Cb's Child Care

10A NCAC 09 .1705 · Violation

Name of Operation: CB'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 42000096 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2026 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 1/15/2026 Age: From 2 To 2 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. K. Fleming, Additional Caregiver, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. You stated MS. Battle, Operator, had a doctor’s appointment and would not be available. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued May 31, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two (2) children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 25, 2025. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 94% percent as of January 14, 2026. Two children (2) children ages two (2) years old through three (3) years old were present. The children were observed playing with developmentally appropriate materials and participating in gross motor activities. The indoor and outdoor learning environment were observed during today’s visit. You interacted with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. HOUSEHOLD MEMBER(S): You stated no other people live in the home with you. You stated you do not provide transportation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation was documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. C. Battle had no documentation of completing First Aid training on file for verification. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. C. Battle did not have documentation on file of completing CPR training. .1703(a)(3) 518 Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, had not completed first aid and CPR as described in Rule .1702(b)(2) K. Fleming additional caregiver, did not have documentation on file of completing CPR and First Aid. .1729(a)(3) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. C. Battle (operator) and K. Fleming (additional caregiver) did not have any documentation of completing on-going training. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 2011 Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete ITS-SIDS training prior to caring for infants. K. Fleming had an ITS SIDS certificate on file with an expiration date of September 7, 2025; however, the certificate had expired. .1729(a)(8) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 29, 2026, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Battle, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: ONGOING TRAINING: C. Battle (operator) and K. Fleming (additional caregiver) did not have any documentation of completing on-going training. C. Battle had four (4) hours of carry-over from last year, she needs to complete four (4) more hours for a total of eight (8) of on-going training and K. Fleming had 2.5 hours carry over from last year, she needs to complete 2.5 hours for a total of five (5) hours. CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING: K. Fleming stated she and C. Battle completed the CPR and First Aid training on March 14, 2024; however, there was not documentation available for verification. ITS SIDS TRAINING: K. Fleming had an ITS SIDS certificate on file with an expiration date of September 7, 2025; however, the certificate had expired. You stated you registered to complete the ITS SIDS training but did not complete on-line pre-test and was not allowed into the class. ITS SIDS must be completed every three (3). QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: We reviewed section 3200-Standards for Two through Five Star License. We reviewed the requirements for you to transition using Pathway Two, which is the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. We reviewed each required form for Pathway Two. We reviewed the DCDEE Modernization Page, NCRLAP website, approved curriculum list. You are also going to review the Moodle training on DCDEE website to help you understand the new rule changes in section 3200. You are going to be working on collecting your documentation for Family and Community Engagement and working using an approved formative assessment and approved curriculum. You would like to transition to your new license in July 2026. RMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you tested your water on December 17, 2024. You have begun enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos programs. Please go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/enroll to complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos programs. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: CB'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 42000096 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2026 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 1/15/2026 Age: From 2 To 2 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. K. Fleming, Additional Caregiver, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. You stated MS. Battle, Operator, had a doctor’s appointment and would not be available. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued May 31, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two (2) children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 25, 2025. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 94% percent as of January 14, 2026. Two children (2) children ages two (2) years old through three (3) years old were present. The children were observed playing with developmentally appropriate materials and participating in gross motor activities. The indoor and outdoor learning environment were observed during today’s visit. You interacted with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. HOUSEHOLD MEMBER(S): You stated no other people live in the home with you. You stated you do not provide transportation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation was documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. C. Battle had no documentation of completing First Aid training on file for verification. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. C. Battle did not have documentation on file of completing CPR training. .1703(a)(3) 518 Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, had not completed first aid and CPR as described in Rule .1702(b)(2) K. Fleming additional caregiver, did not have documentation on file of completing CPR and First Aid. .1729(a)(3) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. C. Battle (operator) and K. Fleming (additional caregiver) did not have any documentation of completing on-going training. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 2011 Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete ITS-SIDS training prior to caring for infants. K. Fleming had an ITS SIDS certificate on file with an expiration date of September 7, 2025; however, the certificate had expired. .1729(a)(8) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 29, 2026, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Battle, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: ONGOING TRAINING: C. Battle (operator) and K. Fleming (additional caregiver) did not have any documentation of completing on-going training. C. Battle had four (4) hours of carry-over from last year, she needs to complete four (4) more hours for a total of eight (8) of on-going training and K. Fleming had 2.5 hours carry over from last year, she needs to complete 2.5 hours for a total of five (5) hours. CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING: K. Fleming stated she and C. Battle completed the CPR and First Aid training on March 14, 2024; however, there was not documentation available for verification. ITS SIDS TRAINING: K. Fleming had an ITS SIDS certificate on file with an expiration date of September 7, 2025; however, the certificate had expired. You stated you registered to complete the ITS SIDS training but did not complete on-line pre-test and was not allowed into the class. ITS SIDS must be completed every three (3). QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: We reviewed section 3200-Standards for Two through Five Star License. We reviewed the requirements for you to transition using Pathway Two, which is the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. We reviewed each required form for Pathway Two. We reviewed the DCDEE Modernization Page, NCRLAP website, approved curriculum list. You are also going to review the Moodle training on DCDEE website to help you understand the new rule changes in section 3200. You are going to be working on collecting your documentation for Family and Community Engagement and working using an approved formative assessment and approved curriculum. You would like to transition to your new license in July 2026. RMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you tested your water on December 17, 2024. You have begun enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos programs. Please go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/enroll to complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos programs. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@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: CB'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 42000096 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/15/2026 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 1/15/2026 Age: From 2 To 2 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 02:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. K. Fleming, Additional Caregiver, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. You stated MS. Battle, Operator, had a doctor’s appointment and would not be available. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued May 31, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two (2) children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 25, 2025. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 94% percent as of January 14, 2026. Two children (2) children ages two (2) years old through three (3) years old were present. The children were observed playing with developmentally appropriate materials and participating in gross motor activities. The indoor and outdoor learning environment were observed during today’s visit. You interacted with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. HOUSEHOLD MEMBER(S): You stated no other people live in the home with you. You stated you do not provide transportation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation was documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. C. Battle had no documentation of completing First Aid training on file for verification. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. C. Battle did not have documentation on file of completing CPR training. .1703(a)(3) 518 Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, had not completed first aid and CPR as described in Rule .1702(b)(2) K. Fleming additional caregiver, did not have documentation on file of completing CPR and First Aid. .1729(a)(3) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. C. Battle (operator) and K. Fleming (additional caregiver) did not have any documentation of completing on-going training. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 2011 Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete ITS-SIDS training prior to caring for infants. K. Fleming had an ITS SIDS certificate on file with an expiration date of September 7, 2025; however, the certificate had expired. .1729(a)(8) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 29, 2026, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Battle, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: ONGOING TRAINING: C. Battle (operator) and K. Fleming (additional caregiver) did not have any documentation of completing on-going training. C. Battle had four (4) hours of carry-over from last year, she needs to complete four (4) more hours for a total of eight (8) of on-going training and K. Fleming had 2.5 hours carry over from last year, she needs to complete 2.5 hours for a total of five (5) hours. CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING: K. Fleming stated she and C. Battle completed the CPR and First Aid training on March 14, 2024; however, there was not documentation available for verification. ITS SIDS TRAINING: K. Fleming had an ITS SIDS certificate on file with an expiration date of September 7, 2025; however, the certificate had expired. You stated you registered to complete the ITS SIDS training but did not complete on-line pre-test and was not allowed into the class. ITS SIDS must be completed every three (3). QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: We reviewed section 3200-Standards for Two through Five Star License. We reviewed the requirements for you to transition using Pathway Two, which is the Classroom and Instructional Quality Pathway. We reviewed each required form for Pathway Two. We reviewed the DCDEE Modernization Page, NCRLAP website, approved curriculum list. You are also going to review the Moodle training on DCDEE website to help you understand the new rule changes in section 3200. You are going to be working on collecting your documentation for Family and Community Engagement and working using an approved formative assessment and approved curriculum. You would like to transition to your new license in July 2026. RMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you tested your water on December 17, 2024. You have begun enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos programs. Please go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/enroll to complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos programs. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@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 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: CB'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 42000096 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/14/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 8/14/2025 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 12:25 PM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. You, C. Battle, Operator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued May 31, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two (2) children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 25,2025. Your compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 96% percent as of August 13, 2025. One (1) child aged one-year old was present. The child was observed sleeping in a pack-in-play with a sheet. All Indoor and outdoor environments were observed today. HOUSEHOLD MEMBER(S): You stated no other people live in the home with you. You stated you do not provide transportation. The following were monitored: Supervision, Capacity, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, CBC Qualification, General Health, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, General Safety, General License Requirements, License Posted, Fire Safety, Program Records, and Sanitation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation was documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. The outdoor environment where children play had a broken chair and several items that had standing water in them. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last lock down drill was conducted on April 17, 2025.The next lock down or shelter-in-place drill should have been conducted in July 2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 28, 2025, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Battle, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REMINDERS: LOCKDOWN AND SHELTER-IN-PLACE: The last lock down drill was conducted on April 17, 2025. The next lock down or shelter-in-place drill should have been conducted in July 2025. Please remember lockdown and shelter-in-place drills must be conducted every three (3) months. OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIORNEMNT: The outdoor environment where children play had a broken chair and several items that had standing water in them. Please remove the broken chair and empty the water from the different items in the play area. RMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: You tested your water on December 17, 2024. According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website, you have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete this process immediately. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-ABCMS PORTAL: You have completed the ABCMS Moodle training and need to connect your and your additional staff criminal background check (CBC) letters to the ABCMS portal. 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. QRIS-PATHWAYS TO STARS UPDATE: In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and host webinars on the following dates and times: • August 18th at 1:00pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) and 6:30pm (family child care homes) • August 20th at 1:00pm (family child care homes) and 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@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: CB'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 42000096 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/14/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 8/14/2025 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 12:25 PM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. You, C. Battle, Operator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued May 31, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two (2) children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 25,2025. Your compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 96% percent as of August 13, 2025. One (1) child aged one-year old was present. The child was observed sleeping in a pack-in-play with a sheet. All Indoor and outdoor environments were observed today. HOUSEHOLD MEMBER(S): You stated no other people live in the home with you. You stated you do not provide transportation. The following were monitored: Supervision, Capacity, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, CBC Qualification, General Health, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, General Safety, General License Requirements, License Posted, Fire Safety, Program Records, and Sanitation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation was documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. The outdoor environment where children play had a broken chair and several items that had standing water in them. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last lock down drill was conducted on April 17, 2025.The next lock down or shelter-in-place drill should have been conducted in July 2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 28, 2025, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Battle, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REMINDERS: LOCKDOWN AND SHELTER-IN-PLACE: The last lock down drill was conducted on April 17, 2025. The next lock down or shelter-in-place drill should have been conducted in July 2025. Please remember lockdown and shelter-in-place drills must be conducted every three (3) months. OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIORNEMNT: The outdoor environment where children play had a broken chair and several items that had standing water in them. Please remove the broken chair and empty the water from the different items in the play area. RMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: You tested your water on December 17, 2024. According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website, you have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete this process immediately. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-ABCMS PORTAL: You have completed the ABCMS Moodle training and need to connect your and your additional staff criminal background check (CBC) letters to the ABCMS portal. 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. QRIS-PATHWAYS TO STARS UPDATE: In August, we’ll provide a rule roll out module in the DCDEE e-learning Moodle platform and host webinars on the following dates and times: • August 18th at 1:00pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) and 6:30pm (family child care homes) • August 20th at 1:00pm (family child care homes) and 6:30pm (child care centers and centers located in a residence) In September, child care consultants will host in-person facility operator/administrator meetings within the counties they serve to provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Beginning In October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license within 12 months based on the pathway chosen. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@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: CB'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 42000096 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 188 Time In: 09:17 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. You, C. Battle, Operator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued May 31, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two (2) children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 27, 2024. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% percent as of February 24, 2025. Two children (2) children ages two (2) years old through three (3) years old were present. The children were observed playing with developmentally appropriate materials and participating in gross motor activities. The indoor and outdoor learning environment were observed during today’s visit. You interacted with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. HOUSEHOLD MEMBER(S): You stated no other people live in the home with you. You stated you do not provide transportation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation was documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. On the table next to the kitchen where children eat their meals, there was a container of Clorox disinfectant wipes. On the shelf in the child care space, there was a can of Lysol aerosol spray. .1719 (a)(7) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. There was no documentation of the written plan of care for two (2) children’s files. Both children were enrolled on December 5, 2024. .1712(e )(6) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. You stated you did not complete the ABCMS Moodle training to access your staff CBC roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. You had documentation of your EPR plan; however, it was dated October 12, 2020 and needed to be updated annually. .1714(e ) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 11, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Comments: OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Battle, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS ITEMS: On the table next to the kitchen where children eat their meals, there was a container of Clorox disinfectant wipes. On the shelf in the child care space, there was a can of Lysol aerosol spray. You immediately removed both items and locked them up in the kitchen. Please remember any aerosol sprays and cleaning products that are label “keep out of reach of children” with additional warning must be kept locked up. This was corrected during the visit. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (EPR) PLAN: You had documentation of your EPR plan; however, it was dated October 12, 2020. I reminded you that the EPR plan must be updated annually in the NC Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ . We reviewed the NC Risk Management Portal together and you completed the update in the portal during my visit. You printed the plan, and it is now in your EPR plan binder. This was corrected during the visit. WRITTEN PLAN OF CARE: There was no documentation of the written plan of care for two (2) children’s files. Both children were enrolled on December 5, 2024. Please remember when enrolling new children, you must discuss the written plan of care with the parents and have them sign stating they understand who will be taking care of their children. You provided me with a copy of your written plan of care and you stated you would have the children’s parents sign the written plan of care. ABCMS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK MOODLE TRAINING: You stated you did not complete the ABCMS Moodle training. We discussed the training and how to access it at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. RMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you tested your water on December 17, 2024. You have begun enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos programs. Please go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/enroll to complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos programs. NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. RESOURCES: PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@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: CB'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 42000096 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 188 Time In: 09:17 AM Time Out: 12:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. You, C. Battle, Operator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued May 31, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two (2) children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 27, 2024. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% percent as of February 24, 2025. Two children (2) children ages two (2) years old through three (3) years old were present. The children were observed playing with developmentally appropriate materials and participating in gross motor activities. The indoor and outdoor learning environment were observed during today’s visit. You interacted with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. HOUSEHOLD MEMBER(S): You stated no other people live in the home with you. You stated you do not provide transportation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation was documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. On the table next to the kitchen where children eat their meals, there was a container of Clorox disinfectant wipes. On the shelf in the child care space, there was a can of Lysol aerosol spray. .1719 (a)(7) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. There was no documentation of the written plan of care for two (2) children’s files. Both children were enrolled on December 5, 2024. .1712(e )(6) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. You stated you did not complete the ABCMS Moodle training to access your staff CBC roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. You had documentation of your EPR plan; however, it was dated October 12, 2020 and needed to be updated annually. .1714(e ) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 11, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Comments: OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Battle, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS ITEMS: On the table next to the kitchen where children eat their meals, there was a container of Clorox disinfectant wipes. On the shelf in the child care space, there was a can of Lysol aerosol spray. You immediately removed both items and locked them up in the kitchen. Please remember any aerosol sprays and cleaning products that are label “keep out of reach of children” with additional warning must be kept locked up. This was corrected during the visit. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (EPR) PLAN: You had documentation of your EPR plan; however, it was dated October 12, 2020. I reminded you that the EPR plan must be updated annually in the NC Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ . We reviewed the NC Risk Management Portal together and you completed the update in the portal during my visit. You printed the plan, and it is now in your EPR plan binder. This was corrected during the visit. WRITTEN PLAN OF CARE: There was no documentation of the written plan of care for two (2) children’s files. Both children were enrolled on December 5, 2024. Please remember when enrolling new children, you must discuss the written plan of care with the parents and have them sign stating they understand who will be taking care of their children. You provided me with a copy of your written plan of care and you stated you would have the children’s parents sign the written plan of care. ABCMS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK MOODLE TRAINING: You stated you did not complete the ABCMS Moodle training. We discussed the training and how to access it at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. RMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you tested your water on December 17, 2024. You have begun enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos programs. Please go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/enroll to complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos programs. NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. RESOURCES: PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@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 .1725 · Violation

Name of Operation: CB'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 42000096 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/31/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 10/31/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. You, C. Battle, Operator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued May 31, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two (2) children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 27, 2024. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 99% percent as of October 30, 2024. Three (3) children ages seven (7) months to three (3) years of age were present. The children were observed playing with developmentally appropriate materials and participating in a coloring activity. You interacted with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. All Indoor and outdoor environments were observed today. VOLUNTEER FILE: Your additional caregiver was not available today. You had P. Garner, a substitute helping today. Her file was reviewed and found to be incompliance. HOUSEHOLD MEMBER(S): You stated no other people live in the home with you. You stated you do not provide transportation. The following were monitored: Supervision, Capacity, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, CBC Qualification, General Health, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, General Safety, General License Requirements, License Posted, Fire Safety, Program Records, and Sanitation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation was documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 2019 Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame. C. Battle, had documentation of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment; however, the documentation was dated April 29, 2019. The training needed to be retaken on or before April 29, 2024. .1703(a)(5) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 13, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Comments: OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Battle, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REMINDERS: SPECIAL TRAINING: RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: You had documentation of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment; however, the documentation was dated April 29, 2019. The training needed to be retaken on or before April 29, 2024. Please go to the Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect website at https://preventchildabusenc.org/ to complete the training. Once you have completed the training, please place the certificate in your file. RMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a family child care home provided. According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you have not begun enrollment in the lead test for water, the lead test for paint, nor the asbestos testing. You stated you would enroll today. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities and FCCH’s are required to test lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by November 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a) for FCCH’s - to assure the health of children through proper sanitation, the family child care home operator shall: (2) collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. This rule became effective January 1, 2024; therefore, water samples must be collected by the operator and tested within 12 months of the effective date of this rule. This means that lead in water testing must be completed by January 1, 2025. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-ABCMS PORTAL: 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@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: CB'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 42000096 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/31/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 10/31/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. You, C. Battle, Operator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued May 31, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two (2) children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 27, 2024. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 99% percent as of October 30, 2024. Three (3) children ages seven (7) months to three (3) years of age were present. The children were observed playing with developmentally appropriate materials and participating in a coloring activity. You interacted with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. All Indoor and outdoor environments were observed today. VOLUNTEER FILE: Your additional caregiver was not available today. You had P. Garner, a substitute helping today. Her file was reviewed and found to be incompliance. HOUSEHOLD MEMBER(S): You stated no other people live in the home with you. You stated you do not provide transportation. The following were monitored: Supervision, Capacity, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, CBC Qualification, General Health, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, General Safety, General License Requirements, License Posted, Fire Safety, Program Records, and Sanitation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation was documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 2019 Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame. C. Battle, had documentation of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment; however, the documentation was dated April 29, 2019. The training needed to be retaken on or before April 29, 2024. .1703(a)(5) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 13, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Comments: OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Battle, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REMINDERS: SPECIAL TRAINING: RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: You had documentation of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment; however, the documentation was dated April 29, 2019. The training needed to be retaken on or before April 29, 2024. Please go to the Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect website at https://preventchildabusenc.org/ to complete the training. Once you have completed the training, please place the certificate in your file. RMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a family child care home provided. According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you have not begun enrollment in the lead test for water, the lead test for paint, nor the asbestos testing. You stated you would enroll today. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities and FCCH’s are required to test lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by November 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a) for FCCH’s - to assure the health of children through proper sanitation, the family child care home operator shall: (2) collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. This rule became effective January 1, 2024; therefore, water samples must be collected by the operator and tested within 12 months of the effective date of this rule. This means that lead in water testing must be completed by January 1, 2025. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-ABCMS PORTAL: 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@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: CB'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 42000096 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/31/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 10/31/2024 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. You, C. Battle, Operator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued May 31, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for infant capacity restricted to no more than two (2) children under one year of age. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 27, 2024. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 99% percent as of October 30, 2024. Three (3) children ages seven (7) months to three (3) years of age were present. The children were observed playing with developmentally appropriate materials and participating in a coloring activity. You interacted with the children in a positive and nurturing manner. All Indoor and outdoor environments were observed today. VOLUNTEER FILE: Your additional caregiver was not available today. You had P. Garner, a substitute helping today. Her file was reviewed and found to be incompliance. HOUSEHOLD MEMBER(S): You stated no other people live in the home with you. You stated you do not provide transportation. The following were monitored: Supervision, Capacity, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, CBC Qualification, General Health, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, General Safety, General License Requirements, License Posted, Fire Safety, Program Records, and Sanitation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation was documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 2019 Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame. C. Battle, had documentation of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment; however, the documentation was dated April 29, 2019. The training needed to be retaken on or before April 29, 2024. .1703(a)(5) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before November 13, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Comments: OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Battle, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REMINDERS: SPECIAL TRAINING: RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: You had documentation of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment; however, the documentation was dated April 29, 2019. The training needed to be retaken on or before April 29, 2024. Please go to the Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect website at https://preventchildabusenc.org/ to complete the training. Once you have completed the training, please place the certificate in your file. RMINDERS: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a family child care home provided. According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you have not begun enrollment in the lead test for water, the lead test for paint, nor the asbestos testing. You stated you would enroll today. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities and FCCH’s are required to test lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by November 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a) for FCCH’s - to assure the health of children through proper sanitation, the family child care home operator shall: (2) collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. This rule became effective January 1, 2024; therefore, water samples must be collected by the operator and tested within 12 months of the effective date of this rule. This means that lead in water testing must be completed by January 1, 2025. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-ABCMS PORTAL: 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. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@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