NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 67000837 Consultant: TAMMY ROSS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0925-190L Visit Date: 9/16/2025 Number Present: 65 Completed Date: 9/16/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Self Report Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to obtain information related to a self-report received by the Division on September 15, 2025. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. Child Care Consultant, Natalie Pond, accompanied and assisted with today's visit. The facility operates with a Five Star Child Care License issued September 3, 2020 earning 6 points in Education Standards 6 points in Program Standards (Enhanced Space & Ratios), and 1 Quality Point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 25, 2025. As of September 15, 2025, your facility has an 18-month compliance history of 90%. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance 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 center is owned by New Beginnings Child Care, Inc. As of today, the corporation is current and active with the NC Secretary of State. Fire Inspection – 10/23/2024 – Approved for day time care only - Satisfactory Sanitation – 07/02/2025 – 8 Demerits – Superior Assistant Administrator, Tabatha Duran, was present today and accompanied Ms. Pond as she completed a walkthrough of the facility. Administrator, Dina Jarman, was not present. Today, there were seven classrooms operating today, sixty five children present, ranging in age from infants to 5 years old. Infants received care based on their individual needs. Infants were observed on the floor exploring their environment safely. All preschool children were observed napping in their assigned space with covered cots and blankets; the lights were dimmed. Staff/child ratios were in compliance in all classrooms. All children were adequately supervised. Caregivers interacted with children in a positive and appropriate manner. The allegation of this report was specific to the classroom for two-year-old children. The allegation was discussed with Ms. Duran and staff member for the classroom for two-year-old children, A. Thomas. You were each given the opportunity to state your perceptions of the allegation and to share any pertinent information. Allegation There is a concern that inappropriate discipline was used. A self-report was made to the Division by Ms. Jarman on September 15, 2025. Ms. Jarman reported that a teacher for the classroom for two-year-old children popped a child on their bottom. This incident occurred during nap time as the teacher was changing the child’s diaper. The lead teacher of the classroom for two-year-old children witnessed the incident and reported it to Ms. Jarman. Ms. Jarman called teacher into the office on Friday, September 12, 2025, and teacher admitted to popping child on their bottom after child slapped her in the face. The teacher stated that she had changed child’s diaper and was trying to get him to lay down on his cot when the child slapped her in the face and she reacted by popping his bottom. Ms. Jarman reported that there were no marks on the child’s bottom. The teacher was terminated immediately; she had been employed since September 2, 2025. Ms. Jarman notified the parents of the incident and child remains in care. This facility does have cameras. Video footage was not reviewed today. Based on staff interviews, information received, and my investigation, this allegation is confirmed. Children cannot be handled roughly at any time by anyone. You cannot hit, yank, push, and/or grab children. Child care rules not only prohibit the use of inappropriate discipline but require all children be attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner. This can only be achieved when staff members recognize and accept age-appropriate behaviors and respond in ways consistent with what is developmentally appropriate for each child. Children should be spoken to in a calm, respectful voice always. Each child must be attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child's developmental needs. No form of corporal punishment or rough handling is ever acceptable. No child may be yelled at, threatened, shamed, humiliated, bullied or subjected to sarcastic remarks or profanity. it is important to remember to engage in one-to-one interactions with children, get on the child’s level for face-to-face interactions, use a pleasant, calm voice and simple language, provide warm, responsive physical contact, help children understand classroom expectations, redirect children when they engage in challenging behavior, listen to children and encourage them to listen to others, and acknowledge children for their accomplishments and efforts. Positive interactions between children and the caregiver are fundamental to quality child care. Safety starts in the classroom. Children should feel and be safe everywhere at your facility—in the rest rooms, hallways, on field trips, and on the playground. Feeling safe makes learning possible. Caregivers can help a child feel safe, secure, and supported by acknowledging and responding sensitively to children's cues/signals and supporting children's secure attachment through consistent and warm nurturing relationships. Understanding the stages of children’s development is critical; for example, those that cry may not have the verbal ability to express their needs and/or wants; or, they may not have the skills yet to do so. Recognizing this will minimize staff members’ tendencies to become frustrated and use harsh tones or verbal directives with young children who are simply engaging in age-appropriate behaviors. Once you understand that certain challenging behaviors are “typical,” it should allow you to respond in a nurturing and appropriate manner. You must keep your frustration in check by reminding yourself that children are not born knowing how to control and process their emotions; this is learned through caregiver interactions, guidance, and experience over time. Help toddlers navigate their emotions. Recognize and name feelings, then offer guidance on how to manage them. Suggest jumping up and down or visiting the cozy area. Empathize with their feelings and provide acceptable choices to help them feel in control. Comfort them with warm, physical contact, or give them a safe space to work through their negative emotions. By creating and maintaining a safe environment, you