10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE KINGDOM CHILD CARE, INC Facility ID: 77000125 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/26/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 8/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with childcare requirements. The facility operates with a 5-star license earning 7 points in program standards, 5 points in education and 1 quality point. The children present today were observed during outdoor free play, indoor free play, large group teacher-directed activities, and bathroom/handwashing routines. The last annual compliance visit was conducted in January 2025. A superior sanitation inspection was completed on 3/27/25 with 11 demerits. A fire drill was last conducted on 8/22/25. A shelter in place drill was last conducted 6/26/25. All indoor areas used by children were monitored today. The following items were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Child Care Law, safe arrival and departure procedures, daily schedules, First Aid posters, applicable ratio charts, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, SIDS policy, evacuation routes, tobacco policy, cot lists, and menus. The following items were monitored today: supervision, staff/child ratios, storage of hazardous products and medications, adequate/approved space, program files, posted license and license restrictions. There have been no new staff hired since the annual compliance visit was conducted. I monitored the current criminal record qualifications and CPR/First Aid certification, and specialized trainings for the staff using the staff and training worksheets that were completed for the annual compliance visit and staff files. The staff scheduled to work in the infant classroom have current SIDS certification. All staff have completed the required health and safety training. I observed children in space #2 engaged in outdoor free play. The teacher was engaged with the children. I discussed with Jennifer Cline, Administrator, that staff should go to the children to help versus calling the child to come to them. All interactions and language observed were positive. I observed children in space #5 engaged in large group teacher-directed activities. The teacher was attentive to the children and all interactions were positive. There were three (3) violations of child care requirements observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. Several rugs throughout the classrooms in the facility were observed with crumbs and a buildup of sand. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An electrical outlet in space #4 was observed not covered with a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. The outdoor learning environment used by the two and three year old children was observed with several pieces of trash scattered around and a hard plastic piece off a toy or piece of equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) The violations documented during the visit must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violations you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining in detail how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should include the facility name and facility ID number. List each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, that email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name and title at the end of the email. I must receive the letter by email or at the address below on or before 9/10/25. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable childcare rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Violations cited during the visit may negatively affect this score. Failure to maintain compliance with our requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Technical Assistance: *Ensure that staff are checking the outdoor learning environments for debris and broken materials each day and prior to use by the children. Resources: *The North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a great resource for information and free child care publications/posters. The website is healthychildcare.unc.edu. QRIS: During this visit information was shared regarding QRIS modernization. You, Jennifer Cline and I, navigated the DCDEE website together and reviewed the different pathways listed under the QRIS Modernization tab. I encouraged you to check your email periodically for emails from DCDEE and myself regarding QRIS. I confirmed that you, Jennifer Cline, received an email I sent containing an invitation for an in-person meeting that will be held on September 16, 2025. I reviewed this documentation with you, Jennifer Cline, and you were given a chance to ask questions. You may contact me if you have questions or need assistance. Phone: 910-610-7525 Email: michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Please check regularly for important recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE KINGDOM CHILD CARE, INC Facility ID: 77000125 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/26/2025 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 8/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s routine unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with childcare requirements. The facility operates with a 5-star license earning 7 points in program standards, 5 points in education and 1 quality point. The children present today were observed during outdoor free play, indoor free play, large group teacher-directed activities, and bathroom/handwashing routines. The last annual compliance visit was conducted in January 2025. A superior sanitation inspection was completed on 3/27/25 with 11 demerits. A fire drill was last conducted on 8/22/25. A shelter in place drill was last conducted 6/26/25. All indoor areas used by children were monitored today. The following items were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Child Care Law, safe arrival and departure procedures, daily schedules, First Aid posters, applicable ratio charts, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, SIDS policy, evacuation routes, tobacco policy, cot lists, and menus. The following items were monitored today: supervision, staff/child ratios, storage of hazardous products and medications, adequate/approved space, program files, posted license and license restrictions. There have been no new staff hired since the annual compliance