Little Angels NEW Generation Child Care Center #1

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE ANGELS NEW GENERATION CHILD CARE CENTER #1 Facility ID: 64000435 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/9/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 6/9/2026 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. A. Cherry, assistant administrator, was present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on November 15, 2019, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, five (5) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on June 25, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed February 26, 2026, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted May 28, 2026, and the facility was approved for daytime and nighttime care. Children were observed participating in free choice activity center play, teacher directed art activities, and outdoor play. Observed interactions between teachers and children were nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There were several departure times and/or signatures missing for June 4th and June 8th. There was no sign in/out sheet for June 1st or June 5th. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. There were at least three (3) cots assigned to children in care that were in disrepair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The staff files were locked in an office and not available for review and the staff and training worksheet did not have two (2) staff members listed. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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. The staff member hired on 3/5/18 does not have a valid and current First Aid training on file. .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. The staff member hired on 3/5/18 does not have a valid and current CPR training on file. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. The SDP and annual staff evaluation was not signed by the staff member hired 3/5/18 verify they reviewed or completed it. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by June 23, 2026. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 90% over an eighteen (18) month period. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Little Angels New Generation Child Care Center LLC. The corporation listed as owner of this facility is documented as current and active in the Secretary of State Database. Licensed programs are required to remain in current and active status per child care rules otherwise an administrative action may be warranted. CHILDREN RECORDS I reviewed ten (10) percent of children’s records, and no violations were documented. Ensure that the child that brings their Epi Pen daily, when in attendance, has a completed and signed medication authorization form on-site. There must be documentation that the parents gave the center permission to administer the Epi Pen when needed. STAFF RECORDS I was unable to review staff records as they were locked in the owner’s office, and she was not available to unlock it. The staff and training worksheet I received did not list two (2) staff that were working with children today. You were informed that an additional visit must be made soon to complete the staff records review. I will schedule that visit with you. Due to the records not being available a violation was documented. Staff and children’s records must always be available for review by Division personnel and other staff. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS: Technical assistance discussed regarding having staff and the administrator evaluate each space to check that furniture and supplies are in good repair and still in use. Disposing of items and furniture that are no longer in use can create more useful space and declutter areas. Any napping cots, materials (such as cardboard blocks) or furniture that are in disrepair should be repaired or removed. Ensure that surfaces are cleaned when soiled including upholstered chairs that are visibly soiled. As you see signs of possible disrepair please act before it is broken or peeling. Technical assistance given related to activity plans. Several noted categories or were vague regarding the activities such as “run, jump, skip twirl, children’s choice” for outdoor play and “Problem solving” or “Food experiences.” Teachers should detail how this relates to the theme for the week and what the activity is. For example, a STEM activity of making the tallest marshmallow tower out of dry spaghetti, marshmallow, tape and string for “Problem Solving.” I recommend tilling the sand on the smaller toddler playground as it has become compacted due to the weather and with use. The schedules in the three (3) classrooms in use today noted outdoor play from 10:30am-11am and 2:30pm-3:30pm. However, the group of school-aged children went outside prior to this time. I recommend reviewing the schedule and possibly staggering the outdoor time for the groups that share the playground and possibly changing it to an earlier time now that it is summer time. Please be reminded that items discussed as technical may warrant a violation if observed out of compliance. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. Currently operating child care facilities are required to identify if there’s lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. After reviewing the website, I noted that this facility is listed still listed as “enrollment started” for the lead paint and asbestos testing as it was last year during the June 25, 2025 visit. You should log into the website at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ and review if you need to submit additional information to complete the testing or contact the program. The lead water testing is current as of May 5, 2025. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated July 1, 2025, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE ANGELS NEW GENERATION CHILD CARE CENTER #1 Facility ID: 64000435 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/9/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 6/9/2026 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. A. Cherry, assistant administrator, was present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on November 15, 2019, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, five (5) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on June 25, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed February 26, 2026, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted May 28, 2026, and the facility was approved for daytime and nighttime care. Children were observed participating in free choice activity center play, teacher directed art activities, and outdoor play. Observed interactions between teachers and children were nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There were several departure times and/or signatures missing for June 4th and June 8th. There was no sign in/out sheet for June 1st or June 5th. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. There were at least three (3) cots assigned to children in care that were in disrepair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The staff files were locked in an office and not available for review and the staff and training worksheet did not have two (2) staff members listed. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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. The staff member hired on 3/5/18 does not have a valid and current First Aid training on file. .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. The staff member hired on 3/5/18 does not have a valid and current CPR training on file. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. The SDP and annual staff evaluation was not signed by the staff member hired 3/5/18 verify they reviewed or completed it. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by June 23, 2026. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 90% over an eighteen (18) month period. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Little Angels New Generation Child Care Center LLC. The corporation listed as owner of this facility is documented as current and active in the Secretary of State Database. Licensed programs are required to remain in current and active status per child care rules otherwise an administrative action may be warranted. CHILDREN RECORDS I reviewed ten (10) percent of children’s records, and no violations were documented. Ensure that the child that brings their Epi Pen daily, when in attendance, has a completed and signed medication authorization form on-site. There must be documentation that the parents gave the center permission to administer the Epi Pen when needed. STAFF RECORDS I was unable to review staff records as they were locked in the owner’s office, and she was not available to unlock it. The staff and training worksheet I received did not list two (2) staff that were working with children today. You were informed that an additional visit must be made soon to complete the staff records review. I will schedule that visit with you. Due to the records not being available a violation was documented. Staff and children’s records must always be available for review by Division personnel and other staff. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS: Technical assistance discussed regarding having staff and the administrator evaluate each space to check that furniture and supplies are in good repair and still in use. Disposing of items and furniture that are no longer in use can create more useful space and declutter areas. Any napping cots, materials (such as cardboard blocks) or furniture that are in disrepair should be repaired or removed. Ensure that surfaces are cleaned when soiled including upholstered chairs that are visibly soiled. As you see signs of possible disrepair please act before it is broken or peeling. Technical assistance given related to activity plans. Several noted categories or were vague regarding the activities such as “run, jump, skip twirl, children’s choice” for outdoor play and “Problem solving” or “Food experiences.” Teachers should detail how this relates to the theme for the week and what the activity is. For example, a STEM activity of making the tallest marshmallow tower out of dry spaghetti, marshmallow, tape and string for “Problem Solving.” I recommend tilling the sand on the smaller toddler playground as it has become compacted due to the weather and with use. The schedules in the three (3) classrooms in use today noted outdoor play from 10:30am-11am and 2:30pm-3:30pm. However, the group of school-aged children went outside prior to this time. I recommend reviewing the schedule and possibly staggering the outdoor time for the groups that share the playground and possibly changing it to an earlier time now that it is summer time. Please be reminded that items discussed as technical may warrant a violation if observed out of compliance. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. Currently operating child care facilities are required to identify if there’s lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. After reviewing the website, I noted that this facility is listed still listed as “enrollment started” for the lead paint and asbestos testing as it was last year during the June 25, 2025 visit. You should log into the website at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ and review if you need to submit additional information to complete the testing or contact the program. The lead water testing is current as of May 5, 2025. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated July 1, 2025, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE ANGELS NEW GENERATION CHILD CARE CENTER #1 Facility ID: 64000435 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/9/2026 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 6/9/2026 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Announced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. A. Cherry, assistant administrator, was present and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on November 15, 2019, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, five (5) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on June 25, 2025. The last sanitation inspection was completed February 26, 2026, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted May 28, 2026, and the facility was approved for daytime and nighttime care. Children were observed participating in free choice activity center play, teacher directed art activities, and outdoor play. Observed interactions between teachers and children were nurturing in nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There were several departure times and/or signatures missing for June 4th and June 8th. There was no sign in/out sheet for June 1st or June 5th. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 615 Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. There were at least three (3) cots assigned to children in care that were in disrepair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The staff files were locked in an office and not available for review and the staff and training worksheet did not have two (2) staff members listed. G.S. 110-91( 9) 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. The staff member hired on 3/5/18 does not have a valid and current First Aid training on file. .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. The staff member hired on 3/5/18 does not have a valid and current CPR training on file. .1102(d) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. The SDP and annual staff evaluation was not signed by the staff member hired 3/5/18 verify they reviewed or completed it. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by June 23, 2026. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 90% over an eighteen (18) month period. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Little Angels New Generation Child Care Center LLC. The corporation listed as owner of this facility is documented as current and active in the Secretary of State Database. Licensed programs are required to remain in current and active status per child care rules otherwise an administrative action may be warranted. CHILDREN RECORDS I reviewed ten (10) percent of children’s records, and no violations were documented. Ensure that the child that brings their Epi Pen daily, when in attendance, has a completed and signed medication authorization form on-site. There must be documentation that the parents gave the center permission to administer the Epi Pen when needed. STAFF RECORDS I was unable to review staff records as they were locked in the owner’s office, and she was not available to unlock it. The staff and training worksheet I received did not list two (2) staff that were working with children today. You were informed that an additional visit must be made soon to complete the staff records review. I will schedule that visit with you. Due to the records not being available a violation was documented. Staff and children’s records must always be available for review by Division personnel and other staff. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS: Technical assistance discussed regarding having staff and the administrator evaluate each space to check that furniture and supplies are in good repair and still in use. Disposing of items and furniture that are no longer in use can create more useful space and declutter areas. Any napping cots, materials (such as cardboard blocks) or furniture that are in disrepair should be repaired or removed. Ensure that surfaces are cleaned when soiled including upholstered chairs that are visibly soiled. As you see signs of possible disrepair please act before it is broken or peeling. Technical assistance given related to activity plans. Several noted categories or were vague regarding the activities such as “run, jump, skip twirl, children’s choice” for outdoor play and “Problem solving” or “Food experiences.” Teachers should detail how this relates to the theme for the week and what the activity is. For example, a STEM activity of making the tallest marshmallow tower out of dry spaghetti, marshmallow, tape and string for “Problem Solving.” I recommend tilling the sand on the smaller toddler playground as it has become compacted due to the weather and with use. The schedules in the three (3) classrooms in use today noted outdoor play from 10:30am-11am and 2:30pm-3:30pm. However, the group of school-aged children went outside prior to this time. I recommend reviewing the schedule and possibly staggering the outdoor time for the groups that share the playground and possibly changing it to an earlier time now that it is summer time. Please be reminded that items discussed as technical may warrant a violation if observed out of compliance. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. Currently operating child care facilities are required to identify if there’s lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. After reviewing the website, I noted that this facility is listed still listed as “enrollment started” for the lead paint and asbestos testing as it was last year during the June 25, 2025 visit. You should log into the website at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ and review if you need to submit additional information to complete the testing or contact the program. The lead water testing is current as of May 5, 2025. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated July 1, 2025, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE ANGELS NEW GENERATION CHILD CARE CENTER #1 Facility ID: 64000435 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/26/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 2/26/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to a routine compliance visit. A. Cherry, lead teacher, was present and informed of the reason for the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on November 15, 2019, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, five (5) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 9, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed July 18, 2025, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted May 30, 2025, and the facility was approved for daytime and nighttime care. I observed children napping combined in space #1 and snack time. Observed interactions between teachers and children were observed to be nurturing nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan in space #6, used for school aged children, was dated for the week of 6/9/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The green upholstered adult chair in space #6 has a large tear in the seat and the stuffing is exposed. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by March 12, 2026. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. CORPORATION STATUS This facility is owned by LITTLE ANGELS NEW GENERATION CHILD CARE CENTER LLC. The corporation is listed as “Admin. Dissolved” in the North Carolina Secretary of State corporation’s database. I recommend you contact the NC Secretary of State and any staff that assist with the maintenance of your corporation to rectify this as soon as possible. If a licensed program is owned by a corporation that does not have a “Current and Active” status an Administrative Action is warranted. A letter from Licensing Enforcement will be sent to you in the near future regarding the timeframe to resolve this issue. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTIONS, OBSERVATIONS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE I observed current activity plans and schedules in two (2) of the three (3) spaces being used. The space used school aged children had a posted activity plan June 2025 with a current afterschool schedule. Children enrolled in space #2 were combined with space #1 due to low attendance. The children woke from nap and after putting cots away they prepared to have snack which consisted of apples, crackers and peanut butter. After snack the children engaged in free choice activity center play, and some chose to dance while music was playing. Age-appropriate materials and toys were available for the children to play with and for implementing lessons on the activity plans. There is a list of “rainy day activities” to do indoors to engage the children in gross motor play such as hopscotch, musical chairs, treasure hunt, etc. It is important to have alternative indoor gross motor activities available for days when the weather does permit outdoor play, like today. You stated no new staff have been hired since the last monitoring visit. Therefore, staff records were not monitored. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS: Technical assistance discussed related to ensuring that each enrolled child has a space to store their belongings while in care and that the space is labeled. Sanitation requires spaces for belongings be labeled so the children, families and teachers place items in the space that belong to the correct children. This decreases chances of germs spreading from one child to the next. I recommend that you review the emergency medical care (EMC) plan to ensure it’s current. The EMC is dated for 2019. QRIS RATED LICENSE TRANSITION I planned to review the three (3) pathways related to the new QRIS system for star rated licenses. I spoke with C. Knight over the phone, and she will not be able to be on-site today. I told her I would email her to schedule a technical assistance (TA) visit specifically for reviewing this information and options for this program. I recommend you review the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website, noted below, and the detailed information on all pathways, write down any questions so we can review them during the future TA visit. ABCMS PROVIDER PORTAL TRAINING Upon checking the ABCMS website there is a roster available for your program. This confirms that C. Knight, or designated staff, completed the required ABCMS provider portal training and entered the staff roster. This roster must be maintained and kept up to date by adding and removing staff as applicable. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. Currently operating child care facilities are required to identify if there’s lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. After reviewing the website, I noted that this facility is listed as “enrollment started” for the lead paint and asbestos testing. You should log into the website- https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ and review if you need to submit additional information to complete the testing. The program completed the second round of lead water testing May 5, 2025. Ensure the lead paint and asbestos requirement is completed as soon as possible to avoid a possible sanitation violation in the future. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated July 1, 2025, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE ANGELS NEW GENERATION CHILD CARE CENTER #1 Facility ID: 64000435 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/26/2026 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 2/26/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 03:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to a routine compliance visit. A. Cherry, lead teacher, was present and informed of the reason for the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on November 15, 2019, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, five (5) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 9, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed July 18, 2025, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted May 30, 2025, and the facility was approved for daytime and nighttime care. I observed children napping combined in space #1 and snack time. Observed interactions between teachers and children were observed to be nurturing nature. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan in space #6, used for school aged children, was dated for the week of 6/9/25. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The green upholstered adult chair in space #6 has a large tear in the seat and the stuffing is exposed. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by March 12, 2026. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. CORPORATION STATUS This facility is owned by LITTLE ANGELS NEW GENERATION CHILD CARE CENTER LLC. The corporation is listed as “Admin. Dissolved” in the North Carolina Secretary of State corporation’s database. I recommend you contact the NC Secretary of State and any staff that assist with the maintenance of your corporation to rectify this as soon as possible. If a licensed program is owned by a corporation that does not have a “Current and Active” status an Administrative Action is warranted. A letter from Licensing Enforcement will be sent to you in the near future regarding the timeframe to resolve this issue. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTIONS, OBSERVATIONS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE I observed current activity plans and schedules in two (2) of the three (3) spaces being used. The space used school aged children had a posted activity plan June 2025 with a current afterschool schedule. Children enrolled in space #2 were combined with space #1 due to low attendance. The children woke from nap and after putting cots away they prepared to have snack which consisted of apples, crackers and peanut butter. After snack the children engaged in free choice activity center play, and some chose to dance while music was playing. Age-appropriate materials and toys were available for the children to play with and for implementing lessons on the activity plans. There is a list of “rainy day activities” to do indoors to engage the children in gross motor play such as hopscotch, musical chairs, treasure hunt, etc. It is important to have alternative indoor gross motor activities available for days when the weather does permit outdoor play, like today. You stated no new staff have been hired since the last monitoring visit. Therefore, staff records were not monitored. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS: Technical assistance discussed related to ensuring that each enrolled child has a space to store their belongings while in care and that the space is labeled. Sanitation requires spaces for belongings be labeled so the children, families and teachers place items in the space that belong to the correct children. This decreases chances of germs spreading from one child to the next. I recommend that you review the emergency medical care (EMC) plan to ensure it’s current. The EMC is dated for 2019. QRIS RATED LICENSE TRANSITION I planned to review the three (3) pathways related to the new QRIS system for star rated licenses. I spoke with C. Knight over the phone, and she will not be able to be on-site today. I told her I would email her to schedule a technical assistance (TA) visit specifically for reviewing this information and options for this program. I recommend you review the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website, noted below, and the detailed information on all pathways, write down any questions so we can review them during the future TA visit. ABCMS PROVIDER PORTAL TRAINING Upon checking the ABCMS website there is a roster available for your program. This confirms that C. Knight, or designated staff, completed the required ABCMS provider portal training and entered the staff roster. This roster must be maintained and kept up to date by adding and removing staff as applicable. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. Currently operating child care facilities are required to identify if there’s lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. After reviewing the website, I noted that this facility is listed as “enrollment started” for the lead paint and asbestos testing. You should log into the website- https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ and review if you need to submit additional information to complete the testing. The program completed the second round of lead water testing May 5, 2025. Ensure the lead paint and asbestos requirement is completed as soon as possible to avoid a possible sanitation violation in the future. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated July 1, 2025, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. There are also modules reviewing the new Child Care Rules available on Moodle, which can be found on the Division website. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE ANGELS NEW GENERATION CHILD CARE CENTER #1 Facility ID: 64000435 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/25/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 6/25/2025 Age: From 1 To 10 Total Minutes: 219 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. A. Cherry, assistant administrator, was present and assisted with the visit. Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on November 15, 2019, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, five (5) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 9, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed March 19, 2025, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted May 30, 2025, and the facility was approved for daytime and nighttime care. Children were observed participating in free choice activity center play, and teacher directed art activities. Observed interactions between teachers and children were nurturing in nature. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Little Angels New Generation Child Care Center LLC. The corporation listed as owner of this facility is documented as active but not current in the Secretary of State Database. Licensed programs are required to remain in current and active status per child care rules. You should contact the person that handles annual reports for the corporation and/or the Database to identify what is missing before further action is taken. Otherwise, an administrative action may be warranted. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The play equipment on the toddler playground is peeling yellow paint. There are several broken steering wheels on the metal car play equipment on the large playground. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There was no completed medication authorization form for a child with an epi-pen on-site. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The staff files were locked in an office and not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. There was no medical action plan for a child with an epi-pen on-site. .0801(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by July 9, 2025. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 94% over an eighteen (18) month period. CHILDRENS RECORDS I reviewed ten (10) percent of children’s records, and no violations were documented. STAFF RECORDS I was unable to review staff records as they were locked in the owner’s office, and she was not available to unlock it. I also did not receive a complete staff and training worksheet prior to the visit. You were informed that an additional visit must be made in the near future to complete the staff records review. I will schedule that visit with you. Due to the records not being available a violation was documented. Staff and children’s records must always be available for review by Division personnel and other staff. MEDICATION While monitoring the epi-pen stored on-site for one (1) enrolled school-aged child I observed two (2) violations. There was no medical action plan or medication authorization form on-site for the epi-pen. Medication for chronic illnesses, such as food allergies, must have a medical action for staff to recognize the different degrees of allergic reaction and the appropriate action to take. The medication authorization form is required as written permission allowing staff to administer the medication along with other instructions. FURNISHINGS & EQUIPMENT The large play equipment on play area #2, for toddlers, has peeling paint in several areas. The equipment must either be repainted, removed or otherwise repaired. Both metal play cars on play area #3 have broken steering wheels that are considered in disrepair and pose an injury risk. You should be able to identify replacement steering wheels for installation. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS: Technical assistance discussed regarding having staff and the administrator evaluate each space to check that furniture and supplies are in good repair and still in use. Disposing of items and furniture that are no longer in use can create more useful space and declutter areas. Any napping cots pr playground equipment that are in disrepair should be repaired or removed. Ensure that surfaces are cleaned when soiled such as counters and cubby tops when items are spilled. As you see signs of possible disrepair please act before it is broken or peeling. I recommend having the sand on the playgrounds tilled as they have become compacted due to the weather and regular use. This will also help remove any weeds that may grow in the sand surface which can pose a tripping hazard in the future. Please contact the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at 1-800-367-2229 or https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ to request free copies of diaper changing posters. QRIS SURVEY While the QRIS Modernization rules are not yet in effect, the Division is preparing for the gradual transition to the new requirements. Resources, forms, and training will be provided to support the transition to the new pathways to earn your Two- through Five-Star Rated License. To assist in that process, we would