Home Away From Home Day Care

10A NCAC 09 .1705 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 33000227 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/3/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 6/3/2026 Age: From 2 To 11 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. C. Rackley, Operator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued January 15, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point having a BS/BA or higher in Early Childhood/Child Development. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 23, 2025. The last fire inspection was completed on November 20, 2025, and you were approved for day time and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% percent as of June 2, 2026. Eight (8) children from two-years-old to eleven-years-old were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, while playing with developmentally appropriate materials. The children participated in music and movement and gross motor activities. The caregiver interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. The following was served for lunch, baked beans, hot dogs, apple sauce, ritz crakers, and milk. TRANSPORTATION: You informed me that you do not provide transportation. Please remember, if you begin to provide transportation again you must comply with all transportation requirements, such as having a current license, appropriate child safety restraints and seat belts, the vehicle must have a current safety inspection and current liability insurance, a first aid kid, and fire extinguisher must be in the vehicle. Each child being transported must have emergency information which includes a picture of the child. HOME OCCUPANCY PERMIT: Your home occupancy permit is dated July 31, 2025, and will expire on August 1, 2026. PET VACINATION: You dog, Nova, had a current vaccination record on file, which was dated for July 7, 2023. The rabies vaccination will expire on July 6, 2026. HOUESHOLD MEMBERS: You stated Brandy Rackley lives in the home with you. Ms. Rackley has a qualifying Criminal Background Check dated December 20, 2024, and will need to be renewed prior to December 20, 2029. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The provider is required to complete five (5) hours of ongoing training. The provider has not completed any on-going training hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. There was a child with an enrollment date of August 28, 2023, who had a copy of the written plan of care; however, the form was not signed by the parent. .1712(e )(6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 17, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Rackley, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REMINDERS: WRITTEN PLAN OF CARE: There was a child with an enrollment date of August 28, 2023, who had a copy of the written plan of care; however, the form was not signed by the parent. Please remember the parent must sign the written plan of care acknowledging the parent understands the form. ON-GOING TRAINING HOURS: The provider is required to complete five (5) hours of ongoing training. The provide has not completed any annual training hours. The provided had 2.5 hours of carryover hours from the previous year and needs to complete 2.5 more hours. Please remember you must complete five (5) hours of on-going training annually. RATED LICENSE UPDATE: You have started working on your documentation for your rated license. You have chosen Pathway Two: Classroom and Instructional Quality. You are currently at Four-Star FCCH and would like to transition to a Five-Star FCCH license. You have been working on your family and community engagement form and the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Form. I reviewed both forms and gave you some feedback. We reviewed the requirements for the additional hours of training and the requirements for the approved formative assessment. I have emailed you the Desired Results formative assessment website and I have emailed you information for on-going training. We have scheduled to complete your rated license on September 22, 2026. ABCMS ROSTER: You have completed the requirements for the ABCMS portal and have connected yourself and your household member, B. Rackley, to your ABCMS roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a family child care home provided. You stated you have already submitted your water for testing. I reviewed the Clean Water for US Kids website, and your water testing was completed on April 2, 2024, it also stated you have enrolled in the lead paint and RTI is currently reviewing your survey for the asbestos program. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and continue to check the website for further information and results. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 33000227 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/3/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 6/3/2026 Age: From 2 To 11 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. C. Rackley, Operator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued January 15, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point having a BS/BA or higher in Early Childhood/Child Development. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 23, 2025. The last fire inspection was completed on November 20, 2025, and you were approved for day time and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% percent as of June 2, 2026. Eight (8) children from two-years-old to eleven-years-old were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, while playing with developmentally appropriate materials. The children participated in music and movement and gross motor activities. The caregiver interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. The following was served for lunch, baked beans, hot dogs, apple sauce, ritz crakers, and milk. TRANSPORTATION: You informed me that you do not provide transportation. Please remember, if you begin to provide transportation again you must comply with all transportation requirements, such as having a current license, appropriate child safety restraints and seat belts, the vehicle must have a current safety inspection and current liability insurance, a first aid kid, and fire extinguisher must be in the vehicle. Each child being transported must have emergency information which includes a picture of the child. HOME OCCUPANCY PERMIT: Your home occupancy permit is dated July 31, 2025, and will expire on August 1, 2026. PET VACINATION: You dog, Nova, had a current vaccination record on file, which was dated for July 7, 2023. The rabies vaccination will expire on July 6, 2026. HOUESHOLD MEMBERS: You stated Brandy Rackley lives in the home with you. Ms. Rackley has a qualifying Criminal Background Check dated December 20, 2024, and will need to be renewed prior to December 20, 2029. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The provider is required to complete five (5) hours of ongoing training. The provider has not completed any on-going training hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. There was a child with an enrollment date of August 28, 2023, who had a copy of the written plan of care; however, the form was not signed by the parent. .1712(e )(6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 17, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Rackley, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REMINDERS: WRITTEN PLAN OF CARE: There was a child with an enrollment date of August 28, 2023, who had a copy of the written plan of care; however, the form was not signed by the parent. Please remember the parent must sign the written plan of care acknowledging the parent understands the form. ON-GOING TRAINING HOURS: The provider is required to complete five (5) hours of ongoing training. The provide has not completed any annual training hours. The provided had 2.5 hours of carryover hours from the previous year and needs to complete 2.5 more hours. Please remember you must complete five (5) hours of on-going training annually. RATED LICENSE UPDATE: You have started working on your documentation for your rated license. You have chosen Pathway Two: Classroom and Instructional Quality. You are currently at Four-Star FCCH and would like to transition to a Five-Star FCCH license. You have been working on your family and community engagement form and the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Form. I reviewed both forms and gave you some feedback. We reviewed the requirements for the additional hours of training and the requirements for the approved formative assessment. I have emailed you the Desired Results formative assessment website and I have emailed you information for on-going training. We have scheduled to complete your rated license on September 22, 2026. ABCMS ROSTER: You have completed the requirements for the ABCMS portal and have connected yourself and your household member, B. Rackley, to your ABCMS roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a family child care home provided. You stated you have already submitted your water for testing. I reviewed the Clean Water for US Kids website, and your water testing was completed on April 2, 2024, it also stated you have enrolled in the lead paint and RTI is currently reviewing your survey for the asbestos program. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and continue to check the website for further information and results. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 33000227 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/3/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 6/3/2026 Age: From 2 To 11 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. C. Rackley, Operator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued January 15, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point having a BS/BA or higher in Early Childhood/Child Development. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 23, 2025. The last fire inspection was completed on November 20, 2025, and you were approved for day time and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% percent as of June 2, 2026. Eight (8) children from two-years-old to eleven-years-old were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, while playing with developmentally appropriate materials. The children participated in music and movement and gross motor activities. The caregiver interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. The following was served for lunch, baked beans, hot dogs, apple sauce, ritz crakers, and milk. TRANSPORTATION: You informed me that you do not provide transportation. Please remember, if you begin to provide transportation again you must comply with all transportation requirements, such as having a current license, appropriate child safety restraints and seat belts, the vehicle must have a current safety inspection and current liability insurance, a first aid kid, and fire extinguisher must be in the vehicle. Each child being transported must have emergency information which includes a picture of the child. HOME OCCUPANCY PERMIT: Your home occupancy permit is dated July 31, 2025, and will expire on August 1, 2026. PET VACINATION: You dog, Nova, had a current vaccination record on file, which was dated for July 7, 2023. The rabies vaccination will expire on July 6, 2026. HOUESHOLD MEMBERS: You stated Brandy Rackley lives in the home with you. Ms. Rackley has a qualifying Criminal Background Check dated December 20, 2024, and will need to be renewed prior to December 20, 2029. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The provider is required to complete five (5) hours of ongoing training. The provider has not completed any on-going training hours. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. There was a child with an enrollment date of August 28, 2023, who had a copy of the written plan of care; however, the form was not signed by the parent. .1712(e )(6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 17, 2026. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Rackley, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REMINDERS: WRITTEN PLAN OF CARE: There was a child with an enrollment date of August 28, 2023, who had a copy of the written plan of care; however, the form was not signed by the parent. Please remember the parent must sign the written plan of care acknowledging the parent understands the form. ON-GOING TRAINING HOURS: The provider is required to complete five (5) hours of ongoing training. The provide has not completed any annual training hours. The provided had 2.5 hours of carryover hours from the previous year and needs to complete 2.5 more hours. Please remember you must complete five (5) hours of on-going training annually. RATED LICENSE UPDATE: You have started working on your documentation for your rated license. You have chosen Pathway Two: Classroom and Instructional Quality. You are currently at Four-Star FCCH and would like to transition to a Five-Star FCCH license. You have been working on your family and community engagement form and the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Form. I reviewed both forms and gave you some feedback. We reviewed the requirements for the additional hours of training and the requirements for the approved formative assessment. I have emailed you the Desired Results formative assessment website and I have emailed you information for on-going training. We have scheduled to complete your rated license on September 22, 2026. ABCMS ROSTER: You have completed the requirements for the ABCMS portal and have connected yourself and your household member, B. Rackley, to your ABCMS roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a family child care home provided. You stated you have already submitted your water for testing. I reviewed the Clean Water for US Kids website, and your water testing was completed on April 2, 2024, it also stated you have enrolled in the lead paint and RTI is currently reviewing your survey for the asbestos program. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and continue to check the website for further information and results. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 33000227 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 3/3/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. C. Rackley, the Operator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued January 15, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point having a BS/BA or higher in Early Childhood/Child Development. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 15, 2024. The last fire inspection was completed on December 2, 2024, and you were approved for day time and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 94% percent as of March 2, 2025. Four (4) children from ages one year old to three (3) years of age were present during the visit. Children were observed sleeping on cots. The indoor and outdoor learning environment was observed during today’s visit. The following were monitored: Supervision, Capacity, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, CBC Qualification, General Health, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, General Safety, General License Requirements, License Posted, Fire Safety, Program Records, and Sanitation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Your current fire inspection on file is dated December 2, 2024; however, the fire inspection was not sent to your consultant within seven (7) business days of the inspection being completed. GS 110-91 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. You stated you have not completed the ABCMS Moodle training to access your staff CBC roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 17, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Rackley, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit, this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION: Your current fire inspection on file is dated December 2, 2024; however, the fire inspection was not sent to your consultant within seven (7) business days of the inspection being completed. Please remember to send the original inspection to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. You provided me with a copy of the completed fire inspection during today’s visit. This was corrected during the visit. ABCMS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK MOODLE TRAINING: You stated you did not complete the ABCMS Moodle training. We discussed the training and how to access it at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. You stated you have created a business NCID and I sent you a link to complete the moodle training. I also emailed you the instructions on how to connect existing application to your facility. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. HOME OCCUPANCY PERMIT: Your home occupancy permit is dated August 7, 2024, and will expire on August 7, 2025. PET VACINATION: You dog, Nova, had a current vaccination record on file, which was dated for July 7, 2023. The rabies vaccination will expire on July 6, 2026. HOUESHOLD MEMBERS: You stated Brandy Rackley lives in the home with you. Ms. Rackley has a current Criminal Background Check on file dated May 26, 2020, and will need to be renewed prior to May 26, 2025. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a family child care home provided. You stated you have already submitted your water for testing. I reviewed the Clean Water for US Kids website, and your water testing was completed on April 2, 2024, it also stated you have enrolled in the lead paint and asbestos program. Please continue to check the website for further information and results. Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for ALL schools and child care facilities within school districts prior to receiving on-site inspections. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. This program is free, covers testing, inspections, and mitigation, and is intended to improve child-occupied facilities across North Carolina. NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 33000227 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 3/3/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. C. Rackley, the Operator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued January 15, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point having a BS/BA or higher in Early Childhood/Child Development. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 15, 2024. The last fire inspection was completed on December 2, 2024, and you were approved for day time and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 94% percent as of March 2, 2025. Four (4) children from ages one year old to three (3) years of age were present during the visit. Children were observed sleeping on cots. The indoor and outdoor learning environment was observed during today’s visit. The following were monitored: Supervision, Capacity, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, CBC Qualification, General Health, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, General Safety, General License Requirements, License Posted, Fire Safety, Program Records, and Sanitation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Your current fire inspection on file is dated December 2, 2024; however, the fire inspection was not sent to your consultant within seven (7) business days of the inspection being completed. GS 110-91 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. You stated you have not completed the ABCMS Moodle training to access your staff CBC roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 17, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Rackley, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit, this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION: Your current fire inspection on file is dated December 2, 2024; however, the fire inspection was not sent to your consultant within seven (7) business days of the inspection being completed. Please remember to send the original inspection to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. You provided me with a copy of the completed fire inspection during today’s visit. This was corrected during the visit. ABCMS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK MOODLE TRAINING: You stated you did not complete the ABCMS Moodle training. We discussed the training and how to access it at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. You stated you have created a business NCID and I sent you a link to complete the moodle training. I also emailed you the instructions on how to connect existing application to your facility. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. HOME OCCUPANCY PERMIT: Your home occupancy permit is dated August 7, 2024, and will expire on August 7, 2025. PET VACINATION: You dog, Nova, had a current vaccination record on file, which was dated for July 7, 2023. The rabies vaccination will expire on July 6, 2026. HOUESHOLD MEMBERS: You stated Brandy Rackley lives in the home with you. Ms. Rackley has a current Criminal Background Check on file dated May 26, 2020, and will need to be renewed prior to May 26, 2025. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a family child care home provided. You stated you have already submitted your water for testing. I reviewed the Clean Water for US Kids website, and your water testing was completed on April 2, 2024, it also stated you have enrolled in the lead paint and asbestos program. Please continue to check the website for further information and results. Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for ALL schools and child care facilities within school districts prior to receiving on-site inspections. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. This program is free, covers testing, inspections, and mitigation, and is intended to improve child-occupied facilities across North Carolina. NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 33000227 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 3/3/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 01:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. C. Rackley, the Operator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued January 15, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point having a BS/BA or higher in Early Childhood/Child Development. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 15, 2024. The last fire inspection was completed on December 2, 2024, and you were approved for day time and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 94% percent as of March 2, 2025. Four (4) children from ages one year old to three (3) years of age were present during the visit. Children were observed sleeping on cots. The indoor and outdoor learning environment was observed during today’s visit. The following were monitored: Supervision, Capacity, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, CBC Qualification, General Health, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, General Safety, General License Requirements, License Posted, Fire Safety, Program Records, and Sanitation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Your current fire inspection on file is dated December 2, 2024; however, the fire inspection was not sent to your consultant within seven (7) business days of the inspection being completed. GS 110-91 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. You stated you have not completed the ABCMS Moodle training to access your staff CBC roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 17, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Rackley, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit, this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION: Your current fire inspection on file is dated December 2, 2024; however, the fire inspection was not sent to your consultant within seven (7) business days of the inspection being completed. Please remember to send the original inspection to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. You provided me with a copy of the completed fire inspection during today’s visit. This was corrected during the visit. ABCMS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK MOODLE TRAINING: You stated you did not complete the ABCMS Moodle training. We discussed the training and how to access it at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. You stated you have created a business NCID and I sent you a link to complete the moodle training. I also emailed you the instructions on how to connect existing application to your facility. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. HOME OCCUPANCY PERMIT: Your home occupancy permit is dated August 7, 2024, and will expire on August 7, 2025. PET VACINATION: You dog, Nova, had a current vaccination record on file, which was dated for July 7, 2023. The rabies vaccination will expire on July 6, 2026. HOUESHOLD MEMBERS: You stated Brandy Rackley lives in the home with you. Ms. Rackley has a current Criminal Background Check on file dated May 26, 2020, and will need to be renewed prior to May 26, 2025. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a family child care home provided. You stated you have already submitted your water for testing. I reviewed the Clean Water for US Kids website, and your water testing was completed on April 2, 2024, it also stated you have enrolled in the lead paint and asbestos program. Please continue to check the website for further information and results. Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for ALL schools and child care facilities within school districts prior to receiving on-site inspections. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. This program is free, covers testing, inspections, and mitigation, and is intended to improve child-occupied facilities across North Carolina. NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 33000227 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 8/15/2024 Age: From 1 To 11 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. C. Rackley, Operator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued January 15, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point having a BS/BA or higher in Early Childhood/Child Development. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 5, 2023. The last fire inspection was completed on October 26, 2023, and you were approved for day time and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 96% percent as of August 13, 2024. Six (6) children from one year old (1) to eleven (11) years-old were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, while playing with developmentally appropriate materials. The caregiver interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A can of aerosol Lysol Disinfectant Spray was on the sink counter in the bathroom that the children use. .1719 (a)(7) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. The grass in the outdoor learning environment was overgrown and there was a large tree branch in the middle of the yard. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 29, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Rackley, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit, this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REMINDERS: OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: The grass was overgrown which may encourage unwanted insects and other animals to come into the yard. There was also a large tree branch in the middle of the yard. Please cut the grass and remove the tree branch immediately to prevent injury to children. STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS ITEMS: A can of aerosol Lysol Disinfectant Spray was on the sink counter in the bathroom that the children use. You locked up the spray immediately in a cabinet. This was corrected during the visit. I reminded you children can not have access type of item that is under pressure. I printed you a Hazardous Items Storage handout for you to review. TRANSPORTATION: You informed me that you are not providing transportation. Please remember, if you begin to provide transportation again you must comply with all transportation requirements, such as having a current license, appropriate child safety restraints and seat belts, the vehicle must have a current safety inspection and current liability insurance, a first aid kid, and fire extinguisher must be in the vehicle. Each child being transported must have emergency information which includes a picture of the child. HOME OCCUPANCY PERMIT: Your home occupancy permit is dated August 7, 2024, and will expire on August 7, 2025. FIRE INSPECTION: Your current fire inspection is dated for October 26, 2023. A fire inspection will need to be completed on or before October 26, 2025. Once the fire inspection is completed, please send to the original inspection to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. Please also remember the fire inspection must be completed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s (DCDEE) fire inspection form. You can find the form at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms . PET VACCINATION: You dog, Nova, had a current vaccination record on file, which was dated for July 7, 2023. The rabies vaccination will expire on July 6, 2026. HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS: You stated Brandy Rackley lives in the home with you. Ms. Rackley has a current Criminal Background Check on file dated for May 26, 2020, and will need to be renewed prior to May 26, 2025. RESOURCES: START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357) which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: According to The Clean Water for Us Kids website, you completed your lead water testing on April 4, 2024. It also states you have begun enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. 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 application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Most of you have completed your initial testing and now it is time for your three-year retest. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 33000227 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/15/2024 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 8/15/2024 Age: From 1 To 11 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. C. Rackley, Operator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued January 15, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point having a BS/BA or higher in Early Childhood/Child Development. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 5, 2023. The last fire inspection was completed on October 26, 2023, and you were approved for day time and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 96% percent as of August 13, 2024. Six (6) children from one year old (1) to eleven (11) years-old were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, while playing with developmentally appropriate materials. The caregiver interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A can of aerosol Lysol Disinfectant Spray was on the sink counter in the bathroom that the children use. .1719 (a)(7) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. The grass in the outdoor learning environment was overgrown and there was a large tree branch in the middle of the yard. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 29, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Rackley, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit, this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REMINDERS: OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT: The grass was overgrown which may encourage unwanted insects and other animals to come into the yard. There was also a large tree branch in the middle of the yard. Please cut the grass and remove the tree branch immediately to prevent injury to children. STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS ITEMS: A can of aerosol Lysol Disinfectant Spray was on the sink counter in the bathroom that the children use. You locked up the spray immediately in a cabinet. This was corrected during the visit. I reminded you children can not have access type of item that is under pressure. I printed you a Hazardous Items Storage handout for you to review. TRANSPORTATION: You informed me that you are not providing transportation. Please remember, if you begin to provide transportation again you must comply with all transportation requirements, such as having a current license, appropriate child safety restraints and seat belts, the vehicle must have a current safety inspection and current liability insurance, a first aid kid, and fire extinguisher must be in the vehicle. Each child being transported must have emergency information which includes a picture of the child. HOME OCCUPANCY PERMIT: Your home occupancy permit is dated August 7, 2024, and will expire on August 7, 2025. FIRE INSPECTION: Your current fire inspection is dated for October 26, 2023. A fire inspection will need to be completed on or before October 26, 2025. Once the fire inspection is completed, please send to the original inspection to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. Please also remember the fire inspection must be completed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s (DCDEE) fire inspection form. You can find the form at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms . PET VACCINATION: You dog, Nova, had a current vaccination record on file, which was dated for July 7, 2023. The rabies vaccination will expire on July 6, 2026. HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS: You stated Brandy Rackley lives in the home with you. Ms. Rackley has a current Criminal Background Check on file dated for May 26, 2020, and will need to be renewed prior to May 26, 2025. RESOURCES: START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357) which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: According to The Clean Water for Us Kids website, you completed your lead water testing on April 4, 2024. It also states you have begun enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. 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 application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Most of you have completed your initial testing and now it is time for your three-year retest. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1725 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 33000227 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. C. Rackley, Operator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued January 15, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point having a BS/BA or higher in Early Childhood/Child Development. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 9, 2023. The last fire inspection was completed on December 28, 2023, and you were approved for day time and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 97% percent as of April 14, 2024. Four (4) children from ages seven (7) months to two (2) years of age were present during the visit. Children were observed sleeping in portable cribs and cots and. All Safe Sleep practices were being followed. The provider was observed providing positive and nurturing care when the children were waking up form their nap. The following were monitored: Supervision, Capacity, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, CBC Qualification, General Health, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, General Safety, General License Requirements, License Posted, Fire Safety, Program Records, and Sanitation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. There was one (1) electrical outlet in the kitchen to the left of the table not covered with a protective outlet cover. You immediately covered it with a safety outlet cover 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 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. Your current fire inspection on file was dated December 28, 2023; however, the fire inspection was not sent to your consultant within seven (7) business days of the inspection being completed. GS 110-91 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Rackley, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit, this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: GENERAL SAFETY- ELECTRICAL OUTLET: There was one (1) electrical outlet in the kitchen to the left of the table not covered with a protective outlet cover. You immediately covered it with a safety outlet cover. This was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION: Your current fire inspection on file was dated December 28, 2023; however, the fire inspection was not sent to your consultant within seven (7) business days of the inspection being completed. Please remember to send the original inspection to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. Please also remember the fire inspection must be completed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s (DCDEE) fire inspection form. You can find the form at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms . This was corrected during the visit. HOME OCCUPANCY PERMIT: Your home occupancy permit is dated August 18, 2023, and will expire on August 18, 2024. HOUESHOLD MEMBERS: You stated Brandy Rackley lives in the home with you. Ms. Rackley has a current Criminal Background Check on file dated May 26, 2020, and will need to be renewed prior to May 26, 2025. PET VACINATION: Please remember Nova, your dog’s, vaccination will expire on July 9, 2023. Please make sure to put a copy your dog’s current vaccination in your files. RESUMING STAR RATED LICENSE (COHORT TWO (2)): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed the following items since your family child care home is in cohort two (2). Your preparation year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. It is important to update DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. You will also need to complete your three (3) month self-study during your preparation year. Please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you with the self-study process. You may also call Down East Partnership for Children at 252-985-4300. THREE (3) MONTH SELF-STUDY: We discussed you completing your three (3) month self-study and we reviewed the following items and they were left with you during the visit: What is the Self-Study Process and Why is it Part of the NC Star Rated License for FCCH, The Self-Study Process for NC’s Family Child Care Homes-Key Points, and the Self-Study Process for NC’s Family Child Care Homes-Self-study Planning Form. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a family child care home provided. I also informed you that I sent an email to you on March 5, 2024, with the following information included. I also attached to that email three (3) flyers that discuss the process for testing, for lead in the water, lead in paint, and asbestos. You stated you have already submitted your water for testing. I reviewed the Clean Water for US Kids website, and your water testing was completed on April 2, 2024, it also stated you have enrolled in the lead paint and asbestos program. Please continue to check the website for further information and results. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities and FCCH’s are required to test 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 May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a) for FCCH’s - to assure the health of children through proper sanitation, the family child care home operator shall: (2) collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. This rule became effective January 1, 2024; therefore, water samples must be collected by the operator and tested within 12 months of the effective date of this rule. This means that lead in water testing must be completed by January 1, 2025. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CHILD A CARE RULE CHANGES: The Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 33000227 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. C. Rackley, Operator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued January 15, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point having a BS/BA or higher in Early Childhood/Child Development. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 9, 2023. The last fire inspection was completed on December 28, 2023, and you were approved for day time and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 97% percent as of April 14, 2024. Four (4) children from ages seven (7) months to two (2) years of age were present during the visit. Children were observed sleeping in portable cribs and cots and. All Safe Sleep practices were being followed. The provider was observed providing positive and nurturing care when the children were waking up form their nap. The following were monitored: Supervision, Capacity, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, CBC Qualification, General Health, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, General Safety, General License Requirements, License Posted, Fire Safety, Program Records, and Sanitation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. There was one (1) electrical outlet in the kitchen to the left of the table not covered with a protective outlet cover. You immediately covered it with a safety outlet cover 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 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. Your current fire inspection on file was dated December 28, 2023; however, the fire inspection was not sent to your consultant within seven (7) business days of the inspection being completed. GS 110-91 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Rackley, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit, this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: GENERAL SAFETY- ELECTRICAL OUTLET: There was one (1) electrical outlet in the kitchen to the left of the table not covered with a protective outlet cover. You immediately covered it with a safety outlet cover. This was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION: Your current fire inspection on file was dated December 28, 2023; however, the fire inspection was not sent to your consultant within seven (7) business days of the inspection being completed. Please remember to send the original inspection to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. Please also remember the fire inspection must be completed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s (DCDEE) fire inspection form. You can find the form at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms . This was corrected during the visit. HOME OCCUPANCY PERMIT: Your home occupancy permit is dated August 18, 2023, and will expire on August 18, 2024. HOUESHOLD MEMBERS: You stated Brandy Rackley lives in the home with you. Ms. Rackley has a current Criminal Background Check on file dated May 26, 2020, and will need to be renewed prior to May 26, 2025. PET VACINATION: Please remember Nova, your dog’s, vaccination will expire on July 9, 2023. Please make sure to put a copy your dog’s current vaccination in your files. RESUMING STAR RATED LICENSE (COHORT TWO (2)): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed the following items since your family child care home is in cohort two (2). Your preparation year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. It is important to update DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. You will also need to complete your three (3) month self-study during your preparation year. Please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you with the self-study process. You may also call Down East Partnership for Children at 252-985-4300. THREE (3) MONTH SELF-STUDY: We discussed you completing your three (3) month self-study and we reviewed the following items and they were left with you during the visit: What is the Self-Study Process and Why is it Part of the NC Star Rated License for FCCH, The Self-Study Process for NC’s Family Child Care Homes-Key Points, and the Self-Study Process for NC’s Family Child Care Homes-Self-study Planning Form. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a family child care home provided. I also informed you that I sent an email to you on March 5, 2024, with the following information included. I also attached to that email three (3) flyers that discuss the process for testing, for lead in the water, lead in paint, and asbestos. You stated you have already submitted your water for testing. I reviewed the Clean Water for US Kids website, and your water testing was completed on April 2, 2024, it also stated you have enrolled in the lead paint and asbestos program. Please continue to check the website for further information and results. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities and FCCH’s are required to test 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 May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a) for FCCH’s - to assure the health of children through proper sanitation, the family child care home operator shall: (2) collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. This rule became effective January 1, 2024; therefore, water samples must be collected by the operator and tested within 12 months of the effective date of this rule. This means that lead in water testing must be completed by January 1, 2025. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CHILD A CARE RULE CHANGES: The Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 33000227 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/15/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/15/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. C. Rackley, Operator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued January 15, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point having a BS/BA or higher in Early Childhood/Child Development. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 9, 2023. The last fire inspection was completed on December 28, 2023, and you were approved for day time and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 97% percent as of April 14, 2024. Four (4) children from ages seven (7) months to two (2) years of age were present during the visit. Children were observed sleeping in portable cribs and cots and. All Safe Sleep practices were being followed. The provider was observed providing positive and nurturing care when the children were waking up form their nap. The following were monitored: Supervision, Capacity, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, CBC Qualification, General Health, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, General Safety, General License Requirements, License Posted, Fire Safety, Program Records, and Sanitation. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. There was one (1) electrical outlet in the kitchen to the left of the table not covered with a protective outlet cover. You immediately covered it with a safety outlet cover 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 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. Your current fire inspection on file was dated December 28, 2023; however, the fire inspection was not sent to your consultant within seven (7) business days of the inspection being completed. GS 110-91 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Rackley, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit, this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: GENERAL SAFETY- ELECTRICAL OUTLET: There was one (1) electrical outlet in the kitchen to the left of the table not covered with a protective outlet cover. You immediately covered it with a safety outlet cover. This was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION: Your current fire inspection on file was dated December 28, 2023; however, the fire inspection was not sent to your consultant within seven (7) business days of the inspection being completed. Please remember to send the original inspection to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. Please also remember the fire inspection must be completed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s (DCDEE) fire inspection form. You can find the form at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms . This was corrected during the visit. HOME OCCUPANCY PERMIT: Your home occupancy permit is dated August 18, 2023, and will expire on August 18, 2024. HOUESHOLD MEMBERS: You stated Brandy Rackley lives in the home with you. Ms. Rackley has a current Criminal Background Check on file dated May 26, 2020, and will need to be renewed prior to May 26, 2025. PET VACINATION: Please remember Nova, your dog’s, vaccination will expire on July 9, 2023. Please make sure to put a copy your dog’s current vaccination in your files. RESUMING STAR RATED LICENSE (COHORT TWO (2)): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed the following items since your family child care home is in cohort two (2). Your preparation year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. It is important to update DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. You will also need to complete your three (3) month self-study during your preparation year. Please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you with the self-study process. You may also call Down East Partnership for Children at 252-985-4300. THREE (3) MONTH SELF-STUDY: We discussed you completing your three (3) month self-study and we reviewed the following items and they were left with you during the visit: What is the Self-Study Process and Why is it Part of the NC Star Rated License for FCCH, The Self-Study Process for NC’s Family Child Care Homes-Key Points, and the Self-Study Process for NC’s Family Child Care Homes-Self-study Planning Form. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a family child care home provided. I also informed you that I sent an email to you on March 5, 2024, with the following information included. I also attached to that email three (3) flyers that discuss the process for testing, for lead in the water, lead in paint, and asbestos. You stated you have already submitted your water for testing. I reviewed the Clean Water for US Kids website, and your water testing was completed on April 2, 2024, it also stated you have enrolled in the lead paint and asbestos program. Please continue to check the website for further information and results. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities and FCCH’s are required to test 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 May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Family child care homes are required to test water for lead once. Child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a) for FCCH’s - to assure the health of children through proper sanitation, the family child care home operator shall: (2) collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. This rule became effective January 1, 2024; therefore, water samples must be collected by the operator and tested within 12 months of the effective date of this rule. This means that lead in water testing must be completed by January 1, 2025. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CHILD A CARE RULE CHANGES: The Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 33000227 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2023 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 9/5/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. C. Rackley, Operator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued January 15, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point having a BS/BA or higher in Early Childhood/Child Development. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 20, 2022. The last fire inspection was completed on November 23, 2022, and you were approved for day time and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% percent as of August 30, 2023. Three (3) children from one month old (1) to one (1) year old were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, while playing with developmentally appropriate materials and caregiver was observed feeding the two infant children in care. Caregiver interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. There were three (3) active ant hills in the outdoor environment where children play. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 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. Three (3) children's files did not have documentation of receipt of the operational policies. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 19, 2023. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Rackley, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit, this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REMINDERS: OUTDOOR ENVIORNMENT: There were three (3) active ant hills in the outdoor area where children play. Remember to check the grass for ant hills and treat as necessary. OPERATION POLICIES: Three (3) children’s files did not have documentation of receiving operational policies available for review. Operational policies need to be given to parents/guardians, reviewed, and signed prior to or on the first day of the child’s enrollment. The signed receipt of the operational policies needs to be kept in each child’s folder. TRANSPORTATION: You informed me that you are not providing transportation. Please remember, if you begin to provide transportation again you must comply with all transportation requirements, such as having a current license, appropriate child safety restraints and seat belts, the vehicle must have a current safety inspection and current liability insurance, a first aid kid, and fire extinguisher must be in the vehicle. Each child being transported must have emergency information which includes a picture of the child. HOME OCCUPANCY PERMIT: Your home occupancy permit is dated August 18, 2023, and will expire on August 18, 2024. FIRE INSPECTION: Your current fire inspection is dated for November 23, 2022. A fire inspection will need to be completed on or before November 23, 2023. Once the fire inspection is completed, please send to the original inspection to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. Please also remember the fire inspection must be completed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s (DCDEE) fire inspection form. You can find the form at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms . PET VACINATION: You dog, Nova, had a current vaccination record on file, which was dated for July 7, 2023. The rabies vaccination will expire on July 6, 2026. HOUESHOLD MEMBERS: You stated Brandy Rackley lives in the home with you. Ms. Rackley has a current Criminal Background Check on file dated for May 26, 2020, and will need to be renewed prior to May 26, 2025. RESOURCES: COHORT TWO (2): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed