G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STARTOWN, LL Facility ID: 18000541 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/17/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 6/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 12 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. You, Joanna Garcia, assisted me with today’s visit. I conducted your last annual compliance visit on July 2, 2024, and your compliance history score was 95% prior to today’s visit. Prior to today’s visit the NC Secretary of State was checked and the corporation that owns your business Little Stars Child Development Center Startown, LLC, was listed as current and active. The following required posting was posted in the foyer area: NC Summary of Child Care Law, Five-Star rated license, safe arrival and departure procedure, sanitation placard, emergency phone numbers, Emergency Medical Care Plan, daily schedule, menu, daily schedule and a current activity plan. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued September 12, 2018, earning four (4) points in staff education component, six (6) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point. Your program operates with the following permit restrictions; daytime care only, meets enhanced ratios and meets enhanced space. I reviewed with you today the facility information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, mailing address, or corporate contact for the facility. I reviewed the facility’s permit with you today. Adequate and approved space, capacity, supervision, staff/ratios, group size, and appropriate discipline were observed today. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed February 13, 2025, with a “Superior” classification and the most recent fire inspection was conducted November 13, 2024. The most recent fire drill was conducted on June 16, 2025, and the most recent lockdown emergency drill was conducted on June16, 2025. Playground inspections and incident report logs were monitored. Arrival and departure records and daily attendance records were current. Lunch today consisted of Ham and cheese roll-ups on a whole grain tortilla wrap, mixed veggies, watermelon and 1% unflavored white milk as listed on the menu. Your most recent EPR plan was monitored and current. Each licensed indoor and outdoor space was monitored. Students were observed to be participating in teacher-directed whole group activities, free choice play, outdoor play, transitions, toileting/handwashing routines, eating lunch, and rest time. Teacher interactions with children were positive and nurturing. All program records were monitored. A random selection of three (3) children’s records were monitored. Staff files were monitored including: one (1) new staff file and one (1) existing staff file. I monitored one (1) emergency medication, one (1) medication permission to administer form and two (2) Medical Action plans today. Your facility does not provide transportation. All health and safety requirements were monitored. The “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers” was used during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and cited during this visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1314 Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. One (1) child’s application did not have a preferred health care professional named. As discussed, a health care provider should be listed on the application which the parent states is preferred in the event of an emergency. I suggest a review of children’s records be completed to ensure that all items have been completed accurately and entirely without leaving any spaces blank. .0802(c)(2) 1832 Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. One (1) child’s application did not include all information regarding the child’s health care needs including: fears, unique behaviors and special characteristics. .0801 (a)(5) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: • One (1) child’s application did not include all information regarding the child’s health care needs including: fears, unique behaviors and special characteristics. As discussed, when completing all documents be sure that all line items have been addressed and no blank spaces are left. If there are items that do not apply, use “NA” to show that item is not applicable. I suggest a review of children’s records be completed to ensure that all items have been completed accurately and entirely without leaving any spaces blank. • One (1) child’s application did not have a preferred health care professional named. As discussed, a health care provider should be listed on the application which the parent states is preferred in the event of an emergency. I suggest a review of children’s records be completed to ensure that all items have been completed accurately and entirely without leaving any spaces blank. CONSULTATION: • DCDEE Resources - Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. - Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License - Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development - Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings - Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy - DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New • ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of any new child care providers working who are hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. • Fire inspections are to be sent to the consultant within 7 business days of the inspection being completed. If the fire inspection report is not sent to the consultant within 7 business days a violation will be cited at the next monitoring visit. • When reviewing Staff Files, Children’s Files, and Program Records, utilize the Staff Files Checklist, Children’s File Checklist, Volunteer Files Checklist and the Program Records File Checklist to ensure that you are maintaining compliance with all of the files that are monitored by DCDEE and that all of the documents within those files are current, accurate and relevant. These forms should be updated annually with staff files, children’s records and program record documents to ensure that all information stored in your facilities files are current and accurate prior to DCDEE monitoring visits. These file checklists can be found on the DCDEE website under provider documents. • Located on the DCDEE website there is an editable form of the staff and training worksheet that you may utilize when completing the staff and training worksheet to assist you with being prepared for your upcoming monitoring visits. This document can be downloaded to your computer and completed electronically. • Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest information for child care settings and child care updates including the most up to date documents and forms. • Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. • NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which included moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025, and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. • WORKS STATUS LETTER: Child Care Rule .0703(c) Within six months of an individual assuming lead teacher or child care administrator duties, each center shall maintain the following information in the individual's staff record: (2) a copy of notification from the Division that the individual meets the equivalency or that the individual does not meet the equivalency and must enroll in coursework. COMPLIANCE PLAN: In the visit summary, I documented the corrective actions taken today to correct those violations. All violations cited and not corrected today must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. • Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature • Supporting documentation including the following: Please send supporting documentation such as training certificates, CBC letters, acknowledgement statements. Please DO NOT send staff or child medical documents or documentation for verification as this is a violation of HIPPA protocol. If needed I will verify these documents at the next monitoring visit. I must receive your compliance letter no later than July 1, 2025. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date you shall contact me with a timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Your letter may be mailed to me at: Meria Wilder Post Office Box 6591 Statesville, NC 28677 For your convenience, your compliance letter may be sent by email to: meria.wilder@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 in the body of the email: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STARTOWN, LL Facility ID: 18000541 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0225-070L Visit Date: 2/19/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 2/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern related to an injury. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, and license restrictions were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Emergency/fire drill logs, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Additionally, I monitored the indoor space used by the children. Children were observed participating in transition routines, eating lunch, toileting and engaged in teacher directed activities in the classroom. In the classroom where infants are cared for the teacher was holding a child that was being fed, while monitoring the other three (3) children that were eating lunch at the table. The teacher was positioned to see the three children that were eating and the two (2) children that were asleep in their cribs. In the classroom where toddlers are cared for the teacher was observed to be monitoring lunch, interacting with children through conversations, walking throughout the space and providing teacher directed guidance during toileting/handwashing transitions. Based on information provided regarding the allegation that there is a concern related to an injury. I interviewed the two (2) staff members that were aware of child care rules and the program’s policy regarding reporting an incident and/or injury of a child while in care. Proper supervision of children was observed today. Incident reports were completed and sent to me when an incident occurred, and a child received medical care outside of the facility by a medical professional. Each classroom had an incident report log. Incident reports were logged with children’s records. Regarding the allegation that there is a concern related to an injury, based on information received from interviewed staff, review of the program’s parent handbook, review of incident reports, review of incident report logs and my observations, the finding regarding the allegation that there is a concern related to an injury cannot be confirmed, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. The following violation was citied. Violation Number Comment Rule 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident that occurred while a child was in care was not logged on the incident report log. .0802(g)(1-6) Technical Assistance: • An incident that occurred while a child was in care was not logged on the incident report log. As discussed, all incidents that occur while a child is in care where an incident report is completed must be logged on the incident report log. I suggest that upon completion of an incident report that the staff member that completes the incident report, log the incident onto the incident report log at that time. 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. 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: Meria Wilder, Child Care Consultant P.O. 6591 Statesville, NC 28677 meria.wilder@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 A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio requirements. Violations of this nature directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. In addition, these types of violations have the greatest negative impact on your compliance history. During the visit, we discussed that repeated violations of this nature during consecutive visits may lead to an administrative action against your license. A follow up visit may be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Compliance Plan: • The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 4, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Consultation: • Be sure that parents are notified when an incident occurs and that incident reports are completed at the time of an incident. • When an incident occurs and a child receives medical attention, the incident report should be sent to me within 7 days. • To ensure that all staff members are aware of the supervision policy you can conduct a meeting to review supervision expectations and staff engagement expectations. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Meria Wilder, Child Care Consultant at email: meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or you may contact my supervisor Erin Pickard at email: erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov if you have any questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STARTOWN, LL Facility ID: 18000541 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 7/2/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor you program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. You, Jauna Cazarez, Owner, assisted me, Meria Wilder, Child Care Consultant, with today’s visit. Your program operates with a Four-Star license that was issued on April 8, 2019, with the following restrictions: 1st shift (Daytime care), meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios. Your program earned 6 points in program standards, 4 points in staff education and 0 quality point for a total of 10 points earned. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 1, 2023. Prior to today’s visit your program’s compliance history score was 93%. Your business Little Stars Child Development, Inc., was checked on the North Carolina Secretary of State website and your business was listed as current and active. The following to be prominently posted at the entrance to the facility: Four-Star Rated License, North Carolina Summary of Child Care Summary of Law, First Aid information poster, safe arrival and departure procedures, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Emergency Phone Numbers, tobacco free signage, sanitation placard, and menu. The following inspections: sanitation inspection, fire inspection, and your playground inspections were up to date and current. I monitored your incident log, most recent fire drill log, and your emergency drill log. Your Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was current and printed. I monitored your menu and observed ground beef spaghetti, salad, pears and whole wheat bread and 1% unflavored white milk being served for lunch today. I monitored your indoors and outside spaces for health and safety standards. Adequate supervision, adequate and approved spaces, appropriate group sizes, appropriate discipline and staff child ratios were in compliance. Children were cared for in a nurturing way. Indoor and outdoor toys and furnishings were of sufficient quantity and in good repair. Children were participating in teacher directed activities, free choice play, outside play, toileting, and handwashing routines. Sign in/sign out sheets and attendance were monitored. Allergy listings and activity plans were posted in all classrooms. You stated that you do not provide transportation. You stated that you do not provide screen time. I monitored 3 medications and their permission to administer forms. I monitored a random sampling of 3 children’s records today. I monitored 1 existing staff file and 3 new staff files. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space 3 there was a bottle in the refrigerator that was not labeled with the date or the child’s name. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There was trash and debris on the playground that is used by children ages 4 years old, 5 years old and school age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space 3, sleep checks for 1 child under 12 months old were not completed as required. .0606(g) 895 Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver. In space 3 there was 1 child asleep in a seating apparatus. .0606(a)(1)(A-B) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space 3 there was a Cherry Sundrop soft drink sitting on the counter. .0901(i) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space 3 there were 2 diaper creams that were not labeled with the child’s name. In space 3 there was 1 medication permission to administer form for A&D Ointment that provides standing orders to administer, did not identify the name of the medication to be administered. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Technical Assistance: • In space 3 there was 1 child asleep in a seating apparatus. As discussed, be sure all children are allowed to lay in a crib or a on a cot for rest time and are following the safe sleep policy. • In space 3, sleep checks for 1 child under 12 months old were not completed as required. As discussed, sleep checks are required to be completed every 15 minutes while children are asleep. • In space 3 there were 2 diaper creams that were not labeled with the child’s name. As discussed, all medications are to be labeled with the child’s name. • In space 3 there was a Cherry Sundrop soft drink sitting on the counter. As discussed, drinks that belong to staff members must be in a container that does not contain any labels. • In space 3 there was 1 medication permission to administer form for A&D Ointment that provides standing orders to administer, did not identify the name of the medication to be administered. As discussed, all mediation permission to administer forms must be completed entirely and any information that does not apply should be labeled as N/A or not applicable. • In space 3 there was a bottle in the refrigerator that was not labeled with the date or the child’s name. As discussed, all bottles and sippy cups stored in the refrigerator must be labeled with the child’s name and date. • There was trash and debris on the playground that is used by children ages 4 years old, 5 years old and school age. As discussed, playground checks should be completed daily prior to children going onto the playground to ensure that the playground is clean and free of debris/trash. Child care facilities must comply with all state laws, federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare of children (GS110-91 – Mandatory standards for a license). Failure to comply may lead to an administrative action (General statue 110-102-2- Administrative penalties). Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Consultation: • As discussed, please use the Staff File Checklist and Children’s Records Checklist to ensure that files contain all required documents, and that training and documentation is completed within the specified timeframe to ensure compliance with child care rules. • Although not an issue today, remember fire inspection reports are required to be sent to the consultant within 7 business days of the inspection being completed. If the fire inspection report is not sent to the consultant within 7 business days a violation will be cited at the next monitoring visit. • Your program is in Cohort 2 for the rated license reassessment. Your program’s planning year to prepare for reassessment will be from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Your program’s reassessment year will be 2025 to 2026 and the month of your reassessment will be the month that your current rated license expires. As you plan for the reassessment of the rated license, please be sure that you visit the NCRLAP website www.ncrlap.org, this website has numerous resources that are available to you as you prepare, all staff should have their most recent education updated and verified in WORKS and contact your local Partnership and Resource and Referral agencies to provide technical assistance and help you prepare