Bright Beginnings Child Care Home

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 64000105 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: 0526-387L Visit Date: 6/4/2026 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 6/4/2026 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 01:30 PM Time Out: 03:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to investigate a report alleging violation of child care requirements regarding capacity, developmentally appropriate activities and building requirements. Z. Hart, additional caregiver, was present and assisted with the visit. You, C. Taylor, the owner/operator, arrived shortly after the visit began and assisted. The allegation of the report was reviewed with you, and you were given the opportunity to discuss and ask questions. The following child requirements were monitored: supervision, permit restrictions, staff/child ratios, and adequate/approved space, building requirements and developmentally appropriate activities. Permit restrictions for this program include first and second shift care, serves no more than two infants under the age of one year and fireplace/wood stove not used during operating hours. The following violations of child care requirements were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 101 Number of children exceeded number allowed. The licensed capacity is five (5) children at one time and six (6) children were present. GS 110-91(7)(b) & 110-86(3)(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by June 18, 2026. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. Specifically, address steps that will be taken to ensure licensed capacity requirements will always be maintained during operational hours. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies to PO Box 61161, Raleigh, NC 27661 or by email Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov. Please contact me at (987) 867-7089 or email at with any questions or for assistance. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. ALLEGATIONS There is a concern regarding alleged violation of the child care requirements related to capacity building requirements, developmentally appropriate activities. More specifically, it involves maintaining a temperature between 65 and 85 degrees and providing outdoor play when weather permits. FINDINGS I reviewed and discussed the allegations with you, C. Taylor, and Z. Hart, additional caregiver. You stated that you have not had any parents, additional caregivers approach you with concerns related to the allegations noted above. Upon my arrival I noted that the temperature inside the home was comfortable. I observed the thermostat on the AC unit and read an indoor temperature of 75 degrees. You informed me that a new AC unit was installed on May 21st and it was working through the time you left to travel for the Memorial Day weekend. When you returned home May 26th you noted it was hot indoors. You called the person who installed the unit and he came the same day to fix it and replace the malfunctioning thermostat. You stated that you informed parents upon their arrival on May 26th that you called to have the AC fixed and that the children would only use the caregiving room at the entrance because it had a window AC unit. You were able to close the one (1) door that connects the caregiving room to the rest of the house to keep the cool air in that space. You stated that you do not currently have any policies or procedures in case the AC or heat fails to work. You noted that was a good idea and I encourage you to do so. Z. Hart noted that she typically takes the children outdoors during the morning now that it is summer. I left a copy of the child care weather chart with you, but you may also find a copy on the Division website under “Provider Documents.” Child Care Rules require that children have outdoor play every day as long as the weather permits. Reference this chart to determine if weather permits and other recommendations. I recommend reviewing the current schedule and amending the schedule for summer and winter time. During the summer it may be helpful to get the required hour of outdoor play during the morning. CAPACITY There were six (6) children napping in the den area with one (1) caregiver, Z. Hart. The licensed capacity for this program is five (5) children. Due to the program being over licensed capacity a violation was documented. While you may have more children enrolled than the licensed capacity you cannot have more than the licensed capacity in care at one time. You will need to review the current schedule for enrolled children and determine how you will ensure that a max capacity of five (5) is in care at one time. The license also notes that no more than two (2) infants under the age of one (1) year may be in care at one time. Based on the information received, and my observations, the building requirements and developmentally appropriate activities were not substantiated. However, the allegation regarding capacity is substantiated. Please be aware that a substantiated allegation and violations of child care requirements could warrant issuance of an Administrative Action. Please review section .2200 of the Child Care Rules regarding Administrative Actions. You may contact me with any questions. VISIT FOLLOW-UP: The allegations were shared with you, and Z. Hart. You both were given an opportunity to discuss the allegations and ask questions. Due to a violation related to capacity being documented an unannounced follow-up must be conducted. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Technical assistance discussed regarding developing policies and procedures on how to handle if the air condition or heat is not working during operating hours and you are unable to maintain the required temperature. This could include sole use of the child care space, with the door closed to the rest of the house, and use of the window air conditioning unit. However, this is only appropriate if the temperature can be maintained between 65 and 85 degrees. 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 .1705 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 64000105 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 9/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance. Z. Hart, additional caregiver, was present and assisted with the visit. This family child care home currently operates with a Four-Star license issued on June 16, 2017, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, two (2) points in the Program Component, and one (1) quality point. The last home occupation permit was completed October 21, 2024. The children in care were observed playing with age-appropriate toys and diapering and handwashing routines. Observed interactions between the caregiver and children were nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. No outdoor play area inspection has been documented since May 2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 905 Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. No fire drill has been documented since April 2025. .1721 (e )(2) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. Required training hours were not completed the previous year for two (2) caregivers. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. No shelter-in-place/lockdown drill has been documented since April 2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR has not been reviewed or updated annually. .1714(e ) 2032 The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information. There was no SBS/AHT acknowledgement signed by the parents of an enrolled child. .1726(b)(1-6) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by October 3, 2025. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. CHILDREN RECORDS I monitored all children’s records, and a violation was documented. The required form was not signed and on file to document the parents of K.H. reviewed the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (SBS/AHT) policy. Parents must review the SBS/AHT policy prior to or by the first day of enrollment to give them the chance to ask questions and ensure they are aware of what you require before the child attends. You stated that no children take medicine while in care. OPERATOR & ADDITIONAL CAREGIVER RECORDS I monitored all caregiver records, and several violations were documented. The last health questionnaire, on file, for all caregivers expired between April 18th-24th of 2024. I recommend either setting a reminder on your phone or computer calendar to ensure that the form is completed annually. C. Taylor and M. Johnson did not complete their required on-going training hours during the previous compliance year. You and C. Taylor must complete your required training hours by October 1st to remain in compliance for this year. M. Johnson is on extended medical leave, but she will need to update required information should she begin working with this program. PROGRAM RECORDS While program records I noted that playground inspections have not been documented since May 2025. I also observed that no fire drills or lockdown/shelter-in-place drills have been documented since April 2025. Fire drills and outdoor play area inspection are required to be conducted and documented monthly on the appropriate DCDEE form. Either a lockdown or shelter-in-place drill must be completed and documented every three (3) months. This ensures that caregivers and children are familiar with emergency routines should one occur. This can only be verified through documentation. The EPR plan for this program has not been reviewed or revised annually. Technical assistance was given at the previous annual compliance visit related to ensuring this is reviewed annually even if no changes are needed. You must log into the risk management portal to review your program’s EPR plan and either print the cover page or page 28 to document the date of review for verification. The website is as follows: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/. Continue to ensure that you review the EPR plan annually with all additional caregivers and maintain documentation of the review. BUILDING/HOME REQUIREMENTS I reviewed the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website regarding the required lead water, lead paint and asbestos testing. I observed that the program has not enrolled or begun enrollment into the RTI lead paint or asbestos testing. Neither has the program begun enrollment for the required lead water testing. This must be completed as soon as possible as the required enrollment date of May 31st has passed. 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 are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed related to using a two (2) step lock in the bathroom for any cabinet used to store aerosol or cleaning products. The child sliding safety locks are not sufficient for items that require locked storage for hazardous products such as aerosol containers and cleaning products. All of the enrolled children are one (1) year or younger and do not currently use the bathroom. I recommend purchasing a magnetic lock for one of the cabinets, so it is in compliance when they are old enough to use the bathroom. I would also recommend using a baby gate to keep the living room and hallway to the bedrooms off limits. The children do not use this space to go to the restroom so restricting access would ensure safety. Once they use the hallway the bedroom doors should be closed and locked to ensure any hazardous products or items are accessible to them. Continue to take children outdoors daily so they can engage in gross motor play and with their natural environment. This is a requirement unless weather permits outdoor play. There should be toys taken outside to encourage gross motor movement such as balls, riding toys, etc. as climbing structures are already available. Please be reminded that when parents sign the written plan of care it should be checked of that the operator does or does not complete routine tasks while children are in care under “Part 1”. Review all forms for completion prior to filing to be sure parents signed, dated and enrollment dates are written of applicable forms. 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 one room or a section of the home, the license is issued for the entire location. Monitoring visits may include spaces other than those designated for care. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 64000105 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/19/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 9/19/2025 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance. Z. Hart, additional caregiver, was present and assisted with the visit. This family child care home currently operates with a Four-Star license issued on June 16, 2017, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, two (2) points in the Program Component, and one (1) quality point. The last home occupation permit was completed October 21, 2024. The children in care were observed playing with age-appropriate toys and diapering and handwashing routines. Observed interactions between the caregiver and children were nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. No outdoor play area inspection has been documented since May 2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 905 Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. No fire drill has been documented since April 2025. .1721 (e )(2) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. Required training hours were not completed the previous year for two (2) caregivers. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. No shelter-in-place/lockdown drill has been documented since April 2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR has not been reviewed or updated annually. .1714(e ) 2032 The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information. There was no SBS/AHT acknowledgement signed by the parents of an enrolled child. .1726(b)(1-6) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by October 3, 2025. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. CHILDREN RECORDS I monitored all children’s records, and a violation was documented. The required form was not signed and on file to document the parents of K.H. reviewed the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (SBS/AHT) policy. Parents must review the SBS/AHT policy prior to or by the first day of enrollment to give them the chance to ask questions and ensure they are aware of what you require before the child attends. You stated that no children take medicine while in care. OPERATOR & ADDITIONAL CAREGIVER RECORDS I monitored all caregiver records, and several violations were documented. The last health questionnaire, on file, for all caregivers expired between April 18th-24th of 2024. I recommend either setting a reminder on your phone or computer calendar to ensure that the form is completed annually. C. Taylor and M. Johnson did not complete their required on-going training hours during the previous compliance year. You and C. Taylor must complete your required training hours by October 1st to remain in compliance for this year. M. Johnson is on extended medical leave, but she will need to update required information should she begin working with this program. PROGRAM RECORDS While program records I noted that playground inspections have not been documented since May 2025. I also observed that no fire drills or lockdown/shelter-in-place drills have been documented since April 2025. Fire drills and outdoor play area inspection are required to be conducted and documented monthly on the appropriate DCDEE form. Either a lockdown or shelter-in-place drill must be completed and documented every three (3) months. This ensures that caregivers and children are familiar with emergency routines should one occur. This can only be verified through documentation. The EPR plan for this program has not been reviewed or revised annually. Technical assistance was given at the previous annual compliance visit related to ensuring this is reviewed annually even if no changes are needed. You must log into the risk management portal to review your program’s EPR plan and either print the cover page or page 28 to document the date of review for verification. The website is as follows: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/. Continue to ensure that you review the EPR plan annually with all additional caregivers and maintain documentation of the review. BUILDING/HOME REQUIREMENTS I reviewed the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website regarding the required lead water, lead paint and asbestos testing. I observed that the program has not enrolled or begun enrollment into the RTI lead paint or asbestos testing. Neither has the program begun enrollment for the required lead water testing. This must be completed as soon as possible as the required enrollment date of May 31st has passed. 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 are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance discussed related to using a two (2) step lock in the bathroom for any cabinet used to store aerosol or cleaning products. The child sliding safety locks are not sufficient for items that require locked storage for hazardous products such as aerosol containers and cleaning products. All of the enrolled children are one (1) year or younger and do not currently use the bathroom. I recommend purchasing a magnetic lock for one of the cabinets, so it is in compliance when they are old enough to use the bathroom. I would also recommend using a baby gate to keep the living room and hallway to the bedrooms off limits. The children do not use this space to go to the restroom so restricting access would ensure safety. Once they use the hallway the bedroom doors should be closed and locked to ensure any hazardous products or items are accessible to them. Continue to take children outdoors daily so they can engage in gross motor play and with their natural environment. This is a requirement unless weather permits outdoor play. There should be toys taken outside to encourage gross motor movement such as balls, riding toys, etc. as climbing structures are already available. Please be reminded that when parents sign the written plan of care it should be checked of that the operator does or does not complete routine tasks while children are in care under “Part 1”. Review all forms for completion prior to filing to be sure parents signed, dated and enrollment dates are written of applicable forms. 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 one room or a section of the home, the license is issued for the entire location. Monitoring visits may include spaces other than those designated for care. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 64000105 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 10/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance. Z. Hart, additional caregiver, was present and assisted with the visit. You, C. Taylor, owner/operator, arrived after the visit began and left prior to the conclusion. This family child care home currently operates with a Four-Star license issued on June 16, 2017, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, two (2) points in the Program Component, and one (1) quality point. The last home occupation permit was completed February 3, 2021 and was due to be renewed February of this year. The children in care were observed playing in activity centers, toileting and handwashing routines. Observed interactions between the caregiver and children were nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. All enrolled children, who are one (1) year old or less, engaged in screen time upon my arrival. .1718(c) 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The yellow slide, with the blue tunnel, has peeling paint and the metal has rusted. There was a can of aerosol Lysol stored on top of the fridge and cleaning products in a bathroom cabinet with a child-proof lock. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 810 Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer. There was no thermometer in the refrigerator to monitor temperature. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(10) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The last health questionnaire for the caregivers expired between April 18th and April 24th of 2024. .1703(a)(1) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Two (2) of the enrolled children do not have medical reports on file GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. All three (3) caregivers have an ITS-SIDS training that expired 7/24/24. .1703(a)(4) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The last home occupation permit was issued 2/3/21. GS 110-91 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Two (2) enrolled children’s parents did not receive a copy of the summary of child care law. GS 110-102 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. There was documentation that parents reviewed/received the program’s operational policies for four (4) of the enrolled children. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. No fire drills have been completed since July 2024. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by October 15, 2024. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. CHILDREN RECORDS I monitored all children’s records, and several violations were documented. There was no documentation that a parent reviewed the program’s operational policies for four (4) of the enrolled children. There was no documentation that parents reviewed the NC summary of child care law for two (2) enrolled children by their first day of enrollment. Parents must review the program’s operational policy and no summary of child care law prior to or by the first day of enrollment to give the chance to ask questions and ensure they are aware of what you require before the child attends. You stated that no children take medicine while in care. There are two (2) enrolled children who do not have a medical report on file and have been in attendance well over thirty (30) days. The children’s names were left with you at the conclusion of the visit. OPERATOR & ADDITIONAL CAREGIVER RECORDS I monitored all caregiver records, and several violations were documented. The last health questionnaire for all caregivers expired between April 18th-24th of this year. I recommend either setting a reminder on your phone or computer calendar to ensure that the form is completed annually. All three (3) caregivers completed the required ITS-SIDS training on 7/24/21 