10A NCAC 09 .2703 · Violation

Name of Operation: MIMI'S CHILDCARE Facility ID: 92003333 Consultant: MICHELLE EZZELL Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 2 To 2 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor childcare requirements during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to monitor compliance. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Sandra Brown, owner/operator. Your FCCH operates with a 2-STAR license. The primary care area of the FCCH is in the living room at the front entrance. Two preschool children were present and interacting with you, coloring and learning about letters. You stated, in addition to the primary care area, the children have access to the entire downstairs areas of the home except your master bedroom, which was not accessible. You stated the children play outside in the front yard, and there are no pets in the home and there are no medications the children take in the home. Your husband, Oliver, was present in the home. *****VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *Health & Safety trainings will be due in February 2027. *The last fire drill & lockdown drill was on 2-17-25. The last outdoor inspection was on 3-4-25. The water and asbestos test was completed on 4-1-24 and will expire 4-1-27. To maintain compliance with NC laws and rules regarding childcare operation, the following violations must be corrected immediately. Please email a signed and dated corrective action letter (CAL) BY 3-18-25 to michelle.ezzell@dhhs.nc.gov Scan me proof of your eight (8) hours of on-going training certificate(s). Document on your CAL how you’ve corrected the remaining two violations. Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. The bottom section of one child's (EW) medical statement was not completed and signed by a physician's office. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1101 Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child. All children need an updated permission to transport and leave the premises form. .1723(5) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The Provider completed 2 out of 10 on-going training hours. Proof of 8 training hours must be completed and copies of the certificates submitted to me by March 18, 2025. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS: ***** Children’s files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with operating a childcare program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children’s files often to ensure the FCCH maintains accurate licensing records. It is your responsibility to review all documentation and verify that required documents are received within the specified time frame. Refer to the children’s file checklist that’s at the front of your children’s files. *****ON-GOING TRAINING HOURS: *On-going trainings must be completed annually as a childcare provider. Trainings are important because it helps develop new skills, improve existing ones, and gain the knowledge necessary to perform your job tasks more effectively. Remember to attach a copy of your training certificates to the on-going required log. MOODLE: Online training modules on a variety of topics are available on Moodle on the DCDEE website. Ongoing hours are available. Log onto the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov and click on Services and then click on DCDEE Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have created an NCID username and password. If you need assistance with creating an NCID username and password, click on How DO I and then create an NCID. *****LINKING CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS for FCCH’s – FCCH Providers and household members/substitutes/etc. need to log into the Criminal Background Check Portal on the DCDEE website and to link the facility license ID number that’s listed on your license to their qualifying letter. It is important to do this so DCDEE can contact the facility if a random criminal history check uncovers them with a criminal charge or conviction working in a child care facility. It is also a way for staff at the CBC Unit to keep you updated on the status of out-of-state checks if a new household member/substitute, etc. has a Provisional Qualification. Instructions on how to link to the facility have been provided by newsletters and emails and at visits. In the future, new household members/substitutes, etc. need to link within five days of hire or transfer to your facility. Review Criminal History Record Check Requirements for Child Care Centers in the NC Child Care Requirements 10A NCAC 09 .2703. If you have any questions regarding the criminal background check process, dial 1-800-859-0829 and ask for the criminal background unit. *For assistance contact DCDEE at 919-814-6300 or refer to DCDEE’s website for assistance. For assistance with your EPR or any training questions including assistance with MOODLE, contact Amia Eaton at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov or 919-814-6365. *Remember to continue to update your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan every year and print out the cover page showing the current date. Also, print the pages you made changes to. Failure to log onto the website may result in losing your entire EPR plan. For NCID questions call 919-814-6326. Contact me with questions at: Michelle.Ezzell@dhhs.ncgov 919-819-9304 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: MIMI'S CHILDCARE Facility ID: 92003333 Consultant: MICHELLE EZZELL Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 2 To 2 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor childcare requirements during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to monitor compliance. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Sandra Brown, owner/operator. Your FCCH operates with a 2-STAR license. The primary care area of the FCCH is in the living room at the front entrance. Two preschool children were present and interacting with you, coloring and learning about letters. You stated, in addition to the primary care area, the children have access to the entire downstairs areas of the home except your master bedroom, which was not accessible. You stated the children play outside in the front yard, and there are no pets in the home and there are no medications the children take in the home. Your husband, Oliver, was present in the home. *****VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *Health & Safety trainings will be due in February 2027. *The last fire drill & lockdown drill was on 2-17-25. The last outdoor inspection was on 3-4-25. The water and asbestos test was completed on 4-1-24 and will expire 4-1-27. To maintain compliance with NC laws and rules regarding childcare operation, the following violations must be corrected immediately. Please email a signed and dated corrective action letter (CAL) BY 3-18-25 to michelle.ezzell@dhhs.nc.gov Scan me proof of your eight (8) hours of on-going training certificate(s). Document on your CAL how you’ve corrected the remaining two violations. Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. The bottom section of one child's (EW) medical statement was not completed and signed by a physician's office. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1101 Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child. All children need an updated permission to transport and leave the premises form. .1723(5) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The Provider completed 2 out of 10 on-going training hours. Proof of 8 training hours must be completed and copies of the certificates submitted to me by March 18, 2025. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS: ***** Children’s files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with operating a childcare program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children’s files often to ensure the FCCH maintains accurate licensing records. It is your responsibility to review all documentation and verify that required documents are received within the specified time frame. Refer to the children’s file checklist that’s at the front of your children’s files. *****ON-GOING TRAINING HOURS: *On-going trainings must be completed annually as a childcare provider. Trainings are important because it helps develop new skills, improve existing ones, and gain the knowledge necessary to perform your job tasks more effectively. Remember to attach a copy of your training certificates to the on-going required log. MOODLE: Online training modules on a variety of topics are available on Moodle on the DCDEE website. Ongoing hours are available. Log onto the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov and click on Services and then click on DCDEE Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have created an NCID username and password. If you need assistance with creating an NCID username and password, click on How DO I and then create an NCID. *****LINKING CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS for FCCH’s – FCCH Providers and household members/substitutes/etc. need to log into the Criminal Background Check Portal on the DCDEE website and to link the facility license ID number that’s listed on your license to their qualifying letter. It is important to do this so DCDEE can contact the facility if a random criminal history check uncovers them with a criminal charge or conviction working in a child care facility. It is also a way for staff at the CBC Unit to keep you updated on the status of out-of-state checks if a new household member/substitute, etc. has a Provisional Qualification. Instructions on how to link to the facility have been provided by newsletters and emails and at visits. In the future, new household members/substitutes, etc. need to link within five days of hire or transfer to your facility. Review Criminal History Record Check Requirements for Child Care Centers in the NC Child Care Requirements 10A NCAC 09 .2703. If you have any questions regarding the criminal background check process, dial 1-800-859-0829 and ask for the criminal background unit. *For assistance contact DCDEE at 919-814-6300 or refer to DCDEE’s website for assistance. For assistance with your EPR or any training questions including assistance with MOODLE, contact Amia Eaton at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov or 919-814-6365. *Remember to continue to update your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan every year and print out the cover page showing the current date. Also, print the pages you made changes to. Failure to log onto the website may result in losing your entire EPR plan. For NCID questions call 919-814-6326. Contact me with questions at: Michelle.Ezzell@dhhs.ncgov 919-819-9304 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: MIMI'S CHILDCARE Facility ID: 92003333 Consultant: MICHELLE EZZELL Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/4/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 3/4/2025 Age: From 2 To 2 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 11:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor childcare requirements during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to monitor compliance. Today’s visit was conducted with you, Sandra Brown, owner/operator. Your FCCH operates with a 2-STAR license. The primary care area of the FCCH is in the living room at the front entrance. Two preschool children were present and interacting with you, coloring and learning about letters. You stated, in addition to the primary care area, the children have access to the entire downstairs areas of the home except your master bedroom, which was not accessible. You stated the children play outside in the front yard, and there are no pets in the home and there are no medications the children take in the home. Your husband, Oliver, was present in the home. *****VERIFICATION OF RECORDS: *Health & Safety trainings will be due in February 2027. *The last fire drill & lockdown drill was on 2-17-25. The last outdoor inspection was on 3-4-25. The water and asbestos test was completed on 4-1-24 and will expire 4-1-27. To maintain compliance with NC laws and rules regarding childcare operation, the following violations must be corrected immediately. Please email a signed and dated corrective action letter (CAL) BY 3-18-25 to michelle.ezzell@dhhs.nc.gov Scan me proof of your eight (8) hours of on-going training certificate(s). Document on your CAL how you’ve corrected the remaining two violations. Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. The bottom section of one child's (EW) medical statement was not completed and signed by a physician's office. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1101 Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child. All children need an updated permission to transport and leave the premises form. .1723(5) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The Provider completed 2 out of 10 on-going training hours. Proof of 8 training hours must be completed and copies of the certificates submitted to me by March 18, 2025. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) *****TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/REMINDERS: ***** Children’s files: Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with operating a childcare program. It is an important part of licensure. Review children’s files often to ensure the FCCH maintains accurate licensing records. It is your responsibility to review all documentation and verify that required documents are received within the specified time frame. Refer to the children’s file checklist that’s at the front of your children’s files. *****ON-GOING TRAINING HOURS: *On-going trainings must be completed annually as a childcare provider. Trainings are important because it helps develop new skills, improve existing ones, and gain the knowledge necessary to perform your job tasks more effectively. Remember to attach a copy of your training certificates to the on-going required log. MOODLE: Online training modules on a variety of topics are available on Moodle on the DCDEE website. Ongoing hours are available. Log onto the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov and click on Services and then click on DCDEE Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have created an NCID username and password. If you need assistance with creating an NCID username and password, click on How DO I and then create an NCID. *****LINKING CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS for FCCH’s – FCCH Providers and household members/substitutes/etc. need to log into the Criminal Background Check Portal on the DCDEE website and to link the facility license ID number that’s listed on your license to their qualifying letter. It is important to do this so DCDEE can contact the facility if a random criminal history check uncovers them with a criminal charge or conviction working in a child care facility. It is also a way for staff at the CBC Unit to keep you updated on the status of out-of-state checks if a new household member/substitute, etc. has a Provisional Qualification. Instructions on how to link to the facility have been provided by newsletters and emails and at visits. In the future, new household members/substitutes, etc. need to link within five days of hire or transfer to your facility. Review Criminal History Record Check Requirements for Child Care Centers in the NC Child Care Requirements 10A NCAC 09 .2703. If you have any questions regarding the criminal background check process, dial 1-800-859-0829 and ask for the criminal background unit. *For assistance contact DCDEE at 919-814-6300 or refer to DCDEE’s website for assistance. For assistance with your EPR or any training questions including assistance with MOODLE, contact Amia Eaton at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov or 919-814-6365. *Remember to continue to update your Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan every year and print out the cover page showing the current date. Also, print the pages you made changes to. Failure to log onto the website may result in losing your entire EPR plan. For NCID questions call 919-814-6326. Contact me with questions at: Michelle.Ezzell@dhhs.ncgov 919-819-9304 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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.