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10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE BUNDLES OF JOY FCCH Facility ID: 25000605 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 6/18/2026 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. T. Manning, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 3/10/22, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 7/14/25. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty five percent as of 6/9/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/9/26 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to and changes regarding the ownership of this facility. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. All indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. Upon arrival, children were transitioned to the outdoor space to engage in gross motor activities including playing the game hide and seek. After outdoor play, the children transitioned inside and washed their hands before sitting at the table to paint and practice writing sight words. The children were engaged in free play in activity centers and played musical chairs before lunch. After lunch the children completed personal care routines and rested on child sized cots covered with sheets. The outdoor space was observed to have riding toys, see saws, portable climbing structures, and balls. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, peas, mandarin oranges, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. In the outdoor space, there were three sections of the wooden fence with broken slats causing entrapment and sharp edges. In the bathroom, a bottle of Tilex was stored on a shelf. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR Plan was not updated to reflect current information. .1714(e ) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 7/2/26, 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. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Capacity Increase: Today, I monitored your family child care home to verify compliance with the five building code requirements outlined in SL 2025-36 to increase your capacity and issue a new permit. 1. Rooms and areas within a family child care home where occupants receive care shall be on the same level of exit discharge. This was found to be in compliance. 2. Rooms and areas within a family child care home where occupants receive care shall be located on the same level with, and within a maximum of 40 feet travel distance to, at least one 2A:10B:C fire extinguisher. Your fire extinguisher is located on the wall in the kitchen and was found to be in compliance with this requirement. 3. A family child care home shall have and maintain a Fire Safety, Evacuation, and Lockdown Plan compliant with Section 404 of the North Carolina Fire Code. I reviewed your Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and found it to meet the requirements. 4. A family child care home shall have carbon monoxide alarm and detection systems compliant with Section 915 of the North Carolina Building Code and Section R315 of the North Carolina Residential Code. Your home does not have a fuel-fired appliance, nor does it have an attached garage. This requirement has been met. 5. A family child care home shall have smoke alarms compliant with Section R907 of the North Carolina Building Code and Section R314 of the North Carolina Residential Code. A wired smoke detector and a battery-operated smoke detector is located in the caregiving space, in the hallway beside the bathroom that the children use, and in the in each of the bedrooms. This requirement is met. 6. We discussed that once I must receive information from zoning that states that there are no restrictions or ordinances from the County preventing an increase in childcare capacity on the property to meet this requirement. We discussed that If there are no restrictions from zoning or HOA, a capacity of ten will be noted with an age range of 0-12. This will allow FCCH Operators flexibility in which capacity option they meet as the ages of children they serve and days of the week children attend may vary. A family child care home may provide care for one of the following groups of children, including the operator's own preschool-age children and excluding the operator's own school-age children up to 13 years of age: • A maximum of eight children, with no more than five children who are from birth to 5 years of age, plus three school-age children. • A maximum of three children from birth to 24 months of age, plus three children from 2 to 5 years of age and three school-age children up to 13 years of age, for a total of nine children. Note: Mixed age groups consisting of children aged zero-twenty four months, children aged 2-5 years, and school-aged children will be monitored as follows: A maximum of nine children, with no more than three children aged zero to twenty-four months and of the six additional children, three must be school age. • A maximum of 10 children if all children are older than 24 months of age. Once all the requirements above are met, your capacity will be increased to ten (10) and a new license will be mailed to you. Technical Assistance with Documented Violations: EPR Plan: Your program’s Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was created to assist you with following a plan in the event of an emergency. You must update your plan yearly or update the plan whenever changes occur in your program. The EPR Plan was not updated to reflect current information. We discussed updating your plan during today’s visit. You stated that you were unable to log in to update the plan and have reached out for assistance from the help line. Send a copy of the updated plan as part of your correction. Place a reminder in your digital calendar to log in to the EPR plan each year and update with any changes. Safe Environment: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. In the outdoor space, there were three sections of the wooden fence with broken slats causing entrapment and sharp edges. You stated that you want to replace the fence or add lattice at the bottom of the sections until the fence can be replaced. Send a photo of the fence with your compliance letter. Check playgrounds daily and complete a thorough monthly inspection. In the bathroom, a bottle of Tilex was stored on a shelf. We discussed that since there are warnings in addition to keep out of reach of children, it must be locked. You stated the you had replaced the cleaner in the container with disinfectant and will get a new bottle and label it as disinfectant. You locked the cleaner immediately after it was brought your attention. Check the learning environments before children arrive and see that all hazardous materials are removed and locked away if necessary. Resources: As a licensed child care facility, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to teach your staff the rules to ensure your center remains in compliance. The following resources are available to you: 1. DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov – current laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina, “What’s New” tab, Items Number Listing which you can use as a checklist for your program. 2. Raise NC Newsletter – weekly newsletter emailed to facility email including relevant information from the Division, training opportunities, grants, and more. You can sign up to receive Raise NC on the What’s New tab. 3. NC Health & Safety Resource Center publishes a quarterly newsletter which provides topical information on a variety of health and safety topics. If you are not receiving these emails and newsletters, then please go to https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/nc-child-care-health-and-safety-e-news/ and click on ‘Newsletter Signup’ to join their mailing list. The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP), www.ncrlap.org, has resources to help you and your staff prepare for the third editions of the Environment Rating Scales (ECERS-3 and ITERS-3). Visit the website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, self-assessments and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. At this time the SACERS-U will continue to be the program assessment tool for school-age programs and classrooms. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, Child Care Resources Inc., https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/ and Early Years, https://www.earlyyearsnc.org/ offer DCDEE approved, on-line, self-paced and virtual real-time training and CEUs. SWCDC also offers affordable annual packages allowing you to take as many courses as you need or want for one price. The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® North Carolina Scholarship Program provides educational scholarships to early care professionals and those who perform specialized functions in the early care system. https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/teach-north-carolina/ Additional Comments: Health and Safety Trainings: We discussed that your health and safety trainings are due in September 2026. During the visit you logged into Moodle and enrolled for the classes. QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement System) Technical Assistance: All information on the QRIS rated license assessments and documents will be posted at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRISModernization and will also be provided through emails and Raise NC newsletters. Your QRIS assessment application is due by September 2026. You have decided to follow Pathway #2: Classroom & Instructional Quality Pathway and are implementing approved curriculums and formative assessments. You are interested in using the Early Learning Matters and 4h curriculums and have reached out to Craven Smart Start for technical assistance. North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. Outdoor Learning Environments Work Plan: Bring nature to children by naturalizing childcare centers and family child care homes, schools, residential neighborhoods, parks and greenways, community centers, cultural facilities, botanical gardens, museums and other nonformal education institutions. Today, we discussed adding soft furnishings with books under the trees and adding a rain gauge and thermometer with the plants as a science center. Craven Smart Start is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 636- 3198 or check out their website at www.cravensmartstart.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE BUNDLES OF JOY FCCH Facility ID: 25000605 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 6/18/2026 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. T. Manning, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 3/10/22, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 7/14/25. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty five percent as of 6/9/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 6/9/26 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to and changes regarding the ownership of this facility. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. All indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. Upon arrival, children were transitioned to the outdoor space to engage in gross motor activities including playing the game hide and seek. After outdoor play, the children transitioned inside and washed their hands before sitting at the table to paint and practice writing sight words. The children were engaged in free play in activity centers and played musical chairs before lunch. After lunch the children completed personal care routines and rested on child sized cots covered with sheets. The outdoor space was observed to have riding toys, see saws, portable climbing structures, and balls. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, peas, mandarin oranges, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. In the outdoor space, there were three sections of the wooden fence with broken slats causing entrapment and sharp edges. In the bathroom, a bottle of Tilex was stored on a shelf. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR Plan was not updated to reflect current information. .1714(e ) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 7/2/26, 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. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Capacity Increase: Today, I monitored your family child care home to verify compliance with the five building code requirements outlined in SL 2025-36 to increase your capacity and issue a new permit. 1. Rooms and areas within a family child care home where occupants receive care shall be on the same level of exit discharge. This was found to be in compliance. 2. Rooms and areas within a family child care home where occupants receive care shall be located on the same level with, and within a maximum of 40 feet travel distance to, at least one 2A:10B:C fire extinguisher. Your fire extinguisher is located on the wall in the kitchen and was found to be in compliance with this requirement. 3. A family child care home shall have and maintain a Fire Safety, Evacuation, and Lockdown Plan compliant with Section 404 of the North Carolina Fire Code. I reviewed your Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and found it to meet the requirements. 4. A family child care home shall have carbon monoxide alarm and detection systems compliant with Section 915 of the North Carolina Building Code and Section R315 of the North Carolina Residential Code. Your home does not have a fuel-fired appliance, nor does it have an attached garage. This requirement has been met. 5. A family child care home shall have smoke alarms compliant with Section R907 of the North Carolina Building Code and Section R314 of the North Carolina Residential Code. A wired smoke detector and a battery-operated smoke detector is located in the caregiving space, in the hallway beside the bathroom that the children use, and in the in each of the bedrooms. This requirement is met. 6. We discussed that once I must receive information from zoning that states that there are no restrictions or ordinances from the County preventing an increase in childcare capacity on the property to meet this requirement. We discussed that If there are no restrictions from zoning or HOA, a capacity of ten will be noted with an age range of 0-12. This will allow FCCH Operators flexibility in which capacity option they meet as the ages of children they serve and days of the week children attend may vary. A family child care home may provide care for one of the following groups of children, including the operator's own preschool-age children and excluding the operator's own school-age children up to 13 years of age: • A maximum of eight children, with no more than five children who are from birth to 5 years of age, plus three school-age children. • A maximum of three children from birth to 24 months of age, plus three children from 2 to 5 years of age and three school-age children up to 13 years of age, for a total of nine children. Note: Mixed age groups consisting of children aged zero-twenty four months, children aged 2-5 years, and school-aged children will be monitored as follows: A maximum of nine children, with no more than three children aged zero to twenty-four months and of the six additional children, three must be school age. • A maximum of 10 children if all children are older than 24 months of age. Once all the requirements above are met, your capacity will be increased to ten (10) and a new license will be mailed to you. Technical Assistance with Documented Violations: EPR Plan: Your program’s Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was created to assist you with following a plan in the event of an emergency. You must update your plan yearly or update the plan whenever changes occur in your program. The EPR Plan was not updated to reflect current information. We discussed updating your plan during today’s visit. You stated that you were unable to log in to update the plan and have reached out for assistance from the help line. Send a copy of the updated plan as part of your correction. Place a reminder in your digital calendar to log in to the EPR plan each year and update with any changes. Safe Environment: Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. In the outdoor space, there were three sections of the wooden fence with broken slats causing entrapment and sharp edges. You stated that you want to replace the fence or add lattice at the bottom of the sections until the fence can be replaced. Send a photo of the fence with your compliance letter. Check playgrounds daily and complete a thorough monthly inspection. In the bathroom, a bottle of Tilex was stored on a shelf. We discussed that since there are warnings in addition to keep out of reach of children, it must be locked. You stated the you had replaced the cleaner in the container with disinfectant and will get a new bottle and label it as disinfectant. You locked the cleaner immediately after it was brought your attention. Check the learning environments before children arrive and see that all hazardous materials are removed and locked away if necessary. Resources: As a licensed child care facility, it is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and to teach your staff the rules to ensure your center remains in compliance. The following resources are available to you: 1. DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov – current laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina, “What’s New” tab, Items Number Listing which you can use as a checklist for your program. 2. Raise NC Newsletter – weekly newsletter emailed to facility email including relevant information from the Division, training opportunities, grants, and more. You can sign up to receive Raise NC on the What’s New tab. 3. NC Health & Safety Resource Center publishes a quarterly newsletter which provides topical information on a variety of health and safety topics. If you are not receiving these emails and newsletters, then please go to https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/nc-child-care-health-and-safety-e-news/ and click on ‘Newsletter Signup’ to join their mailing list. The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP), www.ncrlap.org, has resources to help you and your staff prepare for the third editions of the Environment Rating Scales (ECERS-3 and ITERS-3). Visit the website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, self-assessments and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. At this time the SACERS-U will continue to be the program assessment tool for school-age programs and classrooms. Southwestern Child Development Commission, www.swcdcinc.org, Child Care Resources Inc., https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/ and Early Years, https://www.earlyyearsnc.org/ offer DCDEE approved, on-line, self-paced and virtual real-time training and CEUs. SWCDC also offers affordable annual packages allowing you to take as many courses as you need or want for one price. The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® North Carolina Scholarship Program provides educational scholarships to early care professionals and those who perform specialized functions in the early care system. https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/teach-north-carolina/ Additional Comments: Health and Safety Trainings: We discussed that your health and safety trainings are due in September 2026. During the visit you logged into Moodle and enrolled for the classes. QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement System) Technical Assistance: All information on the QRIS rated license assessments and documents will be posted at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRISModernization and will also be provided through emails and Raise NC newsletters. Your QRIS assessment application is due by September 2026. You have decided to follow Pathway #2: Classroom & Instructional Quality Pathway and are implementing approved curriculums and formative assessments. You are interested in using the Early Learning Matters and 4h curriculums and have reached out to Craven Smart Start for technical assistance. North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. Outdoor Learning Environments Work Plan: Bring nature to children by naturalizing childcare centers and family child care homes, schools, residential neighborhoods, parks and greenways, community centers, cultural facilities, botanical gardens, museums and other nonformal education institutions. Today, we discussed adding soft furnishings with books under the trees and adding a rain gauge and thermometer with the plants as a science center. Craven Smart Start is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 636- 3198 or check out their website at www.cravensmartstart.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S.110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE BUNDLES OF JOY FCCH Facility ID: 25000605 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/14/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 7/14/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. T. Manning, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 3/10/22, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 8/5/24. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety one percent as of 7/9/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 7/9/25 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to and changes regarding the ownership of this facility. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. All indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. Upon arrival, children were observed playing in activity centers. The children transitioned to the outdoor space to engage in gross motor activities. The children played hide and seek, played on a seesaw, and kicked balls. After outdoor play, the children came in to wash their hands and read books while lunch was prepared. The operator read the book Raindrops to Rainbow. After lunch the children completed personal care routines and rested on child sized cots covered with sheets. The outdoor space was observed to have riding toys, see saws, portable climbing structures, and balls. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, French fries, applesauce, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. Monthly playground inspections had not been documented for the month of June 2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 720 Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home. One child left the whole group that was located in the living room space and went into an approved bedroom and laid down and went to sleep. The child was unsupervised for several minutes. .1711(a) 932 Operator did not have materials or equipment available indoors or outdoors to support the activities listed on the written schedule and activity plan. The activity plan for the current week was not posted and available for review. .1718(6) 1103 For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a)(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. Three (3) out of the eight (8) children that are transported did not have a photo attached to the emergency contact information. One (1) out of the eight (8) children transported did not have emergency medical care information in the vehicle whenever children were transported. .1723(13) 1104 Operator or other transportation provider did not comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations concerning vehicles and the transportation of passengers. The white van used to transport children had an expiration date of vehicle registration of 6/30/25. G.S.110-91 & .1723(2) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Two (2) out of the eight (8) children’s files that were reviewed did not have a signed written plan of care on file. .1712(e )(6) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. Fire drills for the months of May and June 2025 were not documented. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1997 Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher. The white van used to transport children did not have a fire extinguisher located inside the vehicle. .1723(11) 2004 For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired. Written permission for field trips in the month of June 2025 was given on blanket transportation forms. .1723(15)(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 7/28/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Documented Violations: Supervision: Adequate supervision of children is essential to keep children safe from accidents and injuries. Staff must remain with the children assigned to them at all times. Leaving a child or a group of children alone is unacceptable. Younger children need closer supervision to remain safe. Active supervision requires focused attention and intentional observation of children at all times. Caregivers/teachers position themselves so that they can observe all of the children: watching, counting, and listening at all times. Supervision is directly tied to safety and the prevention of injury and maintaining quality child care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. One child left the whole group that was located in the living room space and went into an approved bedroom and laid down and went to sleep. The child was unsupervised for several minutes. You stated that the child has a new sibling at home has been more tired in recent times and tries to go and lay down throughout the day. We discussed that children must remain with you at all times to ensure safety and to constantly remind the children of this. You quickly woke the child and brought them back to the group when it was brought to your attention. Ensure that the schedule for the day is followed so that children can follow the same routine daily. A follow up visit will be conducted and repeated supervision violations could warrant an administrative action. Transportation Safety: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. The white van used to transport children had an expiration date of vehicle registration of 6/30/25. You stated that you didn’t know the date of inspection and would get it inspected as soon as possible. Add the date of inspection to your calendar with a reminder set of when the inspection is due. The white van used to transport children did not have a fire extinguisher located inside the vehicle. We discussed that each vehicle used to transport children needs a fire extinguisher located in the vehicle and you stated that you will get one as soon as possible. Before transporting children, parental permission must be obtained. Written permission for field trips in the month of June 2025 was given on blanket transportation forms. We discussed that written permission for field trips must be given for each specific field trip and we reviewed the transportation form and the off-premise activity form. You stated that you were working on permission forms for the rest of the summer field trips. Ensure that the correct transportation forms are used for field trips and permission forms for the school year are updated before school starts next week. Three (3) out of the eight (8) children that are transported did not have a photo attached to the emergency contact information. One (1) out of the eight (8) children transported did not have emergency medical care information in the vehicle whenever children were transported. We discussed that the transportation binder that you use needs to be updated when new children enroll and checked when updating children’s records to ensure that every child transported has identifying information including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form. Written Plan of Care: To assure the safety of children while they are transported, written plans of care must include when routine tasks occur. When preparing written plans of care, be sure to create a schedule that will reflect daily activities. Consider what activities you have planned currently and if they will change in the future. If this information changes, amend the written plan of care immediately and review with parents 30 days prior to implementation. Two (2) out of the eight (8) children’s files that were reviewed did not have a signed written plan of care on file. You stated that you are in the process of creating a new written plan of care for the upcoming school year and will have all of the parents sign the updated forms. Use the children’s file checklist to ensure that all documents are received and on file. Activity plans: Activity plans help teachers to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. The activity plan for the current week was not posted and available for review. You stated that you are working on the lesson plan and have not yet completed it. We discussed adding a reminder in your digital calendar to send you a reminder on Friday afternoons to post the lesson plan for the next week. Complete the lesson plan and send it to me with your correction letter. Ensure that lesson plans are posted on Friday afternoons for the following week. Fire Drill: Intentional planning of monthly fire drills ensures that emergency preparedness drills are being conducted in case of an emergency. Documentation of each fire drill should include the date that the drill is held, the time of the day, the length of time taken to evacuate the home, and the operator’s signature. Fire drills for the months of May and June 2025 were not documented. You stated that the drills were completed but not documented. We discussed placing the fire drill log on your daily clipboard that you see frequently as a reminder to document the drill after it is completed. Add a reminder in your digital calendar to alert you each month to ensure that fire drills are completed and documented. Playground Inspections: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily, and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Documentation of checking the playground each month should be on file for review. Monthly playground inspections had not been documented for the month of June 2025. We discussed that it would be helpful to complete the monthly playground inspection on the same day that you complete other monthly tasks, such as fire drills. Set a reminder in your digital calendar to complete a playground inspection each month. Additional Comments: The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ program helps North Carolina public schools and child care facilities complete activities to identify and prevent exposure to lead in drinking and cooking water, lead-based paint, and asbestos. Participant education and training are cornerstones of our program. Sign in to a registered account to finish an open enrollment survey, check on an enrolled facility’s status, or view results. QRIS Modernization Update: On June 26th, the North Carolina Rules Review Commission (RRC) approved the QRIS Modernization rules adopted by the NC Child Care Commission during their April meeting. The Division of Child Development and Early Education is preparing a summary of the rules, an online training module for Moodle, and an implementation plan. A webinar will be scheduled later this month to share the implementation plan and will also provide resources that can assist you with understanding the new rules. The implementation plan will allow time for administrators/operators to learn and understand the different pathways and the changes within our system. We encourage you to visit the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website to learn more now, and, if you have not already completed the QRIS survey, we’d love to hear from you. The information you provide will help us know how we can best serve you in preparing for this transition. NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. Natural Learning Initiative: https://naturalearning.org/resources/ Resources are created, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children. Please use and share. Craven Smart Start is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 636- 3198 or check out their website at www.cravensmartstart.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE BUNDLES OF JOY FCCH Facility ID: 25000605 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/14/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 7/14/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 390 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. T. Manning, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 3/10/22, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 8/5/24. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety one percent as of 7/9/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 7/9/25 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to and changes regarding the ownership of this facility. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. All indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. Upon arrival, children were observed playing in activity centers. The children transitioned to the outdoor space to engage in gross motor activities. The children played hide and seek, played on a seesaw, and kicked balls. After outdoor play, the children came in to wash their hands and read books while lunch was prepared. The operator read the book Raindrops to Rainbow. After lunch the children completed personal care routines and rested on child sized cots covered with sheets. The outdoor space was observed to have riding toys, see saws, portable climbing structures, and balls. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, French fries, applesauce, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. Monthly playground inspections had not been documented for the month of June 2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 720 Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home. One child left the whole group that was located in the living room space and went into an approved bedroom and laid down and went to sleep. The child was unsupervised for several minutes. .1711(a) 932 Operator did not have materials or equipment available indoors or outdoors to support the activities listed on the written schedule and activity plan. The activity plan for the current week was not posted and available for review. .1718(6) 1103 For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a)(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. Three (3) out of the eight (8) children that are transported did not have a photo attached to the emergency contact information. One (1) out of the eight (8) children transported did not have emergency medical care information in the vehicle whenever children were transported. .1723(13) 1104 Operator or other transportation provider did not comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations concerning vehicles and the transportation of passengers. The white van used to transport children had an expiration date of vehicle registration of 6/30/25. G.S.110-91 & .1723(2) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Two (2) out of the eight (8) children’s files that were reviewed did not have a signed written plan of care on file. .1712(e )(6) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. Fire drills for the months of May and June 2025 were not documented. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1997 Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher. The white van used to transport children did not have a fire extinguisher located inside the vehicle. .1723(11) 2004 For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired. Written permission for field trips in the month of June 2025 was given on blanket transportation forms. .1723(15)(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 7/28/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Documented Violations: Supervision: Adequate supervision of children is essential to keep children safe from accidents and injuries. Staff must remain with the children assigned to them at all times. Leaving a child or a group of children alone is unacceptable. Younger children need closer supervision to remain safe. Active supervision requires focused attention and intentional observation of children at all times. Caregivers/teachers position themselves so that they can observe all of the children: watching, counting, and listening at all times. Supervision is directly tied to safety and the prevention of injury and maintaining quality child care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. One child left the whole group that was located in the living room space and went into an approved bedroom and laid down and went to sleep. The child was unsupervised for several minutes. You stated that the child has a new sibling at home has been more tired in recent times and tries to go and lay down throughout the day. We discussed that children must remain with you at all times to ensure safety and to constantly remind the children of this. You quickly woke the child and brought them back to the group when it was brought to your attention. Ensure that the schedule for the day is followed so that children can follow the same routine daily. A follow up visit will be conducted and repeated supervision violations could warrant an administrative action. Transportation Safety: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children two to fourteen years of age in the United States. It is necessary for the safety of children to require that the caregiver/teacher comply with requirements governing the transportation of children in care, in the absence of the parent/guardian. The white van used to transport children had an expiration date of vehicle registration of 6/30/25. You stated that you didn’t know the date of inspection and would get it inspected as soon as possible. Add the date of inspection to your calendar with a reminder set of when the inspection is due. The white van used to transport children did not have a fire extinguisher located inside the vehicle. We discussed that each vehicle used to transport children needs a fire extinguisher located in the vehicle and you stated that you will get one as soon as possible. Before transporting children, parental permission must be obtained. Written permission for field trips in the month of June 2025 was given on blanket transportation forms. We discussed that written permission for field trips must be given for each specific field trip and we reviewed the transportation form and the off-premise activity form. You stated that you were working on permission forms for the rest of the summer field trips. Ensure that the correct transportation forms are used for field trips and permission forms for the school year are updated before school starts next week. Three (3) out of the eight (8) children that are transported did not have a photo attached to the emergency contact information. One (1) out of the eight (8) children transported did not have emergency medical care information in the vehicle whenever children were transported. We discussed that the transportation binder that you use needs to be updated when new children enroll and checked when updating children’s records to ensure that every child transported has identifying information including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form. Written Plan of Care: To assure the safety of children while they are transported, written plans of care must include when routine tasks occur. When preparing written plans of care, be sure to create a schedule that will reflect daily activities. Consider what activities you have planned currently and if they will change in the future. If this information changes, amend the written plan of care immediately and review with parents 30 days prior to implementation. Two (2) out of the eight (8) children’s files that were reviewed did not have a signed written plan of care on file. You stated that you are in the process of creating a new written plan of care for the upcoming school year and will have all of the parents sign the updated forms. Use the children’s file checklist to ensure that all documents are received and on file. Activity plans: Activity plans help teachers to plan for and implement daily activities for children. They provide information to families on activities taking place during their children’s day. Planning for a week of activities helps teachers to obtain and prepare the materials and equipment needed to successfully carry out the activities on the plan. The activity plan for the current week was not posted and available for review. You stated that you are working on the lesson plan and have not yet completed it. We discussed adding a reminder in your digital calendar to send you a reminder on Friday afternoons to post the lesson plan for the next week. Complete the lesson plan and send it to me with your correction letter. Ensure that lesson plans are posted on Friday afternoons for the following week. Fire Drill: Intentional planning of monthly fire drills ensures that emergency preparedness drills are being conducted in case of an emergency. Documentation of each fire drill should include the date that the drill is held, the time of the day, the length of time taken to evacuate the home, and the operator’s signature. Fire drills for the months of May and June 2025 were not documented. You stated that the drills were completed but not documented. We discussed placing the fire drill log on your daily clipboard that you see frequently as a reminder to document the drill after it is completed. Add a reminder in your digital calendar to alert you each month to ensure that fire drills are completed and documented. Playground Inspections: The outdoor learning environment offers a sense of freedom for children. Children are able to play freely with peers, expand their imagination beyond restraints of indoor activities, release energy and explore their sense of touch, smell, taste and their sense of motion. It is important that the outdoor area is checked daily, and proper upkeep is conducted to ensure the environment is safe for use. Documentation of checking the playground each month should be on file for review. Monthly playground inspections had not been documented for the month of June 2025. We discussed that it would be helpful to complete the monthly playground inspection on the same day that you complete other monthly tasks, such as fire drills. Set a reminder in your digital calendar to complete a playground inspection each month. Additional Comments: The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ program helps North Carolina public schools and child care facilities complete activities to identify and prevent exposure to lead in drinking and cooking water, lead-based paint, and asbestos. Participant education and training are cornerstones of our program. Sign in to a registered account to finish an open enrollment survey, check on an enrolled facility’s status, or view results. QRIS Modernization Update: On June 26th, the North Carolina Rules Review Commission (RRC) approved the QRIS Modernization rules adopted by the NC Child Care Commission during their April meeting. The Division of Child Development and Early Education is preparing a summary of the rules, an online training module for Moodle, and an implementation plan. A webinar will be scheduled later this month to share the implementation plan and will also provide resources that can assist you with understanding the new rules. The implementation plan will allow time for administrators/operators to learn and understand the different pathways and the changes within our system. We encourage you to visit the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website to learn more now, and, if you have not already completed the QRIS survey, we’d love to hear from you. The information you provide will help us know how we can best serve you in preparing for this transition. NCID: Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. Natural Learning Initiative: https://naturalearning.org/resources/ Resources are created, often in collaboration with the Natural Learning Initiative’s interdisciplinary partners, to support technical assistance, professional development, and generally to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children. Please use and share. Craven Smart Start is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 636- 3198 or check out their website at www.cravensmartstart.