and were due to renew no later than 7/24/24. If this training cannot be completed withing two (2) weeks from today you may need to request an extension through the date you can schedule the nearest training. PROGRAM RECORDS Upon review no fire drills have been completed and documented since July 2024. Fire drills must be completed and documented on DCDEE forms to ensure children are familiar with emergency procedures should they be needed. You could set alerts on your phone or computer calendar for reminders. DAILY CAREGIVING REQUIREMENTS Upon my arrival all five (5) children in care where watching an animated show on television. I informed you that screen time is prohibited for children that are younger than three (3) years of age. The first two years of life are important for the growth and development of a child’s brain and body as rapid brain development continues throughout early childhood. Hands on exploration and social interaction with caregivers and other children help in developing cognitive, language, motor and social emotional skills which are not promoted as well through screen time. GENERAL SAFETY & STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS While monitoring the outdoor play area I noted the yellow slide, with a blue tunnel attached, has paint that is peeling, and the exposed metal has rusted. All furniture and equipment must be in good repair when used by and accessible to enrolled children. I recommend removing the equipment where children cannot use it until it is either repaired or disposed of. I observed aerosol Lysol stored on top of the refrigerator and disinfectant stored by the portable sink near the room used for care. All aerosol products must be kept in locked storage when not in use. Any cleaning products or aerosol products the bathroom should be moved to locked storage as well. The child locks are not sufficient for these types of products and require a two-step lock such as a magnetic, combination, or key lock. When contents are under pressure, they may cause injury should a child access it and use it incorrectly. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Please be reminded that when parents sign the written plan of care it should be checked of that the operator does or does not complete routine tasks while children are in care under “Part 1”. Review all forms for completion prior to filing to be sure parents signed, dated and enrollment dates are written of applicable forms. Continue to ensure that parents bring in at least one complete change of clothes for their children as they are used. The EPR plan must be reviewed yearly, even if not changes are required. You must log into the risk management portal to review your program’s EPR plan and either print the cover page or page 28 to document the date of review for verification. If these tasks are not completed, they may warrant a violation during monitoring visits. 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 are required to test for 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 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 one room or a section of the home, the license is issued for the entire location. Monitoring visits may include spaces other than those designated for care. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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. 1715 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 64000105 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 10/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance. Z. Hart, additional caregiver, was present and assisted with the visit. You, C. Taylor, owner/operator, arrived after the visit began and left prior to the conclusion. This family child care home currently operates with a Four-Star license issued on June 16, 2017, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, two (2) points in the Program Component, and one (1) quality point. The last home occupation permit was completed February 3, 2021 and was due to be renewed February of this year. The children in care were observed playing in activity centers, toileting and handwashing routines. Observed interactions between the caregiver and children were nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. All enrolled children, who are one (1) year old or less, engaged in screen time upon my arrival. .1718(c) 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The yellow slide, with the blue tunnel, has peeling paint and the metal has rusted. There was a can of aerosol Lysol stored on top of the fridge and cleaning products in a bathroom cabinet with a child-proof lock. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 810 Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer. There was no thermometer in the refrigerator to monitor temperature. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(10) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The last health questionnaire for the caregivers expired between April 18th and April 24th of 2024. .1703(a)(1) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Two (2) of the enrolled children do not have medical reports on file GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. All three (3) caregivers have an ITS-SIDS training that expired 7/24/24. .1703(a)(4) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The last home occupation permit was issued 2/3/21. GS 110-91 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Two (2) enrolled children’s parents did not receive a copy of the summary of child care law. GS 110-102 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. There was documentation that parents reviewed/received the program’s operational policies for four (4) of the enrolled children. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. No fire drills have been completed since July 2024. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by October 15, 2024. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. CHILDREN RECORDS I monitored all children’s records, and several violations were documented. There was no documentation that a parent reviewed the program’s operational policies for four (4) of the enrolled children. There was no documentation that parents reviewed the NC summary of child care law for two (2) enrolled children by their first day of enrollment. Parents must review the program’s operational policy and no summary of child care law prior to or by the first day of enrollment to give the chance to ask questions and ensure they are aware of what you require before the child attends. You stated that no children take medicine while in care. There are two (2) enrolled children who do not have a medical report on file and have been in attendance well over thirty (30) days. The children’s names were left with you at the conclusion of the visit. OPERATOR & ADDITIONAL CAREGIVER RECORDS I monitored all caregiver records, and several violations were documented. The last health questionnaire for all caregivers expired between April 18th-24th of this year. I recommend either setting a reminder on your phone or computer calendar to ensure that the form is completed annually. All three (3) caregivers completed the required ITS-SIDS training on 7/24/21 and were due to renew no later than 7/24/24. If this training cannot be completed withing two (2) weeks from today you may need to request an extension through the date you can schedule the nearest training. PROGRAM RECORDS Upon review no fire drills have been completed and documented since July 2024. Fire drills must be completed