MA Dear'S Developmental DAY Care Center

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA DEAR'S DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 47000136 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/5/2026 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 5/5/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Ms. Wilson was on the premises and I reviewed this visit summary documentation with her at the end of today’s visit. Your program currently operates, with a four-star license issued December 8, 2022, earning two points program, seven points education and one quality point by meeting an education option. Restrictions included: first/second shift, fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours and meets enhanced ratios. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent (91%). The last annual compliance visit was conducted on October 30, 2026. The sanitation inspection was completed on November 24, 2025, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on January 7, 2026, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The Staff and Training Worksheet was completed for one new staff member. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 9, 2023, and MaDears Developmental Day Care Center was listed as current active. I visited the indoor and outdoor space today. Children were observed in free play activities. Children were being attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner and keeping with their developmental needs. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Lunch was observed and consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, mixed fruit bread and milk. The following violations were observed during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. K. Murchinson's First Aid certificate expired on 4/5/26. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. K. Murchinson's CPR certificate expired on 4/5/26. .1102(d) 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 May 19, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violation (s) was/were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Avenue, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance: When I visited you for the ACV on October 30th, 2025, we discussed the rated license transition to Pathway #2. Be sure to update all staff in the Early Childhood Workforce section. Your application should be submitted no later than September 15th, 2026. I can make an announced technical assistance visit to review the transition process. Please call me to set up an appointment. To keep up with the newest updates from DCDEE please subscribe to receive emails at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA DEAR'S DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 47000136 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 10/30/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 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 a routine unannounced visit. Ivonna Richardson, staff member, was on the premises and I reviewed this visit summary documentation with her at the end of today’s visit. Your program currently operates, with a four-star license issued December 8, 2022, earning two points program, seven points education and one quality point by meeting an education option. Restrictions included: first/second shift, fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours and meets enhanced ratios. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent as of yesterday, October 30, 2025. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 1, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on October 24, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on January 8, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The Staff and Training Worksheet, The Children's Records Worksheet, and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist were completed during the visit. I visited the indoor space today. Children were observed in free play activities, and active games. Children were being attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner and keeping with their developmental needs. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Lunch was observed and consisted of fish sticks, broccoli, French fries, applesauce and milk. The following violations were observed during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. .0605(g) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. T. Williams did not have current First Aid certification. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. T. Williams did not have current CPR training. .1102(d) 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. C. Murchison did not have the signed policy on file. .0608(d)(1-4) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Three staff did not have a current professional development plan (S.W., T.W. and K.S.). .1104 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 November 13, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violation (s) was/were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Avenue, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance Today we reviewed the Center QRIS requirements and worksheets. You stated that you are interested in Pathway #2. Please contact me for additional technical assistance so you are ready to apply for this new pathway this coming spring. To keep up with the newest updates from DCDEE please subscribe to receive emails at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA DEAR'S DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 47000136 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 10/30/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 02:45 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 a routine unannounced visit. Ivonna Richardson, staff member, was on the premises and I reviewed this visit summary documentation with her at the end of today’s visit. Your program currently operates, with a four-star license issued December 8, 2022, earning two points program, seven points education and one quality point by meeting an education option. Restrictions included: first/second shift, fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours and meets enhanced ratios. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent as of yesterday, October 30, 2025. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 1, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on October 24, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on January 8, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The Staff and Training Worksheet, The Children's Records Worksheet, and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist were completed during the visit. I visited the indoor space today. Children were observed in free play activities, and active games. Children were being attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner and keeping with their developmental needs. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Lunch was observed and consisted of fish sticks, broccoli, French fries, applesauce and milk. The following violations were observed during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. .0605(g) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. T. Williams did not have current First Aid certification. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. T. Williams did not have current CPR training. .1102(d) 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. C. Murchison did not have the signed policy on file. .0608(d)(1-4) 1902 The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Three staff did not have a current professional development plan (S.W., T.W. and K.S.). .1104 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 November 13, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violation (s) was/were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Avenue, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance Today we reviewed the Center QRIS requirements and worksheets. You stated that you are interested in Pathway #2. Please contact me for additional technical assistance so you are ready to apply for this new pathway this coming spring. To keep up with the newest updates from DCDEE please subscribe to receive emails at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA DEAR'S DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 47000136 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/13/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 6/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Kathleen Stephenson, owner, was on the premises and I reviewed this visit summary documentation with her at the end of today’s visit. Your program currently operates, with a four-star license issued December 8, 2022, earning two points program, seven points education and one quality point by meeting an education option. Restrictions included: first/second shift, fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours and meets enhanced ratios. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent as of today, November 9, 2023. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 1, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on October 24, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on January 8, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) on June 13, 2025, and it was reviewed with the operator. I visited the indoor spaces today. Children were observed in free play activities, movement and music games, water play and singing with their teachers. Children were being attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner and keeping with their developmental needs. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. There were no new staff since my last visit. Lunch was observed and consisted of pizza, pineapple, salad and milk. The following violations were observed during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was completed in March 2025. There was not a documented fire drill for April and May 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 June 27, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violation (s) was/were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Avenue, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Today, I assisted you with getting started with the registration process of the ABCMS. We discussed the steps you will need to complete in order to generate your center’s roster. I gave you a printed copy of the ABCMS Provider portal access guide and the ABCMS Connecting Application Instruction Sheet. 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 on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Your fire drill log was in a notebook. It is helpful to post fire drill logs as a visual reminder to complete your monthly fire drill. To keep up with the newest updates from DCDEE please subscribe to receive emails at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA DEAR'S DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 47000136 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/13/2025 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 6/13/2025 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Kathleen Stephenson, owner, was on the premises and I reviewed this visit summary documentation with her at the end of today’s visit. Your program currently operates, with a four-star license issued December 8, 2022, earning two points program, seven points education and one quality point by meeting an education option. Restrictions included: first/second shift, fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours and meets enhanced ratios. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent as of today, November 9, 2023. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 1, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on October 24, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on January 8, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) on June 13, 2025, and it was reviewed with the operator. I visited the indoor spaces today. Children were observed in free play activities, movement and music games, water play and singing with their teachers. Children were being attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner and keeping with their developmental needs. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. There were no new staff since my last visit. Lunch was observed and consisted of pizza, pineapple, salad and milk. The following violations were observed during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was completed in March 2025. There was not a documented fire drill for April and May 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 June 27, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violation (s) was/were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Avenue, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Today, I assisted you with getting started with the registration process of the ABCMS. We discussed the steps you will need to complete in order to generate your center’s roster. I gave you a printed copy of the ABCMS Provider portal access guide and the ABCMS Connecting Application Instruction Sheet. 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 on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Your fire drill log was in a notebook. It is helpful to post fire drill logs as a visual reminder to complete your monthly fire drill. To keep up with the newest updates from DCDEE please subscribe to receive emails at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA DEAR'S DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 47000136 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/9/2023 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 11/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 420 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Kathleen Stephenson, owner, was on the premises and I reviewed this visit summary documentation with her assistant director, LaSonya DeBose, at the end of today’s visit. Your program currently operates, with a four-star license issued December 8, 2022, earning two points program, seven points education and one quality point by meeting an education option. Restrictions included: first/second shift, fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours and meets enhanced ratios. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) as of today, November 9, 2023. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 16, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed on July 11, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 9, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The Staff and Training Worksheet, The Children's Records Worksheet, and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist were completed during the visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 9, 2023, and MaDears Developmental Day Care Center was listed as current active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children were observed in free play activities. Children under twelve months old received care according to individual needs including diapering and bottle feeding. Proper hand washing techniques and diaper changing procedures were observed. Lunch was observed and consisted of tomato sauce with ground beef, pasta, green peas, mixed fruit and milk. The following violation(s) was(were) observed during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The dome climber and metal car and the basketball goal had exposed rust. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(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 November 24, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violation (s) was/were corrected. You were given an extra day due to the Thanksgiving holiday on November 23, 2023. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Avenue, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: During today’s visit we reviewed the preservice requirements for administrator and Kathleen Stephenson meets those requirements at this time. She completed the Preservice Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center form and will serve as the current administrator. LaSonya DeBose, assistant director, is working on meeting all preservice requirements at this time and she has been assessed by the workforce unit. The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) via its online Moodle Training Portal at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. There is no fee to take the Exam. If you have any questions about the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Quiz, please contact: DCDEE.Equivalency.Exam@dhhs.nc.gov. NC child care teachers and staff are eligible for an online professional development membership program for early educators. DCDEE covers the cost! Membership includes 200+ hours including all training required for a CDA. Learning is engaging, interactive and includes relevant content, games and videos. Courses are available in English and Spanish. To learn more, register now! North Carolina Teacher Professional Development Resources Webinar Nov 30, 2023 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time Space is limited. Register in advance for this webinar: https://teachingstrategies.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RjOYSOSBRxur5dhunfZDpA Meeting ID: 987 6848 1576 Passcode: 370896 The NC Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative is excited to announce a new online, on-demand course for everyone interested in understanding and using the Infant-Toddler Environment Rating Scale - Revised Edition (ITERS-R). This two-hour course provides an introduction to ITERS-R: what it is, its history and how NC uses the assessment. Every item of the assessment is discussed along with specific tips on how to improve your classroom quality and, in turn, improve your overall ITERS-R score. Sign up for the course at https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0041-0007- 24ac1d4d53ed4eb69ffcf6726ead570f. Remember to have your own copy of the assessment with you to follow along! This course is ideal for those preparing for the resumption of star-rated license assessments. If you have any questions about this on-demand course, please reach out to B3QI@childcareservices.org Ensure all forms are filled out completely to reflect that all requested information is current and accurate. Best practice is to note when information is not applicable. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed electronically and a copy will be emailed to you at madearsddcc@aol.com. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Consultant, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA DEAR'S DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 47000136 Consultant: ALECIA PASCHAL Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/9/2023 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 11/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 420 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Kathleen Stephenson, owner, was on the premises and I reviewed this visit summary documentation with her assistant director, LaSonya DeBose, at the end of today’s visit. Your program currently operates, with a four-star license issued December 8, 2022, earning two points program, seven points education and one quality point by meeting an education option. Restrictions included: first/second shift, fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours and meets enhanced ratios. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-seven percent (97%) as of today, November 9, 2023. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 16, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed on July 11, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on February 9, 2023, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The Staff and Training Worksheet, The Children's Records Worksheet, and the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist were completed during the visit. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on November 9, 2023, and MaDears Developmental Day Care Center was listed as current active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children were observed in free play activities. Children under twelve months old received care according to individual needs including diapering and bottle feeding. Proper hand washing techniques and diaper changing procedures were observed. Lunch was observed and consisted of tomato sauce with ground beef, pasta, green peas, mixed fruit and milk. The following violation(s) was(were) observed during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The dome climber and metal car and the basketball goal had exposed rust. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. .1102(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 November 24, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violation (s) was/were corrected. You were given an extra day due to the Thanksgiving holiday on November 23, 2023. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, 509 Pilot Avenue, NC 28303 or to alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: During today’s visit we reviewed the preservice requirements for administrator and Kathleen Stephenson meets those requirements at this time. She completed the Preservice Requirements for Administrator of a Child Care Center form and will serve as the current administrator. LaSonya DeBose, assistant director, is working on meeting all preservice requirements at this time and she has been assessed by the workforce unit. The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) via its online Moodle Training Portal at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. There is no fee to take the Exam. If you have any questions about the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Quiz, please contact: DCDEE.Equivalency.Exam@dhhs.nc.gov. NC child care teachers and staff are eligible for an online professional development membership program for early educators. DCDEE covers the cost! Membership includes 200+ hours including all training required for a CDA. Learning is engaging, interactive and includes relevant content, games and videos. Courses are available in English and Spanish. To learn more, register now! North Carolina Teacher Professional Development Resources Webinar Nov 30, 2023 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time Space is limited. Register in advance for this webinar: https://teachingstrategies.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RjOYSOSBRxur5dhunfZDpA Meeting ID: 987 6848 1576 Passcode: 370896 The NC Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative is excited to announce a new online, on-demand course for everyone interested in understanding and using the Infant-Toddler Environment Rating Scale - Revised Edition (ITERS-R). This two-hour course provides an introduction to ITERS-R: what it is, its history and how NC uses the assessment. Every item of the assessment is discussed along with specific tips on how to improve your classroom quality and, in turn, improve your overall ITERS-R score. Sign up for the course at https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0041-0007- 24ac1d4d53ed4eb69ffcf6726ead570f. Remember to have your own copy of the assessment with you to follow along! This course is ideal for those preparing for the resumption of star-rated license assessments. If you have any questions about this on-demand course, please reach out to B3QI@childcareservices.org Ensure all forms are filled out completely to reflect that all requested information is current and accurate. Best practice is to note when information is not applicable. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed, signed electronically and a copy will be emailed to you at madearsddcc@aol.com. Contact me at Alecia Paschal, Child Care Consultant, by phone at 910-489-0413, or by email at alecia.paschal@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Consultant, by phone at (910) 709-4160, or by email at Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA DEAR'S DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 47000136 Consultant: CECILIA ELLERBE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/25/2023 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 7/25/2023 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:00 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 during a routine unannounced visit. You LaSonya DeBose, Administrative, was not on the premises. However, Kathleen Stephenson, Owner, was on the premises. Your program currently operates, with a four-star license issued December 8, 2022, earning two points program, seven points education and one quality point by meeting an education option. Restrictions included: first/second shift, fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours and meets enhanced ratios. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent as of today, July 24, 2023. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, routine free play, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were acting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The last fire inspection was dated February 9, 2023. The last sanitation report was dated July 11, 2023, with a superior classification and five demerits. Lunch was served and consisted of chicken with noodles, corn, mixed fruit, biscuits and milk. A violation was observed and corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 #2, there was one sleeping infant in the crib, with no daily sleeping chart completed on the child. .0606(g) No compliance letter shall be required. 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. Your compliance history score before today’s visit was 98%. Technical Assistance was provided on the importance of sleeping charts. Basic knowledge on safe infant sleep practices and environments is that it reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths. SIDS is the death of an infant younger than 1 year of age that is unexplained after a thorough scene investigation, autopsy, and review of the clinical history. Documentation of sleeping charts shows that the caregiver are visually checking sleeping infants every fifteen minutes. Also, it shows the pattern of the sleeping infants, and it helps caregivers to see that the infant is sleeping peacefully and comfortable, and breathing properly. This is not only a child care rule but best practice for all caregivers to perform as they provide care in the infant room, and it is part of your safe sleep policy. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at (910) 709-4221 or email me at cecilia.ellerbe@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor at 910-709-4160, email janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA DEAR'S DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CARE CENTER Facility ID: 47000136 Consultant: AMY TENILLE LOWERY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0623-165A Visit Date: 7/10/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 7/10/2023 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to follow-up regarding allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. I conducted a walk-through of the facility unaccompanied. During the visit, I spoke with LaSonya Debose, Administrator, and one additional staff member. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member failed to care for children in a nurturing or appropriate manner when the staff member, on multiple occasions, used a stick to "tap" the children to get their attention. G.S. 110-91(10) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A written, dated, and signed letter of compliance must be submitted to me within one week, by July 17, 2023, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. The letter of compliance should be emailed to me at the information below. You may contact me at Tenille Lowery, Investigations Consultant, (910) 733-1129, tenille.lowery@dhhs.nc.gov, Fax: (919) 715-1013, or my supervisor, Melissa Loehr, Southeastern Investigations Supervisor, melissa.loehr@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. 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