provide children with the security they need to develop. You also provide families with the peace of mind they deserve to adequately focus on work or other life needs. During today’s visit, Ms. Duran advised that prior to this incident, the excerpt from the handbook regarding appropriate procedures for managing student behaviors and discipline was reviewed with all staff on September 3, 2025. On September 11, 2025, a staff meeting was held, and Ms. Duran held a training with all staff entitled, “Positive Guidance & Interactions with Children.” All staff members signed a roster verifying their attendance and acknowledgement of their review of the information at both meetings. The information was reviewed by me during today’s visit and a copy received. There was one violation cited today. All violations must be corrected immediately. Continued compliance with applicable child care requirements is always required. Violation Number Comment Rule 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On September 12, 2025, a teacher admitted to popping a child on their bottom. .1803(a)(1) For your facility to remain in compliance with NC Child Care Requirements, violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before October 2, 2025, describing how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. A time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at (910)824-1143 or you can email me at Tammy.Ross@dhhs.nc.gov. You may email me with your verification or mail it to me at: Tammy Ross, Child Care Licensing Consultant, P.O. Box 278, Jacksonville, NC 28541 Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you meet all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Due to the discipline violation cited, a return visit will be conducted to verify compliance with the violation documented today. Violations of this nature directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. Documentation was completed electronically, reviewed, printed and signed by Ms. Duran. Please remember it is your responsibility to always comply with all child care rules and requirements. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact with any further questions or concerns. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 67000837 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/27/2025 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 5/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:45 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility operates with a Five Star Child Care License issued September 3, 2020 earning 6 points in Education Standards 6 points in Program Standards (Enhanced Space & Ratios), and 1 Quality Point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 29, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed September 11, 2024, with a “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 23, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was 86% percent as of June 5, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on May 27, 2025, and the center was listed as current- active. You, Tabatha Duran, assistant director, was present today and accompanied me during the visit. Dina Jarman, center administrator, was out. Today, there were seven classrooms operating today, sixty children present, ranging in age from infants to 5 years old. A walkthrough and observations were conducted, and all approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. There were three infants present with two staff members. Two of the four infants enrolled were present. One was having a diaper change while the other infant was sitting and playing in an exersuacer. Later, both infants were on the floor engaged in exploration play. One-year-old children were transitioning outdoors for free play. While outside they rode or push small riding toys, sat down on the turf and played, walked around, and other age appropriate activities. The two groups of two- and three-year-olds were outside engaged in play in activities such as swinging, running around, digging in the sand, playing with holla hoops. The 3 School group of children were engaged in free play activities such as building a large structure with foam blocks, sand art, putting together a floor puzzle, pretending to cook eggs, and other age-appropriate activities. The school agers were at school today. NCPRE-K Information: I completed the monitoring of the NC Pre-K requirements during today's visit. The classroom operates 8:30am-3pm. I monitored a selection of children’s files for completed health assessments. A sample portfolio was observed where writing samples, self-portraits, writing their names and many other examples were observed. Lesson plans were current and the theme ‘Plants’. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The program follows the Onslow County school calendar. The one group of NC Pre-K were engaged in a circle time activity where they discussed the difference between ‘sweet and tart’. Later, during the second observation, children engaged in center time activities. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground space #1, two of the metal stakes used to secure the black fall zone were protruding. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In classroom space #5, a aerosol was located in a unlocked storage room accessible to the children in a care. They key was located in the door knob. .2820(b) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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 following violations were observed today and corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited: Ensure a safe indoor and outdoor environment is provided for the children. On playground #1, two of the metal stakes used to secure the black fall zone were protruding. Aerosol cans must be kept locked because they are under high pressure and can explode when exposed to heat, or when there is a defect in the can. Breathing the propellant can also be hazardous to human health. This includes food aerosol cans like Pam Vegetable oil, Redi-Whip and Cheez Whiz. Consider replacing all aerosol cans with regular pump sprays. ABCMS- 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. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. 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 in 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. 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. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically and emailed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact me at 910-824-0470 or kim.sherry@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .3009 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 67000837 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/27/2025 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 5/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:45 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility operates with a Five Star Child Care License issued September 3, 2020 earning 6 points in Education Standards 6 points in Program Standards (Enhanced Space & Ratios), and 1 Quality Point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 29, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed September 11, 2024, with a “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 23, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was 86% percent as of June 5, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on May 27, 2025, and the center was listed as current- active. You, Tabatha Duran, assistant director, was present today and accompanied me during the visit. Dina Jarman, center administrator, was out. Today, there were seven classrooms operating today, sixty children present, ranging in age from infants to 5 years old. A walkthrough and observations were conducted, and all approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. There were three infants present with two staff members. Two of the four infants enrolled were present. One was having a diaper change while the other infant was sitting and playing in an exersuacer. Later, both infants were on the floor engaged in exploration play. One-year-old children were transitioning outdoors for free play. While outside they rode or push small riding toys, sat down on the turf and played, walked around, and other age appropriate activities. The two groups of two- and three-year-olds were outside engaged in play in activities such as swinging, running around, digging in the sand, playing with holla hoops. The 3 School group of children were engaged in free play activities such as building a large structure with foam blocks, sand art, putting together a floor puzzle, pretending to cook eggs, and other age-appropriate activities. The school agers were at school today. NCPRE-K Information: I completed the monitoring of the NC Pre-K requirements during today's visit. The classroom operates 8:30am-3pm. I monitored a selection of children’s files for completed health assessments. A sample portfolio was observed where writing samples, self-portraits, writing their names and many other examples were observed. Lesson plans were current and the theme ‘Plants’. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The program follows the Onslow County school calendar. The one group of NC Pre-K were engaged in a circle time activity where they discussed the difference between ‘sweet and tart’. Later, during the second observation, children engaged in center time activities. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground space #1, two of the metal stakes used to secure the black fall zone were protruding. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In classroom space #5, a aerosol was located in a unlocked storage room accessible to the children in a care. They key was located in the door knob. .2820(b) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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 following violations were observed today and corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited: Ensure a safe indoor and outdoor environment is provided for the children. On playground #1, two of the metal stakes used to secure the black fall zone were protruding. Aerosol cans must be kept locked because they are under high pressure and can explode when exposed to heat, or when there is a defect in the can. Breathing the propellant can also be hazardous to human health. This includes food aerosol cans like Pam Vegetable oil, Redi-Whip and Cheez Whiz. Consider replacing all aerosol cans with regular pump sprays. ABCMS- 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. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. 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 in 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. 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. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically and emailed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact me at 910-824-0470 or kim.sherry@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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 67000837 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/27/2025 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 5/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:45 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility operates with a Five Star Child Care License issued September 3, 2020 earning 6 points in Education Standards 6 points in Program Standards (Enhanced Space & Ratios), and 1 Quality Point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 29, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed September 11, 2024, with a “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 23, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was 86% percent as of June 5, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on May 27, 2025, and the center was listed as current- active. You, Tabatha Duran, assistant director, was present today and accompanied me during the visit. Dina Jarman, center administrator, was out. Today, there were seven classrooms operating today, sixty children present, ranging in age from infants to 5 years old. A walkthrough and observations were conducted, and all approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. There were three infants present with two staff members. Two of the four infants enrolled were present. One was having a diaper change while the other infant was sitting and playing in an exersuacer. Later, both infants were on the floor engaged in exploration play. One-year-old children were transitioning outdoors for free play. While outside they rode or push small riding toys, sat down on the turf and played, walked around, and other age appropriate activities. The two groups of two- and three-year-olds were outside engaged in play in activities such as swinging, running around, digging in the sand, playing with holla hoops. The 3 School group of children were engaged in free play activities such as building a large structure with foam blocks, sand art, putting together a floor puzzle, pretending to cook eggs, and other age-appropriate activities. The school agers were at school today. NCPRE-K Information: I completed the monitoring of the NC Pre-K requirements during today's visit. The classroom operates 8:30am-3pm. I monitored a selection of children’s files for completed health assessments. A sample portfolio was observed where writing samples, self-portraits, writing their names and many other examples were observed. Lesson plans were current and the theme ‘Plants’. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The program follows the Onslow County school calendar. The one group of NC Pre-K were engaged in a circle time activity where they discussed the difference between ‘sweet and tart’. Later, during the second observation, children engaged in center time activities. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground space #1, two of the metal stakes used to secure the black fall zone were protruding. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In classroom space #5, a aerosol was located in a unlocked storage room accessible to the children in a care. They key was located in the door knob. .2820(b) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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 following violations were observed today and corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited: Ensure a safe indoor and outdoor environment is provided for the children. On playground #1, two of the metal stakes used to secure the black fall zone were protruding. Aerosol cans must be kept locked because they are under high pressure and can explode when exposed to heat, or when there is a defect in the can. Breathing the propellant can also be hazardous to human health. This includes food aerosol cans like Pam Vegetable oil, Redi-Whip and Cheez Whiz. Consider replacing all aerosol cans with regular pump sprays. ABCMS- 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. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. 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 in 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. 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. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically and emailed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact me at 910-824-0470 or kim.sherry@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 67000837 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/27/2025 Number Present: 60 Completed Date: 5/27/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:45 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The facility operates with a Five Star Child Care License issued September 3, 2020 earning 6 points in Education Standards 6 points in Program Standards (Enhanced Space & Ratios), and 1 Quality Point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted May 29, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed September 11, 2024, with a “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted October 23, 2024, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was 86% percent as of June 5, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on May 27, 2025, and the center was listed as current- active. You, Tabatha Duran, assistant director, was present today and accompanied me during the visit. Dina Jarman, center administrator, was out. Today, there were seven classrooms operating today, sixty children present, ranging in age from infants to 5 years old. A walkthrough and observations were conducted, and all approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. There were three infants present with two staff members. Two of the four infants enrolled were present. One was having a diaper change while the other infant was sitting and playing in an exersuacer. Later, both infants were on the floor engaged in exploration play. One-year-old children were transitioning outdoors for free play. While outside they rode or push small riding toys, sat down on the turf and played, walked around, and other age appropriate activities. The two groups of two- and three-year-olds were outside engaged in play in activities such as swinging, running around, digging in the sand, playing with holla hoops. The 3 School group of children were engaged in free play activities such as building a large structure with foam blocks, sand art, putting together a floor puzzle, pretending to cook eggs, and other age-appropriate activities. The school agers were at school today. NCPRE-K Information: I completed the monitoring of the NC Pre-K requirements during today's visit. The classroom operates 8:30am-3pm. I monitored a selection of children’s files for completed health assessments. A sample portfolio was observed where writing samples, self-portraits, writing their names and many other examples were observed. Lesson plans were current and the theme ‘Plants’. Staff-child ratios and maximum group sizes required in Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .3009 were verified in compliance. The program follows the Onslow County school calendar. The one group of NC Pre-K were engaged in a circle time activity where they discussed the difference between ‘sweet and tart’. Later, during the second observation, children engaged in center time activities. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground space #1, two of the metal stakes used to secure the black fall zone were protruding. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In classroom space #5, a aerosol was located in a unlocked storage room accessible to the children in a care. They key was located in the door knob. .2820(b) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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 following violations were observed today and corrected during the visit. Technical Assistance Regarding Violations Cited: Ensure a safe indoor and outdoor environment is provided for the children. On playground #1, two of the metal stakes used to secure the black fall zone were protruding. Aerosol cans must be kept locked because they are under high pressure and can explode when exposed to heat, or when there is a defect in the can. Breathing the propellant can also be hazardous to human health. This includes food aerosol cans like Pam Vegetable oil, Redi-Whip and Cheez Whiz. Consider replacing all aerosol cans with regular pump sprays. ABCMS- 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. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. 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 in 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. 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. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically and emailed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact me at 910-824-0470 or kim.sherry@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