and documented on DCDEE forms to ensure children are familiar with emergency procedures should they be needed. You could set alerts on your phone or computer calendar for reminders. DAILY CAREGIVING REQUIREMENTS Upon my arrival all five (5) children in care where watching an animated show on television. I informed you that screen time is prohibited for children that are younger than three (3) years of age. The first two years of life are important for the growth and development of a child’s brain and body as rapid brain development continues throughout early childhood. Hands on exploration and social interaction with caregivers and other children help in developing cognitive, language, motor and social emotional skills which are not promoted as well through screen time. GENERAL SAFETY & STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS While monitoring the outdoor play area I noted the yellow slide, with a blue tunnel attached, has paint that is peeling, and the exposed metal has rusted. All furniture and equipment must be in good repair when used by and accessible to enrolled children. I recommend removing the equipment where children cannot use it until it is either repaired or disposed of. I observed aerosol Lysol stored on top of the refrigerator and disinfectant stored by the portable sink near the room used for care. All aerosol products must be kept in locked storage when not in use. Any cleaning products or aerosol products the bathroom should be moved to locked storage as well. The child locks are not sufficient for these types of products and require a two-step lock such as a magnetic, combination, or key lock. When contents are under pressure, they may cause injury should a child access it and use it incorrectly. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Please be reminded that when parents sign the written plan of care it should be checked of that the operator does or does not complete routine tasks while children are in care under “Part 1”. Review all forms for completion prior to filing to be sure parents signed, dated and enrollment dates are written of applicable forms. Continue to ensure that parents bring in at least one complete change of clothes for their children as they are used. The EPR plan must be reviewed yearly, even if not changes are required. You must log into the risk management portal to review your program’s EPR plan and either print the cover page or page 28 to document the date of review for verification. If these tasks are not completed, they may warrant a violation during monitoring visits. 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 are required to test for 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 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 one room or a section of the home, the license is issued for the entire location. Monitoring visits may include spaces other than those designated for care. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 64000105 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 10/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance. Z. Hart, additional caregiver, was present and assisted with the visit. You, C. Taylor, owner/operator, arrived after the visit began and left prior to the conclusion. This family child care home currently operates with a Four-Star license issued on June 16, 2017, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, two (2) points in the Program Component, and one (1) quality point. The last home occupation permit was completed February 3, 2021 and was due to be renewed February of this year. The children in care were observed playing in activity centers, toileting and handwashing routines. Observed interactions between the caregiver and children were nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. All enrolled children, who are one (1) year old or less, engaged in screen time upon my arrival. .1718(c) 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The yellow slide, with the blue tunnel, has peeling paint and the metal has rusted. There was a can of aerosol Lysol stored on top of the fridge and cleaning products in a bathroom cabinet with a child-proof lock. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 810 Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer. There was no thermometer in the refrigerator to monitor temperature. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(10) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The last health questionnaire for the caregivers expired between April 18th and April 24th of 2024. .1703(a)(1) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Two (2) of the enrolled children do not have medical reports on file GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. All three (3) caregivers have an ITS-SIDS training that expired 7/24/24. .1703(a)(4) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The last home occupation permit was issued 2/3/21. GS 110-91 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Two (2) enrolled children’s parents did not receive a copy of the summary of child care law. GS 110-102 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. There was documentation that parents reviewed/received the program’s operational policies for four (4) of the enrolled children. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. No fire drills have been completed since July 2024. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by October 15, 2024. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. CHILDREN RECORDS I monitored all children’s records, and several violations were documented. There was no documentation that a parent reviewed the program’s operational policies for four (4) of the enrolled children. There was no documentation that parents reviewed the NC summary of child care law for two (2) enrolled children by their first day of enrollment. Parents must review the program’s operational policy and no summary of child care law prior to or by the first day of enrollment to give the chance to ask questions and ensure they are aware of what you require before the child attends. You stated that no children take medicine while in care. There are two (2) enrolled children who do not have a medical report on file and have been in attendance well over thirty (30) days. The children’s names were left with you at the conclusion of the visit. OPERATOR & ADDITIONAL CAREGIVER RECORDS I monitored all caregiver records, and several violations were documented. The last health questionnaire for all caregivers expired between April 18th-24th of this year. I recommend either setting a reminder on your phone or computer calendar to ensure that the form is completed annually. All three (3) caregivers completed the required ITS-SIDS training on 7/24/21 and were due to renew no later than 7/24/24. If this training cannot be completed withing two (2) weeks from today you may need to request an extension through the date you can schedule the nearest training. PROGRAM RECORDS Upon review no fire drills have been completed and documented since July 2024. Fire drills must be completed and documented on DCDEE forms to ensure children are familiar with emergency procedures should they be needed. You could set alerts on your phone or computer calendar for reminders. DAILY CAREGIVING REQUIREMENTS Upon my arrival all five (5) children in care where watching an animated show on television. I informed you that screen time is prohibited for children that are younger than three (3) years of age. The first two years of life are