for reassessment. All violations cited during today’s visit must be corrected immediately. Due to all violations that were cited during today's visit being corrected during the visit, no compliance letter will need to be sent to me. A copy of the visit summary for today’s visit was printed, signed and left with you today. If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at (980) 434-3877 or email meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard, Supervisor, at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time assistance today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STARTOWN, LL Facility ID: 18000541 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 7/2/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor you program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. You, Jauna Cazarez, Owner, assisted me, Meria Wilder, Child Care Consultant, with today’s visit. Your program operates with a Four-Star license that was issued on April 8, 2019, with the following restrictions: 1st shift (Daytime care), meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios. Your program earned 6 points in program standards, 4 points in staff education and 0 quality point for a total of 10 points earned. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 1, 2023. Prior to today’s visit your program’s compliance history score was 93%. Your business Little Stars Child Development, Inc., was checked on the North Carolina Secretary of State website and your business was listed as current and active. The following to be prominently posted at the entrance to the facility: Four-Star Rated License, North Carolina Summary of Child Care Summary of Law, First Aid information poster, safe arrival and departure procedures, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Emergency Phone Numbers, tobacco free signage, sanitation placard, and menu. The following inspections: sanitation inspection, fire inspection, and your playground inspections were up to date and current. I monitored your incident log, most recent fire drill log, and your emergency drill log. Your Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was current and printed. I monitored your menu and observed ground beef spaghetti, salad, pears and whole wheat bread and 1% unflavored white milk being served for lunch today. I monitored your indoors and outside spaces for health and safety standards. Adequate supervision, adequate and approved spaces, appropriate group sizes, appropriate discipline and staff child ratios were in compliance. Children were cared for in a nurturing way. Indoor and outdoor toys and furnishings were of sufficient quantity and in good repair. Children were participating in teacher directed activities, free choice play, outside play, toileting, and handwashing routines. Sign in/sign out sheets and attendance were monitored. Allergy listings and activity plans were posted in all classrooms. You stated that you do not provide transportation. You stated that you do not provide screen time. I monitored 3 medications and their permission to administer forms. I monitored a random sampling of 3 children’s records today. I monitored 1 existing staff file and 3 new staff files. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space 3 there was a bottle in the refrigerator that was not labeled with the date or the child’s name. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There was trash and debris on the playground that is used by children ages 4 years old, 5 years old and school age. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space 3, sleep checks for 1 child under 12 months old were not completed as required. .0606(g) 895 Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver. In space 3 there was 1 child asleep in a seating apparatus. .0606(a)(1)(A-B) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space 3 there was a Cherry Sundrop soft drink sitting on the counter. .0901(i) 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space 3 there were 2 diaper creams that were not labeled with the child’s name. In space 3 there was 1 medication permission to administer form for A&D Ointment that provides standing orders to administer, did not identify the name of the medication to be administered. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) Technical Assistance: • In space 3 there was 1 child asleep in a seating apparatus. As discussed, be sure all children are allowed to lay in a crib or a on a cot for rest time and are following the safe sleep policy. • In space 3, sleep checks for 1 child under 12 months old were not completed as required. As discussed, sleep checks are required to be completed every 15 minutes while children are asleep. • In space 3 there were 2 diaper creams that were not labeled with the child’s name. As discussed, all medications are to be labeled with the child’s name. • In space 3 there was a Cherry Sundrop soft drink sitting on the counter. As discussed, drinks that belong to staff members must be in a container that does not contain any labels. • In space 3 there was 1 medication permission to administer form for A&D Ointment that provides standing orders to administer, did not identify the name of the medication to be administered. As discussed, all mediation permission to administer forms must be completed entirely and any information that does not apply should be labeled as N/A or not applicable. • In space 3 there was a bottle in the refrigerator that was not labeled with the date or the child’s name. As discussed, all bottles and sippy cups stored in the refrigerator must be labeled with the child’s name and date. • There was trash and debris on the playground that is used by children ages 4 years old, 5 years old and school age. As discussed, playground checks should be completed daily prior to children going onto the playground to ensure that the playground is clean and free of debris/trash. Child care facilities must comply with all state laws, federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare of children (GS110-91 – Mandatory standards for a license). Failure to comply may lead to an administrative action (General statue 110-102-2- Administrative penalties). Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. Consultation: • As discussed, please use the Staff File Checklist and Children’s Records Checklist to ensure that files contain all required documents, and that training and documentation is completed within the specified timeframe to ensure compliance with child care rules. • Although not an issue today, remember fire inspection reports are required to be sent to the consultant within 7 business days of the inspection being completed. If the fire inspection report is not sent to the consultant within 7 business days a violation will be cited at the next monitoring visit. • Your program is in Cohort 2 for the rated license reassessment. Your program’s planning year to prepare for reassessment will be from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Your program’s reassessment year will be 2025 to 2026 and the month of your reassessment will be the month that your current rated license expires. As you plan for the reassessment of the rated license, please be sure that you visit the NCRLAP website www.ncrlap.org, this website has numerous resources that are available to you as you prepare, all staff should have their most recent education updated and verified in WORKS and contact your local Partnership and Resource and Referral agencies to provide technical assistance and help you prepare for reassessment. All violations cited during today’s visit must be corrected immediately. Due to all violations that were cited during today's visit being corrected during the visit, no compliance letter will need to be sent to me. A copy of the visit summary for today’s visit was printed, signed and left with you today. If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at (980) 434-3877 or email meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard, Supervisor, at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time assistance today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STARTOWN, LL Facility ID: 18000541 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. You, Juana Cazares, Owner, assisted me, Meria Wilder, Child Care Consultant, with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 1, 2023. Your compliance history score was 92% prior to today’s visit. Your facility operates with a Four-Star license that was issued on April 8, 2019. Your program earned 6 points in program standards, 4 points in staff education and 1 quality point for a total of 12 points earned. Your program operates with the following restrictions: 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios. The following required postings was posted in outside of the classroom: Five-Star License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Sanitation placard, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Emergency Phone Numbers, safe arrival and departure procedures, First Aid poster, menu, daily schedule, and activity plan. I observed the following most recent inspections, sanitation inspection conducted on 2/21/24, fire inspection conducted on 11/13/23, playground inspection conducted on 2/14/24, and the last quarterly shelter in place emergency drill conducted on 1/24/24. I observed the menu to be current and the lunch served consisted of chicken alphabet soup, steamed potatoes and carrots, halved red grapes, whole wheat Triscuits and 1% unflavored white milk. I monitored your incident log. You stated that you do not provide screen time. I monitored your daily sign in/out records and daily attendance. Activity plans were posted, current and linked to NC FELD. I monitored your indoor and outdoor environment for safety hazards. I have monitored health and safety requirements. I monitored 1 diaper cream during today’s visit. I observed adequate supervision, staff child ratios, appropriate group sizes, and approved spaces being used today. I observed children being adequately cared for in a nurturing way. I observed children working independently during free choice play time with teachers assisting children with handwashing and toileting routines. I observed toys and materials to be child size and developmentally appropriate. I monitored 6 existing staff files for criminal background qualifying letters, First Aid, CPR, BSAC, IT’S SIDS, Recognizing and Responding and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, special trainings and I monitored 4 new staff files. There were no children’s records monitored today. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1327 Accurate records were not maintained for all children. In classroom 8 attendance records were not updated. G.S. 110-91(9) All violations that were cited during today’s visit must be corrected immediately. Technical Assistance: • In classroom 8 attendance records were not updated. As discussed, attendance should be completed as children arrive daily. I suggest that as each child enters the classroom each day that the teachers in each classroom complete their daily attendance. Child care facilities must comply with all state laws, federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare of children (GS110-91 – Mandatory standards for a license). Failure to comply may lead to an administrative action (General statue 110-102-2- Administrative penalties). You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by GS110-90(4)(c). Please note any violations cited during future visits may negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to administrative action. Also, please remember in order to maintain an enhanced rated license your compliance history must remain above 75% at all times. Consultation: • As of September 2023, the Summary of NC Child Care Law was updated and available on the DCDEE website. Please print this form to post in your foyer with your required postings and give the updated information to parents and have them sign and date that they have received the updated document and place each signed acknowledgement in each child’s file. • Your program is in Cohort 2 for the rated license reassessment. Your program’s planning year will be from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Your program’s reassessment year will be 2025 to 2026. As you plan for the reassessment of the rated license, please be sure that all staff has their most recent education updated and verified in WORKS and that you are in touch with your local Partnership and Resource and Referral agencies to provide technical assistance and help you prepare for reassessment. • Fire inspection reports are required to be sent to the consultant within 7 business days of the inspection being completed. If an inspection has not been sent to me within 7 days of the inspection a violation will be cited at the next monitoring visit. • Although not an issue today, on the DCDEE there is an editable form of the staff and training worksheet. This document can be downloaded and completed electronically. • Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting DCDEE new website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/home.asp. Due to the violation being corrected during the visit no compliance letter will be due to be sent to me. You may contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today! If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STARTOWN, LL Facility ID: 18000541 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. You, Juana Cazares, Owner, assisted me, Meria Wilder, Child Care Consultant, with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 1, 2023. Your compliance history score was 92% prior to today’s visit. Your facility operates with a Four-Star license that was issued on April 8, 2019. Your program earned 6 points in program standards, 4 points in staff education and 1 quality point for a total of 12 points earned. Your program operates with the following restrictions: 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios. The following required postings was posted in outside of the classroom: Five-Star License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Sanitation placard, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Emergency Phone Numbers, safe arrival and departure procedures, First Aid poster, menu, daily schedule, and activity plan. I observed the following most recent inspections, sanitation inspection conducted on 2/21/24, fire inspection conducted on 11/13/23, playground inspection conducted on 2/14/24, and the last quarterly shelter in place emergency drill conducted on 1/24/24. I observed the menu to be current and the lunch served consisted of chicken alphabet soup, steamed potatoes and carrots, halved red grapes, whole wheat Triscuits and 1% unflavored white milk. I monitored your incident log. You stated that you do not provide screen time. I monitored your daily sign in/out records and daily attendance. Activity plans were posted, current and linked to NC FELD. I monitored your indoor and outdoor environment for safety hazards. I have monitored health and safety requirements. I monitored 1 diaper cream during today’s visit. I observed adequate supervision, staff child ratios, appropriate group sizes, and approved spaces being used today. I observed children being adequately cared for in a nurturing way. I observed children working independently during free choice play time with teachers assisting children with handwashing and toileting routines. I observed toys and materials to be child size and developmentally appropriate. I monitored 6 existing staff files for criminal background qualifying letters, First Aid, CPR, BSAC, IT’S SIDS, Recognizing and Responding and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, special trainings and I monitored 4 new staff files. There were no children’s records monitored today. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1327 Accurate records were not maintained for all children. In classroom 8 attendance records were not updated. G.S. 110-91(9) All violations that were cited during today’s visit must be corrected immediately. Technical Assistance: • In classroom 8 attendance records were not updated. As discussed, attendance should be completed as children arrive daily. I suggest that as each child enters the classroom each day that the teachers in each classroom complete their daily attendance. Child care facilities must comply with all state laws, federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare of children (GS110-91 – Mandatory standards for a license). Failure to comply may lead to an administrative action (General statue 110-102-2- Administrative penalties). You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by GS110-90(4)(c). Please note any violations cited during future visits may negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to administrative action. Also, please remember in order to maintain an enhanced rated license your compliance history must remain above 75% at all times. Consultation: • As of September 2023, the Summary of NC Child Care Law was updated and available on the DCDEE website. Please print this form to post in your foyer with your required postings and give the updated information to parents and have them sign and date that they have received the updated document and place each signed acknowledgement in each child’s file. • Your program is in Cohort 2 for the rated license reassessment. Your program’s planning year will be from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Your program’s reassessment year will be 2025 to 2026. As you plan for the reassessment of the rated license, please be sure that all staff has their most recent education updated and verified in WORKS and that you are in touch with your local Partnership and Resource and Referral agencies to provide technical assistance and help you prepare for reassessment. • Fire inspection reports are required to be sent to the consultant within 7 business days of the inspection being completed. If an inspection has not been sent to me within 7 days of the inspection a violation will be cited at the next monitoring visit. • Although not an issue today, on the DCDEE there is an editable form of the staff and training worksheet. This document can be downloaded and completed electronically. • Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting DCDEE new website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/home.asp. Due to the violation being corrected during the visit no compliance letter will be due to be sent to me. You may contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today! If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STARTOWN, LL Facility ID: 18000541 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with all applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. You, Juana Cazares, Owner, assisted me, Meria Wilder, Child Care Consultant, with today’s visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 1, 2023. Your compliance history score was 92% prior to today’s visit. Your facility operates with a Four-Star license that was issued on April 8, 2019. Your program earned 6 points in program standards, 4 points in staff education and 1 quality point for a total of 12 points earned. Your program operates with the following restrictions: 1st shift (daytime care), meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios. The following required postings was posted in outside of the classroom: Five-Star License, NC Summary of Child Care Law, Sanitation placard, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Emergency Phone Numbers, safe arrival and departure procedures, First Aid poster, menu, daily schedule, and activity plan. I observed the following most recent inspections, sanitation inspection conducted on 2/21/24, fire inspection conducted on 11/13/23, playground inspection conducted on 2/14/24, and the last quarterly shelter in place emergency drill conducted on 1/24/24. I