep policy that: Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 2/20/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.McCrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville, NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation. Your prep year will start 7/1/24. You will receive more information from me in June. Since you are open in the summer, we can order your prep assessment as early as you would like. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 2/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. This center operates with a Five Star License. Debbie Ledford, Administrator , accompanied me today during the walk through. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/23/23. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed ITS-SIDS Training Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions Upon arrival I observed infants napping and being calmed by teachers. In space three (3) children were napping and teachers were observed rubbing their backs and engaging with children that were not sleeping. There was one new staff member since the facility had their Annual Compliance on 8/23/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/5/24. The last shelter-in-place drill/lockdown drill was practiced on 12/6/23. The last fire inspection was approved 6/29/23. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 11/29/23 with two (2) demerits for a Superior rating. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan has been completed. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Safe sleep policy was not followed. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep Checks were not current for two sleeping infants. .0606(g) Item 0887-Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Notes: Sleep Checks were not current for two sleeping infants. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0606 SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES (g) Documents that verify staff members’ compliance with visual checks on infants shall be maintained for a minimum of one month. Item-0871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Note: Safe sleep policy was not followed. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0606 SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES (a) Each center licensed to care for infants aged 12 months or younger shall develop, adopt, and comply with a written safe sleep policy that: Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 2/20/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.McCrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville, NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation. Your prep year will start 7/1/24. You will receive more information from me in June. Since you are open in the summer, we can order your prep assessment as early as you would like. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KID'S CORNER Facility ID: 20000085 Consultant: SIDNEY MCCRORY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/6/2024 Number Present: 35 Completed Date: 2/6/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 10:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit was to conduct limited compliance monitoring and offer consultation to the program. This center operates with a Five Star License. Debbie Ledford, Administrator , accompanied me today during the walk through. The program’s annual compliance visit was conducted on 8/23/23. The following items were monitored today: Supervision Staff Child Ratios CPR First Aid Special Training Criminal Record Checks Completed ITS-SIDS Training Emergency Medical Care Plan Administration of Medication Storage of Hazardous Substances Storage of Medication Adequate/Approved Space General Safety Discipline Program Records License Posted Permit Restrictions Upon arrival I observed infants napping and being calmed by teachers. In space three (3) children were napping and teachers were observed rubbing their backs and engaging with children that were not sleeping. There was one new staff member since the facility had their Annual Compliance on 8/23/23. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/5/24. The last shelter-in-place drill/lockdown drill was practiced on 12/6/23. The last fire inspection was approved 6/29/23. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 11/29/23 with two (2) demerits for a Superior rating. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan has been completed. The Emergency Medical Care Plan is posted and current. The incident log is in use and maintained. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today: The following violations were documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Safe sleep policy was not followed. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep Checks were not current for two sleeping infants. .0606(g) Item 0887-Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Notes: Sleep Checks were not current for two sleeping infants. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0606 SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES (g) Documents that verify staff members’ compliance with visual checks on infants shall be maintained for a minimum of one month. Item-0871 Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Note: Safe sleep policy was not followed. According to 10A NCAC 09 .0606 SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES (a) Each center licensed to care for infants aged 12 months or younger shall develop, adopt, and comply with a written safe sleep policy that: Corrective Action Plan: Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. Send me a letter of compliance describing in detail specifically how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Include the following: • Facility name • Facility ID# • Date of visit • Violation item number • Statement of compliance I must receive your compliance statement by 2/20/24. Email the compliance letter on signed letterhead or in the email identifying your facility name, ID#, name and position to: Sidney.McCrory@ dhhs.nc.gov or you can mail to: Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education Attn: Sidney McCrory 172 Streamwood Circle Waynesville, NC 28786 Please call me at 828-550-7655, or email Sidney.mccrory@dhhs.nc.gov, if you need assistance. Please note: if mailing the letter of compliance, I must receive by the due date listed above. You will need to mail a compliance statement three to five days prior to the due date to ensure receipt within the designated timeline. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation. Your prep year will start 7/1/24. You will receive more information from me in June. Since you are open in the summer, we can order your prep assessment as early as you would like. Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) states “Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division.” Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/.It is your responsibility to understand the rules and laws that are applicable to your program. All rules/laws cannot be verbally reviewed during any licensing visit Please ask questions if you are having difficulty and would like additional technical assistance. I welcome your questions and want to be a resource for you as needed. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have questions, please contact me at Sidney.McCrory@dhhs.nc.gov or 828.550.7655, or Bonnie Mathis, Licensing Supervisor, at bonnie.mathis@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times