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE BUNDLES OF JOY FCCH Facility ID: 25000605 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/12/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 8/12/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 12:25 PM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my August 5, 2024, Annual Compliance visit. T. Blake, Additional Caregiver and T. Manning, Operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Upon arrival the children were napping on child sized cots covered with sheets. There were six (6) children present, two (2) to five (5) years of age. The following violation was documented during the 8/5/24 visit and was monitored for compliance during this visit and was repeated: 102- Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. S. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(7)(b). Today, six (6) children were present, two (2) to five (5) years of age. As stated in the August 5, 2024, visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had been received. Due to a violation regarding capacity being documented on two consecutive visits, an administrative action may be recommended, and you will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 102 Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. There were six (6) children present, two (2) to five (5) years of age. GS 110-91(7)(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/26/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Documented Violations: Family Child Care Home Capacity: Ratio and group size are two factors that are critical to a child’s health, safety, and development. Ratios and group sizes help ensure that a child gets enough one-on-one attention from an adult who is available to take care of each child’s unique needs. This responsive caregiving is extremely important to a child ’s social and emotional development, physical well-being, and overall learning. Of the children present at any one time in a family child care home, no more than five children shall be preschool-aged, including the operator's own preschool-age children. Upon arrival, there were six (6) children, two (2) to five (5) years of age in attendance. None of the children had started kindergarten yet. The additional caregiver was caring for children upon arrival and the operator arrived at the home during the visit. You stated that one of the children was not supposed to attend today and when you left after lunch there were only five (5) in attendance and you didn’t think to communicate with the additional caregiver about accepting another child in your absence. We discussed that if you have five preschool aged children in attendance, you are unable to care for a sixth preschool aged child. Review the schedules for the children that you have enrolled to ensure that at any given time you will only have five (5) preschool aged children in attendance at all times. We discussed that a procedure is needed to describe how capacity will be maintained and to reach out to the FCCH specialist at Craven Smart Start. Craven Smart Start is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 636- 3198 or check out their website at www.cravensmartstart.org. At the completion of the visit, this Visit Summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE BUNDLES OF JOY FCCH Facility ID: 25000605 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/12/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 8/12/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 12:25 PM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to verify correction of violations documented during my August 5, 2024, Annual Compliance visit. T. Blake, Additional Caregiver and T. Manning, Operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Upon arrival the children were napping on child sized cots covered with sheets. There were six (6) children present, two (2) to five (5) years of age. The following violation was documented during the 8/5/24 visit and was monitored for compliance during this visit and was repeated: 102- Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. S. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(7)(b). Today, six (6) children were present, two (2) to five (5) years of age. As stated in the August 5, 2024, visit summary, all violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter verifying this must be received by the established due date. At the time of today’s visit, a compliance letter had been received. Due to a violation regarding capacity being documented on two consecutive visits, an administrative action may be recommended, and you will be notified in writing of any action taken. In addition, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 102 Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. There were six (6) children present, two (2) to five (5) years of age. GS 110-91(7)(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/26/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Documented Violations: Family Child Care Home Capacity: Ratio and group size are two factors that are critical to a child’s health, safety, and development. Ratios and group sizes help ensure that a child gets enough one-on-one attention from an adult who is available to take care of each child’s unique needs. This responsive caregiving is extremely important to a child ’s social and emotional development, physical well-being, and overall learning. Of the children present at any one time in a family child care home, no more than five children shall be preschool-aged, including the operator's own preschool-age children. Upon arrival, there were six (6) children, two (2) to five (5) years of age in attendance. None of the children had started kindergarten yet. The additional caregiver was caring for children upon arrival and the operator arrived at the home during the visit. You stated that one of the children was not supposed to attend today and when you left after lunch there were only five (5) in attendance and you didn’t think to communicate with the additional caregiver about accepting another child in your absence. We discussed that if you have five preschool aged children in attendance, you are unable to care for a sixth preschool aged child. Review the schedules for the children that you have enrolled to ensure that at any given time you will only have five (5) preschool aged children in attendance at all times. We discussed that a procedure is needed to describe how capacity will be maintained and to reach out to the FCCH specialist at Craven Smart Start. Craven Smart Start is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 636- 3198 or check out their website at www.cravensmartstart.org. At the completion of the visit, this Visit Summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE BUNDLES OF JOY FCCH Facility ID: 25000605 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/5/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/5/2024 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. T. Manning, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 3/10/22, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 8/23/23. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety seven percent as of 8/2/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/2/24 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to and changes regarding the ownership of this facility. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. All indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. Children were observed playing musical chairs and dancing to music. The caregiver read the book How to Be a Bucket Filler to the children as they completed personal care routines before sitting at the table for lunch. The outdoor space was observed to have riding toys, a see saw, and balls for the children to engage in gross motor activities. Lunch was observed and consisted of breaded chicken patty on bun, corn, mixed fruit, and milk. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 102 Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. Six (6) preschool aged children and one (1) school aged child were in attendance. GS 110-91(7)(b) 903 When medication is administered, authorization for the operator to administer the specific medication according to the parent's or health care professional's instructions was not on file and available. A bottle of Cutter bug spray was on file without written permission from a parent. 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(1&2) & .1721(a)(4) 2040 Children participated in aquatic activities that are prohibited, as outlined in rule. In the outdoor space, a wading pool was observed and was full of approximately six (6) inches of water. .1730(b)(1-5) 2048 Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care. A bottle of Cutter bug spray was located in a child's cubby below five feet from the ground. 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/19/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Documented Violations: Capacity: Low child/staff ratios are most critical for infants and toddlers (birth to thirty-six months). Infant and child development and caregiving quality improves when group size and child/staff ratios are smaller. Improved verbal interactions are correlated with lower child/staff ratios. Small ratios are very important for young children’s development. Of the children present at any one time in a family child care home, no more than five children shall be preschool-aged, including the operator's own preschool-age children. Six (6) preschool aged children and one (1) school aged child were in attendance. You stated that one of the preschool aged children in attendance is a drop-in and thought that since he was about to start kindergarten that they were considered school age. We discussed that a "School-age child" means any child who is attending or who has attended a public or private grade school or kindergarten. Ensure that you only have five preschoolers in attendance each day and do not accept drop-ins if they will put you over capacity. A follow-up visit will be conducted. Water safety: In addition to home swimming and wading pools, young children drown in bathtubs and pail. Any body of water, including hot tubs, pails, and toilets, presents a drowning risk to young children. In the outdoor space, a wading pool was observed and was full of approximately six (6) inches of water. You stated that you purchased the pool to fill with potting soil and grow a garden and should have turned it upside down so it wouldn’t fill with rain water. We discussed that a wading pool is considered an aquatic activity and is prohibited. Remove the pool from the outdoor space until you use it for a garden. Medication: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. A medical action plan is required for children that need emergency medication, the form needs to be completed by the parent or a health care professional. All medications for children present at the center must have a current, completed medication permission form even if there is a Medical Action Plan. Medication permission forms are valid for a defined length of time and must be updated, if needed. A bottle of Cutter bug spray was in a child’s cubby below five feet and written permission was not on file. We discussed that written permission is needed for the bug spray and that it must be kept in locked storage. You moved the bug spray to locked storage when it was brought to your attention. I emailed you a Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care flyer to have and reviewed it during the visit. Ensure that written permission is on file for any medication or bug spray when it is received. Additional Comments: It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina KidsTM program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina KidsTM, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). Clean Classrooms for Carolina KidsTM is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. Please sign up for a pre-enrollment webinar so we can begin your enrollment before the next phase of enrollment begins. Steps to participate are as follows: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. Choose only one webinar and plan to attend from your computer or phone using the Zoom app. The webinar will cover: a) Lead and asbestos background, b) Program overview, C) Participation, D) Preparing for enrollment, E)The PIN to enroll, and F) A live questions or comments session. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards - The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement - If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. Visit the web site at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-lead-based-paint-reimbursement-program-arpa 6. Communicate - Throughout the process, you can use our communication toolkit (bit.ly/3CK-communication) to communicate to your center’s community about the program. The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® North Carolina Scholarship Program provides educational scholarships to early care professionals and those who perform specialized functions in the early care system. https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/teach-north-carolina/ Craven Smart Start is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 636- 3198 or check out their website at www.cravensmartstart.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1720 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE BUNDLES OF JOY FCCH Facility ID: 25000605 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/5/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/5/2024 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. T. Manning, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 3/10/22, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 8/23/23. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety seven percent as of 8/2/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/2/24 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to and changes regarding the ownership of this facility. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. All indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. Children were observed playing musical chairs and dancing to music. The caregiver read the book How to Be a Bucket Filler to the children as they completed personal care routines before sitting at the table for lunch. The outdoor space was observed to have riding toys, a see saw, and balls for the children to engage in gross motor activities. Lunch was observed and consisted of breaded chicken patty on bun, corn, mixed fruit, and milk. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 102 Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. Six (6) preschool aged children and one (1) school aged child were in attendance. GS 110-91(7)(b) 903 When medication is administered, authorization for the operator to administer the specific medication according to the parent's or health care professional's instructions was not on file and available. A bottle of Cutter bug spray was on file without written permission from a parent. 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(1&2) & .1721(a)(4) 2040 Children participated in aquatic activities that are prohibited, as outlined in rule. In the outdoor space, a wading pool was observed and was full of approximately six (6) inches of water. .1730(b)(1-5) 2048 Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care. A bottle of Cutter bug spray was located in a child's cubby below five feet from the ground. 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/19/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Documented Violations: Capacity: Low child/staff ratios are most critical for infants and toddlers (birth to thirty-six months). Infant and child development and caregiving quality improves when group size and child/staff ratios are smaller. Improved verbal interactions are correlated with lower child/staff ratios. Small ratios are very important for young children’s development. Of the children present at any one time in a family child care home, no more than five children shall be preschool-aged, including the operator's own preschool-age children. Six (6) preschool aged children and one (1) school aged child were in attendance. You stated that one of the preschool aged children in attendance is a drop-in and thought that since he was about to start kindergarten that they were considered school age. We discussed that a "School-age child" means any child who is attending or who has attended a public or private grade school or kindergarten. Ensure that you only have five preschoolers in attendance each day and do not accept drop-ins if they will put you over capacity. A follow-up visit will be conducted. Water safety: In addition to home swimming and wading pools, young children drown in bathtubs and pail. Any body of water, including hot tubs, pails, and toilets, presents a drowning risk to young children. In the outdoor space, a wading pool was observed and was full of approximately six (6) inches of water. You stated that you purchased the pool to fill with potting soil and grow a garden and should have turned it upside down so it wouldn’t fill with rain water. We discussed that a wading pool is considered an aquatic activity and is prohibited. Remove the pool from the outdoor space until you use it for a garden. Medication: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. A medical action plan is required for children that need emergency medication, the form needs to be completed by the parent or a health care professional. All medications for children present at the center must have a current, completed medication permission form even if there is a Medical Action Plan. Medication permission forms are valid for a defined length of time and must be updated, if needed. A bottle of Cutter bug spray was in a child’s cubby below five feet and written permission was not on file. We discussed that written permission is needed for the bug spray and that it must be kept in locked storage. You moved the bug spray to locked storage when it was brought to your attention. I emailed you a Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care flyer to have and reviewed it during the visit. Ensure that written permission is on file for any medication or bug spray when it is received. Additional Comments: It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina KidsTM program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina KidsTM, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). Clean Classrooms for Carolina KidsTM is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. Please sign up for a pre-enrollment webinar so we can begin your enrollment before the next phase of enrollment begins. Steps to participate are as follows: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. Choose only one webinar and plan to attend from your computer or phone using the Zoom app. The webinar will cover: a) Lead and asbestos background, b) Program overview, C) Participation, D) Preparing for enrollment, E)The PIN to enroll, and F) A live questions or comments session. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards - The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement - If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. Visit the web site at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-lead-based-paint-reimbursement-program-arpa 6. Communicate - Throughout the process, you can use our communication toolkit (bit.ly/3CK-communication) to communicate to your center’s community about the program. The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® North Carolina Scholarship Program provides educational scholarships to early care professionals and those who perform specialized functions in the early care system. https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/teach-north-carolina/ Craven Smart Start is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 636- 3198 or check out their website at www.cravensmartstart.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE BUNDLES OF JOY FCCH Facility ID: 25000605 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/5/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/5/2024 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. T. Manning, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 3/10/22, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 8/23/23. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety seven percent as of 8/2/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/2/24 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to and changes regarding the ownership of this facility. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. All indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. Children were observed playing musical chairs and dancing to music. The caregiver read the book How to Be a Bucket Filler to the children as they completed personal care routines before sitting at the table for lunch. The outdoor space was observed to have riding toys, a see saw, and balls for the children to engage in gross motor activities. Lunch was observed and consisted of breaded chicken patty on bun, corn, mixed fruit, and milk. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 102 Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. Six (6) preschool aged children and one (1) school aged child were in attendance. GS 110-91(7)(b) 903 When medication is administered, authorization for the operator to administer the specific medication according to the parent's or health care professional's instructions was not on file and available. A bottle of Cutter bug spray was on file without written permission from a parent. 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(1&2) & .1721(a)(4) 2040 Children participated in aquatic activities that are prohibited, as outlined in rule. In the outdoor space, a wading pool was observed and was full of approximately six (6) inches of water. .1730(b)(1-5) 2048 Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care. A bottle of Cutter bug spray was located in a child's cubby below five feet from the ground. 