observed the menu to be current and the lunch served consisted of chicken alphabet soup, steamed potatoes and carrots, halved red grapes, whole wheat Triscuits and 1% unflavored white milk. I monitored your incident log. You stated that you do not provide screen time. I monitored your daily sign in/out records and daily attendance. Activity plans were posted, current and linked to NC FELD. I monitored your indoor and outdoor environment for safety hazards. I have monitored health and safety requirements. I monitored 1 diaper cream during today’s visit. I observed adequate supervision, staff child ratios, appropriate group sizes, and approved spaces being used today. I observed children being adequately cared for in a nurturing way. I observed children working independently during free choice play time with teachers assisting children with handwashing and toileting routines. I observed toys and materials to be child size and developmentally appropriate. I monitored 6 existing staff files for criminal background qualifying letters, First Aid, CPR, BSAC, IT’S SIDS, Recognizing and Responding and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, special trainings and I monitored 4 new staff files. There were no children’s records monitored today. The following violations were cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1327 Accurate records were not maintained for all children. In classroom 8 attendance records were not updated. G.S. 110-91(9) All violations that were cited during today’s visit must be corrected immediately. Technical Assistance: • In classroom 8 attendance records were not updated. As discussed, attendance should be completed as children arrive daily. I suggest that as each child enters the classroom each day that the teachers in each classroom complete their daily attendance. Child care facilities must comply with all state laws, federal laws and local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare of children (GS110-91 – Mandatory standards for a license). Failure to comply may lead to an administrative action (General statue 110-102-2- Administrative penalties). You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required by GS110-90(4)(c). Please note any violations cited during future visits may negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to administrative action. Also, please remember in order to maintain an enhanced rated license your compliance history must remain above 75% at all times. Consultation: • As of September 2023, the Summary of NC Child Care Law was updated and available on the DCDEE website. Please print this form to post in your foyer with your required postings and give the updated information to parents and have them sign and date that they have received the updated document and place each signed acknowledgement in each child’s file. • Your program is in Cohort 2 for the rated license reassessment. Your program’s planning year will be from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Your program’s reassessment year will be 2025 to 2026. As you plan for the reassessment of the rated license, please be sure that all staff has their most recent education updated and verified in WORKS and that you are in touch with your local Partnership and Resource and Referral agencies to provide technical assistance and help you prepare for reassessment. • Fire inspection reports are required to be sent to the consultant within 7 business days of the inspection being completed. If an inspection has not been sent to me within 7 days of the inspection a violation will be cited at the next monitoring visit. • Although not an issue today, on the DCDEE there is an editable form of the staff and training worksheet. This document can be downloaded and completed electronically. • Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting DCDEE new website at http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/home.asp. Due to the violation being corrected during the visit no compliance letter will be due to be sent to me. You may contact me by phone at (980) 434-3877 or by email at meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov or Erin Pickard by email at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov, if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance today! If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STARTOWN, LL Facility ID: 18000541 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/1/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 8/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. You, Joanna Garcia/Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 9, 2022. In addition to monitoring for health and safety, I monitored required center and classroom postings. The indoor and outdoor areas were observed during today’s visit. Staff to child ratio was in compliance during today’s visit. The children were adequately supervised during today’s visit. The children were observed today in their classrooms playing. The classrooms have variety of age-appropriate toys and equipment available for the children to play with daily. The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted March 8, 2023, with a superior classification. The most current fire inspection on file at your center was conducted on October 17, 2022. The most recent fire drill was conducted on July 24, 2023. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 21, 2023. The most recent playground safety inspection was conducted on July 24, 2023. The staff and Training Worksheet was completed during to today’s visit. The staff files were monitored, and the information was verified. The required children’s files were monitored with no violations observed. You stated you do not have non-prescription, prescription or emergency medication for children today. You stated you do not provide transportation. The Secretary of State’s website was checked today, and Little Stars Child Development Center Startown, LLC was listed as current-active. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During today's visit the door to the kitchen was not locked while children were in care, providing access to hazardous material and water tempered between 80 degrees F and 110 degrees F. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1423 First aid equipment was not always available regardless of where activities were provided. Spaces 3, 8, 9, and 11 did not have first aid items available for use regardless of where activities were provided. 