It'S A Beautiful World

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/17/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 6/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced follow-up visit was to verify correction of staff child ratio violations documented during the routine unannounced visit, on June 11, 2026. D. Britt, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers having at least ten (10) years of Early Childhood (EC) work experience. Eight (8) children from ages 11 months old to seven-years-old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. The children were eating breakfast, engaging in free-play activities in centers, and personal care routines. Staff/child ratios were not incompliance. The following child care requirements were monitored: Adequate approved space, permit restrictions, capacity, supervision, and staff-to-child ratio. The following violation documented during the June 11, 2026, visit was monitored for compliance during this visit and enrollment was completed: #318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space number four (4) there were eight (8) children present. One (1) one-year-old, three (4) three-years-old, two (2) four-years-old, one (1) five years-old, and one (1) school-ager. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6). The following violations were observed during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. One teacher was with the following: one (1) eleven-month-old child, three (3) one-year-old children, two (2) three-year-old children, one (1) four-year-old child, and one (1) seven-years-old child. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. Three (3) one-year-old children were grouped with the following: One eleven-month-old child, two (2) three-year-old children, one (1) four-year-old child, and one (1) seven-years-old child. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 1963 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One teacher was with the eight children: one (1) eleven-month-old child, three (3) one-year-old children, two (2) three-year-old children, one (1) four-year-old child, and one (1) seven-years-old child. .3208; .3209 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 July 1, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 94%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF/CHILD: When I arrived at the facility, at 9am, I was getting out of my car and D. Williams was walking into the building. When I entered the building D. Williams was in space number three (3) and D. Britt had was in space number 5A. The children were eating breakfast at the table. Ms. Britt then switched rooms with Ms. Williams. When I asked Ms. Britt if there was another teacher with her, she stated “No”. Ms. Britt told me she had been by herself with the eight (8) children prior to Ms. Williams coming into the building. The following children were with Ms. Britt prior to Ms. Williams entering the building: one (1) eleven-month-old child, three (3) one-year-old children, two (2) three-year-old children, one (1) four-year-old child, and one (1) seven-years-old child. You stated your teacher did not come in on time and that’s why you were out of staff child ratio. Infant aged children cannot be grouped with children older than one-years-old and one-year-old children can never be grouped with children older than two-years-old. Please remember to always pay close attention to the youngest child in the classroom, to make sure you are following the enhanced ratio for that age. Please refer to your classroom ratio charts to help staff remember ratios and what age groups can be grouped together. You can combine children of all ages for the first hour and last hour of your operating day. You stated your facility is open from 7:30am-5:30pm. You can combine all ages from 7:30am-8:30am and from 4:30pm-5:30pm. The children were still combined at 9am when Ms. Williams came in. Please review your staffing patterns and determine how you need to schedule your staff to prevent you from being out of staff child ratio in the mornings. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: Based on current applicable NC Child Care rules, and the back to back violations of staff child ratio, it is possible some type of administrative action could be imposed. I will continue to be in contact with you regarding this information COMPLIANCE LETTER: Your compliance letter from your routine unannounced visit conducted on June 11, 2026, is due to me on or prior to June 25, 2026. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me, Angela Nieves 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: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/17/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 6/17/2026 Age: From 0 To 7 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced follow-up visit was to verify correction of staff child ratio violations documented during the routine unannounced visit, on June 11, 2026. D. Britt, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers having at least ten (10) years of Early Childhood (EC) work experience. Eight (8) children from ages 11 months old to seven-years-old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. The children were eating breakfast, engaging in free-play activities in centers, and personal care routines. Staff/child ratios were not incompliance. The following child care requirements were monitored: Adequate approved space, permit restrictions, capacity, supervision, and staff-to-child ratio. The following violation documented during the June 11, 2026, visit was monitored for compliance during this visit and enrollment was completed: #318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space number four (4) there were eight (8) children present. One (1) one-year-old, three (4) three-years-old, two (2) four-years-old, one (1) five years-old, and one (1) school-ager. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6). The following violations were observed during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. One teacher was with the following: one (1) eleven-month-old child, three (3) one-year-old children, two (2) three-year-old children, one (1) four-year-old child, and one (1) seven-years-old child. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. Three (3) one-year-old children were grouped with the following: One eleven-month-old child, two (2) three-year-old children, one (1) four-year-old child, and one (1) seven-years-old child. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 1963 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One teacher was with the eight children: one (1) eleven-month-old child, three (3) one-year-old children, two (2) three-year-old children, one (1) four-year-old child, and one (1) seven-years-old child. .3208; .3209 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 July 1, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 94%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF/CHILD: When I arrived at the facility, at 9am, I was getting out of my car and D. Williams was walking into the building. When I entered the building D. Williams was in space number three (3) and D. Britt had was in space number 5A. The children were eating breakfast at the table. Ms. Britt then switched rooms with Ms. Williams. When I asked Ms. Britt if there was another teacher with her, she stated “No”. Ms. Britt told me she had been by herself with the eight (8) children prior to Ms. Williams coming into the building. The following children were with Ms. Britt prior to Ms. Williams entering the building: one (1) eleven-month-old child, three (3) one-year-old children, two (2) three-year-old children, one (1) four-year-old child, and one (1) seven-years-old child. You stated your teacher did not come in on time and that’s why you were out of staff child ratio. Infant aged children cannot be grouped with children older than one-years-old and one-year-old children can never be grouped with children older than two-years-old. Please remember to always pay close attention to the youngest child in the classroom, to make sure you are following the enhanced ratio for that age. Please refer to your classroom ratio charts to help staff remember ratios and what age groups can be grouped together. You can combine children of all ages for the first hour and last hour of your operating day. You stated your facility is open from 7:30am-5:30pm. You can combine all ages from 7:30am-8:30am and from 4:30pm-5:30pm. The children were still combined at 9am when Ms. Williams came in. Please review your staffing patterns and determine how you need to schedule your staff to prevent you from being out of staff child ratio in the mornings. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: Based on current applicable NC Child Care rules, and the back to back violations of staff child ratio, it is possible some type of administrative action could be imposed. I will continue to be in contact with you regarding this information COMPLIANCE LETTER: Your compliance letter from your routine unannounced visit conducted on June 11, 2026, is due to me on or prior to June 25, 2026. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me, Angela Nieves 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 6/11/2026 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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 during a routine unannounced visit. Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, observed during today's visit. You, D. Britt, administrator, were present available to assist with today’s visit Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 14, 2026. The sanitation inspection was completed on February 16, 2026, with a “Superior” classification “15” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on April 1, 2026, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Ten (10) children from ten months old to twelve years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas such as music and movement and games. Teachers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and positive manner. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space number four (4) there were eight (8) children present. One (1) one-year-old, three (4) three-years-old, two (2) four-years-old, one (1) five years-old, and one (1) school-ager. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor learning environment, the back fence is bent and falling over. The gate door has a large cap and is being closed by a chain lock. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. S. Mabry began employment on June 8, 2026. There was no documentation of a completed medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(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 June 25, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 94%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. is a non-profit corporation and is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF RECORD: I reviewed one (1) new employee’s file, S. Mabry. She began employment on June 8, 2026. There was no documentation of a completed medical report on file. Please remember an initial medical assessment must be on file on the first day of employment. She has 90 days from her first day of employment to complete CPR/First Aid and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. She has four (4) months to complete IT SIDS training. Ms. Mabry has one year to complete her health and safety trainings, staff evaluation, and professional development plan. RATIO/GROUPING: In space number four (4) there were eight (8) children present. One (1) one-year-old, three (4) three-years-old, two (2) four-years-old, one (1) five years-old, and one (1) school-ager. Please remember one-year-old children can not be combined with children over the age of two. You immediately moved the child to space number three (3), which is where the child is enrolled in. OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONEMNT: In the outdoor learning environment, the back fence is bent and falling over. There is cap in the gate door and it is being closed by a chain lock. A child could push through the fence through the gate door. The gate can not be locked during the day; this is a fire hazard. Please remove the lock and have the fence repaired. REMINDERS: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (CBC) LETTER: Darlene Britt’s CBC letter will expire on July 21, 2026. Please make sure Ms. Britt renews her CBC letter prior to July 21, 2026. A CBC letter can be renewed up to six months prior to the expiration date. All CBC letters are valid for five years and must always remain current. STAR RATED STAR RATED LICENSE: You have chosen to complete Pathway Two: Classroom and Instructional Quality. We discussed, making sure each of your staff have DCDEE WORKS letters on file, curriculum, formative assessments, and the additional training hours for lead teachers. You are on track to transition your license in August. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, or training. We discussed making sure the four new employees you hired submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website you last tested your water on December 4, 2024. Please remember child care facilities must test their water every three years. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you have completed the lead paint and asbestos testing and there are no further requirements for you to complete. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: You have completed all requirements for the ABCMS portal, and the staff roster is current. Please continue to keep this current, removing staff that are no longer employed and making sure current staff are current on the 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. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1- 800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 6/11/2026 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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 during a routine unannounced visit. Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, observed during today's visit. You, D. Britt, administrator, were present available to assist with today’s visit Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 14, 2026. The sanitation inspection was completed on February 16, 2026, with a “Superior” classification “15” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on April 1, 2026, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Ten (10) children from ten months old to twelve years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas such as music and movement and games. Teachers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and positive manner. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space number four (4) there were eight (8) children present. One (1) one-year-old, three (4) three-years-old, two (2) four-years-old, one (1) five years-old, and one (1) school-ager. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor learning environment, the back fence is bent and falling over. The gate door has a large cap and is being closed by a chain lock. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. S. Mabry began employment on June 8, 2026. There was no documentation of a completed medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(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 June 25, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 94%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. is a non-profit corporation and is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF RECORD: I reviewed one (1) new employee’s file, S. Mabry. She began employment on June 8, 2026. There was no documentation of a completed medical report on file. Please remember an initial medical assessment must be on file on the first day of employment. She has 90 days from her first day of employment to complete CPR/First Aid and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. She has four (4) months to complete IT SIDS training. Ms. Mabry has one year to complete her health and safety trainings, staff evaluation, and professional development plan. RATIO/GROUPING: In space number four (4) there were eight (8) children present. One (1) one-year-old, three (4) three-years-old, two (2) four-years-old, one (1) five years-old, and one (1) school-ager. Please remember one-year-old children can not be combined with children over the age of two. You immediately moved the child to space number three (3), which is where the child is enrolled in. OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONEMNT: In the outdoor learning environment, the back fence is bent and falling over. There is cap in the gate door and it is being closed by a chain lock. A child could push through the fence through the gate door. The gate can not be locked during the day; this is a fire hazard. Please remove the lock and have the fence repaired. REMINDERS: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (CBC) LETTER: Darlene Britt’s CBC letter will expire on July 21, 2026. Please make sure Ms. Britt renews her CBC letter prior to July 21, 2026. A CBC letter can be renewed up to six months prior to the expiration date. All CBC letters are valid for five years and must always remain current. STAR RATED STAR RATED LICENSE: You have chosen to complete Pathway Two: Classroom and Instructional Quality. We discussed, making sure each of your staff have DCDEE WORKS letters on file, curriculum, formative assessments, and the additional training hours for lead teachers. You are on track to transition your license in August. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, or training. We discussed making sure the four new employees you hired submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website you last tested your water on December 4, 2024. Please remember child care facilities must test their water every three years. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you have completed the lead paint and asbestos testing and there are no further requirements for you to complete. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: You have completed all requirements for the ABCMS portal, and the staff roster is current. Please continue to keep this current, removing staff that are no longer employed and making sure current staff are current on the 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. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1- 800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. 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 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 6/11/2026 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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 during a routine unannounced visit. Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, observed during today's visit. You, D. Britt, administrator, were present available to assist with today’s visit Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 14, 2026. The sanitation inspection was completed on February 16, 2026, with a “Superior” classification “15” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on April 1, 2026, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Ten (10) children from ten months old to twelve years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas such as music and movement and games. Teachers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and positive manner. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space number four (4) there were eight (8) children present. One (1) one-year-old, three (4) three-years-old, two (2) four-years-old, one (1) five years-old, and one (1) school-ager. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor learning environment, the back fence is bent and falling over. The gate door has a large cap and is being closed by a chain lock. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. S. Mabry began employment on June 8, 2026. There was no documentation of a completed medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(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 June 25, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 94%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. is a non-profit corporation and is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF RECORD: I reviewed one (1) new employee’s file, S. Mabry. She began employment on June 8, 2026. There was no documentation of a completed medical report on file. Please remember an initial medical assessment must be on file on the first day of employment. She has 90 days from her first day of employment to complete CPR/First Aid and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. She has four (4) months to complete IT SIDS training. Ms. Mabry has one year to complete her health and safety trainings, staff evaluation, and professional development plan. RATIO/GROUPING: In space number four (4) there were eight (8) children present. One (1) one-year-old, three (4) three-years-old, two (2) four-years-old, one (1) five years-old, and one (1) school-ager. Please remember one-year-old children can not be combined with children over the age of two. You immediately moved the child to space number three (3), which is where the child is enrolled in. OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONEMNT: In the outdoor learning environment, the back fence is bent and falling over. There is cap in the gate door and it is being closed by a chain lock. A child could push through the fence through the gate door. The gate can not be locked during the day; this is a fire hazard. Please remove the lock and have the fence repaired. REMINDERS: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (CBC) LETTER: Darlene Britt’s CBC letter will expire on July 21, 2026. Please make sure Ms. Britt renews her CBC letter prior to July 21, 2026. A CBC letter can be renewed up to six months prior to the expiration date. All CBC letters are valid for five years and must always remain current. STAR RATED STAR RATED LICENSE: You have chosen to complete Pathway Two: Classroom and Instructional Quality. We discussed, making sure each of your staff have DCDEE WORKS letters on file, curriculum, formative assessments, and the additional training hours for lead teachers. You are on track to transition your license in August. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, or training. We discussed making sure the four new employees you hired submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website you last tested your water on December 4, 2024. Please remember child care facilities must test their water every three years. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you have completed the lead paint and asbestos testing and there are no further requirements for you to complete. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: You have completed all requirements for the ABCMS portal, and the staff roster is current. Please continue to keep this current, removing staff that are no longer employed and making sure current staff are current on the 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. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1- 800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. 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: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 6/11/2026 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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 during a routine unannounced visit. Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, observed during today's visit. You, D. Britt, administrator, were present available to assist with today’s visit Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on January 14, 2026. The sanitation inspection was completed on February 16, 2026, with a “Superior” classification “15” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on April 1, 2026, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Ten (10) children from ten months old to twelve years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas such as music and movement and games. Teachers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and positive manner. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space number four (4) there were eight (8) children present. One (1) one-year-old, three (4) three-years-old, two (2) four-years-old, one (1) five years-old, and one (1) school-ager. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor learning environment, the back fence is bent and falling over. The gate door has a large cap and is being closed by a chain lock. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. S. Mabry began employment on June 8, 2026. There was no documentation of a completed medical report on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(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 June 25, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 94%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. is a non-profit corporation and is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF RECORD: I reviewed one (1) new employee’s file, S. Mabry. She began employment on June 8, 2026. There was no documentation of a completed medical report on file. Please remember an initial medical assessment must be on file on the first day of employment. She has 90 days from her first day of employment to complete CPR/First Aid and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. She has four (4) months to complete IT SIDS training. Ms. Mabry has one year to complete her health and safety trainings, staff evaluation, and professional development plan. RATIO/GROUPING: In space number four (4) there were eight (8) children present. One (1) one-year-old, three (4) three-years-old, two (2) four-years-old, one (1) five years-old, and one (1) school-ager. Please remember one-year-old children can not be combined with children over the age of two. You immediately moved the child to space number three (3), which is where the child is enrolled in. OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONEMNT: In the outdoor learning environment, the back fence is bent and falling over. There is cap in the gate door and it is being closed by a chain lock. A child could push through the fence through the gate door. The gate can not be locked during the day; this is a fire hazard. Please remove the lock and have the fence repaired. REMINDERS: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (CBC) LETTER: Darlene Britt’s CBC letter will expire on July 21, 2026. Please make sure Ms. Britt renews her CBC letter prior to July 21, 2026. A CBC letter can be renewed up to six months prior to the expiration date. All CBC letters are valid for five years and must always remain current. STAR RATED STAR RATED LICENSE: You have chosen to complete Pathway Two: Classroom and Instructional Quality. We discussed, making sure each of your staff have DCDEE WORKS letters on file, curriculum, formative assessments, and the additional training hours for lead teachers. You are on track to transition your license in August. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, or training. We discussed making sure the four new employees you hired submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website you last tested your water on December 4, 2024. Please remember child care facilities must test their water every three years. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you have completed the lead paint and asbestos testing and there are no further requirements for you to complete. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: You have completed all requirements for the ABCMS portal, and the staff roster is current. Please continue to keep this current, removing staff that are no longer employed and making sure current staff are current on the 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. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1- 800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/14/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 1/14/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. D. Britt, Administrator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers having at least ten (10) years of Early Childhood (EC) work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 17, 2026. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 2, 2025, with a “Superior” classification and 13 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on March 24, 2025, and the center was approved for daytime and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% percent as of January 13, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 14, 2026, and It’s A Beautiful World Daycare, INC. was listed as current and active. Nine (9) children were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, playing with developmentally appropriate materials. The children were also observed engaging in gross-motor play in the outdoor-learning environment. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: beef steak, green beans, hash rounds, bread, and milk. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. You stated transportation is not provided. 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 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space number four (4) the children were watching a laptop of educational cartoons and music and movement; however, there was a two-year-old child present. .0510(f) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor learning environment, there was a pink car that children could ride on, the seat was broken off and the battery and wires were exposed and in the sandbox the plastic lining of the sandbox was exposed and loose, this could potentially be a suffocation hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. D. Williams did not have documentation of completing an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 28, 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. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of staff records and one (1) new staff record was reviewed today. P. Underhill began employment on October 8, 2025. Ms. Underhill has a current criminal background check on file with an expiration date of June 17, 2027. Ms. Underhill has one year from her first day of employment to complete the health and safety trainings, annual staff evaluation and professional development plan. Ten percent (10%) of children files were reviewed today OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: In the outdoor learning environment, there was a pink car that children could ride on, the seat was broken off and the battery and wires were exposed, please remove the item from the outdoor environment. In the sandbox the plastic lining of the sandbox is exposed and loose, this could potentially be a suffocation hazard please remove from the outdoor learning environment immediately. SCREEN TIME: In space number four (4) the children were watching a laptop of educational cartoons and music and movement; however, there was a two-year-old child present. Children under the age of three can not have screen time. STAFF EVALUATION: D. Williams did not have an annual evaluation on file. You stated you could not find an evaluation form on DCDEE’s website. We discussed creating your own or researching some templates online. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: You are in the process of connecting your staff to the ABCMS portal you showed me you have them in the system; however, you are having trouble completing. I sent an email with detailed instructions and suggested you call the helpdesk. Please complete this process immediately. 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. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. QRIS PATHWAYS: We reviewed section 3200-Standards for Two through Five Star License. We reviewed all three (3) pathways available to you. You have decided to pursue Pathway Two-Classroom and Instructional Quality. We reviewed the requirements for you to transition using Pathway Two. We reviewed the DCDEE Modernization Page, the approved curriculum list and the approved formative assessment, and DCDEE WORKS. We also reviewed the coaching and training opportunities. You would like to transition to your new license in May 2026. As we discussed, the application has all the links to download the forms needed to complete Pathway Two. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: During today’s visit we completed the QRIS Conversation Template. You were given a copy of the form at the conclusion of today’s visit. Reminders: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you completed your lead water testing on December 4, 2024. Please remember you must test your water every three (3) years. You have met the requirements for the lead paint and asbestos testing. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/14/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 1/14/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. D. Britt, Administrator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers having at least ten (10) years of Early Childhood (EC) work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 17, 2026. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 2, 2025, with a “Superior” classification and 13 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on March 24, 2025, and the center was approved for daytime and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% percent as of January 13, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 14, 2026, and It’s A Beautiful World Daycare, INC. was listed as current and active. Nine (9) children were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, playing with developmentally appropriate materials. The children were also observed engaging in gross-motor play in the outdoor-learning environment. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: beef steak, green beans, hash rounds, bread, and milk. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. You stated transportation is not provided. 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 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space number four (4) the children were watching a laptop of educational cartoons and music and movement; however, there was a two-year-old child present. .0510(f) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor learning environment, there was a pink car that children could ride on, the seat was broken off and the battery and wires were exposed and in the sandbox the plastic lining of the sandbox was exposed and loose, this could potentially be a suffocation hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. D. Williams did not have documentation of completing an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 28, 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. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of staff records and one (1) new staff record was reviewed today. P. Underhill began employment on October 8, 2025. Ms. Underhill has a current criminal background check on file with an expiration date of June 17, 2027. Ms. Underhill has one year from her first day of employment to complete the health and safety trainings, annual staff evaluation and professional development plan. Ten percent (10%) of children files were reviewed today OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: In the outdoor learning environment, there was a pink car that children could ride on, the seat was broken off and the battery and wires were exposed, please remove the item from the outdoor environment. In the sandbox the plastic lining of the sandbox is exposed and loose, this could potentially be a suffocation hazard please remove from the outdoor learning environment immediately. SCREEN TIME: In space number four (4) the children were watching a laptop of educational cartoons and music and movement; however, there was a two-year-old child present. Children under the age of three can not have screen time. STAFF EVALUATION: D. Williams did not have an annual evaluation on file. You stated you could not find an evaluation form on DCDEE’s website. We discussed creating your own or researching some templates online. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: You are in the process of connecting your staff to the ABCMS portal you showed me you have them in the system; however, you are having trouble completing. I sent an email with detailed instructions and suggested you call the helpdesk. Please complete this process immediately. 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. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. QRIS PATHWAYS: We reviewed section 3200-Standards for Two through Five Star License. We reviewed all three (3) pathways available to you. You have decided to pursue Pathway Two-Classroom and Instructional Quality. We reviewed the requirements for you to transition using Pathway Two. We reviewed the DCDEE Modernization Page, the approved curriculum list and the approved formative assessment, and DCDEE WORKS. We also reviewed the coaching and training opportunities. You would like to transition to your new license in May 2026. As we discussed, the application has all the links to download the forms needed to complete Pathway Two. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: During today’s visit we completed the QRIS Conversation Template. You were given a copy of the form at the conclusion of today’s visit. Reminders: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you completed your lead water testing on December 4, 2024. Please remember you must test your water every three (3) years. You have met the requirements for the lead paint and asbestos testing. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/14/2026 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 1/14/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 215 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. D. Britt, Administrator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers having at least ten (10) years of Early Childhood (EC) work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 17, 2026. The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 2, 2025, with a “Superior” classification and 13 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on March 24, 2025, and the center was approved for daytime and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% percent as of January 13, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 14, 2026, and It’s A Beautiful World Daycare, INC. was listed as current and active. Nine (9) children were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, playing with developmentally appropriate materials. The children were also observed engaging in gross-motor play in the outdoor-learning environment. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: beef steak, green beans, hash rounds, bread, and milk. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. You stated transportation is not provided. 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 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space number four (4) the children were watching a laptop of educational cartoons and music and movement; however, there was a two-year-old child present. .0510(f) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor learning environment, there was a pink car that children could ride on, the seat was broken off and the battery and wires were exposed and in the sandbox the plastic lining of the sandbox was exposed and loose, this could potentially be a suffocation hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. D. Williams did not have documentation of completing an annual staff evaluation. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before January 28, 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. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) of staff records and one (1) new staff record was reviewed today. P. Underhill began employment on October 8, 2025. Ms. Underhill has a current criminal background check on file with an expiration date of June 17, 2027. Ms. Underhill has one year from her first day of employment to complete the health and safety trainings, annual staff evaluation and professional development plan. Ten percent (10%) of children files were reviewed today OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: In the outdoor learning environment, there was a pink car that children could ride on, the seat was broken off and the battery and wires were exposed, please remove the item from the outdoor environment. In the sandbox the plastic lining of the sandbox is exposed and loose, this could potentially be a suffocation hazard please remove from the outdoor learning environment immediately. SCREEN TIME: In space number four (4) the children were watching a laptop of educational cartoons and music and movement; however, there was a two-year-old child present. Children under the age of three can not have screen time. STAFF EVALUATION: D. Williams did not have an annual evaluation on file. You stated you could not find an evaluation form on DCDEE’s website. We discussed creating your own or researching some templates online. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: You are in the process of connecting your staff to the ABCMS portal you showed me you have them in the system; however, you are having trouble completing. I sent an email with detailed instructions and suggested you call the helpdesk. Please complete this process immediately. 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. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. QRIS PATHWAYS: We reviewed section 3200-Standards for Two through Five Star License. We reviewed all three (3) pathways available to you. You have decided to pursue Pathway Two-Classroom and Instructional Quality. We reviewed the requirements for you to transition using Pathway Two. We reviewed the DCDEE Modernization Page, the approved curriculum list and the approved formative assessment, and DCDEE WORKS. We also reviewed the coaching and training opportunities. You would like to transition to your new license in May 2026. As we discussed, the application has all the links to download the forms needed to complete Pathway Two. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: During today’s visit we completed the QRIS Conversation Template. You were given a copy of the form at the conclusion of today’s visit. Reminders: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you completed your lead water testing on December 4, 2024. Please remember you must test your water every three (3) years. You have met the requirements for the lead paint and asbestos testing. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/17/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 2/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. D. Britt, Administrator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers having at least ten (10) years of Early Childhood (EC) work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 5, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 14, 2025, with a “Superior” classification and 12 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on April 11, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 85% percent as of February 16, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 17, 2025, and It’s A Beautiful World Daycare, INC. was listed as current and active. Nine (9) children were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, playing with developmentally appropriate materials, and working in small group activities. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: cheese pizza, peaches, string beans, and milk. You stated transportation is not provided. 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 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation of NC Summary of Law was on file; however, it was on file March 16, 2023, and not prior to the child’s first day of enrollment, which was December 5, 2021. GS 110-102 1053 On-going training received was not within the 9 topic areas listed in GS 110-91(11) and/or the health and safety training topic areas in rule .1102. . Ms. Britt did not have documentation for all the required health and safety trainings. Ms. Britt only had the following on file: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases completed on February 24, 2022, and Prevention and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions completed on February 25, 2022. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09.1102(b)(1-11) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child’s file with the enrollment date of December 5, 2021 had an immunization record on file; however, it was dated March 16, 2023. The immunization record was not on file within 30 days of the child’s enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 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 3, 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. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. One child’s file with the enrollment date of December 5, 2021, was reviewed today. The following items were on file; however, they were not on file within the correct date. There was an immunization record on file; however, it was dated March 16, 2023. The immunization record was not on file within 30 days of the child’s enrollment. Please make sure all immunizations records are on file within 30 days of the child’s enrollment. This was corrected during the visit. Documentation of NC Summary of Law was on file; however, it was on file March 16, 2023, and not prior to the child’s first day of enrollment, this was corrected during the visit. Ten percent (10%) of existing staff files were monitored. Ms. Britt did not have documentation for all the required health and safety trainings. Ms. Britt had the following on file: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases completed on February 24, 2022, and Prevention and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions completed on February 25, 2022. Ms. Britt stated she had completed all the health and safety trainings but had taken them out and put them in another folder, but she could not locate the folder. I reminded Ms. Britt the health and safety trainings must be completed every five (5) years and kept on file for review. If you cannot locate the missing trainings, please go to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website to complete the trainings via Moodle: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ . Once you have completed the trainings, please print them and place them in your file. EMERGENCY PREAPREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN (EPR): As a reminder you will need to review your EPR plan in the NC Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ on or prior to March 19, 2025. If there are any changes that are made please print and place in your file. Reminders: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you completed your lead water testing on December 4, 2024. Please remember you must test your water every three (3) years. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD was exempt from the lead-based paint assessment requirements. The facility provided the appropriate documentation to show all buildings were built after 1978 and no lead-based paint was used in order to meet the building age exemption criteria per 10A NCAC 41C.1004. No additional action is required by the facility. According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website, they are waiting for on-site visit results for your asbestos testing. Please check your email regularly for communication from Clean Water for US Kids. NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. RESOURCES: PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 09.1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/17/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 2/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. D. Britt, Administrator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers having at least ten (10) years of Early Childhood (EC) work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 5, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 14, 2025, with a “Superior” classification and 12 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on April 11, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 85% percent as of February 16, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 17, 2025, and It’s A Beautiful World Daycare, INC. was listed as current and active. Nine (9) children were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, playing with developmentally appropriate materials, and working in small group activities. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: cheese pizza, peaches, string beans, and milk. You stated transportation is not provided. 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 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation of NC Summary of Law was on file; however, it was on file March 16, 2023, and not prior to the child’s first day of enrollment, which was December 5, 2021. GS 110-102 1053 On-going training received was not within the 9 topic areas listed in GS 110-91(11) and/or the health and safety training topic areas in rule .1102. . Ms. Britt did not have documentation for all the required health and safety trainings. Ms. Britt only had the following on file: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases completed on February 24, 2022, and Prevention and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions completed on February 25, 2022. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09.1102(b)(1-11) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child’s file with the enrollment date of December 5, 2021 had an immunization record on file; however, it was dated March 16, 2023. The immunization record was not on file within 30 days of the child’s enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 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 3, 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. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. One child’s file with the enrollment date of December 5, 2021, was reviewed today. The following items were on file; however, they were not on file within the correct date. There was an immunization record on file; however, it was dated March 16, 2023. The immunization record was not on file within 30 days of the child’s enrollment. Please make sure all immunizations records are on file within 30 days of the child’s enrollment. This was corrected during the visit. Documentation of NC Summary of Law was on file; however, it was on file March 16, 2023, and not prior to the child’s first day of enrollment, this was corrected during the visit. Ten percent (10%) of existing staff files were monitored. Ms. Britt did not have documentation for all the required health and safety trainings. Ms. Britt had the following on file: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases completed on February 24, 2022, and Prevention and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions completed on February 25, 2022. Ms. Britt stated she had completed all the health and safety trainings but had taken them out and put them in another folder, but she could not locate the folder. I reminded Ms. Britt the health and safety trainings must be completed every five (5) years and kept on file for review. If you cannot locate the missing trainings, please go to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website to complete the trainings via Moodle: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ . Once you have completed the trainings, please print them and place them in your file. EMERGENCY PREAPREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN (EPR): As a reminder you will need to review your EPR plan in the NC Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ on or prior to March 19, 2025. If there are any changes that are made please print and place in your file. Reminders: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you completed your lead water testing on December 4, 2024. Please remember you must test your water every three (3) years. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD was exempt from the lead-based paint assessment requirements. The facility provided the appropriate documentation to show all buildings were built after 1978 and no lead-based paint was used in order to meet the building age exemption criteria per 10A NCAC 41C.1004. No additional action is required by the facility. According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website, they are waiting for on-site visit results for your asbestos testing. Please check your email regularly for communication from Clean Water for US Kids. NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. RESOURCES: PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/17/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 2/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. D. Britt, Administrator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers having at least ten (10) years of Early Childhood (EC) work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 5, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 14, 2025, with a “Superior” classification and 12 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on April 11, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 85% percent as of February 16, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 17, 2025, and It’s A Beautiful World Daycare, INC. was listed as current and active. Nine (9) children were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, playing with developmentally appropriate materials, and working in small group activities. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: cheese pizza, peaches, string beans, and milk. You stated transportation is not provided. 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 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation of NC Summary of Law was on file; however, it was on file March 16, 2023, and not prior to the child’s first day of enrollment, which was December 5, 2021. GS 110-102 1053 On-going training received was not within the 9 topic areas listed in GS 110-91(11) and/or the health and safety training topic areas in rule .1102. . Ms. Britt did not have documentation for all the required health and safety trainings. Ms. Britt only had the following on file: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases completed on February 24, 2022, and Prevention and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions completed on February 25, 2022. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09.1102(b)(1-11) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child’s file with the enrollment date of December 5, 2021 had an immunization record on file; however, it was dated March 16, 2023. The immunization record was not on file within 30 days of the child’s enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 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 3, 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. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. One child’s file with the enrollment date of December 5, 2021, was reviewed today. The following items were on file; however, they were not on file within the correct date. There was an immunization record on file; however, it was dated March 16, 2023. The immunization record was not on file within 30 days of the child’s enrollment. Please make sure all immunizations records are on file within 30 days of the child’s enrollment. This was corrected during the visit. Documentation of NC Summary of Law was on file; however, it was on file March 16, 2023, and not prior to the child’s first day of enrollment, this was corrected during the visit. Ten percent (10%) of existing staff files were monitored. Ms. Britt did not have documentation for all the required health and safety trainings. Ms. Britt had the following on file: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases completed on February 24, 2022, and Prevention and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions completed on February 25, 2022. Ms. Britt stated she had completed all the health and safety trainings but had taken them out and put them in another folder, but she could not locate the folder. I reminded Ms. Britt the health and safety trainings must be completed every five (5) years and kept on file for review. If you cannot locate the missing trainings, please go to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website to complete the trainings via Moodle: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ . Once you have completed the trainings, please print them and place them in your file. EMERGENCY PREAPREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN (EPR): As a reminder you will need to review your EPR plan in the NC Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ on or prior to March 19, 2025. If there are any changes that are made please print and place in your file. Reminders: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you completed your lead water testing on December 4, 2024. Please remember you must test your water every three (3) years. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD was exempt from the lead-based paint assessment requirements. The facility provided the appropriate documentation to show all buildings were built after 1978 and no lead-based paint was used in order to meet the building age exemption criteria per 10A NCAC 41C.1004. No additional action is required by the facility. According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website, they are waiting for on-site visit results for your asbestos testing. Please check your email regularly for communication from Clean Water for US Kids. NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. RESOURCES: PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/17/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 2/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. D. Britt, Administrator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers having at least ten (10) years of Early Childhood (EC) work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 5, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 14, 2025, with a “Superior” classification and 12 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on April 11, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 85% percent as of February 16, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 17, 2025, and It’s A Beautiful World Daycare, INC. was listed as current and active. Nine (9) children were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, playing with developmentally appropriate materials, and working in small group activities. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: cheese pizza, peaches, string beans, and milk. You stated transportation is not provided. 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 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation of NC Summary of Law was on file; however, it was on file March 16, 2023, and not prior to the child’s first day of enrollment, which was December 5, 2021. GS 110-102 1053 On-going training received was not within the 9 topic areas listed in GS 110-91(11) and/or the health and safety training topic areas in rule .1102. . Ms. Britt did not have documentation for all the required health and safety trainings. Ms. Britt only had the following on file: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases completed on February 24, 2022, and Prevention and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions completed on February 25, 2022. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09.1102(b)(1-11) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child’s file with the enrollment date of December 5, 2021 had an immunization record on file; however, it was dated March 16, 2023. The immunization record was not on file within 30 days of the child’s enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 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 3, 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. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. One child’s file with the enrollment date of December 5, 2021, was reviewed today. The following items were on file; however, they were not on file within the correct date. There was an immunization record on file; however, it was dated March 16, 2023. The immunization record was not on file within 30 days of the child’s enrollment. Please make sure all immunizations records are on file within 30 days of the child’s enrollment. This was corrected during the visit. Documentation of NC Summary of Law was on file; however, it was on file March 16, 2023, and not prior to the child’s first day of enrollment, this was corrected during the visit. Ten percent (10%) of existing staff files were monitored. Ms. Britt did not have documentation for all the required health and safety trainings. Ms. Britt had the following on file: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases completed on February 24, 2022, and Prevention and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions completed on February 25, 2022. Ms. Britt stated she had completed all the health and safety trainings but had taken them out and put them in another folder, but she could not locate the folder. I reminded Ms. Britt the health and safety trainings must be completed every five (5) years and kept on file for review. If you cannot locate the missing trainings, please go to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website to complete the trainings via Moodle: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ . Once you have completed the trainings, please print them and place them in your file. EMERGENCY PREAPREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN (EPR): As a reminder you will need to review your EPR plan in the NC Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ on or prior to March 19, 2025. If there are any changes that are made please print and place in your file. Reminders: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you completed your lead water testing on December 4, 2024. Please remember you must test your water every three (3) years. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD was exempt from the lead-based paint assessment requirements. The facility provided the appropriate documentation to show all buildings were built after 1978 and no lead-based paint was used in order to meet the building age exemption criteria per 10A NCAC 41C.1004. No additional action is required by the facility. According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website, they are waiting for on-site visit results for your asbestos testing. Please check your email regularly for communication from Clean Water for US Kids. NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. RESOURCES: PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/17/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 2/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 12 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. D. Britt, Administrator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers having at least ten (10) years of Early Childhood (EC) work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 5, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 14, 2025, with a “Superior” classification and 12 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on April 11, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 85% percent as of February 16, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on February 17, 2025, and It’s A Beautiful World Daycare, INC. was listed as current and active. Nine (9) children were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, playing with developmentally appropriate materials, and working in small group activities. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: cheese pizza, peaches, string beans, and milk. You stated transportation is not provided. 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 114 A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation of NC Summary of Law was on file; however, it was on file March 16, 2023, and not prior to the child’s first day of enrollment, which was December 5, 2021. GS 110-102 1053 On-going training received was not within the 9 topic areas listed in GS 110-91(11) and/or the health and safety training topic areas in rule .1102. . Ms. Britt did not have documentation for all the required health and safety trainings. Ms. Britt only had the following on file: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases completed on February 24, 2022, and Prevention and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions completed on February 25, 2022. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09.1102(b)(1-11) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child’s file with the enrollment date of December 5, 2021 had an immunization record on file; however, it was dated March 16, 2023. The immunization record was not on file within 30 days of the child’s enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 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 3, 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. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. One child’s file with the enrollment date of December 5, 2021, was reviewed today. The following items were on file; however, they were not on file within the correct date. There was an immunization record on file; however, it was dated March 16, 2023. The immunization record was not on file within 30 days of the child’s enrollment. Please make sure all immunizations records are on file within 30 days of the child’s enrollment. This was corrected during the visit. Documentation of NC Summary of Law was on file; however, it was on file March 16, 2023, and not prior to the child’s first day of enrollment, this was corrected during the visit. Ten percent (10%) of existing staff files were monitored. Ms. Britt did not have documentation for all the required health and safety trainings. Ms. Britt had the following on file: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases completed on February 24, 2022, and Prevention and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions completed on February 25, 2022. Ms. Britt stated she had completed all the health and safety trainings but had taken them out and put them in another folder, but she could not locate the folder. I reminded Ms. Britt the health and safety trainings must be completed every five (5) years and kept on file for review. If you cannot locate the missing trainings, please go to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website to complete the trainings via Moodle: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ . Once you have completed the trainings, please print them and place them in your file. EMERGENCY PREAPREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN (EPR): As a reminder you will need to review your EPR plan in the NC Risk Management Portal at https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/ on or prior to March 19, 2025. If there are any changes that are made please print and place in your file. Reminders: CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you completed your lead water testing on December 4, 2024. Please remember you must test your water every three (3) years. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD was exempt from the lead-based paint assessment requirements. The facility provided the appropriate documentation to show all buildings were built after 1978 and no lead-based paint was used in order to meet the building age exemption criteria per 10A NCAC 41C.1004. No additional action is required by the facility. According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website, they are waiting for on-site visit results for your asbestos testing. Please check your email regularly for communication from Clean Water for US Kids. NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. RESOURCES: PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK-AMBCMS PORTAL: The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS 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. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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 during a routine unannounced visit. You, D. Britt, administrator, were present available to assist with today’s visit Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 5, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on June 20, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “11” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on April 11, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Ten (10) children from ages two (2) months to six (6) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Teachers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and positive manner. Snack consisted of pretzels and 100% fruit grape juice. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. One (1) new staff record was reviewed today. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space number five A (5A) there was not a current activity plan posted. The activity plan posted was dated for March 6, 2024. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor learning environment, there were two active anthills along the pathway. You sprayed the anthills immediately. There was also a broken white mesh chair. You removed the chair from the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There was an electrical outlet in space number four (#4) not cover by a protective cover. You immediately covered the outlet with a protective cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Ms. Britt, Ms. Taylor, and Ms. Williams did not have documentation of completing CPR training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Ms. Britt, Ms. Taylor, and Ms. Williams did not have documentation of completing CPR training. .1102(d) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. D. Britt, had documentation of ITS SIDS training on file dated September 14, 2021, however; the training was due to be retaken on or prior to September 14, 2024. .1102(f) 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. There was not at least person at the facility that had current documentation of completion for First Aid and CPR. .1102(c-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Ms. Williams did not have documentation of the completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. The training should have been completed by August 20, 2024.B. Taylor did not have documentation of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. Ms. Taylor’s first day of employment was March 4, 2024. he training should have been completed on or prior to June 4, 2024. .1102(g) 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 October 31, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 90%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. is a non-profit corporation and is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: NEW STAFF FILE: One new staff was reviewed today. The first day of employment was May 20, 2024. D. Williams did not have documentation about the completion of CPR and First Aid. CPR and First Aids needs to be completed within 90 days of the first day of employment. You stated Ms. Williams has completed the First Aid and CPR Training. Please make sure you make a copy of the documentation and place it in her file. Ms. Williams also missing documentation of the completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. The training needed to be completed within 90 days of the first day of employment. The training should have been completed by August 20, 2024. You stated Ms. Williams has completed the training but has not given you a copy of the certificate. Please make a copy of the certificate and place it in her file. Ms. Williams will need to complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment. The completed certificates should be on file on or prior to May 20, 2025. Ms. Williams can go to the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings to complete the trainings. CPR AND FIRST AID: You, D. Britt had documentation of First Aid and CPR on file however; the certification had expired on September 14, 2024. B. Taylor’s first day of employment was March 4, 2024, and her CPR and First Aid was due by June 4, 2024. Please completed this training as soon as possible. Everyone in the child care facility must have current CPR and First Aid documentation on file. There was not at least one (1) person at the facility that had current documentation of completion for First Aid and CPR. SPECIAL TRAINING-ITS SIDS: You, D. Britt, had documentation of ITS SIDS training on file dated September 14, 2021, however; the training was due to be retaken on or prior to September 14, 2024. As the administrator you are required to have a current ITS SIDS certificate on file. Please contact Down East Partnership for Children at 985-4300 to see if they have an ITS SIDS training on the professional development calendar. RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: B. Taylor did not have documentation of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. Ms. Taylor’s first day of employment was March 4, 2024. The training should have been completed on or prior to June 4, 2024. You stated she has completed the training, but did not provide you with a copy of the certificate. You can go to Positive Childhood Alliance NC at https://preventchildabusenc.org/ to complete the training. OUTDOOR ENVIORNMENT: In the outdoor learning environment, there were two active anthills along the pathway. You sprayed the anthills immediately. There was also a broken white mesh chair. You removed the chair from the playground. This item was corrected during the visit. ELECTRICAL OUTLET: There was an electrical outlet in space number four (#4) not cover by a protective cover. You immediately covered the outlet with a protective cover. This was corrected during the visit. RMINDERS: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, or training. We discussed making sure the four new employees you hired submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on September 1, 2024. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Child care programs have until November 1, 2024, to complete the enrollment process. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PORTAL: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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 during a routine unannounced visit. You, D. Britt, administrator, were present available to assist with today’s visit Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 5, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on June 20, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “11” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on April 11, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Ten (10) children from ages two (2) months to six (6) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Teachers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and positive manner. Snack consisted of pretzels and 100% fruit grape juice. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. One (1) new staff record was reviewed today. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space number five A (5A) there was not a current activity plan posted. The activity plan posted was dated for March 6, 2024. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor learning environment, there were two active anthills along the pathway. You sprayed the anthills immediately. There was also a broken white mesh chair. You removed the chair from the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There was an electrical outlet in space number four (#4) not cover by a protective cover. You immediately covered the outlet with a protective cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Ms. Britt, Ms. Taylor, and Ms. Williams did not have documentation of completing CPR training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Ms. Britt, Ms. Taylor, and Ms. Williams did not have documentation of completing CPR training. .1102(d) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. D. Britt, had documentation of ITS SIDS training on file dated September 14, 2021, however; the training was due to be retaken on or prior to September 14, 2024. .1102(f) 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. There was not at least person at the facility that had current documentation of completion for First Aid and CPR. .1102(c-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Ms. Williams did not have documentation of the completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. The training should have been completed by August 20, 2024.B. Taylor did not have documentation of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. Ms. Taylor’s first day of employment was March 4, 2024. he training should have been completed on or prior to June 4, 2024. .1102(g) 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 October 31, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 90%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. is a non-profit corporation and is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: NEW STAFF FILE: One new staff was reviewed today. The first day of employment was May 20, 2024. D. Williams did not have documentation about the completion of CPR and First Aid. CPR and First Aids needs to be completed within 90 days of the first day of employment. You stated Ms. Williams has completed the First Aid and CPR Training. Please make sure you make a copy of the documentation and place it in her file. Ms. Williams also missing documentation of the completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. The training needed to be completed within 90 days of the first day of employment. The training should have been completed by August 20, 2024. You stated Ms. Williams has completed the training but has not given you a copy of the certificate. Please make a copy of the certificate and place it in her file. Ms. Williams will need to complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment. The completed certificates should be on file on or prior to May 20, 2025. Ms. Williams can go to the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings to complete the trainings. CPR AND FIRST AID: You, D. Britt had documentation of First Aid and CPR on file however; the certification had expired on September 14, 2024. B. Taylor’s first day of employment was March 4, 2024, and her CPR and First Aid was due by June 4, 2024. Please completed this training as soon as possible. Everyone in the child care facility must have current CPR and First Aid documentation on file. There was not at least one (1) person at the facility that had current documentation of completion for First Aid and CPR. SPECIAL TRAINING-ITS SIDS: You, D. Britt, had documentation of ITS SIDS training on file dated September 14, 2021, however; the training was due to be retaken on or prior to September 14, 2024. As the administrator you are required to have a current ITS SIDS certificate on file. Please contact Down East Partnership for Children at 985-4300 to see if they have an ITS SIDS training on the professional development calendar. RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: B. Taylor did not have documentation of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. Ms. Taylor’s first day of employment was March 4, 2024. The training should have been completed on or prior to June 4, 2024. You stated she has completed the training, but did not provide you with a copy of the certificate. You can go to Positive Childhood Alliance NC at https://preventchildabusenc.org/ to complete the training. OUTDOOR ENVIORNMENT: In the outdoor learning environment, there were two active anthills along the pathway. You sprayed the anthills immediately. There was also a broken white mesh chair. You removed the chair from the playground. This item was corrected during the visit. ELECTRICAL OUTLET: There was an electrical outlet in space number four (#4) not cover by a protective cover. You immediately covered the outlet with a protective cover. This was corrected during the visit. RMINDERS: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, or training. We discussed making sure the four new employees you hired submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on September 1, 2024. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Child care programs have until November 1, 2024, to complete the enrollment process. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PORTAL: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. 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: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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 during a routine unannounced visit. You, D. Britt, administrator, were present available to assist with today’s visit Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 5, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on June 20, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “11” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on April 11, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Ten (10) children from ages two (2) months to six (6) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Teachers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and positive manner. Snack consisted of pretzels and 100% fruit grape juice. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. One (1) new staff record was reviewed today. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space number five A (5A) there was not a current activity plan posted. The activity plan posted was dated for March 6, 2024. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor learning environment, there were two active anthills along the pathway. You sprayed the anthills immediately. There was also a broken white mesh chair. You removed the chair from the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There was an electrical outlet in space number four (#4) not cover by a protective cover. You immediately covered the outlet with a protective cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Ms. Britt, Ms. Taylor, and Ms. Williams did not have documentation of completing CPR training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Ms. Britt, Ms. Taylor, and Ms. Williams did not have documentation of completing CPR training. .1102(d) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. D. Britt, had documentation of ITS SIDS training on file dated September 14, 2021, however; the training was due to be retaken on or prior to September 14, 2024. .1102(f) 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. There was not at least person at the facility that had current documentation of completion for First Aid and CPR. .1102(c-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Ms. Williams did not have documentation of the completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. The training should have been completed by August 20, 2024.B. Taylor did not have documentation of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. Ms. Taylor’s first day of employment was March 4, 2024. he training should have been completed on or prior to June 4, 2024. .1102(g) 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 October 31, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 90%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. is a non-profit corporation and is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: NEW STAFF FILE: One new staff was reviewed today. The first day of employment was May 20, 2024. D. Williams did not have documentation about the completion of CPR and First Aid. CPR and First Aids needs to be completed within 90 days of the first day of employment. You stated Ms. Williams has completed the First Aid and CPR Training. Please make sure you make a copy of the documentation and place it in her file. Ms. Williams also missing documentation of the completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. The training needed to be completed within 90 days of the first day of employment. The training should have been completed by August 20, 2024. You stated Ms. Williams has completed the training but has not given you a copy of the certificate. Please make a copy of the certificate and place it in her file. Ms. Williams will need to complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment. The completed certificates should be on file on or prior to May 20, 2025. Ms. Williams can go to the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings to complete the trainings. CPR AND FIRST AID: You, D. Britt had documentation of First Aid and CPR on file however; the certification had expired on September 14, 2024. B. Taylor’s first day of employment was March 4, 2024, and her CPR and First Aid was due by June 4, 2024. Please completed this training as soon as possible. Everyone in the child care facility must have current CPR and First Aid documentation on file. There was not at least one (1) person at the facility that had current documentation of completion for First Aid and CPR. SPECIAL TRAINING-ITS SIDS: You, D. Britt, had documentation of ITS SIDS training on file dated September 14, 2021, however; the training was due to be retaken on or prior to September 14, 2024. As the administrator you are required to have a current ITS SIDS certificate on file. Please contact Down East Partnership for Children at 985-4300 to see if they have an ITS SIDS training on the professional development calendar. RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: B. Taylor did not have documentation of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. Ms. Taylor’s first day of employment was March 4, 2024. The training should have been completed on or prior to June 4, 2024. You stated she has completed the training, but did not provide you with a copy of the certificate. You can go to Positive Childhood Alliance NC at https://preventchildabusenc.org/ to complete the training. OUTDOOR ENVIORNMENT: In the outdoor learning environment, there were two active anthills along the pathway. You sprayed the anthills immediately. There was also a broken white mesh chair. You removed the chair from the playground. This item was corrected during the visit. ELECTRICAL OUTLET: There was an electrical outlet in space number four (#4) not cover by a protective cover. You immediately covered the outlet with a protective cover. This was corrected during the visit. RMINDERS: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, or training. We discussed making sure the four new employees you hired submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on September 1, 2024. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Child care programs have until November 1, 2024, to complete the enrollment process. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PORTAL: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. 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: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 10/17/2024 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 04:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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 during a routine unannounced visit. You, D. Britt, administrator, were present available to assist with today’s visit Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 5, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on June 20, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “11” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on April 11, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Ten (10) children from ages two (2) months to six (6) years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transitions, and personal care routines. Teachers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and positive manner. Snack consisted of pretzels and 100% fruit grape juice. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. One (1) new staff record was reviewed today. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space number five A (5A) there was not a current activity plan posted. The activity plan posted was dated for March 6, 2024. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor learning environment, there were two active anthills along the pathway. You sprayed the anthills immediately. There was also a broken white mesh chair. You removed the chair from the playground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There was an electrical outlet in space number four (#4) not cover by a protective cover. You immediately covered the outlet with a protective cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Ms. Britt, Ms. Taylor, and Ms. Williams did not have documentation of completing CPR training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Ms. Britt, Ms. Taylor, and Ms. Williams did not have documentation of completing CPR training. .1102(d) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. D. Britt, had documentation of ITS SIDS training on file dated September 14, 2021, however; the training was due to be retaken on or prior to September 14, 2024. .1102(f) 1894 At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. There was not at least person at the facility that had current documentation of completion for First Aid and CPR. .1102(c-d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Ms. Williams did not have documentation of the completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. The training should have been completed by August 20, 2024.B. Taylor did not have documentation of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. Ms. Taylor’s first day of employment was March 4, 2024. he training should have been completed on or prior to June 4, 2024. .1102(g) 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 October 31, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 90%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. is a non-profit corporation and is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: NEW STAFF FILE: One new staff was reviewed today. The first day of employment was May 20, 2024. D. Williams did not have documentation about the completion of CPR and First Aid. CPR and First Aids needs to be completed within 90 days of the first day of employment. You stated Ms. Williams has completed the First Aid and CPR Training. Please make sure you make a copy of the documentation and place it in her file. Ms. Williams also missing documentation of the completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. The training needed to be completed within 90 days of the first day of employment. The training should have been completed by August 20, 2024. You stated Ms. Williams has completed the training but has not given you a copy of the certificate. Please make a copy of the certificate and place it in her file. Ms. Williams will need to complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment. The completed certificates should be on file on or prior to May 20, 2025. Ms. Williams can go to the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings to complete the trainings. CPR AND FIRST AID: You, D. Britt had documentation of First Aid and CPR on file however; the certification had expired on September 14, 2024. B. Taylor’s first day of employment was March 4, 2024, and her CPR and First Aid was due by June 4, 2024. Please completed this training as soon as possible. Everyone in the child care facility must have current CPR and First Aid documentation on file. There was not at least one (1) person at the facility that had current documentation of completion for First Aid and CPR. SPECIAL TRAINING-ITS SIDS: You, D. Britt, had documentation of ITS SIDS training on file dated September 14, 2021, however; the training was due to be retaken on or prior to September 14, 2024. As the administrator you are required to have a current ITS SIDS certificate on file. Please contact Down East Partnership for Children at 985-4300 to see if they have an ITS SIDS training on the professional development calendar. RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: B. Taylor did not have documentation of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. Ms. Taylor’s first day of employment was March 4, 2024. The training should have been completed on or prior to June 4, 2024. You stated she has completed the training, but did not provide you with a copy of the certificate. You can go to Positive Childhood Alliance NC at https://preventchildabusenc.org/ to complete the training. OUTDOOR ENVIORNMENT: In the outdoor learning environment, there were two active anthills along the pathway. You sprayed the anthills immediately. There was also a broken white mesh chair. You removed the chair from the playground. This item was corrected during the visit. ELECTRICAL OUTLET: There was an electrical outlet in space number four (#4) not cover by a protective cover. You immediately covered the outlet with a protective cover. This was corrected during the visit. RMINDERS: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, or training. We discussed making sure the four new employees you hired submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357), which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for the first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. According to the Clean Water for US Kids website, you last tested your water on September 1, 2024. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have started enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process for the lead paint and asbestos testing. Child care programs have until November 1, 2024, to complete the enrollment process. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CRMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK PORTAL: North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 3/5/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. D. Britt, Administrator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers having at least ten (10) years of Early Childhood (EC) work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 15, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on August 23, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on April 20, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% percent as of March 4, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 4, 2024, and It’s A Beautiful World Daycare, INC. was listed as current and active. Seven (7) children were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, playing with developmentally appropriate materials and working in small group activities. The children were observed eating lunch, which consisted of hamburger with bun, french fries, apples, and milk. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. You stated transportation is not provided. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child’s file with the enrollment date of October 3, 2023, did not have an immunization report on file within 30 days of enrollment. The parent brought the immunization report during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1831 At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. Ms. Taylor was the only caregiver in space number three (#3) caring for two (2) children. There was one (1) child who was one years old and one (1) child who was ten (10) months old. Ms. Taylor began her employment on March 4, 2024, and has not yet completed the ITS SIDS training. .01102 (f) 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 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. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. One child’s file with the enrollment date of October 3, 2023, was missing an immunization report. Please remember all children must have on file within 30 days of enrollment an immunization report. The parent brought the child’s immunization report during the visit. This item was corrected during the visit. We discussed using File Checklist for Children located on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, under the Provider Tab and click on Provider Forms. You should use the check list to help you review all the children’s records and make sure you have all the forms you need to stay in compliance. All new staff and 10 percent (10%) or more of existing staff files were monitored. All files were found to be in compliance. You have one new staff B. Taylor, who began employment on March 4, 2024. The following items will need to be on file. Please use the Staff Orientation check list to complete the orientation of Ms. Taylor, some items are due within the first two (2) weeks of employment and some items are due within the first six (6) weeks of employment. The Staff Development Plan and Annual Staff Evaluation must be completed on or prior to March 4, 2025. The Health and Safety Trainings are due on or prior to March 4, 2025. On-going training must be completed on or prior to March 4, 2025. CPR and First Aid need to be completed on or prior to June 4, 2024. Ms. Taylor is currently working in the infant room, she will need to complete ITS SIDS training on or prior to May 4, 2024. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must be completed on or prior to June 4, 2024, at the Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect website: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/ . The Emergency Medical Care plan and Emergency Preparedness and Response plan must be reviewed within the first two weeks of employment. Please refer to the Staff and Training worksheet left with you at the conclusion of this visit. ITS SIDS: Ms. Taylor was the in space number three (#3) caring for two (2) children. There was one (1) child who was one year old and one (1) child who was ten (10) months old. Ms. Taylor began her employment on March 4, 2024, and has not yet completed the ITS SIDS training. There was not at least one caregiver who had completed ITS-SIDS training present in space number three (#3). If Ms. Taylor is going to continue in the room with infant aged children there must be another staff member with verification of ITS SIDS training. Ms. Taylor may also work in another room until she is able to complete the ITS SIDS training. ON-GOING TRAINING HOURS All staff should use the On-Going Training Documentation form to document on-going training throughout the year. The certificates from each training should also be kept with the On-Going Documentation form. This form can be located on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, under the Provider tab, and click on Provider Documents and Forms. All training courses should be completed by an approved organization or agency. Please remember your on-going trainings needs to be completed by April 7, 2024. You will need to have completed eight (8) hours of on-going training. Your new employee B. Taylor will need to complete 20 hours of on-going training hours. DCDEE provides free trainings on their website through the Moodle courses, or you may want to consider going to the Down East Partnership for Children website www.depc.org and access their on-line training calendar. Reminders: COHORT (1): Please be aware that your facility is in Cohort one (1) for resuming the NC Start Rated License. Your preparation year will be July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. To help your facility prepare for 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). You stated you are working with the Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Greene Counties to help you prepare for the ERS assessment. We also discussed making sure all teacher education information is updated in the DCDEE WORKS portal. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: The Clean Water for US Kids was reviewed on March 4, 2024, your last lead water testing was completed on September 1, 2021. You will need to complete the lead water testing prior to September 1, 2024. Please review the following: 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 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. 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. RESOURCES: 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. PROVIDER ACCESS TO THE BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANTS ARE HERE TO HELP: CCHCs are trained to focus on health and safety in the child care environment. This includes illness and infectious disease. As part of their role, CCHCs use the North Carolina Health and Safety Assessment and Encounter Tool (NC HSAET) to guide them while completing classroom assessments. The assessment results can be used to help child care programs plan and take steps to reduce the spread of illnesses. The CCHC can use the NC HSAET to observe: • Diapering • Handwashing • Toileting • Sanitation practices • Exclusion PRINTED MATERIALS: The following item(s) were left with you at the conclusion of the visit: -Clean Water for Kids Flyer 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: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2024 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 3/5/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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. D. Britt, Administrator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for 75% of lead teachers and teachers having at least ten (10) years of Early Childhood (EC) work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 15, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on August 23, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on April 20, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime and night care. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% percent as of March 4, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 4, 2024, and It’s A Beautiful World Daycare, INC. was listed as current and active. Seven (7) children were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, playing with developmentally appropriate materials and working in small group activities. The children were observed eating lunch, which consisted of hamburger with bun, french fries, apples, and milk. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. You stated transportation is not provided. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violation(s) were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child’s file with the enrollment date of October 3, 2023, did not have an immunization report on file within 30 days of enrollment. The parent brought the immunization report during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1831 At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. Ms. Taylor was the only caregiver in space number three (#3) caring for two (2) children. There was one (1) child who was one years old and one (1) child who was ten (10) months old. Ms. Taylor began her employment on March 4, 2024, and has not yet completed the ITS SIDS training. .01102 (f) 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 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. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. One child’s file with the enrollment date of October 3, 2023, was missing an immunization report. Please remember all children must have on file within 30 days of enrollment an immunization report. The parent brought the child’s immunization report during the visit. This item was corrected during the visit. We discussed using File Checklist for Children located on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, under the Provider Tab and click on Provider Forms. You should use the check list to help you review all the children’s records and make sure you have all the forms you need to stay in compliance. All new staff and 10 percent (10%) or more of existing staff files were monitored. All files were found to be in compliance. You have one new staff B. Taylor, who began employment on March 4, 2024. The following items will need to be on file. Please use the Staff Orientation check list to complete the orientation of Ms. Taylor, some items are due within the first two (2) weeks of employment and some items are due within the first six (6) weeks of employment. The Staff Development Plan and Annual Staff Evaluation must be completed on or prior to March 4, 2025. The Health and Safety Trainings are due on or prior to March 4, 2025. On-going training must be completed on or prior to March 4, 2025. CPR and First Aid need to be completed on or prior to June 4, 2024. Ms. Taylor is currently working in the infant room, she will need to complete ITS SIDS training on or prior to May 4, 2024. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must be completed on or prior to June 4, 2024, at the Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect website: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/ . The Emergency Medical Care plan and Emergency Preparedness and Response plan must be reviewed within the first two weeks of employment. Please refer to the Staff and Training worksheet left with you at the conclusion of this visit. ITS SIDS: Ms. Taylor was the in space number three (#3) caring for two (2) children. There was one (1) child who was one year old and one (1) child who was ten (10) months old. Ms. Taylor began her employment on March 4, 2024, and has not yet completed the ITS SIDS training. There was not at least one caregiver who had completed ITS-SIDS training present in space number three (#3). If Ms. Taylor is going to continue in the room with infant aged children there must be another staff member with verification of ITS SIDS training. Ms. Taylor may also work in another room until she is able to complete the ITS SIDS training. ON-GOING TRAINING HOURS All staff should use the On-Going Training Documentation form to document on-going training throughout the year. The certificates from each training should also be kept with the On-Going Documentation form. This form can be located on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, under the Provider tab, and click on Provider Documents and Forms. All training courses should be completed by an approved organization or agency. Please remember your on-going trainings needs to be completed by April 7, 2024. You will need to have completed eight (8) hours of on-going training. Your new employee B. Taylor will need to complete 20 hours of on-going training hours. DCDEE provides free trainings on their website through the Moodle courses, or you may want to consider going to the Down East Partnership for Children website www.depc.org and access their on-line training calendar. Reminders: COHORT (1): Please be aware that your facility is in Cohort one (1) for resuming the NC Start Rated License. Your preparation year will be July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. To help your facility prepare for 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). You stated you are working with the Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Greene Counties to help you prepare for the ERS assessment. We also discussed making sure all teacher education information is updated in the DCDEE WORKS portal. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: The Clean Water for US Kids was reviewed on March 4, 2024, your last lead water testing was completed on September 1, 2021. You will need to complete the lead water testing prior to September 1, 2024. Please review the following: 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 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. 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. RESOURCES: 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. PROVIDER ACCESS TO THE BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: Beginning February 1, child care administrators can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) This access will allow providers to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. Access to the ABCMS requires the successful completion of a Moodle course consisting of a short video followed by a test. CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANTS ARE HERE TO HELP: CCHCs are trained to focus on health and safety in the child care environment. This includes illness and infectious disease. As part of their role, CCHCs use the North Carolina Health and Safety Assessment and Encounter Tool (NC HSAET) to guide them while completing classroom assessments. The assessment results can be used to help child care programs plan and take steps to reduce the spread of illnesses. The CCHC can use the NC HSAET to observe: • Diapering • Handwashing • Toileting • Sanitation practices • Exclusion PRINTED MATERIALS: The following item(s) were left with you at the conclusion of the visit: -Clean Water for Kids Flyer 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/17/2023 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 8/17/2023 Age: From 1 To 12 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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 during a routine unannounced visit. You, D. Britt, administrator, were present available to assist with today’s visit Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 15, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed on February 21, 2023, with a “Superior” classification “8” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on April 20, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Nine (9) children from ages one (1) to twelve (12) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transition, and personal care routines. Teachers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and positive manner. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. One (1) new staff record was reviewed today. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Your new employee with the first day of employment date of May 1, 2023, had a medical report on file, but it was dated July 10, 2023. It was not on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A new employee with the first day of employment date of May 1, 2023, did not have documentation of completion of first aid available for review. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A new employee with the first day of employment date of May 1, 2023, did not have documentation of completion of CPR available for review. .1102(d) 1445 All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training. A new employee with with the first day of employment of May 1, 2023, did not have documentation of completion of BSAC available for review. .2510(c) 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 31, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 91%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. is a non-profit corporation and is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: NEW STAFF FILE: One new staff was reviewed today. The first day of employment was May 1, 2023. The staff person had a medical statement on file with a date of July 10, 2023. The medical statement was not on file prior to the first day of employment. This was corrected during the visit. When hiring new staff remember documentation of a medical statement must be on file on the first day of employment. You stated your new employee is in her second year of taking coursework towards her bachelor’s degree in early childhood. We also discussed your new employee creating a DCDEE WORKS account and requesting her transcripts so they can be submitted to DCDEE WORKS and evaluated for education. Currently your employee does not have a DCDEE WORKS letter stating she is lead teacher qualified. You were not sure if the employee had taken the coursework for credentials 1 and 2. We reviewed the new equivalency exam and discussed this was an option for you staff member to take the equivalency exam on DCDEE MOODLE. CPR AND FIRST AID: One new staff member with the first day of employment date of May 1, 2023, did not have available for review documentation of CPR and First Aid. All new employees must have documentation of CPR and First Aid training with 90 days of hire. You may contact Down East Partnership for children via their website at www.depc.org to see if they have any CPR and First Aid trainings on their training calendar. I am also leaving you a list of the approved CPR and First Aid organizations. BSAC: You have one employee who is currently assigned to space four (4) the room which has children ages two (2) through five (5), but because enrollment is low in that classroom, she has been working in space five A (5A) the classroom with school-aged children throughout the summer. This employee does not have documentation of BSAC on file. You informed me she is going to be taking the BSAC training on-line. Please remember all new staff who work with school-aged children need to have documentation of BSAC within 90 days of the first day of hire. South-Western Child-Development Commission https://www.swcdcinc.org/training-registration has on-line courses, please see if any of these dates meet your training needs. VOLUNTEER/UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDER: "Volunteer" means a person who works in a child care facility and is not counted in staff/child ratio, does not have unsupervised contact with children, and is not monetarily compensated by the facility. A person who is at least 13 years of age, but less than 16 years of age, may work on a volunteer basis, as long as he or she is supervised by and works with a staff person who is at least 21 years of age and meets staff qualification requirements. "Uncompensated provider" means a person who works in a child care facility and is counted in staff/child ratio or has unsupervised contact with children, but who is not monetarily compensated by the facility. Any uncompensated provider must be at least 18 years of age and literate. You had an individual that you listed as a volunteer; however, we reviewed the definition of Uncompensated Provider, and you determined that this individual qualifies as an Uncompensated Provider. We discussed that if this provider was going to be counted in staff/child ratio and is left alone with children, they would need to complete the Health and Safety Trainings, CPR/FA training, and the SIDS training. Your provider has on file a valid criminal background check with an expiration date of March 29, 2028. RMINDERS: COHORT ONE (1): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed you are currently in your preparation year and need to complete the following: updating DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you or your staff may have completed. You 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). FIRE INSPECTIONS: As a reminder the following child care rule is a requirement, and a violation will be written when a fire inspection is not submitted to your child care consultant within the time period stated below: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a)Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. RESOURCES: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, or training. We discussed making sure the four new employees you hired submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. NEW SANITATION RULES: DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. Trainings specifically for child care center operators will be hosted in the coming months. Stay tuned! TRAINING MODULES AVAIALABLE IN DCDEE MOODLE: The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. Consultants will assist facilities impacted by the changes to the enhanced space requirements. A summary of the changes can be accessed here, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2023, rules, and enroll, if necessary, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. 