10A NCAC 09 .1106 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 67000837 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2024 Number Present: 102 Completed Date: 6/5/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to follow-up on a violation that was documented on May 30, 2024, regarding Nurture, Care and Treatment. The facility operates with a Five Star Child Care License issued September 3, 2020 earning 6 points in Education Standards 6 points in Program Standards (Enhanced Space & Ratios), and 1 Quality Point. Prior to the visit the 18-month Compliance History score was 83%. Limited monitoring occurred today. You, Dina Jarman, administrator, was present during today’s visit. All indoor and outdoor spaces with monitored today. There were seven (7) classrooms operating today. In the classrooms for infants, caregivers-maintained eye contact as they interacted with children on the floor, held a child to bottle feed and two others were napping. Safe sleep checks were being documented. Toddlers were playing and were busy with free play selecting their toys from low shelves and bins. The caregivers interacted warmly with them, assisting them with the materials and helping to diffuse the typical disagreements. Other groups of children were engaged in indoor and outdoor free play activities. Violation Follow-up- On May 30, 2024, a violation was documented during an annual compliance related to Nurture, Care and Treatment. A child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Recorded video footage from Friday, May 24, 2024, at approximately 9am till 10:30am, in space #4, captured a staff member (C Bush) on multiple occasions roughly handle two- and three-year-old children by jerking, yanking, and/or lifting them by their hands and/or wrists. The staff member made a two-year-old child sit in a chair for approximately twenty-two minutes. This is a violation of a requirement in G.S. 110-91(10). You shared this staff member was terminated on May 30, 2024. You discussed the violation with other staff members and shared the concerns. A staff meeting is scheduled for tonight where you plan to further discuss Nurture, Care and Treatment. Today, staff are observed being active and responsive engaging in daily routines, supervision, play, and diffusing behaviors. No concerns related to Nurture, Care and Treatment were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. One staff member employed on 11/2/21, completed 8 of the 20 required training hours. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Violation(s) documented will impact the compliance history score. One violation was documented and must be corrected immediately. On or before June 15, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered 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: Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, Kim.Sherry@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. Staff Child Training worksheets were reviewed today. During the previous visit on May 30, 2024, a violation related to training was documented. You have a training scheduled for tomorrow, June 6, 2024. One violation was documented to related On-going training requirements. Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. One staff member employed on 11/2/21, completed 8 of the 20 required training hours. Ensure you are following the center's discipline policy. Review and share with parents if a need arises. Additional Information: Provider Criminal Background Check Portal- ABCMS launched February 1, 2024! Portal training must be successfully completed on Moodle. Email certificate with full name, position and facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov for access. The new provider portal will allow providers to: • See applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster • See the real-time background check status of staff members • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. We will grant your access within 2 business days. Please do not use this email account to ask background check questions. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and signed by the administrator. You may contact me, Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, at 910-824-1143 or Kim.Sherry@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 67000837 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2024 Number Present: 102 Completed Date: 6/5/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to follow-up on a violation that was documented on May 30, 2024, regarding Nurture, Care and Treatment. The facility operates with a Five Star Child Care License issued September 3, 2020 earning 6 points in Education Standards 6 points in Program Standards (Enhanced Space & Ratios), and 1 Quality Point. Prior to the visit the 18-month Compliance History score was 83%. Limited monitoring occurred today. You, Dina Jarman, administrator, was present during today’s visit. All indoor and outdoor spaces with monitored today. There were seven (7) classrooms operating today. In the classrooms for infants, caregivers-maintained eye contact as they interacted with children on the floor, held a child to bottle feed and two others were napping. Safe sleep checks were being documented. Toddlers were playing and were busy with free play selecting their toys from low shelves and bins. The caregivers interacted warmly with them, assisting them with the materials and helping to diffuse the typical disagreements. Other groups of children were engaged in indoor and outdoor free play activities. Violation Follow-up- On May 30, 2024, a violation was documented during an annual compliance related to Nurture, Care and Treatment. A child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Recorded video footage from Friday, May 24, 2024, at approximately 9am till 10:30am, in space #4, captured a staff member (C Bush) on multiple occasions roughly handle two- and three-year-old children by jerking, yanking, and/or lifting them by their hands and/or wrists. The staff member made a two-year-old child sit in a chair for approximately twenty-two minutes. This is a violation of a requirement in G.S. 110-91(10). You shared this staff member was terminated on May 30, 2024. You discussed the violation with other staff members and shared the concerns. A staff meeting is scheduled for tonight where you plan to further discuss Nurture, Care and Treatment. Today, staff are observed being active and responsive engaging in daily routines, supervision, play, and diffusing behaviors. No concerns related to Nurture, Care and Treatment were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. One staff member employed on 11/2/21, completed 8 of the 20 required training hours. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Violation(s) documented will impact the compliance history score. One violation was documented and must be corrected immediately. On or before June 15, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered 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: Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, Kim.Sherry@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. Staff Child Training worksheets were reviewed today. During the previous visit on May 30, 2024, a violation related to training was documented. You have a training scheduled for tomorrow, June 6, 2024. One violation was documented to related On-going training requirements. Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. One staff member employed on 11/2/21, completed 8 of the 20 required training hours. Ensure you are following the center's discipline policy. Review and share with parents if a need arises. Additional Information: Provider Criminal Background Check Portal- ABCMS launched February 1, 2024! Portal training must be successfully completed on Moodle. Email certificate with full name, position and facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov for access. The new provider portal will allow providers to: • See applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster • See the real-time background check status of staff members • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. We will grant your access within 2 business days. Please do not use this email account to ask background check questions. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and signed by the administrator. You may contact me, Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, at 910-824-1143 or Kim.Sherry@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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 67000837 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/5/2024 Number Present: 102 Completed Date: 6/5/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to follow-up on a violation that was documented on May 30, 2024, regarding Nurture, Care and Treatment. The facility operates with a Five Star Child Care License issued September 3, 2020 earning 6 points in Education Standards 6 points in Program Standards (Enhanced Space & Ratios), and 1 Quality Point. Prior to the visit the 18-month Compliance History score was 83%. Limited monitoring occurred today. You, Dina Jarman, administrator, was present during today’s visit. All indoor and outdoor spaces with monitored today. There were seven (7) classrooms operating today. In the classrooms for infants, caregivers-maintained eye contact as they interacted with children on the floor, held a child to bottle feed and two others were napping. Safe sleep checks were being documented. Toddlers were playing and were busy with free play selecting their toys from low shelves and bins. The caregivers interacted warmly with them, assisting them with the materials and helping to diffuse the typical disagreements. Other groups of children were engaged in indoor and outdoor free play activities. Violation Follow-up- On May 30, 2024, a violation was documented during an annual compliance related to Nurture, Care and Treatment. A child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Recorded video footage from Friday, May 24, 2024, at approximately 9am till 10:30am, in space #4, captured a staff member (C Bush) on multiple occasions roughly handle two- and three-year-old children by jerking, yanking, and/or lifting them by their hands and/or wrists. The staff member made a two-year-old child sit in a chair for approximately twenty-two minutes. This is a violation of a requirement in G.S. 110-91(10). You shared this staff member was terminated on May 30, 2024. You discussed the violation with other staff members and shared the concerns. A staff meeting is scheduled for tonight where you plan to further discuss Nurture, Care and Treatment. Today, staff are observed being active and responsive engaging in daily routines, supervision, play, and diffusing behaviors. No concerns related to Nurture, Care and Treatment were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. One staff member employed on 11/2/21, completed 8 of the 20 required training hours. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Violation(s) documented will impact the compliance history score. One violation was documented and must be corrected immediately. On or before June 15, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violation was corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered 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: Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, Kim.Sherry@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. Staff Child Training worksheets were reviewed today. During the previous visit on May 30, 2024, a violation related to training was documented. You have a training scheduled for tomorrow, June 6, 2024. One violation was documented to related On-going training requirements. Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. One staff member employed on 11/2/21, completed 8 of the 20 required training hours. Ensure you are following the center's discipline policy. Review and share with parents if a need arises. Additional Information: Provider Criminal Background Check Portal- ABCMS launched February 1, 2024! Portal training must be successfully completed on Moodle. Email certificate with full name, position and facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov for access. The new provider portal will allow providers to: • See applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster • See the real-time background check status of staff members • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. We will grant your access within 2 business days. Please do not use this email account to ask background check questions. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed and signed by the administrator. You may contact me, Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, at 910-824-1143 or Kim.Sherry@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: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 67000837 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0524-302L Visit Date: 5/29/2024 Number Present: 64 Completed Date: 5/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 12:00 PM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegation is as follows: There is a concern that staff did not receive required training. The facility operates with a Five Star Child Care License issued September 3, 2020 earning 6 points in Education Standards 6 points in Program Standards (Enhanced Space & Ratios), and 1 Quality Point. Prior to the visit the 18-month Compliance History score was 94%. Limited monitoring occurred today. You, Dina Jarman, administrator, was present and provided the information requested. Investigation: The allegations were reviewed with you and five other staff members. You feel this complaint was reported from a disgruntled employee. Findings- Allegation: There is a concern that staff did not receive the required training. You stated staff do receive the required training. You may give the staff member extra time to complete or try to work with them. You explained that upon hire, you provide the staff member with an employment guide that indicates outlines the employees’ requirements such as information regarding criminal background checks, medical, and training requirements. You provided a copy of the guide to me. You feel the employees should be responsible for completing these requirements. You are aware there are a few staff members that need CPR and First Aid Certification. When an employee needs CPR and First Aid Certification, you arrange the training with your Regional Manager, as she is a trainer. You plan to arrange a CPR/First Aid training course immediately. Files for all staff members that were employed since the last annual compliance visit, June 6, 2024, were reviewed. Based on the file review, there are two staff members that have not completed CPR and First Aid training within 90 days of employment. One staff member was employed October 2023 and the other staff member was employed on January 2024. Based on the reporter’s information, staff members’ statements, and my investigation is substantiated. Based on Substantiated complaint allegation, an administrative action may be issued. Violation Number Comment Rule 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Two staff members have not completed First Aid training within 90 days of their hire date. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Two staff members have not completed CPR training within 90 days of their hire date. .1102(d) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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. Violation(s) documented will impact the compliance history score. Violations were documented and must be corrected immediately. On or before June 10, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered 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: Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, Kim.Sherry@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. Technical Assistance: Violations were documented related to Training in child care rule .1102. Two staff members (D Williams and K Johnson) have not completed First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of their hire date. For the health and safety of the children, all staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. Renewing this certification is crucial for staff to be refreshed in first aid and other lifesaving techniques as well as receive the most up to date information. I suggest you arrange a training quarterly so all new staff can participate and/or set a reminder on your calendar to keep track of expiration dates and/or seek out training from additional approved agencies when staff is not able to attend courses offered locally or at the facility. My computer was not working during the visit; therefore, the visit summary was completed once I had access to a computer and the Regulatory System. The visit summary was reviewed on Friday, May 31, 2024. Contact me at Kim Sherry, Child Care Consultant, 910-824-1143, or email me at Kim.Sherry@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: NEW BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 67000837 Consultant: KIM SHERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/17/2024 Number Present: 72 Completed Date: 4/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:20 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 an routine unannounced visit. This facility operates with a new Notice of Compliance since July 1, 2020. The last annual compliance visit was conducted June 6, 2023. The center completed the last Fire Inspection on October 10, 2023, the center was approved for daytime care only. The latest sanitation inspection was completed August 22, 2023. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 84% percent as of April 16, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on April 17, 2024 and New Beginnings Child Care, Inc was listed as current-active. You, Dina Jarman, center administrator, was present today. Stephanie Swartz, office support, accompanied me during the walk through and observations. There were seven classrooms operating today, 102 children were enrolled and seventy-two children present, ranging in age from 5 months to 5 years old. All children were appropriately supervised. All approved indoor and outdoor spaces were monitored today. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials were observed in each classroom. Infants received care based on individual need, as three infants were napping. The other two infants not engaged in napping routines were observed playing on the carpeted area with soft toys or playing in an exersaucer while staff sat on the floor and monitored supervision. Infant safe sleep checks were monitored and found to be in compliance. One-year-old children were transitioning outdoors for play. They were pushing balls, riding the rocking horse, and riding a car. Three other groups were outdoors engaged in free play activities such as climbing, sliding, digging in sand, running around, and swinging. The two older groups of preschoolers were engaged in indoor free play activities such as molding with playdough, building with wood blocks, stacking Legos, pretending cooking and other age appropriate activities. Lunch was served and consisted of meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy, pineapple, saltine crackers, and milk. Technical Assistance: Encourage you to inventory your outside materials to ensure they promote a variety of gross motor activities, including throwing, hitting, catching, pulling, balancing, pedaling, digging, pouring, stacking, climbing, rolling, sliding, jumping, and running. Outside toys appropriate for toddlers include: buckets for dumping and filling, large plastic spoons for grasping, tunnels, balls, boxes, textured cans for rolling and stacking, blocks, push/pull toys, wheeled toys, a balance board, brooms, plastic shovels, rakes and hoes, rocky boat with steps on the other side, a sand box (with cover), water tub for supervised play, small benches, a low climber, etc. Create an outdoor reading area with cozy seating (blankets or benches) baskets of books, an alphabet fishing game, and some washable puppets. Create a music area on the playgrounds by hanging rustproof pots, pans, lids and plastic serving spoons on the fence. Galvanized metal tubs turned upside down make great drums. Additional noisemakers can be created by filling plastic soda bottles with various items (hot glue the lids). Adding colored ribbons or plastic streamers to the music area would encourage interpretive movement. To enhance children’s cognitive development, add “sciencing” items to the outdoor play area, and create raised gardens and fill your birdfeeders. You can also add collections of shells, pieces of wood, rocks and leaves; they can serve as play food outside and can be kept in clear plastic containers with screw on lids. Just ensure the shells and rocks are large enough that they are not choking hazards for the toddlers and twos. In addition, you discussed adding birdhouses and butterfly houses on the playground. Encourage you to continue adding artificial turf on the large playground. Violation Number Comment Rule 618 Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. In classroom space #3, a staff members cup, pencils, pens, clothes, socks, tape diaper ointment, etc. was observed on the diaper changing table. 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In classrooms space #3, a container of Aquaphor was observed on the diaper changing table accessible to the children in care. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 9999 Purses and other personal effects belonging to child care center employees shall be kept inaccessible to children. In classroom space #4, a staff member's purse/bag was observed on the floor accessible to the children in care. Violations were documented and were corrected during the visit. Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance with child care rules, 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 percentage has dropped in a lower number bracket, ensure you are monitoring for compliance. Technical Assistance: A violation related to sanitation in child care rules or sanitation rules- rule reference .2819 and .2820- Diapering, toileting, and hand washing are important routines in child care, and those areas of the child care classroom are important parts of children’s experience in child care. It’s important to keep the diaper changing area clean and sanitary to protect your baby from germs. Here are some tips: Store only necessary items on the table to minimize clutter and make cleaning easier and sanitary, disinfect the table regularly, especially after each use, don’t store items on the table, wash your hands before and after changing diapers. Encourage you to review sanitation rules with staff. Remind staff to keep areas clean to maintain healthy environments. In classrooms space #3, a container of Aquaphor was observed on the diaper changing table accessible to the children in care. Non-prescription medication items must be stored in a locked storage or above 5 feet from the floor. Two staff have been hired since the last monitoring visit. The records for these staff were reviewed for minimum licensing requirements. Corrections- Child care center premises shall be kept clean, in good repair, and free of peeling, flaking, or chalking paint. You stated you will begin painting and making the temporary corrections. Rules- North Carolina Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Some of these rule changes may impact your facility. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and you view information in the DCDEE Moodle. Water Test- It’s time to enroll your facility in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements to have tap water tested every three years and to have inspections for lead paint and asbestos if applicable. Steps: 1. Sign Up – Pre-enrollment webinars are available at cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser to see available dates and times for the next month. 2. Enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina using the PIN and complete the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. 3. Evaluate Hazards - The program will ship your facility a water sample kit and may coordinate an on-site visit by a professional to assess for lead-based paint and asbestos hazards, if needed. 4. Receive Results – Receive your results, recommendations, and water mitigation support, if needed. 5. Request Reimbursement - If you choose to conduct lead-based paint or asbestos mitigation, you can request reimbursement from NC DHHS. Visit the web site at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/asbestos-and-leadbased-paint-reimbursementprogram-arpa. At the end of this visit, documentation was completed electronically and reviewed with you. Please remember it is your responsibility to comply with all child care rules and requirements at all times. Email me at Kim.Sherry@dhhs.nc.gov or call me at (910) 824-0470 with questions or concerns. 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.