love to hear from you! The Division is asking providers, directors and administrators to please complete a brief survey to best prepare to serve you during this transition. The survey may be found on the DCDEE by clicking on “QRIS Modernization” under the “What’s New” tab near the top of the page. North Carolina child care operators can now view and edit their programs staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows operators to: See the real-time background check status of staff members, run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits, and see new background check applicants and add to staff roster. I reviewed the ABCMS portal and observed the roster for your program is present. Ensure that all current staff have linked their accounts to your program. If you, or staff, have problems with their NCID or the ABCMS Portal please use the following contact information: myncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000 and you may contact the Criminal Background Check Unit by calling 919-814-6401 or 1-800-859-0829, their email is DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALES You were reminded that the hold harmless state has been extended. Therefore, programs that were in cohorts 1 and 2 do not have to proceed with the Environmental Rating Scale assessments (ERS). ERS is voluntary at this time, and you will be notified when this changes. As of February 1, 2025 all the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3, also known as the "3s", will be used for all assessments. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the revised editions. I encourage you to go to the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website for more information at: https://ncrlap.org/. There are a variety of webinars and infographics available with detailed information on the changes with the 3s. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. Currently operating child care facilities are required to identify if there’s lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. After reviewing the website, I noted that this facility is listed as “enrollment started” for the lead paint and asbestos testing. You should log into the website at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ and review if you need to submit additional information to complete the testing. The program completed the second round of lead water testing May 5, 2025. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated November 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE ANGELS NEW GENERATION CHILD CARE CENTER #1 Facility ID: 64000435 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/25/2025 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 6/25/2025 Age: From 1 To 10 Total Minutes: 219 Time In: 09:06 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. A. Cherry, assistant administrator, was present and assisted with the visit. Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me and assisted with the visit. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on November 15, 2019, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, five (5) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 9, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed March 19, 2025, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted May 30, 2025, and the facility was approved for daytime and nighttime care. Children were observed participating in free choice activity center play, and teacher directed art activities. Observed interactions between teachers and children were nurturing in nature. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Little Angels New Generation Child Care Center LLC. The corporation listed as owner of this facility is documented as active but not current in the Secretary of State Database. Licensed programs are required to remain in current and active status per child care rules. You should contact the person that handles annual reports for the corporation and/or the Database to identify what is missing before further action is taken. Otherwise, an administrative action may be warranted. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The play equipment on the toddler playground is peeling yellow paint. There are several broken steering wheels on the metal car play equipment on the large playground. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There was no completed medication authorization form for a child with an epi-pen on-site. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The staff files were locked in an office and not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1834 Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. There was no medical action plan for a child with an epi-pen on-site. .0801(b) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by July 9, 2025. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware that any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 94% over an eighteen (18) month period. CHILDRENS RECORDS I reviewed ten (10) percent of children’s records, and no violations were documented. STAFF RECORDS I was unable to review staff records as they were locked in the owner’s office, and she was not available to unlock it. I also did not receive a complete staff and training worksheet prior to the visit. You were informed that an additional visit must be made in the near future to complete the staff records review. I will schedule that visit with you. Due to the records not being available a violation was documented. Staff and children’s records must always be available for review by Division personnel and other staff. MEDICATION While monitoring the epi-pen stored on-site for one (1) enrolled school-aged child I observed two (2) violations. There was no medical action plan or medication authorization form on-site for the epi-pen. Medication for chronic illnesses, such as food allergies, must have a medical action for staff to recognize the different degrees of allergic reaction and the appropriate action to take. The medication authorization form is required as written permission allowing staff to administer the medication along with other instructions. FURNISHINGS & EQUIPMENT The large play equipment on play area #2, for toddlers, has peeling paint in several areas. The equipment must either be repainted, removed or otherwise repaired. Both metal play cars on play area #3 have broken steering wheels that are considered in disrepair and pose an injury risk. You should be able to identify replacement steering wheels for installation. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS: Technical assistance discussed regarding having staff and the administrator evaluate each space to check that furniture and supplies are in good repair and still in use. Disposing of items and furniture that are no longer in use can create more useful space and declutter areas. Any napping cots pr playground equipment that are in disrepair should be repaired or removed. Ensure that surfaces are cleaned when soiled such as counters and cubby tops when items are spilled. As you see signs of possible disrepair please act before it is broken or peeling. I recommend having the sand on the playgrounds tilled as they have become compacted due to the weather and regular use. This will also help remove any weeds that may grow in the sand surface which can pose a tripping hazard in the future. Please contact the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at 1-800-367-2229 or https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ to request free copies of diaper changing posters. QRIS SURVEY While the QRIS Modernization rules are not yet in effect, the Division is preparing for the gradual transition to the new requirements. Resources, forms, and training will be provided to support the transition to the new pathways to earn your Two- through Five-Star Rated License. To assist in that process, we would love to hear from you! The Division is asking providers, directors and administrators to please complete a brief survey to best prepare to serve you during this transition. The survey may be found on the DCDEE by clicking on “QRIS Modernization” under the “What’s New” tab near the top of the page. North Carolina child care operators can now view and edit their programs staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows operators to: See the real-time background check status of staff members, run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits, and see new background check applicants and add to staff roster. I reviewed the ABCMS portal and observed the roster for your program is present. Ensure that all current staff have linked their accounts to your program. If you, or staff, have problems with their NCID or the ABCMS Portal please use the following contact information: myncid.nc.gov or 919.754.6000 and you may contact the Criminal Background Check Unit by calling 919-814-6401 or 1-800-859-0829, their email is DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALES You were reminded that the hold harmless state has been extended. Therefore, programs that were in cohorts 1 and 2 do not have to proceed with the Environmental Rating Scale assessments (ERS). ERS is voluntary at this time, and you will be notified when this changes. As of February 1, 2025 all the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3, also known as the "3s", will be used for all assessments. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the revised editions. I encourage you to go to the North Carolina Rated License Project (NCRLAP) website for more information at: https://ncrlap.org/. There are a variety of webinars and infographics available with detailed information on the changes with the 3s. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program has expanded to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. Currently operating child care facilities are required to identify if there’s lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. After reviewing the website, I noted that this facility is listed as “enrollment started” for the lead paint and asbestos testing. You should log into the website at https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ and review if you need to submit additional information to complete the testing. The program completed the second round of lead water testing May 5, 2025. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated November 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1106 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE ANGELS NEW GENERATION CHILD CARE CENTER #1 Facility ID: 64000435 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 7/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. C. Knight, owner, was present and assisted with the visit. T Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on November 15, 2019, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, five (5) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 27, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed February 8, 2024, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted May 29, 2024, and the facility was approved for daytime and nighttime care. Children were observed participating in free choice center play, infant tummy time, and outdoor play. Observed interactions between teachers and children were nurturing in nature. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Little Angels New Generation Child Care Center LLC. The corporation listed as owner of this facility is documented as current and active in the Secretary of State Database and is required to remain so per child care rules. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The infant that started today had no activities listed on the current activity plan in space #4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The storage closet in space #6 and the storage cabinet in space #1 were unlocked used to store items such as paint and aerosol containers. .2820(b) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A month of documented visual sleep checks were not available to review for an enrolled infant. .0606(g) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. The staff person hired 6/16/17 has not completed on-going training hours, or applicable courses, since 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by July 23, 2024. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 98% over an eighteen (18) month period. CHILDREN'S RECORDS I reviewed ten (10) percent, or more, of children’s records. They were found to be in compliance. STAFF RECORDS I reviewed ten (10) percent, or more, of staff records and two (2) violations were documented.The staff person hired 6/16/17 had not completed any on-going training hours since 2022. The staff person is required to complete at least twenty (20) hours of training yearly. You stated they were unable to enroll in during that time. This staff person should complete twenty (20) hours of on-going training by July 27, 2024 in order to remain in compliance by the time the next visit is completed. CARE-GIVING FOR INFANTS While monitoring space #11 used to care for infants I observed two (2) violations. A month of sleep checks were not available for one (1) enrolled infant. I reviewed two (2) weeks’ worth of sleep checks. I also observed that the infant who started today was listed on the activity plan, but no activities were planned and noted prior to today. This was corrected during the visit. I would recommend labeling cubbies, cribs, etc. and adding the infant to the individualized infant lesson play prior to their first day. This ensures it is available for the parents and any possible substitute staff to reference. STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS I observed an unlocked storage cabinet in space #1 near the sink. There were two (2) aerosol containers in the cabinet. While the cabinet has a padlock on it the lock was open during the visit. I also observed a storage closet in near the bathrooms in space #6 that was unlocked. I observed paint and cleaning products in storage there. This closet has a door lock, and the key was near the entrance, however it was not locked at the time of the visit and no staff was in there. Both areas were locked after the teacher was notified and therefore listed as corrected during the visit. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance given regarding monitoring all napping cots and playground equipment for disrepair. When items break or begin peeling paint the need to be removed from the environment until they can be fixed or discarded. As you see signs of possible disrepair please act before it is broken or peeling. While all personnel health assessments and TB forms have been stored separately from staff records, I encourage you to review all files and make sure past health questionnaires, doctors’ notes or old medical records be moved as well. Please contact the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at 1-800-367-2229 or https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ to request free copies of diaper changing posters, handwashing posters, and first aid information sheets. While you have first aid information sheets posted in each space, I left a copy of a more updated and larger print version of this sheet to post for easy reference. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated January 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE ANGELS NEW GENERATION CHILD CARE CENTER #1 Facility ID: 64000435 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/9/2024 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 7/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 330 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:50 AM Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 03:15 PM List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. C. Knight, owner, was present and assisted with the visit. T Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on November 15, 2019, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, five (5) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 27, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed February 8, 2024, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted May 29, 2024, and the facility was approved for daytime and nighttime care. Children were observed participating in free choice center play, infant tummy time, and outdoor play. Observed interactions between teachers and children were nurturing in nature. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Little Angels New Generation Child Care Center LLC. The corporation listed as owner of this facility is documented as current and active in the Secretary of State Database and is required to remain so per child care rules. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The infant that started today had no activities listed on the current activity plan in space #4. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The storage closet in space #6 and the storage cabinet in space #1 were unlocked used to store items such as paint and aerosol containers. .2820(b) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A month of documented visual sleep checks were not available to review for an enrolled infant. .0606(g) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. The staff person hired 6/16/17 has not completed on-going training hours, or applicable courses, since 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by July 23, 2024. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 98% over an eighteen (18) month period. CHILDREN'S RECORDS I reviewed ten (10) percent, or more, of children’s records. They were found to be in compliance. STAFF RECORDS I reviewed ten (10) percent, or more, of staff records and two (2) violations were documented.The staff person hired 6/16/17 had not completed any on-going training hours since 2022. The staff person is required to complete at least twenty (20) hours of training yearly. You stated they were unable to enroll in during that time. This staff person should complete twenty (20) hours of on-going training by July 27, 2024 in order to remain in compliance by the time the next visit is completed. CARE-GIVING FOR INFANTS While monitoring space #11 used to care for infants I observed two (2) violations. A month of sleep checks were not available for one (1) enrolled infant. I reviewed two (2) weeks’ worth of sleep checks. I also observed that the infant who started today was listed on the activity plan, but no activities were planned and noted prior to today. This was corrected during the visit. I would recommend labeling cubbies, cribs, etc. and adding the infant to the individualized infant lesson play prior to their first day. This ensures it is available for the parents and any possible substitute staff to reference. STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS I observed an unlocked storage cabinet in space #1 near the sink. There were two (2) aerosol containers in the cabinet. While the cabinet has a padlock on it the lock was open during the visit. I also observed a storage closet in near the bathrooms in space #6 that was unlocked. I observed paint and cleaning products in storage there. This closet has a door lock, and the key was near the entrance, however it was not locked at the time of the visit and no staff was in there. Both areas were locked after the teacher was notified and therefore listed as corrected during the visit. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REMINDERS Technical assistance given regarding monitoring all napping cots and playground equipment for disrepair. When items break or begin peeling paint the need to be removed from the environment until they can be fixed or discarded. As you see signs of possible disrepair please act before it is broken or peeling. While all personnel health assessments and TB forms have been stored separately from staff records, I encourage you to review all files and make sure past health questionnaires, doctors’ notes or old medical records be moved as well. Please contact the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at 1-800-367-2229 or https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ to request free copies of diaper changing posters, handwashing posters, and first aid information sheets. While you have first aid information sheets posted in each space, I left a copy of a more updated and larger print version of this sheet to post for easy reference. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated January 1, 2024, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE ANGELS NEW GENERATION CHILD CARE CENTER #1 Facility ID: 64000435 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/27/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 7/27/2023 Age: From 1 To 12 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:20 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 my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. A. Cherry, lead teacher, was present and assisted with the visit. You Christina Knight, owner, arrived after the visit began and assisted. The staff and training worksheet has not been completed as of today and is required to monitor staff records. Therefore, they were not monitored. We scheduled a visit for August 2, 2023, to review staff records for compliance. I will review the EPR plan at this visit as the staff person responsible for the plan is on leave today. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on November 15, 2019, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, five (5) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 11, 2022. The last sanitation inspection was completed June 12, 2023, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted May 31, 2023, and the facility was approved for daytime and nighttime care. Children were observed participating in free choice center play, group art drawing sea animals (per the activity plan) and having lunch. Observed interactions between teachers and children were nurturing in nature. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Little Angels New Generation Child Care Center LLC. The corporation listed as owner of this facility is documented as current and active in the Secretary of State Database and is required to remain so per child care rules. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There were at least three (3) days that departure times were not documented for children who were signed in that day. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. There was no documentation of receipt of the parent participation plan on file for three (3) children. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. There was no documentation that the family of one enrolled child received/reviewed the center smoking/tobacco restriction policy. .0604(j) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by August 10, 2023. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 97% over an eighteen (18) month period. CHILDREN'S RECORDS During a review of ten (10) percent, or more, of children records I noted that there was no documentation that parents of three (3) child was given or reviewed the program’s parent participation plan. I also observed that one (1) child’s file did not have documentation that parents received or reviewed the program’s smoking/tobacco restriction policy. Child Care Rules require that all enrolled children have documentation they have reviewed the above policy/plan to ensure they are aware of the program requirements by the first day of enrollment. You noted that while you have documented of the parent participation plan and smoking/tobacco restriction since the last visit on August 11, 2022 you did not update the files of previously enrolled children. I recommend you, or staff, check the files of all children to ensure they have the above documentation on file to be in compliance. PROGRAM RECORD KEEPING I reviewed the programs sign in/out sheet for documentation of arrival and departure times. I observed that there were at least three (3) days in the last two (2) weeks that departure times were not documented for some, or all children signed in that day. Technical assistance was discussed with the teacher in space #1 regarding staff ensuring that departure times are always documented at the time the child leaves to ensure this requirement is met. I also recommend that staff may continue to note when “mom or “dad” drop off, but the should note their initials or signature as the adult signing the child in or out. REMINDERS The NC Commission for Public Health adopted and approved the amended rule regarding lead water testing effective October 1, 2019. The rule requires all licensed child care centers test all drinking water faucets and food preparation sinks for lead contamination once every three years. If a child care center finds elevated concentrations of lead in the center’s water, they will be required to take immediate action. If your center tested in 2020 you are due to re-test this year. I recommend you go to cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org regarding the second round of testing. INFANT-TODDLER EDUCATOR AWARD$ PLUS PROGRAM: Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® Plus is a salary supplement program, available in all NC counties, designed to increase the education, retention and compensation of teachers and family child care educators working with our youngest children. The Infant Toddler Educator AWARD$ program has recently gone through some exciting programmatic updates. The original AWARD$ program was only available to teachers working full-time in B-3 classrooms that had an AA in ECE or higher degree and were employed by 4- and 5-star programs. The education requirement has been reduced as an incentive to support teachers seeking to increase their education in any star rated licensed program. To be eligible for AWARD$ Plus, applicants must: • Work at least 30 hours/week with infants, ones, or twos. • Earn at or below $20/hour. • Work in a licensed child care center or home. • Have at least 12 semester hours of birth to five focused coursework. AWARD$ Plus is funded by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Visit www.childcareservices.org/awards for more details. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated July 1, 2023, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0515 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE ANGELS NEW GENERATION CHILD CARE CENTER #1 Facility ID: 64000435 Consultant: FELICIA FAISON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/27/2023 Number Present: 25 Completed Date: 7/27/2023 Age: From 1 To 12 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:20 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 my unannounced visit today was to monitor compliance with child care requirements applicable to an annual compliance visit. A. Cherry, lead teacher, was present and assisted with the visit. You Christina Knight, owner, arrived after the visit began and assisted. The staff and training worksheet has not been completed as of today and is required to monitor staff records. Therefore, they were not monitored. We scheduled a visit for August 2, 2023, to review staff records for compliance. I will review the EPR plan at this visit as the staff person responsible for the plan is on leave today. Currently, this center operates with a Five-Star license issued on November 15, 2019, earning seven (7) points in the Education Component, five (5) points in the Program Component and one (1) Quality point. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 11, 2022. The last sanitation inspection was completed June 12, 2023, earning a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted May 31, 2023, and the facility was approved for daytime and nighttime care. Children were observed participating in free choice center play, group art drawing sea animals (per the activity plan) and having lunch. Observed interactions between teachers and children were nurturing in nature. FACILITY PROFILE This facility is owned by Little Angels New Generation Child Care Center LLC. The corporation listed as owner of this facility is documented as current and active in the Secretary of State Database and is required to remain so per child care rules. I reviewed contact information for the owner and the facility with you and you verified the current information listed with DCDEE remains correct. The following violations of child care requirements were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There were at least three (3) days that departure times were not documented for children who were signed in that day. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 1207 Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. There was no documentation of receipt of the parent participation plan on file for three (3) children. 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. There was no documentation that the family of one enrolled child received/reviewed the center smoking/tobacco restriction policy. .0604(j) The violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance can be mailed or emailed to me and must be received by August 10, 2023. If mailing, you must submit two (2) signed and dated copies. My mailing and email addresses are noted at the bottom. The letter of compliance must detail how the violations were corrected. Please be aware any written information you submit regarding the correction of the violation is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all submitted information is accurate and truthful. If it is determined that submitted information was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility’s license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was 97% over an eighteen (18) month period. CHILDREN'S RECORDS During a review of ten (10) percent, or more, of children records I noted that there was no documentation that parents of three (3) child was given or reviewed the program’s parent participation plan. I also observed that one (1) child’s file did not have documentation that parents received or reviewed the program’s smoking/tobacco restriction policy. Child Care Rules require that all enrolled children have documentation they have reviewed the above policy/plan to ensure they are aware of the program requirements by the first day of enrollment. You noted that while you have documented of the parent participation plan and smoking/tobacco restriction since the last visit on August 11, 2022 you did not update the files of previously enrolled children. I recommend you, or staff, check the files of all children to ensure they have the above documentation on file to be in compliance. PROGRAM RECORD KEEPING I reviewed the programs sign in/out sheet for documentation of arrival and departure times. I observed that there were at least three (3) days in the last two (2) weeks that departure times were not documented for some, or all children signed in that day. Technical assistance was discussed with the teacher in space #1 regarding staff ensuring that departure times are always documented at the time the child leaves to ensure this requirement is met. I also recommend that staff may continue to note when “mom or “dad” drop off, but the should note their initials or signature as the adult signing the child in or out. REMINDERS The NC Commission for Public Health adopted and approved the amended rule regarding lead water testing effective October 1, 2019. The rule requires all licensed child care centers test all drinking water faucets and food preparation sinks for lead contamination once every three years. If a child care center finds elevated concentrations of lead in the center’s water, they will be required to take immediate action. If your center tested in 2020 you are due to re-test this year. I recommend you go to cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org regarding the second round of testing. INFANT-TODDLER EDUCATOR AWARD$ PLUS PROGRAM: Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® Plus is a salary supplement program, available in all NC counties, designed to increase the education, retention and compensation of teachers and family child care educators working with our youngest children. The Infant Toddler Educator AWARD$ program has recently gone through some exciting programmatic updates. The original AWARD$ program was only available to teachers working full-time in B-3 classrooms that had an AA in ECE or higher degree and were employed by 4- and 5-star programs. The education requirement has been reduced as an incentive to support teachers seeking to increase their education in any star rated licensed program. To be eligible for AWARD$ Plus, applicants must: • Work at least 30 hours/week with infants, ones, or twos. • Earn at or below $20/hour. • Work in a licensed child care center or home. • Have at least 12 semester hours of birth to five focused coursework. AWARD$ Plus is funded by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Visit www.childcareservices.org/awards for more details. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules. The best way to do so is to periodically review the child care laws and rules. The current rule book dated July 1, 2023, is available at the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. I recommend you frequently click the “What’s New” tab to stay informed of all updates on the DCDEE website. Please feel free to contact me at (984) 867-7089 or email at Felicia.faison@dhhs.nc.gov for questions and assistance. If needed my mailing address is PO Box 61161, Raleigh NC 27661. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at (252) 373-9809. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times