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/19/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Documented Violations: Capacity: Low child/staff ratios are most critical for infants and toddlers (birth to thirty-six months). Infant and child development and caregiving quality improves when group size and child/staff ratios are smaller. Improved verbal interactions are correlated with lower child/staff ratios. Small ratios are very important for young children’s development. Of the children present at any one time in a family child care home, no more than five children shall be preschool-aged, including the operator's own preschool-age children. Six (6) preschool aged children and one (1) school aged child were in attendance. You stated that one of the preschool aged children in attendance is a drop-in and thought that since he was about to start kindergarten that they were considered school age. We discussed that a "School-age child" means any child who is attending or who has attended a public or private grade school or kindergarten. Ensure that you only have five preschoolers in attendance each day and do not accept drop-ins if they will put you over capacity. A follow-up visit will be conducted. Water safety: In addition to home swimming and wading pools, young children drown in bathtubs and pail. Any body of water, including hot tubs, pails, and toilets, presents a drowning risk to young children. In the outdoor space, a wading pool was observed and was full of approximately six (6) inches of water. You stated that you purchased the pool to fill with potting soil and grow a garden and should have turned it upside down so it wouldn’t fill with rain water. We discussed that a wading pool is considered an aquatic activity and is prohibited. Remove the pool from the outdoor space until you use it for a garden. Medication: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. A medical action plan is required for children that need emergency medication, the form needs to be completed by the parent or a health care professional. All medications for children present at the center must have a current, completed medication permission form even if there is a Medical Action Plan. Medication permission forms are valid for a defined length of time and must be updated, if needed. A bottle of Cutter bug spray was in a child’s cubby below five feet and written permission was not on file. We discussed that written permission is needed for the bug spray and that it must be kept in locked storage. You moved the bug spray to locked storage when it was brought to your attention. I emailed you a Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care flyer to have and reviewed it during the visit. Ensure that written permission is on file for any medication or bug spray when it is received. Additional Comments: It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina KidsTM program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina KidsTM, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). Clean Classrooms for Carolina KidsTM is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. Please sign up for a pre-enrollment webinar so we can begin your enrollment before the next phase of enrollment begins. Steps to participate are as follows: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. Choose only one webinar and plan to attend from your computer or phone using the Zoom app. The webinar will cover: a) Lead and asbestos background, b) Program overview, C) Participation, D) Preparing for enrollment, E)The PIN to enroll, and F) A live questions or comments session. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards - The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement - If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. Visit the web site at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-lead-based-paint-reimbursement-program-arpa 6. Communicate - Throughout the process, you can use our communication toolkit (bit.ly/3CK-communication) to communicate to your center’s community about the program. The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® North Carolina Scholarship Program provides educational scholarships to early care professionals and those who perform specialized functions in the early care system. https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/teach-north-carolina/ Craven Smart Start is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 636- 3198 or check out their website at www.cravensmartstart.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE BUNDLES OF JOY FCCH Facility ID: 25000605 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/5/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 8/5/2024 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. T. Manning, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 3/10/22, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 8/23/23. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety seven percent as of 8/2/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/2/24 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to and changes regarding the ownership of this facility. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. All indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. Children were observed playing musical chairs and dancing to music. The caregiver read the book How to Be a Bucket Filler to the children as they completed personal care routines before sitting at the table for lunch. The outdoor space was observed to have riding toys, a see saw, and balls for the children to engage in gross motor activities. Lunch was observed and consisted of breaded chicken patty on bun, corn, mixed fruit, and milk. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 102 Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. Six (6) preschool aged children and one (1) school aged child were in attendance. GS 110-91(7)(b) 903 When medication is administered, authorization for the operator to administer the specific medication according to the parent's or health care professional's instructions was not on file and available. A bottle of Cutter bug spray was on file without written permission from a parent. 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(1&2) & .1721(a)(4) 2040 Children participated in aquatic activities that are prohibited, as outlined in rule. In the outdoor space, a wading pool was observed and was full of approximately six (6) inches of water. .1730(b)(1-5) 2048 Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care. A bottle of Cutter bug spray was located in a child's cubby below five feet from the ground. 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/19/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Documented Violations: Capacity: Low child/staff ratios are most critical for infants and toddlers (birth to thirty-six months). Infant and child development and caregiving quality improves when group size and child/staff ratios are smaller. Improved verbal interactions are correlated with lower child/staff ratios. Small ratios are very important for young children’s development. Of the children present at any one time in a family child care home, no more than five children shall be preschool-aged, including the operator's own preschool-age children. Six (6) preschool aged children and one (1) school aged child were in attendance. You stated that one of the preschool aged children in attendance is a drop-in and thought that since he was about to start kindergarten that they were considered school age. We discussed that a "School-age child" means any child who is attending or who has attended a public or private grade school or kindergarten. Ensure that you only have five preschoolers in attendance each day and do not accept drop-ins if they will put you over capacity. A follow-up visit will be conducted. Water safety: In addition to home swimming and wading pools, young children drown in bathtubs and pail. Any body of water, including hot tubs, pails, and toilets, presents a drowning risk to young children. In the outdoor space, a wading pool was observed and was full of approximately six (6) inches of water. You stated that you purchased the pool to fill with potting soil and grow a garden and should have turned it upside down so it wouldn’t fill with rain water. We discussed that a wading pool is considered an aquatic activity and is prohibited. Remove the pool from the outdoor space until you use it for a garden. Medication: Medicines can be crucial to the health and wellness of children. They can also be very dangerous if the wrong type or wrong amount is given to the wrong person or at the wrong time. A medical action plan is required for children that need emergency medication, the form needs to be completed by the parent or a health care professional. All medications for children present at the center must have a current, completed medication permission form even if there is a Medical Action Plan. Medication permission forms are valid for a defined length of time and must be updated, if needed. A bottle of Cutter bug spray was in a child’s cubby below five feet and written permission was not on file. We discussed that written permission is needed for the bug spray and that it must be kept in locked storage. You moved the bug spray to locked storage when it was brought to your attention. I emailed you a Hazardous Items Storage for Child Care flyer to have and reviewed it during the visit. Ensure that written permission is on file for any medication or bug spray when it is received. Additional Comments: It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina KidsTM program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina KidsTM, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). Clean Classrooms for Carolina KidsTM is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. Please sign up for a pre-enrollment webinar so we can begin your enrollment before the next phase of enrollment begins. Steps to participate are as follows: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. Choose only one webinar and plan to attend from your computer or phone using the Zoom app. The webinar will cover: a) Lead and asbestos background, b) Program overview, C) Participation, D) Preparing for enrollment, E)The PIN to enroll, and F) A live questions or comments session. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards - The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement - If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. Visit the web site at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-lead-based-paint-reimbursement-program-arpa 6. Communicate - Throughout the process, you can use our communication toolkit (bit.ly/3CK-communication) to communicate to your center’s community about the program. The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® North Carolina Scholarship Program provides educational scholarships to early care professionals and those who perform specialized functions in the early care system. https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/teach-north-carolina/ Craven Smart Start is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 636- 3198 or check out their website at www.cravensmartstart.