10A NCAC 09 .2506(a) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 15, 2023, 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Meria Wilder, Child Care Consultant P. O, Box 6591 Statesville, NC 28625 meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature Technical Assistance: As discussed, the door to the kitchen should be locked at all times when the cook is not in the kitchen. I recommend utilizing a door lock that automatically locks when the door is shut. As discussed, I recommend ready to go and first aid items be placed in all classroom spaces to ensure indoor and outdoor emergencies can be taken care of promptly. Thank you for your time today. If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 980-434-3877 or email meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .2506 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STARTOWN, LL Facility ID: 18000541 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/1/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 8/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. You, Joanna Garcia/Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 9, 2022. In addition to monitoring for health and safety, I monitored required center and classroom postings. The indoor and outdoor areas were observed during today’s visit. Staff to child ratio was in compliance during today’s visit. The children were adequately supervised during today’s visit. The children were observed today in their classrooms playing. The classrooms have variety of age-appropriate toys and equipment available for the children to play with daily. The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted March 8, 2023, with a superior classification. The most current fire inspection on file at your center was conducted on October 17, 2022. The most recent fire drill was conducted on July 24, 2023. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 21, 2023. The most recent playground safety inspection was conducted on July 24, 2023. The staff and Training Worksheet was completed during to today’s visit. The staff files were monitored, and the information was verified. The required children’s files were monitored with no violations observed. You stated you do not have non-prescription, prescription or emergency medication for children today. You stated you do not provide transportation. The Secretary of State’s website was checked today, and Little Stars Child Development Center Startown, LLC was listed as current-active. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During today's visit the door to the kitchen was not locked while children were in care, providing access to hazardous material and water tempered between 80 degrees F and 110 degrees F. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1423 First aid equipment was not always available regardless of where activities were provided. Spaces 3, 8, 9, and 11 did not have first aid items available for use regardless of where activities were provided. 10A NCAC 09 .2506(a) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 15, 2023, 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Meria Wilder, Child Care Consultant P. O, Box 6591 Statesville, NC 28625 meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature Technical Assistance: As discussed, the door to the kitchen should be locked at all times when the cook is not in the kitchen. I recommend utilizing a door lock that automatically locks when the door is shut. As discussed, I recommend ready to go and first aid items be placed in all classroom spaces to ensure indoor and outdoor emergencies can be taken care of promptly. Thank you for your time today. If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 980-434-3877 or email meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STARTOWN, LL Facility ID: 18000541 Consultant: MERIA WILDER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/1/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 8/1/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. You, Joanna Garcia/Assistant Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 9, 2022. In addition to monitoring for health and safety, I monitored required center and classroom postings. The indoor and outdoor areas were observed during today’s visit. Staff to child ratio was in compliance during today’s visit. The children were adequately supervised during today’s visit. The children were observed today in their classrooms playing. The classrooms have variety of age-appropriate toys and equipment available for the children to play with daily. The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted March 8, 2023, with a superior classification. The most current fire inspection on file at your center was conducted on October 17, 2022. The most recent fire drill was conducted on July 24, 2023. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on July 21, 2023. The most recent playground safety inspection was conducted on July 24, 2023. The staff and Training Worksheet was completed during to today’s visit. The staff files were monitored, and the information was verified. The required children’s files were monitored with no violations observed. You stated you do not have non-prescription, prescription or emergency medication for children today. You stated you do not provide transportation. The Secretary of State’s website was checked today, and Little Stars Child Development Center Startown, LLC was listed as current-active. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During today's visit the door to the kitchen was not locked while children were in care, providing access to hazardous material and water tempered between 80 degrees F and 110 degrees F. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1423 First aid equipment was not always available regardless of where activities were provided. Spaces 3, 8, 9, and 11 did not have first aid items available for use regardless of where activities were provided. 10A NCAC 09 .2506(a) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 15, 2023, 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Meria Wilder, Child Care Consultant P. O, Box 6591 Statesville, NC 28625 meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Address your plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. 6. Your signature Technical Assistance: As discussed, the door to the kitchen should be locked at all times when the cook is not in the kitchen. I recommend utilizing a door lock that automatically locks when the door is shut. As discussed, I recommend ready to go and first aid items be placed in all classroom spaces to ensure indoor and outdoor emergencies can be taken care of promptly. Thank you for your time today. If I can be of assistance in the future, please feel free to contact me at 980-434-3877 or email meria.wilder@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times