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, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, 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, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents, forms, checklist, and the new child care rules effective July 1, 2023, can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early’s website at https://ncchildcarencdhhs.gov . MATERIALS PROVIDED DURING THE VISIT: • APPROVED ORGANZATIONS FOR CPR AND FIRST AID • Classroom Staff Child Ratio Chart 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/17/2023 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 8/17/2023 Age: From 1 To 12 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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 during a routine unannounced visit. You, D. Britt, administrator, were present available to assist with today’s visit Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 15, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed on February 21, 2023, with a “Superior” classification “8” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on April 20, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Nine (9) children from ages one (1) to twelve (12) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transition, and personal care routines. Teachers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and positive manner. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. One (1) new staff record was reviewed today. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Your new employee with the first day of employment date of May 1, 2023, had a medical report on file, but it was dated July 10, 2023. It was not on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A new employee with the first day of employment date of May 1, 2023, did not have documentation of completion of first aid available for review. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A new employee with the first day of employment date of May 1, 2023, did not have documentation of completion of CPR available for review. .1102(d) 1445 All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training. A new employee with with the first day of employment of May 1, 2023, did not have documentation of completion of BSAC available for review. .2510(c) 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 31, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 91%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. is a non-profit corporation and is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: NEW STAFF FILE: One new staff was reviewed today. The first day of employment was May 1, 2023. The staff person had a medical statement on file with a date of July 10, 2023. The medical statement was not on file prior to the first day of employment. This was corrected during the visit. When hiring new staff remember documentation of a medical statement must be on file on the first day of employment. You stated your new employee is in her second year of taking coursework towards her bachelor’s degree in early childhood. We also discussed your new employee creating a DCDEE WORKS account and requesting her transcripts so they can be submitted to DCDEE WORKS and evaluated for education. Currently your employee does not have a DCDEE WORKS letter stating she is lead teacher qualified. You were not sure if the employee had taken the coursework for credentials 1 and 2. We reviewed the new equivalency exam and discussed this was an option for you staff member to take the equivalency exam on DCDEE MOODLE. CPR AND FIRST AID: One new staff member with the first day of employment date of May 1, 2023, did not have available for review documentation of CPR and First Aid. All new employees must have documentation of CPR and First Aid training with 90 days of hire. You may contact Down East Partnership for children via their website at www.depc.org to see if they have any CPR and First Aid trainings on their training calendar. I am also leaving you a list of the approved CPR and First Aid organizations. BSAC: You have one employee who is currently assigned to space four (4) the room which has children ages two (2) through five (5), but because enrollment is low in that classroom, she has been working in space five A (5A) the classroom with school-aged children throughout the summer. This employee does not have documentation of BSAC on file. You informed me she is going to be taking the BSAC training on-line. Please remember all new staff who work with school-aged children need to have documentation of BSAC within 90 days of the first day of hire. South-Western Child-Development Commission https://www.swcdcinc.org/training-registration has on-line courses, please see if any of these dates meet your training needs. VOLUNTEER/UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDER: "Volunteer" means a person who works in a child care facility and is not counted in staff/child ratio, does not have unsupervised contact with children, and is not monetarily compensated by the facility. A person who is at least 13 years of age, but less than 16 years of age, may work on a volunteer basis, as long as he or she is supervised by and works with a staff person who is at least 21 years of age and meets staff qualification requirements. "Uncompensated provider" means a person who works in a child care facility and is counted in staff/child ratio or has unsupervised contact with children, but who is not monetarily compensated by the facility. Any uncompensated provider must be at least 18 years of age and literate. You had an individual that you listed as a volunteer; however, we reviewed the definition of Uncompensated Provider, and you determined that this individual qualifies as an Uncompensated Provider. We discussed that if this provider was going to be counted in staff/child ratio and is left alone with children, they would need to complete the Health and Safety Trainings, CPR/FA training, and the SIDS training. Your provider has on file a valid criminal background check with an expiration date of March 29, 2028. RMINDERS: COHORT ONE (1): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed you are currently in your preparation year and need to complete the following: updating DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you or your staff may have completed. You 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). FIRE INSPECTIONS: As a reminder the following child care rule is a requirement, and a violation will be written when a fire inspection is not submitted to your child care consultant within the time period stated below: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a)Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. RESOURCES: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, or training. We discussed making sure the four new employees you hired submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. NEW SANITATION RULES: DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. Trainings specifically for child care center operators will be hosted in the coming months. Stay tuned! TRAINING MODULES AVAIALABLE IN DCDEE MOODLE: The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. Consultants will assist facilities impacted by the changes to the enhanced space requirements. A summary of the changes can be accessed here, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2023, rules, and enroll, if necessary, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. 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, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, 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, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents, forms, checklist, and the new child care rules effective July 1, 2023, can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early’s website at https://ncchildcarencdhhs.gov . MATERIALS PROVIDED DURING THE VISIT: • APPROVED ORGANZATIONS FOR CPR AND FIRST AID • Classroom Staff Child Ratio Chart 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: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD Facility ID: 33000379 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/17/2023 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 8/17/2023 Age: From 1 To 12 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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 during a routine unannounced visit. You, D. Britt, administrator, were present available to assist with today’s visit Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on December 5, 2017, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having 75% of lead teachers and teachers have at least 10 years of EC work experience. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on March 15, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed on February 21, 2023, with a “Superior” classification “8” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on April 20, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Nine (9) children from ages one (1) to twelve (12) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, transition, and personal care routines. Teachers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and positive manner. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. One (1) new staff record was reviewed today. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Your new employee with the first day of employment date of May 1, 2023, had a medical report on file, but it was dated July 10, 2023. It was not on file prior to employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A new employee with the first day of employment date of May 1, 2023, did not have documentation of completion of first aid available for review. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A new employee with the first day of employment date of May 1, 2023, did not have documentation of completion of CPR available for review. .1102(d) 1445 All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training. A new employee with with the first day of employment of May 1, 2023, did not have documentation of completion of BSAC available for review. .2510(c) 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 31, 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 considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 91%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. is a non-profit corporation and is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, It’s A Beautiful World Day Care, Inc. remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: NEW STAFF FILE: One new staff was reviewed today. The first day of employment was May 1, 2023. The staff person had a medical statement on file with a date of July 10, 2023. The medical statement was not on file prior to the first day of employment. This was corrected during the visit. When hiring new staff remember documentation of a medical statement must be on file on the first day of employment. You stated your new employee is in her second year of taking coursework towards her bachelor’s degree in early childhood. We also discussed your new employee creating a DCDEE WORKS account and requesting her transcripts so they can be submitted to DCDEE WORKS and evaluated for education. Currently your employee does not have a DCDEE WORKS letter stating she is lead teacher qualified. You were not sure if the employee had taken the coursework for credentials 1 and 2. We reviewed the new equivalency exam and discussed this was an option for you staff member to take the equivalency exam on DCDEE MOODLE. CPR AND FIRST AID: One new staff member with the first day of employment date of May 1, 2023, did not have available for review documentation of CPR and First Aid. All new employees must have documentation of CPR and First Aid training with 90 days of hire. You may contact Down East Partnership for children via their website at www.depc.org to see if they have any CPR and First Aid trainings on their training calendar. I am also leaving you a list of the approved CPR and First Aid organizations. BSAC: You have one employee who is currently assigned to space four (4) the room which has children ages two (2) through five (5), but because enrollment is low in that classroom, she has been working in space five A (5A) the classroom with school-aged children throughout the summer. This employee does not have documentation of BSAC on file. You informed me she is going to be taking the BSAC training on-line. Please remember all new staff who work with school-aged children need to have documentation of BSAC within 90 days of the first day of hire. South-Western Child-Development Commission https://www.swcdcinc.org/training-registration has on-line courses, please see if any of these dates meet your training needs. VOLUNTEER/UNCOMPENSATED PROVIDER: "Volunteer" means a person who works in a child care facility and is not counted in staff/child ratio, does not have unsupervised contact with children, and is not monetarily compensated by the facility. A person who is at least 13 years of age, but less than 16 years of age, may work on a volunteer basis, as long as he or she is supervised by and works with a staff person who is at least 21 years of age and meets staff qualification requirements. "Uncompensated provider" means a person who works in a child care facility and is counted in staff/child ratio or has unsupervised contact with children, but who is not monetarily compensated by the facility. Any uncompensated provider must be at least 18 years of age and literate. You had an individual that you listed as a volunteer; however, we reviewed the definition of Uncompensated Provider, and you determined that this individual qualifies as an Uncompensated Provider. We discussed that if this provider was going to be counted in staff/child ratio and is left alone with children, they would need to complete the Health and Safety Trainings, CPR/FA training, and the SIDS training. Your provider has on file a valid criminal background check with an expiration date of March 29, 2028. RMINDERS: COHORT ONE (1): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed you are currently in your preparation year and need to complete the following: updating DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you or your staff may have completed. You 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). FIRE INSPECTIONS: As a reminder the following child care rule is a requirement, and a violation will be written when a fire inspection is not submitted to your child care consultant within the time period stated below: 10A NCAC 09 .0304 ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE (a)Each operator shall schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous fire inspection. The operator shall notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center's annual fire inspection. The operator shall submit the original of the approved annual fire inspection report to the Division within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division. RESOURCES: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, or training. We discussed making sure the four new employees you hired submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. NEW SANITATION RULES: DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. Trainings specifically for child care center operators will be hosted in the coming months. Stay tuned! TRAINING MODULES AVAIALABLE IN DCDEE MOODLE: The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. Consultants will assist facilities impacted by the changes to the enhanced space requirements. A summary of the changes can be accessed here, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2023, rules, and enroll, if necessary, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. 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, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, 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, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents, forms, checklist, and the new child care rules effective July 1, 2023, can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early’s website at https://ncchildcarencdhhs.gov . MATERIALS PROVIDED DURING THE VISIT: • APPROVED ORGANZATIONS FOR CPR AND FIRST AID • Classroom Staff Child Ratio Chart 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