visit was conducted. I monitored the current criminal record qualifications and CPR/First Aid certification, and specialized trainings for the staff using the staff and training worksheets that were completed for the annual compliance visit and staff files. The staff scheduled to work in the infant classroom have current SIDS certification. All staff have completed the required health and safety training. I observed children in space #2 engaged in outdoor free play. The teacher was engaged with the children. I discussed with Jennifer Cline, Administrator, that staff should go to the children to help versus calling the child to come to them. All interactions and language observed were positive. I observed children in space #5 engaged in large group teacher-directed activities. The teacher was attentive to the children and all interactions were positive. There were three (3) violations of child care requirements observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 603 All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. Several rugs throughout the classrooms in the facility were observed with crumbs and a buildup of sand. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An electrical outlet in space #4 was observed not covered with a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 856 The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. The outdoor learning environment used by the two and three year old children was observed with several pieces of trash scattered around and a hard plastic piece off a toy or piece of equipment. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) The violations documented during the visit must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violations you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining in detail how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should include the facility name and facility ID number. List each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, that email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name and title at the end of the email. I must receive the letter by email or at the address below on or before 9/10/25. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable childcare rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Violations cited during the visit may negatively affect this score. Failure to maintain compliance with our requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Technical Assistance: *Ensure that staff are checking the outdoor learning environments for debris and broken materials each day and prior to use by the children. Resources: *The North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center is a great resource for information and free child care publications/posters. The website is healthychildcare.unc.edu. QRIS: During this visit information was shared regarding QRIS modernization. You, Jennifer Cline and I, navigated the DCDEE website together and reviewed the different pathways listed under the QRIS Modernization tab. I encouraged you to check your email periodically for emails from DCDEE and myself regarding QRIS. I confirmed that you, Jennifer Cline, received an email I sent containing an invitation for an in-person meeting that will be held on September 16, 2025. I reviewed this documentation with you, Jennifer Cline, and you were given a chance to ask questions. You may contact me if you have questions or need assistance. Phone: 910-610-7525 Email: michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Please check regularly for important recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 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: LITTLE KINGDOM CHILD CARE, INC Facility ID: 77000125 Consultant: TRACI J. MEYER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2024 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 7/2/2024 Age: From 1 To 10 Total Minutes: 173 Time In: 09:44 AM Time Out: 12:37 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an unannounced routine visit. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. B. Howard and I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. J. Cline and Ms. T. Love assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Five (5) star license. The license was posted, with restrictions to first (1st) shift, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space and meets enhanced ratios minus one. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was eighty-nine (89%) percent as of today’s visit. Ownership: Please visit the Secretary of State website to view the ownership information and to review if it is current and active. If any changes to the ownership need to be made, you must notify your consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. The following items were monitored: Licensing Posted, Permit Restrictions, Staff/Child Ratio, Supervision, Specialized Trainings, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Storage of Medication, Program Records, and General Safety. The Fire Inspection remains current since the last visit. The following items above were found in/out of compliance. The following inspections are below. •Last fire drill was conducted on 6/21/24. •Last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was conducted 6/24/24. •Last Playground Inspection was conducted on 6/21/24. •The incident report(s) and log were in compliance. •The Sanitation Inspection was completed on 5/6/24 and received a Superior rating. •The pool(s) were properly licensed and inspected. The children in the room that serves toddlers were observed to be participating in aquatic activities and outdoor learning activities. The children in the room that serves the older preschool age children were observed preparing to transition to aquatic and outdoor learning time. After aquatic activities were concluded all children were observed to transition changing, preparing for lunch and participating in activities while waiting on lunch to be served. Nutrition: The menu and allergy list was posted and was in compliance. Lunch consisted of peanut butter (and nut butter substitute options) and jelly sandwiches on whole grain bread, mozzarella cheese sticks, pinto beans, mixed fruit and milk. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was divided into age-appropriate areas. The areas were well maintained and in one area where the children were not playing, a gate was opened and the Ms. Cline reminded the staff that gates must be locked and closed at all times, even when no children were present. Staff Records: The staff-training worksheets were completed during the visit and reviewed. There were three (3) new staff files to monitor. All files were well maintained and one file was missing paperwork showing the first two (2) weeks of training this was corrected during the visit as she had completed the trainings, they were not properly logged due to the Director’s absence the previous day. Medication: Medication was monitored and all was well organized, all in compliance. Weapons: Today you reported that your facility was in compliance with childcare requirements regarding firearms. Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member K.M.'s file did not reflect the six (6) hours of training required in the first two (2) weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 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 (75%). Any violation (s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The compliance history could be impacted after today’s visit. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Rated License •Reach out to your Child Care Consultant for the facility’s star rated cohort assessment and preparation year. Please make the Child Care Consultant aware of when and if you are ready to begin the Star Rated License process within the cohort timeline. Technical Assistance. •On May 13, 2024, DCDEE emailed the following information included in the Raise NC Newsletter Blast regarding a 2024 Legislative Session Update: Last week the Senate Health Committee unanimously passed and sent Senate Bill 876 QRIS Modernization to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The legislation authorizes the Child Care Commission to adopt rules to update and revise the Quality Rating Improvement System to include alternative pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn or maintain star ratings and extends the hold harmless provisions until the updated system is implemented. •The Senate also assigned Senate Bill 896 Investing in NC Act to the Senate Rules Committee. The legislation includes proposed funding to support expansion of the WAGE$ program statewide. •Make sure to have a working thermometer in the refrigerator, while the temperature was within the correct range to be in compliance, the thermometer was not registering correctly. •When using non DCDEE sunscreen logs, remember to make sure all fields required are present on the logs or forms to maintain proper compliance. •Encourage staff to use more positive words to obtain children’s compliance during group activities. Lower the voice is more effective than raising the voice to obtain children’s attention in non-critical situations. Alternate activities should be offered if the child is showing disinterest in a longer story time as long as proper supervision is present and ratios are met. •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. o DCDEE encourages you to utilize the Clean Classrooms for Children’s program. You can take the pre-enrollment webinars which is available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina then enroll – At www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina completing the enrollment surveys for three program sections: 1) lead in water, 2) lead-based paint, and 3) asbestos. Keep mindful that once you evaluate potential hazards and receive results if there are recommendations and/or water mitigation support is needed they will provide direction in how to mitigate and ways to fund said mitigation. We jointly reviewed the visit summary and documentation of my findings and violations with you, I encouraged you to ask any questions and you stated that you had none. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov to get the latest updates. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 704-594-0041 or via email at Traci.Meyer@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. Traci Meyer Carpenter Child Care Consultant If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE KINGDOM CHILD CARE, INC Facility ID: 77000125 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/19/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 1/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor for compliance with all applicable childcare requirements. The facility has a 5-star license with five (5) points in education, seven (7) points in program standards and one (1) quality point. The facility had a 85% compliance history prior to this visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 1/23/23. The last rated license assessment was conducted in October 2019. There are fifty-six (56) children enrolled in the facility and seventeen (17) were present today. The children were observed during indoor free play, teacher directed activities, and diapering/handwashing routines. The facility does participate in the child and adult food program. I monitored the menu and the applicable requirements of the food components were being met. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers was used to note the requirements monitored today. Prior to the visit I sent an email requesting the staff and training worksheets to Jennifer Cline, Assistant Director. The worksheets were received prior to the visit. There are a total of nine (9) staff employed. Since the last monitoring visit two (2) new staff were hired. I monitored the files for the new staff and one (1) staff file for 10% of existing staff. I monitored eight (8) children's records for 10% of files. I monitored the staff files for the completion of the annual in-service hours and the required health and safety training. I monitored the regulatory system to verify current criminal record qualification letters for all staff. All staff have current CPR and First Aid training. Fire drills and shelter-in-place or lockdown drills have been completed as required. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/9/24 with an evacuation time of 31 seconds. The last lockdown drill was conducted on 12/15/23. Monthly playground inspections have been completed as required. A superior sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with 6 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed 9/26/23, the facility was found to be Satisfactory and approved for day-time care only. The following items were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Child Care Law, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, daily classroom schedules, activity plans, Safe Sleep policy, First Aid poster, menu, applicable staff/child ratio charts, evacuation routes, infant feeding schedule, cot lists, allergies and tobacco free signage. The provider stated that transportation is not being provided. One (1) violations of child care requirements were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance Attendance was not recorded for 1/18/24 or 1/19/24 in space #3 and space #4. GS 110-91(9) You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable childcare rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all childcare facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Your compliance history was 85% prior to this visit. Violations cited during the visit may negatively affect this score. Failure to maintain compliance with our requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Technical Assistance: During today's visit I spoke with you, Jennifer Cline, Assistant Director, regarding preparation for the environment rating scales. I recommended to you and all classroom staff to be mindful of materials in the classrooms and outdoor learning environments and remove any materials that appear to be in poor repair. . *Rated License: Today we discussed that the facility is in Cohort #2. The preparation year for the facility is July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025. The reassessment year for the facility is July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026. I recommend that you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments for [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, conducted. • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R related training/workshops • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 You may contact me if you have questions or need assistance. I can be reached at 910-610-7525 or email michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE KINGDOM CHILD CARE, INC Facility ID: 77000125 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/19/2024 Number Present: 17 Completed Date: 1/19/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor for compliance with all applicable childcare requirements. The facility has a 5-star license with five (5) points in education, seven (7) points in program standards and one (1) quality point. The facility had a 85% compliance history prior to this visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 1/23/23. The last rated license assessment was conducted in October 2019. There are fifty-six (56) children enrolled in the facility and seventeen (17) were present today. The children were observed during indoor free play, teacher directed activities, and diapering/handwashing routines. The facility does participate in the child and adult food program. I monitored the menu and the applicable requirements of the food components were being met. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers was used to note the requirements monitored today. Prior to the visit I sent an email requesting the staff and training worksheets to Jennifer Cline, Assistant Director. The worksheets were received prior to the visit. There are a total of nine (9) staff employed. Since the last monitoring visit two (2) new staff were hired. I monitored the files for the new staff and one (1) staff file for 10% of existing staff. I monitored eight (8) children's records for 10% of files. I monitored the staff files for the completion of the annual in-service hours and the required health and safety training. I monitored the regulatory system to verify current criminal record qualification letters for all staff. All staff have current CPR and First Aid training. Fire drills and shelter-in-place or lockdown drills have been completed as required. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/9/24 with an evacuation time of 31 seconds. The last lockdown drill was conducted on 12/15/23. Monthly playground inspections have been completed as required. A superior sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/11/23 with 6 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed 9/26/23, the facility was found to be Satisfactory and approved for day-time care only. The following items were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Child Care Law, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers, daily classroom schedules, activity plans, Safe Sleep policy, First Aid poster, menu, applicable staff/child ratio charts, evacuation routes, infant feeding schedule, cot lists, allergies and tobacco free signage. The provider stated that transportation is not being provided. One (1) violations of child care requirements were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance Attendance was not recorded for 1/18/24 or 1/19/24 in space #3 and space #4. GS 110-91(9) You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable childcare rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all childcare facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Your compliance history was 85% prior to this visit. Violations cited during the visit may negatively affect this score. Failure to maintain compliance with our requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Technical Assistance: During today's visit I spoke with you, Jennifer Cline, Assistant Director, regarding preparation for the environment rating scales. I recommended to you and all classroom staff to be mindful of materials in the classrooms and outdoor learning environments and remove any materials that appear to be in poor repair. . *Rated License: Today we discussed that the facility is in Cohort #2. The preparation year for the facility is July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025. The reassessment year for the facility is July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026. I recommend that you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year. If possible, we will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update their WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments for [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, conducted. • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R related training/workshops • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities. • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways. o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality. o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment. o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year. o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 You may contact me if you have questions or need assistance. I can be reached at 910-610-7525 or email michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 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: LITTLE KINGDOM CHILD CARE, INC Facility ID: 77000125 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/28/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 9/28/2023 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 08:25 AM Time Out: 10:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced follow-up visit was to monitor for applicable child care rules and laws. The facility operates with a five-star license. Upon arrival I spoke with Sade Rainey, teacher. The director, Jennifer Cline, was contacted via phone and was informed of my presence at the facility, she arrived shortly after the phone call ended. I completed a walkthrough of the indoor spaces used by children and monitored for the following: supervision, discipline, staff/child ratios, group size, licensed capacity, and permit restrictions. I monitored staff records to ensure all staff have current CPR and First Aid certification, ITS-SIDS certification and that all criminal background qualifying letters are valid. The following items were posted for easy reference: license, NC Summary of Law, First Aid poster, evacuation routes, safe arrival and departure procedures, classroom schedules, activity plans, menu, staff/child ratio charts, emergency telephone numbers, tobacco free policy and emergency medical care plan. The fourteen (14) children present during today's visit were observed engaged in free play in activity areas, and participating in bathroom/handwashing routines. There was one (1) violation of childcare requirements observed during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 620 All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. During the visit peeling paint was observed in several places on the walls in space #3 and chipping paint was observed in space #2. 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violations you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should list each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, the email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name, title and signature at the end of the email. I must receive the compliance letter by email or at the address below no later than October 12, 2023. Michell Kocan PO Box 2694 Rockingham NC 28380 michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Failure to maintain compliance with all requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 910-610-7525 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE KINGDOM CHILD CARE, INC Facility ID: 77000125 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0723-173L Visit Date: 8/25/2023 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 8/25/2023 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 10:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced follow-up visit was to monitor compliance for the following violation that was cited during the compliant visit conducted on 8/14/2023: The discipline policy was not followed. A staff member did not follow the facility’s discipline policy when they hit a child. Today, I was greeted by, Jennifer Cline, director. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Traci Meyer Carpenter, Child Care Consultant, assisted me on today’s visit. There were 32 children present during today’s visit. I observed the children participating in free-play in activity areas, bathroom/diapering and handwashing routines and free-play on the outdoor learning environment. During today’s visit all observations indicated that the facility’s discipline policy is being followed. There were two (2) violations of child care requirements observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit the half door in space #4 leading to the kitchen was observed open giving the children access to hot water. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. During the visit plastic grocery bags were observed in space #2 that were accessible to the children in care. .0604(q) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violations you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should list each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, the email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name, title and signature at the end of the email. I must receive the compliance letter by email or at the address below no later than September 8, 2023. michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov Michell Kocan PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Failure to maintain compliance with all requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 910-610-7525 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE KINGDOM CHILD CARE, INC Facility ID: 77000125 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0723-173L Visit Date: 8/25/2023 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 8/25/2023 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 10:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced follow-up visit was to monitor compliance for the following violation that was cited during the compliant visit conducted on 8/14/2023: The discipline policy was not followed. A staff member did not follow the facility’s discipline policy when they hit a child. Today, I was greeted by, Jennifer Cline, director. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Traci Meyer Carpenter, Child Care Consultant, assisted me on today’s visit. There were 32 children present during today’s visit. I observed the children participating in free-play in activity areas, bathroom/diapering and handwashing routines and free-play on the outdoor learning environment. During today’s visit all observations indicated that the facility’s discipline policy is being followed. There were two (2) violations of child care requirements observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit the half door in space #4 leading to the kitchen was observed open giving the children access to hot water. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. During the visit plastic grocery bags were observed in space #2 that were accessible to the children in care. .0604(q) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violations you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should list each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, the email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name, title and signature at the end of the email. I must receive the compliance letter by email or at the address below no later than September 8, 2023. michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov Michell Kocan PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Failure to maintain compliance with all requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 910-610-7525 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. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE KINGDOM CHILD CARE, INC Facility ID: 77000125 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0723-173L Visit Date: 8/14/2023 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 8/14/2023 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate a complaint allegation. There is a concern that a child was handled in a rough manner. The allegation was discussed with the Director, Jennifer Cline and Owner, Sherry Morgan. During today’s visit I interviewed five (5) staff members. All the staff members who were interviewed stated that they were not aware of any child being handled in a rough manner. The owner and director of the facility were not aware of any staff handling the children enrolled in a rough manner. I informed the owner and director that DCDEE had obtained evidence that indicated that a member of the child care facility staff handled a child roughly. The owner, Sherry Morgan requested to see the evidence. After reviewing the evidence, Sherry Morgan, owner, stated the staff member that handled a child in a rough manner will be terminated. This action keeps with what is stated in the facility's personnel policy that is reviewed with and signed by all staff. Today I received a copy of the facility’s personnel policies and a copy of the statement signed by the staff member. The allegation that a child was handled in a rough manner is substantiated based upon the evidence. The following violation of child requirements was cited during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Evidence presented to the owner, Sherry Morgan, confirmed that a staff person handled a child in a rough manner by popping the child on the arm and carrying the child by one are while assisting the child down the steps. G.S. 110-91(10) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violations you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should list each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, the email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name, title and signature at the end of the email. I must receive the compliance letter by email or at the address below no later than August 28, 2023. michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov Michell Kocan PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Failure to maintain compliance with all requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 910-610-7525 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE KINGDOM CHILD CARE, INC Facility ID: 77000125 Consultant: MICHELL KOCAN Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0723-173L Visit Date: 8/14/2023 Number Present: 46 Completed Date: 8/14/2023 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate a complaint allegation. There is a concern that a child was handled in a rough manner. The allegation was discussed with the Director, Jennifer Cline and Owner, Sherry Morgan. During today’s visit I interviewed five (5) staff members. All the staff members who were interviewed stated that they were not aware of any child being handled in a rough manner. The owner and director of the facility were not aware of any staff handling the children enrolled in a rough manner. I informed the owner and director that DCDEE had obtained evidence that indicated that a member of the child care facility staff handled a child roughly. The owner, Sherry Morgan requested to see the evidence. After reviewing the evidence, Sherry Morgan, owner, stated the staff member that handled a child in a rough manner will be terminated. This action keeps with what is stated in the facility's personnel policy that is reviewed with and signed by all staff. Today I received a copy of the facility’s personnel policies and a copy of the statement signed by the staff member. The allegation that a child was handled in a rough manner is substantiated based upon the evidence. The following violation of child requirements was cited during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 902 Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Evidence presented to the owner, Sherry Morgan, confirmed that a staff person handled a child in a rough manner by popping the child on the arm and carrying the child by one are while assisting the child down the steps. G.S. 110-91(10) The violations documented must be corrected immediately. To verify correction of the violations you shall submit a signed letter to me explaining how you have corrected the violations described above. The letter should list each item using the item number located to the left of the violation description. When submitting an email for corrections, the email must be sent from the email address of the person designated to submit corrections (example: director) and must include this person’s name, title and signature at the end of the email. I must receive the compliance letter by email or at the address below no later than August 28, 2023. michell.kocan@dhhs.nc.gov Michell Kocan PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by this date, you must contact me with a proposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Failure to maintain compliance with all requirements may result in administrative action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Thank you for your assistance during the visit. Michell Kocan Child Care Consultant PO Box 2694 Rockingham, NC 28380 910-610-7525 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