10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT'S A KIDS WORLD SCHOOL-AGE Facility ID: 76000459 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 3/28/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM 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 for child care requirements applicable to a child care center during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the Owner, Pam Hall, she assisted me during today’s visit. The Administrator, Amanda Rochelle, arrived later during the visit. I completed a walk-through of the classroom spaces, enrollment and attendance were documented, and observations were made. The children were observed participating in free play in their classrooms and outside. The school age children were in school. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 16, 2024. The center is operating under a Four star license that was issued April 4, 2019. The license was earned with 6 points in program standards, 4 points in education and 1 quality point. Permit restrictions were in compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted September 13, 2024, the center received a Superior rating. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 19, 2025. Two new staff files and five children’s files were monitored. The vehicles used for transportation of school age children were not on site for monitoring. Your compliance history is 87%, this may change following today’s visit. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication administration forms was not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There was a prescription medication for nausea that was no longer being used by the child. .0803(12) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with Asthma did not have a medical action plan on file. .0801(b) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member hired in 10/2024 did not complete this training. .1102(g) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than April 11, 2025 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation and your plan to keep each item in compliance. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by April 11, 2025 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of 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 child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance Make a note for yourself to remind you when the medication forms must be updated. Action plans are once a year and medication documentation is every six months. Reminders: Send me your staff and training worksheets by April 4, 2025, make sure you sign them before sending them to me. Your fire drill and playground inspection for March must be conducted today or on March 31, 2025. New staff must have the required health and safety training completed within one year of being hired. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527 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: IT'S A KIDS WORLD SCHOOL-AGE Facility ID: 76000459 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 3/28/2025 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM 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 for child care requirements applicable to a child care center during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the Owner, Pam Hall, she assisted me during today’s visit. The Administrator, Amanda Rochelle, arrived later during the visit. I completed a walk-through of the classroom spaces, enrollment and attendance were documented, and observations were made. The children were observed participating in free play in their classrooms and outside. The school age children were in school. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 16, 2024. The center is operating under a Four star license that was issued April 4, 2019. The license was earned with 6 points in program standards, 4 points in education and 1 quality point. Permit restrictions were in compliance. The last sanitation inspection was conducted September 13, 2024, the center received a Superior rating. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 19, 2025. Two new staff files and five children’s files were monitored. The vehicles used for transportation of school age children were not on site for monitoring. Your compliance history is 87%, this may change following today’s visit. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication administration forms was not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There was a prescription medication for nausea that was no longer being used by the child. .0803(12) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with Asthma did not have a medical action plan on file. .0801(b) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member hired in 10/2024 did not complete this training. .1102(g) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than April 11, 2025 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation and your plan to keep each item in compliance. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by April 11, 2025 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of 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 child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance Make a note for yourself to remind you when the medication forms must be updated. Action plans are once a year and medication documentation is every six months. Reminders: Send me your staff and training worksheets by April 4, 2025, make sure you sign them before sending them to me. Your fire drill and playground inspection for March must be conducted today or on March 31, 2025. New staff must have the required health and safety training completed within one year of being hired. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT'S A KIDS WORLD SCHOOL-AGE Facility ID: 76000459 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/22/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 11/22/2024 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 85 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 11:55 AM 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 for applicable child care requirements. The facility currently operates with a Four Star License that was issued on April 4, 2019. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 16, 2024. The Lead Teacher and Owner, were present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed having group time and interacting with the teacher. The last sanitation inspection was completed September 21, 2024 and earned a “Superior” classification. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted. I observed the following violations. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There was a power strip in the preschool classroom that had uncovered outlets. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 844 Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In the classroom for preschool age children, one children had an inhaler for asthma that did not have a prescription label. .0803(2)(a) 849 Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In the classroom for preschool age children, the was Ibuprofen and cough medication that was not returned to the parent after treatment. .0803(12) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection available for review was dated April 2024. .0605(q) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In the classroom for preschoolers there was a laminator that was accessible to the children. .0604(e) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One new staff hired 9/16/24 did not have a completed orientation on file. .1101(a) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In the classroom for preschool age children, one children had an inhaler for asthma however there was no action plan on file. .0801(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than December 3, 2024 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation and your plan to keep each item in compliance. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by December 6, 2024 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of 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 child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance Return medications to parents once treatment is complete. Medication must be returned within 72 hours of the end of treatment. Children with chronic health conditions must have an action plan on file. All appliances with a heating element must be inaccessible to children. Reminders New staff hired 9/16/2024, must have CPR/FA training and recognizing and responding to child maltreatment training on file within 90 days of employment. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . If you have questions or concerns, I can be reached at 336-580-5417 or at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov . You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT'S A KIDS WORLD SCHOOL-AGE Facility ID: 76000459 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/16/2024 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 5/16/2024 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor for child care requirements applicable to a child care center. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the Director and Owner, they assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a walk-through of the classrooms, attendance was documented, and observations were made. The children were observed participating in free play outdoors, arriving from school and leaving the center for the day. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 25 2023. The center is operating under a Four Star License that was issued April 4, 2019. The last sanitation inspection was conducted April 1, 2024 the center received a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted February 21, 2024. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. Staff and five children’s files were monitored. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A schedule was not posted in the classroom for school age children. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan that was posted for school age children was dated April 1, 2024-April April 5, 2024 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented for April 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There is an outlet on the front wall that has an uncovered outlet in the classroom for school age children. In the classroom for preschool age children there in a wall outlet that is uncovered and a power strip with open outlets. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.In the classroom for Preschool children there was a laminator sitting on a shelf. .0604(e) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. There was a large cup of McDonald's soda sitting on a table outside on the playground. .0901(i) The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than May 28, 2024 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by May 28, 2024 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of 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 child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance The health and safety trainings must be completed every five years of employment following the initial completion. There is a training log available on the Division’s website to document the completion of the trainings. All topics must be covered. The Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training can be found at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/. Consultation Review the information below regarding field trips for school age children during summer break. 10A NCAC 09 .2509 ACTIVITIES: OFF-PREMISES (a) The requirements of this Rule and Section .1000 of this Chapter shall apply when activities for school-age children are conducted outdoors or off the premises for 75 percent of each day. (b) The facility shall develop a plan of activities which is posted in a place in the home base or given to the parents. The plan shall include the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or method for contacting the person in charge. (c) Activities shall be planned to accommodate a variety of individual interests and shall provide opportunities for choice. (d) Written permission from parents shall be obtained before transporting children on off-premises activities. (e) Blanket permissions from parents for off-premises activities shall be acceptable only when a plan of activities to be conducted off the premises is posted in a place for review by parents and staff in advance on a weekly basis. A child care license is required to be monitored at least twice per year, however, visits can be conducted at any time during the year. Rated License Please be reminded your facility is in cohort two. You will receive an email reminding you of your preparation year which will begin July 1, 2024. If you have any questions please contact me. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or336-580-2527 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 .2509 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT'S A KIDS WORLD SCHOOL-AGE Facility ID: 76000459 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/16/2024 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 5/16/2024 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor for child care requirements applicable to a child care center. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the Director and Owner, they assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a walk-through of the classrooms, attendance was documented, and observations were made. The children were observed participating in free play outdoors, arriving from school and leaving the center for the day. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 25 2023. The center is operating under a Four Star License that was issued April 4, 2019. The last sanitation inspection was conducted April 1, 2024 the center received a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted February 21, 2024. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. Staff and five children’s files were monitored. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A schedule was not posted in the classroom for school age children. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan that was posted for school age children was dated April 1, 2024-April April 5, 2024 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented for April 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There is an outlet on the front wall that has an uncovered outlet in the classroom for school age children. In the classroom for preschool age children there in a wall outlet that is uncovered and a power strip with open outlets. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.In the classroom for Preschool children there was a laminator sitting on a shelf. .0604(e) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. There was a large cup of McDonald's soda sitting on a table outside on the playground. .0901(i) The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than May 28, 2024 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by May 28, 2024 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of 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 child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance The health and safety trainings must be completed every five years of employment following the initial completion. There is a training log available on the Division’s website to document the completion of the trainings. All topics must be covered. The Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training can be found at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/. Consultation Review the information below regarding field trips for school age children during summer break. 10A NCAC 09 .2509 ACTIVITIES: OFF-PREMISES (a) The requirements of this Rule and Section .1000 of this Chapter shall apply when activities for school-age children are conducted outdoors or off the premises for 75 percent of each day. (b) The facility shall develop a plan of activities which is posted in a place in the home base or given to the parents. The plan shall include the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or method for contacting the person in charge. (c) Activities shall be planned to accommodate a variety of individual interests and shall provide opportunities for choice. (d) Written permission from parents shall be obtained before transporting children on off-premises activities. (e) Blanket permissions from parents for off-premises activities shall be acceptable only when a plan of activities to be conducted off the premises is posted in a place for review by parents and staff in advance on a weekly basis. A child care license is required to be monitored at least twice per year, however, visits can be conducted at any time during the year. Rated License Please be reminded your facility is in cohort two. You will receive an email reminding you of your preparation year which will begin July 1, 2024. If you have any questions please contact me. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or336-580-2527 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: IT'S A KIDS WORLD SCHOOL-AGE Facility ID: 76000459 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/16/2024 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 5/16/2024 Age: From 4 To 12 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor for child care requirements applicable to a child care center. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the Director and Owner, they assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a walk-through of the classrooms, attendance was documented, and observations were made. The children were observed participating in free play outdoors, arriving from school and leaving the center for the day. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 25 2023. The center is operating under a Four Star License that was issued April 4, 2019. The last sanitation inspection was conducted April 1, 2024 the center received a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted February 21, 2024. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. Staff and five children’s files were monitored. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A schedule was not posted in the classroom for school age children. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan that was posted for school age children was dated April 1, 2024-April April 5, 2024 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented for April 2024. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There is an outlet on the front wall that has an uncovered outlet in the classroom for school age children. In the classroom for preschool age children there in a wall outlet that is uncovered and a power strip with open outlets. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.In the classroom for Preschool children there was a laminator sitting on a shelf. .0604(e) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. There was a large cup of McDonald's soda sitting on a table outside on the playground. .0901(i) The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than May 28, 2024 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by May 28, 2024 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of 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 child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance The health and safety trainings must be completed every five years of employment following the initial completion. There is a training log available on the Division’s website to document the completion of the trainings. All topics must be covered. The Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training can be found at https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/. Consultation Review the information below regarding field trips for school age children during summer break. 10A NCAC 09 .2509 ACTIVITIES: OFF-PREMISES (a) The requirements of this Rule and Section .1000 of this Chapter shall apply when activities for school-age children are conducted outdoors or off the premises for 75 percent of each day. (b) The facility shall develop a plan of activities which is posted in a place in the home base or given to the parents. The plan shall include the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or method for contacting the person in charge. (c) Activities shall be planned to accommodate a variety of individual interests and shall provide opportunities for choice. (d) Written permission from parents shall be obtained before transporting children on off-premises activities. (e) Blanket permissions from parents for off-premises activities shall be acceptable only when a plan of activities to be conducted off the premises is posted in a place for review by parents and staff in advance on a weekly basis. A child care license is required to be monitored at least twice per year, however, visits can be conducted at any time during the year. Rated License Please be reminded your facility is in cohort two. You will receive an email reminding you of your preparation year which will begin July 1, 2024. If you have any questions please contact me. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or336-580-2527 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