GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: PLAYMATES CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2 Facility ID: 51000856 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/28/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 10/28/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation placard, evacuation plan, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted. No new staff members have been hired since your 5-29-25 annual compliance visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 10-24-25 at 9:00 am with an evacuation time of one minute and forty seconds. The last outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 10-24-25. A lock down drill was documented as conducted on 10-23-25. An approved fire inspection was completed on 5-27-25. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 7-14-25 with zero demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed playing in activity areas during the visit. A five-star child care center license with seven points in education, six points in program and one quality point was issued to you 1-14-20. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in space 214. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) The violation that was documented was corrected during the visit; therefore, a compliance letter was not required as a follow up to the visit. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of further assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: PLAYMATES CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2 Facility ID: 51000856 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/29/2025 Number Present: 86 Completed Date: 5/29/2025 Age: From 5 To 12 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plan, daily schedule, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. Files for new staff hired since the 11-25-24 routine unannounced visit and a sample of existing staff files were reviewed. A sample of children's records were reviewed and the worksheet was completed. The last fire drill was documented as conducted on 5-28-25. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 4-21-25. A lock down drill was conducted on 5-28-25. An approved fire inspection was completed on 5-27-25. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 3-21-25 with two demerits and a superior classification. During the visit, the children were observed participating in a circle time activity and playing outside. For lunch the children had sloppy joes, peas, oranges and milk. A five star child care center with seven points in education, six points in program standards and one quality point was issued on 1-14-20. Based on information provided and observations made during the visit you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A new employee did not have qualification letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for one new employee. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) ****Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules.**** Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 6-12-25. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of further assistance. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: PLAYMATES CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2 Facility ID: 51000856 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/25/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/25/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation placard, evacuation plan, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. One new staff member had been hired since the 6-26-24 annual compliance follow-up visit. The new staff member’s file was reviewed today. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance during today's visit. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 10-17-25-24. The last outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 10-17-24. A lock down drill was documented as conducted on 19-11-24. An approved fire inspection was last completed on 5-3-24. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 10-1-24 with five demerits and a superior classification. During today's visit, the children were observed eating a snack. For snack the children had crackers and water. A five star child care center with seven points in education, six points in program and one quality point was issued to you 1-14-20. Based on observations made and on information provided, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. During the visit, we discussed the extension of the hold harmless status and the upcoming changes to our rated license system. I encouraged you to closely monitor your email for information pertaining to the new system and contact me if you have questions. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not available for the school age children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children were eating crackers with water for snack. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The closet with the cleaning supplies in the classroom for the NC PreK children was unlocked and the door open. There was also a bottle of cleaner sitting by the sink. .2820(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Verification that the EMC plan was reviewed with the new staff member was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Verification that the orientation had been completed was not available. .1101(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Verification that the new staff member had received the policies was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were 16 four and five year old children with one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The revision of the ERP plan was in September of 2023. .0607(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Verification that the EPR plan was reviewed during orientation was not available. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Verification that theb Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed with new staff prior to providing care was not available. .0608(d)(1-4) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. A violation was documented today pertaining to activity plans for school age children. I reminded you today that activity plans must be completed weekly for the school age children. A violation was documented today pertaining to Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care. I reminded you today that snacks must have two components in order to meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care. Today the children were having crackers and water. Water does not count as a component. You stated today that according to the menu the children were supposed to have juice, but instead they were served water. There were several violations today pertaining to staff records. Please be reminded to use the checklist provided on the DCDEE website to make certain that all required items are completed and available for review. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: PLAYMATES CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2 Facility ID: 51000856 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/25/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/25/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation placard, evacuation plan, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. One new staff member had been hired since the 6-26-24 annual compliance follow-up visit. The new staff member’s file was reviewed today. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance during today's visit. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 10-17-25-24. The last outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 10-17-24. A lock down drill was documented as conducted on 19-11-24. An approved fire inspection was last completed on 5-3-24. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 10-1-24 with five demerits and a superior classification. During today's visit, the children were observed eating a snack. For snack the children had crackers and water. A five star child care center with seven points in education, six points in program and one quality point was issued to you 1-14-20. Based on observations made and on information provided, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. During the visit, we discussed the extension of the hold harmless status and the upcoming changes to our rated license system. I encouraged you to closely monitor your email for information pertaining to the new system and contact me if you have questions. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not available for the school age children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children were eating crackers with water for snack. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The closet with the cleaning supplies in the classroom for the NC PreK children was unlocked and the door open. There was also a bottle of cleaner sitting by the sink. .2820(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Verification that the EMC plan was reviewed with the new staff member was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Verification that the orientation had been completed was not available. .1101(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Verification that the new staff member had received the policies was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were 16 four and five year old children with one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The revision of the ERP plan was in September of 2023. .0607(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Verification that the EPR plan was reviewed during orientation was not available. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Verification that theb Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed with new staff prior to providing care was not available. .0608(d)(1-4) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. A violation was documented today pertaining to activity plans for school age children. I reminded you today that activity plans must be completed weekly for the school age children. A violation was documented today pertaining to Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care. I reminded you today that snacks must have two components in order to meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care. Today the children were having crackers and water. Water does not count as a component. You stated today that according to the menu the children were supposed to have juice, but instead they were served water. There were several violations today pertaining to staff records. Please be reminded to use the checklist provided on the DCDEE website to make certain that all required items are completed and available for review. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. 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 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: PLAYMATES CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2 Facility ID: 51000856 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/25/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/25/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation placard, evacuation plan, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. One new staff member had been hired since the 6-26-24 annual compliance follow-up visit. The new staff member’s file was reviewed today. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance during today's visit. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 10-17-25-24. The last outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 10-17-24. A lock down drill was documented as conducted on 19-11-24. An approved fire inspection was last completed on 5-3-24. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 10-1-24 with five demerits and a superior classification. During today's visit, the children were observed eating a snack. For snack the children had crackers and water. A five star child care center with seven points in education, six points in program and one quality point was issued to you 1-14-20. Based on observations made and on information provided, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. During the visit, we discussed the extension of the hold harmless status and the upcoming changes to our rated license system. I encouraged you to closely monitor your email for information pertaining to the new system and contact me if you have questions. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not available for the school age children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children were eating crackers with water for snack. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The closet with the cleaning supplies in the classroom for the NC PreK children was unlocked and the door open. There was also a bottle of cleaner sitting by the sink. .2820(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Verification that the EMC plan was reviewed with the new staff member was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Verification that the orientation had been completed was not available. .1101(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Verification that the new staff member had received the policies was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were 16 four and five year old children with one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The revision of the ERP plan was in September of 2023. .0607(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Verification that the EPR plan was reviewed during orientation was not available. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Verification that theb Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed with new staff prior to providing care was not available. .0608(d)(1-4) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. A violation was documented today pertaining to activity plans for school age children. I reminded you today that activity plans must be completed weekly for the school age children. A violation was documented today pertaining to Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care. I reminded you today that snacks must have two components in order to meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care. Today the children were having crackers and water. Water does not count as a component. You stated today that according to the menu the children were supposed to have juice, but instead they were served water. There were several violations today pertaining to staff records. Please be reminded to use the checklist provided on the DCDEE website to make certain that all required items are completed and available for review. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. 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 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: PLAYMATES CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2 Facility ID: 51000856 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/25/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/25/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation placard, evacuation plan, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. One new staff member had been hired since the 6-26-24 annual compliance follow-up visit. The new staff member’s file was reviewed today. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance during today's visit. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 10-17-25-24. The last outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 10-17-24. A lock down drill was documented as conducted on 19-11-24. An approved fire inspection was last completed on 5-3-24. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 10-1-24 with five demerits and a superior classification. During today's visit, the children were observed eating a snack. For snack the children had crackers and water. A five star child care center with seven points in education, six points in program and one quality point was issued to you 1-14-20. Based on observations made and on information provided, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. During the visit, we discussed the extension of the hold harmless status and the upcoming changes to our rated license system. I encouraged you to closely monitor your email for information pertaining to the new system and contact me if you have questions. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not available for the school age children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children were eating crackers with water for snack. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The closet with the cleaning supplies in the classroom for the NC PreK children was unlocked and the door open. There was also a bottle of cleaner sitting by the sink. .2820(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Verification that the EMC plan was reviewed with the new staff member was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Verification that the orientation had been completed was not available. .1101(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Verification that the new staff member had received the policies was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were 16 four and five year old children with one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The revision of the ERP plan was in September of 2023. .0607(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Verification that the EPR plan was reviewed during orientation was not available. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Verification that theb Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed with new staff prior to providing care was not available. .0608(d)(1-4) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. A violation was documented today pertaining to activity plans for school age children. I reminded you today that activity plans must be completed weekly for the school age children. A violation was documented today pertaining to Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care. I reminded you today that snacks must have two components in order to meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care. Today the children were having crackers and water. Water does not count as a component. You stated today that according to the menu the children were supposed to have juice, but instead they were served water. There were several violations today pertaining to staff records. Please be reminded to use the checklist provided on the DCDEE website to make certain that all required items are completed and available for review. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. 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: PLAYMATES CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2 Facility ID: 51000856 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/25/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 11/25/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation placard, evacuation plan, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. One new staff member had been hired since the 6-26-24 annual compliance follow-up visit. The new staff member’s file was reviewed today. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance during today's visit. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 10-17-25-24. The last outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 10-17-24. A lock down drill was documented as conducted on 19-11-24. An approved fire inspection was last completed on 5-3-24. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 10-1-24 with five demerits and a superior classification. During today's visit, the children were observed eating a snack. For snack the children had crackers and water. A five star child care center with seven points in education, six points in program and one quality point was issued to you 1-14-20. Based on observations made and on information provided, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. During the visit, we discussed the extension of the hold harmless status and the upcoming changes to our rated license system. I encouraged you to closely monitor your email for information pertaining to the new system and contact me if you have questions. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not available for the school age children. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 501 Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children were eating crackers with water for snack. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The closet with the cleaning supplies in the classroom for the NC PreK children was unlocked and the door open. There was also a bottle of cleaner sitting by the sink. .2820(b) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Verification that the EMC plan was reviewed with the new staff member was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Verification that the orientation had been completed was not available. .1101(a) 1233 Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Verification that the new staff member had received the policies was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were 16 four and five year old children with one staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The revision of the ERP plan was in September of 2023. .0607(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Verification that the EPR plan was reviewed during orientation was not available. .0607(f) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Verification that theb Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed with new staff prior to providing care was not available. .0608(d)(1-4) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. A violation was documented today pertaining to activity plans for school age children. I reminded you today that activity plans must be completed weekly for the school age children. A violation was documented today pertaining to Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care. I reminded you today that snacks must have two components in order to meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care. Today the children were having crackers and water. Water does not count as a component. You stated today that according to the menu the children were supposed to have juice, but instead they were served water. There were several violations today pertaining to staff records. Please be reminded to use the checklist provided on the DCDEE website to make certain that all required items are completed and available for review. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: PLAYMATES CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2 Facility ID: 51000856 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/19/2024 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 6/19/2024 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, activity plans, summary of NC Child Care Law and staff/child ratios were posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. Files for new staff and files for a percentage of existing staff were reviewed and the information on the Staff and Training Worksheet was verified. A sample of children's records were reviewed and the worksheets were completed. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 5-8-24. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 5-8-24. A shelter in place drill was documented as conducted on 5-29-24. An approved fire inspection was completed on 5-3-24. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 6-6-24 with zero demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed in free play. Lunch during the visit consisted of turkey and cheese sandwiches, pickles, tator tots and milk. The corporation was verified as current and active during the visit using the Secretary of State's website. A five star child care center license with seven points in education, seven points in program and one quality point was issued to you on 1-14-20. Based on the information provided and on observations made during the visit, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was not obtained with a year of the last inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted. .0606(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were 22 school age children with one teacher in a classroom and in another classroom there were 21 school age children with one teacher. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I may be of assistance. 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 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: PLAYMATES CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2 Facility ID: 51000856 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/19/2024 Number Present: 43 Completed Date: 6/19/2024 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, activity plans, summary of NC Child Care Law and staff/child ratios were posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. Files for new staff and files for a percentage of existing staff were reviewed and the information on the Staff and Training Worksheet was verified. A sample of children's records were reviewed and the worksheets were completed. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 5-8-24. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 5-8-24. A shelter in place drill was documented as conducted on 5-29-24. An approved fire inspection was completed on 5-3-24. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 6-6-24 with zero demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed in free play. Lunch during the visit consisted of turkey and cheese sandwiches, pickles, tator tots and milk. The corporation was verified as current and active during the visit using the Secretary of State's website. A five star child care center license with seven points in education, seven points in program and one quality point was issued to you on 1-14-20. Based on the information provided and on observations made during the visit, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was not obtained with a year of the last inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted. .0606(b) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were 22 school age children with one teacher in a classroom and in another classroom there were 21 school age children with one teacher. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I may be of assistance. 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