GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: TOUCHED BY LORRAINE'S LOVING HANDS Facility ID: 92003532 Consultant: ELIZABETH LESTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/9/2026 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 6/9/2026 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:10 AM Time Out: 12:25 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 compliance during a routine unannounced visit. I was greeted by the director LaKeisha Milling and she assisted me with the visit. Later in the visit Toniya arrived. There was a total of 22 children present. The children were observed playing with materials, participating in circle time, coloring, and interacting with staff. The infants were enjoying tummy time and playing with toys. LICENSE STATUS Currently this center operates with a four star license issued 9/11/2024 I reviewed the NC Secretary of State's website and observed that the owner is listed as current/active. INSPECTIONS I reviewed all required inspections including fire drills, emergency drills, sanitation, fire and outdoor inspections. The last fire inspection was April 2025. MONITORING During today’s visit, a partial assessment was conducted, monitoring all space occupied by the children, including the outdoor play environment. All spaces were monitored for supervision, staff/child ratios, materials, equipment and required postings. I reviewed 2 new staff files. The following violations were documented. 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 alst fire inspection was in April 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 301 Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space four #4, there were 11 children present ranging in age 2-6. GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) 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. One new staff member did not complete first aid within 90 days of employment. .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. One new staff member did not complete CPR training within 90 days of employment .1102(d) Please mail or email your letter of compliance by June 19, 2026. The letter must address the violation and describe how the violation was corrected. Please send this with the following and use the addresses below: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number Elizabeth Lester PO BOX 40685 Raleigh, NC 27629 Elizabeth.lester@dhhs.nc.g COMPLIANCE HISTORY According to NC General Statute all Child Care programs must maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Any violations documented during visits to your program may have an impact on the total compliance history score and cause your score to drop below the mandated level. **Prior to today’s visit, the compliance history score for the center was 100%. Any violations cited during today's visit may affect this percentage. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE **In space #4, there were 11 children present with one (1) staff member. The children ranged in age from two (2) years old to school age. You were able to take two children with you. You stated that you were short staffed and you also were on a bus run. You must always remain in ratio. During my visit, an additional staff member arrived. **The last fire inspection was conducted April 2025. Please schedule your inspection ASAP. **New staff are required to have certain trainings within 90 days including CPR and FA. One new staff member did not completed CPR/FA training within 90 days. You stated that you will schedule her training and your regular trainer was not available due to family issues. RATED LICENSE >>You recently completed your rated license and you will be due in 2027. CONTACT INFORMATION Should you have any questions, please contact me by phone at 919-805-6933 or email at Elizabeth.lester@dhhs.nc.gov. You can also contact my supervisor Michele Remington, Licensing Supervisor at Office: 919-819-9355 or via email at michele.remington@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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