the following items since your family child care home is in cohort two (2). Your preparation year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. It is important to update DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. You will also need to complete your three (3) month self-study during your preparation year. You also expressed a possibility of completing the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). ON-GOING STAFF TRAINING AND HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: Please review all your staff files for their on-going staff training and Health and Safety Training, these will be reviewed during your annual compliance visit. WORKFORCE-REVISED ‘IN THE FIELD” DEGREES The NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is updating the list of degrees counted as degree in the field for both early childhood/child development and school age. Effective Monday, May 8, 2023, the DCDEE Workforce Education Unit’s determination of degree in the field will now include: For Early Childhood/Child Development • Elementary Education • Psychology • Sociology For School Age • Children and Nature • Outdoor Leadership • Trauma Informed Social Work in Children For NC Pre-K • These changes do not affect any lead NC Pre-K teacher. DCDEE must continue to follow DPI licensure requirements for lead teachers seeking licensure. • These changes do impact NC Pre-K teacher assistants in the NC Pre-K program. More detailed information will be shared as NC Pre-K updates program-related information to reflect this change. Evaluation of degrees will continue to be based on the position(s) requested, coursework completed, and the documented degree(s) awarded on official transcripts. More information will be distributed as the Workforce Education Unit moves towards implementation. Once fully implemented, documentation of the degree type and course of study will display in the individual’s DCDEE WORKS account and on their status letter. For general questions related to this change, please contact the Workforce Education Unit at 919-814-6350. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM NOW ON DCDEE MOODLE: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/login/index.php THE EXPANSION AND ACCESS GRANTS UPDATE: Round 2 Applications Still Under Review. Thank you for your continued patience as DCDEE continues to review Expansion and Access Round 2 applications. Unlike the stabilization grant applications, each of the more than 2,500 round 2 E&A applications have to be read and assessed individually. The Division hopes to award Round 2 grants by late August with payments starting to go out by mid-September. We’ll let you know via this newsletter when the status of Round 2 applications is updated. Round 1 Applicants, if you were awarded a grant, your application status will say “Approved”. • Round 1 award payments to licensed child care providers have been direct deposited. • The remaining Round 1 award payments are expected to go out next week. • Round 1 Awardees, if you haven’t received your grant award funds by August 18th, please contact DCDEE_Support@dhhs.nc.gov. If you applied in the first round but were not awarded a Round 1 E&A grant, your application status remains "Submitted" and is still being considered for Round 2. WRITTEN MATERIALS PROVIDED: -EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS FLYER CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09. 1715 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 33000227 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2023 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 9/5/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. C. Rackley, Operator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued January 15, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point having a BS/BA or higher in Early Childhood/Child Development. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 20, 2022. The last fire inspection was completed on November 23, 2022, and you were approved for day time and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% percent as of August 30, 2023. Three (3) children from one month old (1) to one (1) year old were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, while playing with developmentally appropriate materials and caregiver was observed feeding the two infant children in care. Caregiver interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. There were three (3) active ant hills in the outdoor environment where children play. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 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. Three (3) children's files did not have documentation of receipt of the operational policies. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 19, 2023. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Rackley, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit, this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REMINDERS: OUTDOOR ENVIORNMENT: There were three (3) active ant hills in the outdoor area where children play. Remember to check the grass for ant hills and treat as necessary. OPERATION POLICIES: Three (3) children’s files did not have documentation of receiving operational policies available for review. Operational policies need to be given to parents/guardians, reviewed, and signed prior to or on the first day of the child’s enrollment. The signed receipt of the operational policies needs to be kept in each child’s folder. TRANSPORTATION: You informed me that you are not providing transportation. Please remember, if you begin to provide transportation again you must comply with all transportation requirements, such as having a current license, appropriate child safety restraints and seat belts, the vehicle must have a current safety inspection and current liability insurance, a first aid kid, and fire extinguisher must be in the vehicle. Each child being transported must have emergency information which includes a picture of the child. HOME OCCUPANCY PERMIT: Your home occupancy permit is dated August 18, 2023, and will expire on August 18, 2024. FIRE INSPECTION: Your current fire inspection is dated for November 23, 2022. A fire inspection will need to be completed on or before November 23, 2023. Once the fire inspection is completed, please send to the original inspection to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. Please also remember the fire inspection must be completed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s (DCDEE) fire inspection form. You can find the form at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms . PET VACINATION: You dog, Nova, had a current vaccination record on file, which was dated for July 7, 2023. The rabies vaccination will expire on July 6, 2026. HOUESHOLD MEMBERS: You stated Brandy Rackley lives in the home with you. Ms. Rackley has a current Criminal Background Check on file dated for May 26, 2020, and will need to be renewed prior to May 26, 2025. RESOURCES: COHORT TWO (2): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed the following items since your family child care home is in cohort two (2). Your preparation year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. It is important to update DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. You will also need to complete your three (3) month self-study during your preparation year. You also expressed a possibility of completing the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). ON-GOING STAFF TRAINING AND HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: Please review all your staff files for their on-going staff training and Health and Safety Training, these will be reviewed during your annual compliance visit. WORKFORCE-REVISED ‘IN THE FIELD” DEGREES The NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is updating the list of degrees counted as degree in the field for both early childhood/child development and school age. Effective Monday, May 8, 2023, the DCDEE Workforce Education Unit’s determination of degree in the field will now include: For Early Childhood/Child Development • Elementary Education • Psychology • Sociology For School Age • Children and Nature • Outdoor Leadership • Trauma Informed Social Work in Children For NC Pre-K • These changes do not affect any lead NC Pre-K teacher. DCDEE must continue to follow DPI licensure requirements for lead teachers seeking licensure. • These changes do impact NC Pre-K teacher assistants in the NC Pre-K program. More detailed information will be shared as NC Pre-K updates program-related information to reflect this change. Evaluation of degrees will continue to be based on the position(s) requested, coursework completed, and the documented degree(s) awarded on official transcripts. More information will be distributed as the Workforce Education Unit moves towards implementation. Once fully implemented, documentation of the degree type and course of study will display in the individual’s DCDEE WORKS account and on their status letter. For general questions related to this change, please contact the Workforce Education Unit at 919-814-6350. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM NOW ON DCDEE MOODLE: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/login/index.php THE EXPANSION AND ACCESS GRANTS UPDATE: Round 2 Applications Still Under Review. Thank you for your continued patience as DCDEE continues to review Expansion and Access Round 2 applications. Unlike the stabilization grant applications, each of the more than 2,500 round 2 E&A applications have to be read and assessed individually. The Division hopes to award Round 2 grants by late August with payments starting to go out by mid-September. We’ll let you know via this newsletter when the status of Round 2 applications is updated. Round 1 Applicants, if you were awarded a grant, your application status will say “Approved”. • Round 1 award payments to licensed child care providers have been direct deposited. • The remaining Round 1 award payments are expected to go out next week. • Round 1 Awardees, if you haven’t received your grant award funds by August 18th, please contact DCDEE_Support@dhhs.nc.gov. If you applied in the first round but were not awarded a Round 1 E&A grant, your application status remains "Submitted" and is still being considered for Round 2. WRITTEN MATERIALS PROVIDED: -EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS FLYER CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 33000227 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/5/2023 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 9/5/2023 Age: From 0 To 1 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. C. Rackley, Operator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued January 15, 2019, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point having a BS/BA or higher in Early Childhood/Child Development. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on September 20, 2022. The last fire inspection was completed on November 23, 2022, and you were approved for day time and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% percent as of August 30, 2023. Three (3) children from one month old (1) to one (1) year old were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, while playing with developmentally appropriate materials and caregiver was observed feeding the two infant children in care. Caregiver interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented on the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. There were three (3) active ant hills in the outdoor environment where children play. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 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. Three (3) children's files did not have documentation of receipt of the operational policies. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(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. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 19, 2023. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. OWNER/FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You, C. Rackley, are listed as the Sole Proprietor on the Family Child Care Home’s License and you stated during today’s visit, this ownership remains the same. Prior to changing the facility name and/or ownership (i.e., forming a corporation), please contact me to discuss procedures. Failure to comply may affect your Family Child Care Home License. You verified the mailing address, phone number, and email address listed on the facility profile are correct. Please contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov if changes occur to ensure information is updated in the system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REMINDERS: OUTDOOR ENVIORNMENT: There were three (3) active ant hills in the outdoor area where children play. Remember to check the grass for ant hills and treat as necessary. OPERATION POLICIES: Three (3) children’s files did not have documentation of receiving operational policies available for review. Operational policies need to be given to parents/guardians, reviewed, and signed prior to or on the first day of the child’s enrollment. The signed receipt of the operational policies needs to be kept in each child’s folder. TRANSPORTATION: You informed me that you are not providing transportation. Please remember, if you begin to provide transportation again you must comply with all transportation requirements, such as having a current license, appropriate child safety restraints and seat belts, the vehicle must have a current safety inspection and current liability insurance, a first aid kid, and fire extinguisher must be in the vehicle. Each child being transported must have emergency information which includes a picture of the child. HOME OCCUPANCY PERMIT: Your home occupancy permit is dated August 18, 2023, and will expire on August 18, 2024. FIRE INSPECTION: Your current fire inspection is dated for November 23, 2022. A fire inspection will need to be completed on or before November 23, 2023. Once the fire inspection is completed, please send to the original inspection to me within seven (7) days of the inspection. Please also remember the fire inspection must be completed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education’s (DCDEE) fire inspection form. You can find the form at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms . PET VACINATION: You dog, Nova, had a current vaccination record on file, which was dated for July 7, 2023. The rabies vaccination will expire on July 6, 2026. HOUESHOLD MEMBERS: You stated Brandy Rackley lives in the home with you. Ms. Rackley has a current Criminal Background Check on file dated for May 26, 2020, and will need to be renewed prior to May 26, 2025. RESOURCES: COHORT TWO (2): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed the following items since your family child care home is in cohort two (2). Your preparation year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. It is important to update DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. You will also need to complete your three (3) month self-study during your preparation year. You also expressed a possibility of completing the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). ON-GOING STAFF TRAINING AND HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: Please review all your staff files for their on-going staff training and Health and Safety Training, these will be reviewed during your annual compliance visit. WORKFORCE-REVISED ‘IN THE FIELD” DEGREES The NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is updating the list of degrees counted as degree in the field for both early childhood/child development and school age. Effective Monday, May 8, 2023, the DCDEE Workforce Education Unit’s determination of degree in the field will now include: For Early Childhood/Child Development • Elementary Education • Psychology • Sociology For School Age • Children and Nature • Outdoor Leadership • Trauma Informed Social Work in Children For NC Pre-K • These changes do not affect any lead NC Pre-K teacher. DCDEE must continue to follow DPI licensure requirements for lead teachers seeking licensure. • These changes do impact NC Pre-K teacher assistants in the NC Pre-K program. More detailed information will be shared as NC Pre-K updates program-related information to reflect this change. Evaluation of degrees will continue to be based on the position(s) requested, coursework completed, and the documented degree(s) awarded on official transcripts. More information will be distributed as the Workforce Education Unit moves towards implementation. Once fully implemented, documentation of the degree type and course of study will display in the individual’s DCDEE WORKS account and on their status letter. For general questions related to this change, please contact the Workforce Education Unit at 919-814-6350. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM NOW ON DCDEE MOODLE: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/login/index.php THE EXPANSION AND ACCESS GRANTS UPDATE: Round 2 Applications Still Under Review. Thank you for your continued patience as DCDEE continues to review Expansion and Access Round 2 applications. Unlike the stabilization grant applications, each of the more than 2,500 round 2 E&A applications have to be read and assessed individually. The Division hopes to award Round 2 grants by late August with payments starting to go out by mid-September. We’ll let you know via this newsletter when the status of Round 2 applications is updated. Round 1 Applicants, if you were awarded a grant, your application status will say “Approved”. • Round 1 award payments to licensed child care providers have been direct deposited. • The remaining Round 1 award payments are expected to go out next week. • Round 1 Awardees, if you haven’t received your grant award funds by August 18th, please contact DCDEE_Support@dhhs.nc.gov. If you applied in the first round but were not awarded a Round 1 E&A grant, your application status remains "Submitted" and is still being considered for Round 2. WRITTEN MATERIALS PROVIDED: -EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS FLYER CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times