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE BUNDLES OF JOY FCCH Facility ID: 25000605 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 3/28/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. T. Manning, Operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 3/10/2022, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 8/23/23. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety eight percent as of 3/15/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/15/24 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to and changes regarding the ownership of this facility. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Children were engaged in free play in activity areas and personal care routines. After free play in centers, the children sat at the table and played with playdough before eating lunch. After lunch, the children rested on child sized cots covered with sheets. The outdoor space with observed to have a sand/water table, see-saws, balls, and riding toys for the children to engage in gross motor activities. Lunch was observed and included breaded fish filets, tater tots, apple sauce, WG bread, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1103 For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. Enrolled children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. .1723(13) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Written permission for transportation was not on file for the enrolled children for the routine tasks that are included on the written plan of care. .1712(e )(6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/11/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance with Documented Violations: Written Plan of Care/Transportation: All family child care home operators are required to develop and adopt a written plan of care for completing routine tasks, such as running errands, meeting family and personal demands, and attending classes. This ensures that routine tasks do not interfere with the care of children during hours of operation. Written permission for transportation was not on file for the routine tasks that are included on the written plan of care. We discussed that the written permission forms are needed for the routine tasks that are on the written plan of care. I showed you a copy of the current transportation permission form on file and we discussed it together. We also discussed that any additional field trips will require an additional off premise activity form. I emailed you a copy of the transportation form and you stated that you will have parents complete updated forms for the specific tasks on the written plan. When there are any changes to the written plan of care, update the plan and discuss with the parents when they sign the plan at least 30 days prior to the plan going into effect. Have parents complete written permission forms for specific tasks on the written plan and any additional field trip. Each child transported must have on file emergency contact information along with a photograph of each child. This is helpful in identifying children in the event of an emergency/accident. Enrolled children did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. You stated that you updated the forms and need to attach current photos. Update emergency information and photographs prior to continuing to transport the children. Additional Comments: Funding Opportunity to Address Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint in Licensed Child Care Facilities The NCDHHS, Health Hazards Control Unit (HHCU) is providing a presentation regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Reimbursement Program for NC Licensed Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes. Under the ARPA Reimbursement Program licensed facilities can be reimbursed up to 100% for eligible expenses related to asbestos or lead-based paint abatement or remediation activities. Funding for reimbursement will be available until December 31, 2026, or until it is depleted, whichever comes first. https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Rule Changes Effective January 2024 Training Modules Available in DCDEE Moodle The Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. Natural Learning Initiative: Time outdoors is a critical tool for supporting mental and physical health in young children. Adoption of best practices for outdoor play and learning spaces is critical to increase daily time spent outside. The four components of this project include: 1. Relaunch a supportive network for outdoor play and learning environments in North Carolina; 2. Research nature-based programs and spaces and develop a plan to embed these in licensed childcare in North Carolina; 3. Motivate and train early educators and specialists to promote best practices and increase time in outdoor play and learning in NC childcare facilities; 4. Increase time outdoors playing and learning in NC family child care homes through professional development and technical assistance. Today, we discussed ways to create a natural learning environment in the outdoor spaces. Some of the ideas included a music wall made from kitchen accessories, a garden that the children can help plant, and a science center. I encourage you to check out naturallearning.org to find resources and professional development options for ways to enhance your outdoor learning environments. The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® North Carolina Scholarship Program provides educational scholarships to early care professionals and those who perform specialized functions in the early care system. https://www.childcareservices.org/programs/teach-north-carolina/ Craven Smart Start is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 636- 3198 or check out their website at www.cravensmartstart.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE BUNDLES OF JOY FCCH Facility ID: 25000605 Consultant: BRITTANY JONES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/23/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 8/23/2023 Age: From 3 To 6 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. T. Manning, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 3/10/22, earning 6 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 9/7/22. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent as of 8/8/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/28/23 and this facility is not currently owned or operated by a corporation. Please contact me prior to and changes regarding the ownership of this facility. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. All indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored. Children were observed creating food items out of playdough at the child sized table. The children transitioned to the outdoor space to engage in gross motor activities. The children pulled a wagon, played on a seesaw, and used hula hoops. After outdoor play, the children came in to wash their hands and read books while lunch was prepared. Lunch was observed and consisted of fish filets, mixed vegetables, pineapple, bread, and milk. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1102 Parent/guardian was not notified of when and where the child was to be transported, and the name of the transportation provider. Transportation permission forms for the off-premise activity on 8/10/23 did not include arrival and departure times and the name of the transportation provider. .1723(5) 2033 Signed discipline statement did not include the required information, as outlined in rule. Eight (8) out of nine (9) children’s files reviewed had signed discipline statements that did not include the child’s name and child’s date of enrollment. .1727(c )(1-3) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/6/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant PO Box 3272 New Bern, NC 28564 Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE DOCUMENTED VIOLATION (S): Transportation Safety: Child care providers must place emphasis on safeguarding each child and ensuring that staff are able to handle emergencies. Injuries are more likely to occur when a child’s surroundings or routine changes. Activities outside the facility may pose increased risk for injury. When children are excited or busy playing in unfamiliar areas, they are more likely to forget safety measures unless they are closely supervised at all times. Before transporting children, parental permission must be obtained. Transportation permission forms for the off-premise activity on 8/10/23 did not include arrival and departure times and the name of the transportation provider. You stated that you have copies of the off-premise activity permission forms from the division’s website and did not have time to have them completed before the field trip. We reviewed the copies of the permission forms that you have copies of and they match the forms that are located on the division’s website. Ensure that the correct transportation forms are used for field trips and permission forms for the school year are updated before school starts next week. Children’s Records: Children's records consist of various documentation such as a child's medical and immunization history, emergency medical care information and parental permission to participate in specific activities. This information is the basis for meeting each child's physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. When enrolling children into the facility, parents are given a copy of the discipline policy that the facility follows. Parents must sign a statement attesting that they have been given the discipline policy that includes the child’s name, date of enrollment, and date of parent signature. Eight (8) out of nine (9) children’s files reviewed had signed discipline statements that did not include the child’s name and child’s date of enrollment. We discussed that the child’s name and child’s date of enrollment needs to be added to the signature page that is currently being used. I shared an example of a signature page with you via email during the visit that can be used for children that you enroll in the future. Ensure that the signature pages for each child’s file is updated to reflect the child’s name and date of enrollment. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/ REMINDERS: The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1. The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The NC Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. Consultants will assist facilities impacted by the changes to the enhanced space requirements. A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326 Craven Smart Start is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 636- 3198 or check out their website at www.cravensmartstart.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brittany Jones, Child Care Consultant, (252) 947-1036, Brittany.j.jones@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, (252) 373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times