important for the growth and development of a child’s brain and body as rapid brain development continues throughout early childhood. Hands on exploration and social interaction with caregivers and other children help in developing cognitive, language, motor and social emotional skills which are not promoted as well through screen time. GENERAL SAFETY & STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS While monitoring the outdoor play area I noted the yellow slide, with a blue tunnel attached, has paint that is peeling, and the exposed metal has rusted. All furniture and equipment must be in good repair when used by and accessible to enrolled children. I recommend removing the equipment where children cannot use it until it is either repaired or disposed of. I observed aerosol Lysol stored on top of the refrigerator and disinfectant stored by the portable sink near the room used for care. All aerosol products must be kept in locked storage when not in use. Any cleaning products or aerosol products the bathroom should be moved to locked storage as well. The child locks are not sufficient for these types of products and require a two-step lock such as a magnetic, combination, or key lock. When contents are under pressure, they may cause injury should a child access it and use it incorrectly. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Please be reminded that when parents sign the written plan of care it should be checked of that the operator does or does not complete routine tasks while children are in care under “Part 1”. Review all forms for completion prior to filing to be sure parents signed, dated and enrollment dates are written of applicable forms. Continue to ensure that parents bring in at least one complete change of clothes for their children as they are used. The EPR plan must be reviewed yearly, even if not changes are required. You must log into the risk management portal to review your program’s EPR plan and either print the cover page or page 28 to document the date of review for verification. If these tasks are not completed, they may warrant a violation during monitoring visits. 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 are required to test for 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 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 one room or a section of the home, the license is issued for the entire location. Monitoring visits may include spaces other than those designated for care. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 64000105 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 10/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance. Z. Hart, additional caregiver, was present and assisted with the visit. You, C. Taylor, owner/operator, arrived after the visit began and left prior to the conclusion. This family child care home currently operates with a Four-Star license issued on June 16, 2017, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, two (2) points in the Program Component, and one (1) quality point. The last home occupation permit was completed February 3, 2021 and was due to be renewed February of this year. The children in care were observed playing in activity centers, toileting and handwashing routines. Observed interactions between the caregiver and children were nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. All enrolled children, who are one (1) year old or less, engaged in screen time upon my arrival. .1718(c) 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The yellow slide, with the blue tunnel, has peeling paint and the metal has rusted. There was a can of aerosol Lysol stored on top of the fridge and cleaning products in a bathroom cabinet with a child-proof lock. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 810 Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer. There was no thermometer in the refrigerator to monitor temperature. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(10) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The last health questionnaire for the caregivers expired between April 18th and April 24th of 2024. .1703(a)(1) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Two (2) of the enrolled children do not have medical reports on file GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. All three (3) caregivers have an ITS-SIDS training that expired 7/24/24. .1703(a)(4) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The last home occupation permit was issued 2/3/21. GS 110-91 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Two (2) enrolled children’s parents did not receive a copy of the summary of child care law. GS 110-102 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. There was documentation that parents reviewed/received the program’s operational policies for four (4) of the enrolled children. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. No fire drills have been completed since July 2024. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by October 15, 2024. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. CHILDREN RECORDS I monitored all children’s records, and several violations were documented. There was no documentation that a parent reviewed the program’s operational policies for four (4) of the enrolled children. There was no documentation that parents reviewed the NC summary of child care law for two (2) enrolled children by their first day of enrollment. Parents must review the program’s operational policy and no summary of child care law prior to or by the first day of enrollment to give the chance to ask questions and ensure they are aware of what you require before the child attends. You stated that no children take medicine while in care. There are two (2) enrolled children who do not have a medical report on file and have been in attendance well over thirty (30) days. The children’s names were left with you at the conclusion of the visit. OPERATOR & ADDITIONAL CAREGIVER RECORDS I monitored all caregiver records, and several violations were documented. The last health questionnaire for all caregivers expired between April 18th-24th of this year. I recommend either setting a reminder on your phone or computer calendar to ensure that the form is completed annually. All three (3) caregivers completed the required ITS-SIDS training on 7/24/21 and were due to renew no later than 7/24/24. If this training cannot be completed withing two (2) weeks from today you may need to request an extension through the date you can schedule the nearest training. PROGRAM RECORDS Upon review no fire drills have been completed and documented since July 2024. Fire drills must be completed and documented on DCDEE forms to ensure children are familiar with emergency procedures should they be needed. You could set alerts on your phone or computer calendar for reminders. DAILY CAREGIVING REQUIREMENTS Upon my arrival all five (5) children in care where watching an animated show on television. I informed you that screen time is prohibited for children that are younger than three (3) years of age. The first two years of life are important for the growth and development of a child’s brain and body as rapid brain development continues throughout early childhood. Hands on exploration and social interaction with caregivers and other children help in developing cognitive, language, motor and social emotional skills which are not promoted as well through screen time. GENERAL SAFETY & STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS While monitoring the outdoor play area I noted the yellow slide, with a blue tunnel attached, has paint that is peeling, and the exposed metal has rusted. All furniture and equipment must be in good repair when used by and accessible to enrolled children. I recommend removing the equipment where children cannot use it until it is either repaired or disposed of. I observed aerosol Lysol stored on top of the refrigerator and disinfectant stored by the portable sink near the room used for care. All aerosol products must be kept in locked storage when not in use. Any cleaning products or aerosol products the bathroom should be moved to locked storage as well. The child locks are not sufficient for these types of products and require a two-step lock such as a magnetic, combination, or key lock. When contents are under pressure, they may cause injury should a child access it and use it incorrectly. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Please be reminded that when parents sign the written plan of care it should be checked of that the operator does or does not complete routine tasks while children are in care under “Part 1”. Review all forms for completion prior to filing to be sure parents signed, dated and enrollment dates are written of applicable forms. Continue to ensure that parents bring in at least one complete change of clothes for their children as they are used. The EPR plan must be reviewed yearly, even if not changes are required. You must log into the risk management portal to review your program’s EPR plan and either print the cover page or page 28 to document the date of review for verification. If these tasks are not completed, they may warrant a violation during monitoring visits. 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 are required to test for 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 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 one room or a section of the home, the license is issued for the entire location. Monitoring visits may include spaces other than those designated for care. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 64000105 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/1/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 10/1/2024 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 295 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance. Z. Hart, additional caregiver, was present and assisted with the visit. You, C. Taylor, owner/operator, arrived after the visit began and left prior to the conclusion. This family child care home currently operates with a Four-Star license issued on June 16, 2017, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, two (2) points in the Program Component, and one (1) quality point. The last home occupation permit was completed February 3, 2021 and was due to be renewed February of this year. The children in care were observed playing in activity centers, toileting and handwashing routines. Observed interactions between the caregiver and children were nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. All enrolled children, who are one (1) year old or less, engaged in screen time upon my arrival. .1718(c) 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The yellow slide, with the blue tunnel, has peeling paint and the metal has rusted. There was a can of aerosol Lysol stored on top of the fridge and cleaning products in a bathroom cabinet with a child-proof lock. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 810 Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer. There was no thermometer in the refrigerator to monitor temperature. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(10) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The last health questionnaire for the caregivers expired between April 18th and April 24th of 2024. .1703(a)(1) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Two (2) of the enrolled children do not have medical reports on file GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. All three (3) caregivers have an ITS-SIDS training that expired 7/24/24. .1703(a)(4) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The last home occupation permit was issued 2/3/21. GS 110-91 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Two (2) enrolled children’s parents did not receive a copy of the summary of child care law. GS 110-102 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. There was documentation that parents reviewed/received the program’s operational policies for four (4) of the enrolled children. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. No fire drills have been completed since July 2024. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by October 15, 2024. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. CHILDREN RECORDS I monitored all children’s records, and several violations were documented. There was no documentation that a parent reviewed the program’s operational policies for four (4) of the enrolled children. There was no documentation that parents reviewed the NC summary of child care law for two (2) enrolled children by their first day of enrollment. Parents must review the program’s operational policy and no summary of child care law prior to or by the first day of enrollment to give the chance to ask questions and ensure they are aware of what you require before the child attends. You stated that no children take medicine while in care. There are two (2) enrolled children who do not have a medical report on file and have been in attendance well over thirty (30) days. The children’s names were left with you at the conclusion of the visit. OPERATOR & ADDITIONAL CAREGIVER RECORDS I monitored all caregiver records, and several violations were documented. The last health questionnaire for all caregivers expired between April 18th-24th of this year. I recommend either setting a reminder on your phone or computer calendar to ensure that the form is completed annually. All three (3) caregivers completed the required ITS-SIDS training on 7/24/21 and were due to renew no later than 7/24/24. If this training cannot be completed withing two (2) weeks from today you may need to request an extension through the date you can schedule the nearest training. PROGRAM RECORDS Upon review no fire drills have been completed and documented since July 2024. Fire drills must be completed and documented on DCDEE forms to ensure children are familiar with emergency procedures should they be needed. You could set alerts on your phone or computer calendar for reminders. DAILY CAREGIVING REQUIREMENTS Upon my arrival all five (5) children in care where watching an animated show on television. I informed you that screen time is prohibited for children that are younger than three (3) years of age. The first two years of life are important for the growth and development of a child’s brain and body as rapid brain development continues throughout early childhood. Hands on exploration and social interaction with caregivers and other children help in developing cognitive, language, motor and social emotional skills which are not promoted as well through screen time. GENERAL SAFETY & STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS While monitoring the outdoor play area I noted the yellow slide, with a blue tunnel attached, has paint that is peeling, and the exposed metal has rusted. All furniture and equipment must be in good repair when used by and accessible to enrolled children. I recommend removing the equipment where children cannot use it until it is either repaired or disposed of. I observed aerosol Lysol stored on top of the refrigerator and disinfectant stored by the portable sink near the room used for care. All aerosol products must be kept in locked storage when not in use. Any cleaning products or aerosol products the bathroom should be moved to locked storage as well. The child locks are not sufficient for these types of products and require a two-step lock such as a magnetic, combination, or key lock. When contents are under pressure, they may cause injury should a child access it and use it incorrectly. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Please be reminded that when parents sign the written plan of care it should be checked of that the operator does or does not complete routine tasks while children are in care under “Part 1”. Review all forms for completion prior to filing to be sure parents signed, dated and enrollment dates are written of applicable forms. Continue to ensure that parents bring in at least one complete change of clothes for their children as they are used. The EPR plan must be reviewed yearly, even if not changes are required. You must log into the risk management portal to review your program’s EPR plan and either print the cover page or page 28 to document the date of review for verification. If these tasks are not completed, they may warrant a violation during monitoring visits. 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 are required to test for 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 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 one room or a section of the home, the license is issued for the entire location. Monitoring visits may include spaces other than those designated for care. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. 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: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 64000105 Consultant: APRIL FLEMING Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/24/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 10/24/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. This family child care home currently operates with a Four Star License issued June 16, 2017. The last annual compliance visit was completed on December 1, 2022. A checklist was used to note the Family Child Care Home requirements monitored today. Z. Hart, caregiver was present and available to assist. Five (5) children were present ages zero (0) to one (1) year of age. Children were observed free choice activities. Caregivers provided and interacted with children in a positive manner. A walk-through of the home was completed. Fire and playground inspections were all current and up to date. You stated you do not provide transportation. HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS: Z. Hart stated C. Taylor is the only household members. If there are changes in the household, please contact me immediately. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. Electrical outlets and power strips not in use should be covered with outlet covers. The power strip in the kitchen not in use was not covered with outlet covers. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 919 Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children. Accurate records were not maintained for all children in care. One child did not have a record available for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1821 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants. There was no current documentation available for review. The most current documentation was dated for the beginning of September 2023. .1724(a)(8)&(f) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. Quarterly lockdowns were not conducted. The last drill conducted was March 2023. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) The above violations must be corrected immediately. The letter must describe, in detail, specifically how each violation has been corrected and any supporting documents. You can mail or email me verification of compliance regarding the violations that were documented. If you choose to mail, two signed and dated copies must be sent and received by November 7, 2023. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of the violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. 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. The letter of compliance should be mailed or emailed to me, April Fleming, PO Box 236, Enfield, NC 27823. If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-450-9796 or april.fleming@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules always if they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Compliance History: Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 90%. CAREGIVER/ADDITIONAL CAREGIVER/CHILDREN RECORDS: Caregiver records were monitored and in compliance. Ongoing training hours were monitored for caregivers but incomplete. Training hours should be completed by December 1, 2023. Training hours will be monitored during the next visit. Children records were monitored and not in compliance. Accurate records were not maintained for all children in care. One child did not have documentation of records available for review. To ensure record keeping is maintained and in compliance, you should print and use the FCCH children’s checklist. SHELTER IN PLACE/LOCKDOWN DRILLS: Shelter in place/lockdown drills should be completed quarterly. The last drill completed was March 2023. To ensure compliance, I encourage you to complete a to do list or document due dates on a calendar as a reminder to complete. ELECTRICAL OUTLETS: Electrical outlets and power strips not in use should be covered with outlet covers. I encourage caregivers to complete an outlet check throughout the day. VISUAL CHECKS: Visual checks should be completed and documented every fifteen (15) minutes. Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants. It is very important documentation is in compliance and available for review. LICENSE FEE: All license fee invoices should be emailed around November 1, 2022. STAR RATED LICENSE (SRL): The hold harmless legislation was extended and signed into law on Monday June 12th, 2023. This legislation allows facilities to remain at their current star level without a reassessment until June 30, 2024, and when reassessed it reduces the education evaluation requirements for lead teachers from 75% to 50% until June of 2026. To prepare for the reassessment process, DCDEE has developed a cohort system. There are three cohorts. You will receive more information according to what cohort you’re in. To view the webinar and detailed information on SRL, you should visit our website www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, click on what’s new and look for “resuming star rated license reassessments” and click on the link to view. Also visit NCRLAP website for cohort models. PROVIDER DOCUMENTS/FORMS: You should visit the website often to ensure you’re using all updated forms. All requirements must be included if you choose to use your own forms electronically or hard copy. Child care rules updated effective July 1, 2023. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents/ forms, checklists, resources related to child care, MOODLE trainings, and new child care requirements can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ • The Down East Partnership for Children: https://depc.or/ or 252.985.4300 • NC Child Care Health & Safety Resource Center www.healthychildcare.unc.edu for updated posters. 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