MA Puddin'S Child Care

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA PUDDIN'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 33000505 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/8/2026 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 5/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:20 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 today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. F. Taylor, Owner, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued on April 6, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on June 4, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on April 7, 2026, with a “superior” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on July 7, 2026, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twenty-six (26) children from ages zero (0) to five years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following were served for lunch: cheese pizza, apple slices, oranges, corn, and milk. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Next to the bike path there is a rusted metal pipe with sharp corners sticking out of the ground, it is a tripping hazard, and the sharp edges could cut a child walking by. Also, there is a small wooden bridge; one of the wooden railings on the bridge is leaning on the ground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 22, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 90%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/: CONSULTAITON: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. The children’s records reviewed were well organized and incompliance. Ten percent (10%) or more of existing staff files and two (2) new staff file were reviewed today and found to be well organized and incompliance. OUTDOOR LEANRING ENVIORNMENT: Next to the bike path there is a rusted metal pipe with sharp corners sticking out of the ground, it is a tripping hazard, and the sharp edges could cut a child walking by. Please either cover or remove the pipe immediately, to keep children from getting hurt. Also, there is a small wooden bridge; one of the wooden railings on the bridge is leaning on the ground, please fix the railing, so children can use it to help them cross the bridge. RMINDERS: ABCM MOODLE TRAINING-CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: You have completed your ABCMS roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. QRIS PATHWAY TWO: CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY: We reviewed the following items for your rated license transition: staff education, additional training hours, family and community engagement requirements. You have started collecting your documentation for each requirement. We have scheduled to transition your license on June 27, 2026. You have working on completing your staff education worksheet. Once you have completed your staff education worksheet you will send it to me with your star rated license application. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website, you completed your water testing on August 16, 2025. Child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three (3) years. You have also completed your lead paint and asbestos testing requirements. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA PUDDIN'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 33000505 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/8/2026 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 5/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 205 Time In: 09:20 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 today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. F. Taylor, Owner, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued on April 6, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on June 4, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on April 7, 2026, with a “superior” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on July 7, 2026, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twenty-six (26) children from ages zero (0) to five years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following were served for lunch: cheese pizza, apple slices, oranges, corn, and milk. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Next to the bike path there is a rusted metal pipe with sharp corners sticking out of the ground, it is a tripping hazard, and the sharp edges could cut a child walking by. Also, there is a small wooden bridge; one of the wooden railings on the bridge is leaning on the ground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 22, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 90%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/: CONSULTAITON: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. The children’s records reviewed were well organized and incompliance. Ten percent (10%) or more of existing staff files and two (2) new staff file were reviewed today and found to be well organized and incompliance. OUTDOOR LEANRING ENVIORNMENT: Next to the bike path there is a rusted metal pipe with sharp corners sticking out of the ground, it is a tripping hazard, and the sharp edges could cut a child walking by. Please either cover or remove the pipe immediately, to keep children from getting hurt. Also, there is a small wooden bridge; one of the wooden railings on the bridge is leaning on the ground, please fix the railing, so children can use it to help them cross the bridge. RMINDERS: ABCM MOODLE TRAINING-CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: You have completed your ABCMS roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. QRIS PATHWAY TWO: CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY: We reviewed the following items for your rated license transition: staff education, additional training hours, family and community engagement requirements. You have started collecting your documentation for each requirement. We have scheduled to transition your license on June 27, 2026. You have working on completing your staff education worksheet. Once you have completed your staff education worksheet you will send it to me with your star rated license application. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website, you completed your water testing on August 16, 2025. Child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three (3) years. You have also completed your lead paint and asbestos testing requirements. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA PUDDIN'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 33000505 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/4/2025 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 6/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. F. Taylor, Owner, was not present during today’s visit; however, K. Taylor, Lead Teacher was able to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued on April 6, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 30, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on March 18, 2025, with a “superior” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on July 5, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twenty-six (26) children from ages zero (0) to four-years-old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The following were served for lunch: macaroni and cheese, ham, green beans, wheat bread and milk. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill documented and available for review was dated April 10, 2025, there was no documentation of a fire drill being completed for the month of May 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 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. In room number two (2) there was a bottle of alcohol sanitizing wipes in an unlocked standing cabinet, which stated to “keep of out of the reach of children” “seek help if ingested” and “should not be used with children under the age of six (6). .2820(b) 859 Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection documented and available for review was dated April 1, 2025, there was not a playground inspection available for review for the month of May 2025. .0605(q) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 18, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 88%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/: CONSULTAITON: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. The children’s records reviewed were well organized and incompliance. Ten percent (10%) or more of existing staff files and one new staff file was reviewed today. The files were well organized and incompliance. As a reminder A. Flowers was hired on May 12, 2025, she needs to have her six (6) weeks of orientation completed by June 23, 2025, she has 90 days (August 12, 2025) from her first day of employment to complete First Aid and CPR training. If Ms. Flowers will be working with infant-aged children, she will need to complete ITS SIDS training by July 12, 2025. Ms. Flowers will need to complete the following by May 12, 2026, the health and safety trainings located on DCDEE Moodle, on-going training hours, a professional development plan, and a staff evaluation. PLAYGROUND INSPECTIONS: The last playground inspection documented and available for review was dated April 1, 2025, there was not a playground inspection available for review for the month of May 2025. You may want to put a reminder on your computer calendar or phone to help you remember when to conduct the playground inspections. FIRE DRILLS: The last fire drill documented and available for review was dated April 10, 2025, there was not a fire drill available for review for the month of May 2025. You may want to put a reminder on your computer calendar or phone to help you remember when to conduct the fire drill. STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS ITEMS: In room number two (2) there was a bottle of alcohol sanitizing wipes in an unlocked standing cabinet, which stated to “keep of out of the reach of children” “seek help if ingested” and “should not be used with children under the age of six (6). The teacher immediately locked the cabinet. The was corrected during today’s visit. LEGAL DESIGNEE FORM: Today’s visit was reviewed with K. Taylor, Lead Teacher. Ms. Taylor was not available. K. Taylor signed today’s visit summary; however, there was not a legal designee form on file. A legal designee form will be emailed to Ms. Taylor for her review and for her to complete, sign, and send back to me. RMINDERS: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. Your facility is not listed on the Clean Water for Us Kids website. Please contact the program immediately so you can see why your program is not listed on the website. A child care center needs to complete lead testing in the facilities drinking water every three (3) years. You have begun enrollment in the lead paint and asbestos testing. Please complete the enrollment process. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for ALL schools and child care facilities within school districts prior to receiving on-site inspections. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA PUDDIN'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 33000505 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2025 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 3/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. F. Taylor, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued on April 6, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 30, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on June 25, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on July 5, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twenty-six (26) children from ages zero (0) to four (4) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Lunch: sloppy joe, whole wheat bread, corn, mandarin oranges, and milk. Three (3) new staff files were reviewed today during the visit. The following items were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. M. Rogers did not have a medical statement on file for review prior to the first day of employment, which was November 4, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. M. Rogers began employment on November 4, 2024. Ms. Rogers did not have documentation of completing First Aid. .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. M. Rogers began employment on November 4, 2024. Ms. Rogers did not have documentation of completing CPR. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. K. Williams began employment on January 21, 2025, and was missing documentation of completing the first two weeks of orientation. .1101(a)(b) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Provider did not complete the ABCMS Moodle training. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 17, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 95%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: MEDICAL ASSESSMENT: M. Rogers did not have a medical statement on file for review prior to the first day of employment, which was November 4, 2024. The medial statement must be on file on the first day of employment. We discussed using the Staff File Checklist to help you remember what has to be on file prior to employment. CPR/FIRST AID: M. Rogers began employment on November 4, 2024. Ms. Rogers needed to complete CPR/FA by February 4, 2025. Please have Ms. Rogers complete the training and place the documentation in her file for review. STAFF ORIENTATION: K. Williams began employment on January 21, 2025, and was missing documentation of completion of the first two weeks of orientation. The first two weeks of orientation needed to be completed by February 4, 2025. Ms. Williams also needs to complete the six (6) weeks of orientation by March 4, 2025. You stated you completed the orientation; however, you did not document it on the orientation form. Please use the orientation form to document your staff orientation. ABCMS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK MOODLE TRAINING: You stated you did not complete the ABCMS Moodle training. We discussed the training and how to access it at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. You stated you have created a business NCID and I sent you a link to complete the moodle training. I also emailed you the instructions on how to have your staff connect their existing application to your facility. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. RMINDERS: CPR/FA RENEWAL: The following staff, F. Taylor and K. Taylor, will need to completed CPR and First Aid training on or prior to March 18, 2025. ITS SIDS RENEWAL: The following staff, F. Taylor, A. Manning, and K. Taylor, will need to completed ITS SIDS training on or prior to June 21, 2025. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a family child care home provided. I was not able to locate you on the Clean Water for Us Kids website. You may want to contact 1-888-997-9290 to inquire about your program status. Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for ALL schools and child care facilities within school districts prior to receiving on-site inspections. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. This program is free, covers testing, inspections, and mitigation, and is intended to improve child-occupied facilities across North Carolina. NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA PUDDIN'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 33000505 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2025 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 3/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. F. Taylor, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued on April 6, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 30, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on June 25, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on July 5, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twenty-six (26) children from ages zero (0) to four (4) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Lunch: sloppy joe, whole wheat bread, corn, mandarin oranges, and milk. Three (3) new staff files were reviewed today during the visit. The following items were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. M. Rogers did not have a medical statement on file for review prior to the first day of employment, which was November 4, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. M. Rogers began employment on November 4, 2024. Ms. Rogers did not have documentation of completing First Aid. .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. M. Rogers began employment on November 4, 2024. Ms. Rogers did not have documentation of completing CPR. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. K. Williams began employment on January 21, 2025, and was missing documentation of completing the first two weeks of orientation. .1101(a)(b) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Provider did not complete the ABCMS Moodle training. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 17, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 95%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: MEDICAL ASSESSMENT: M. Rogers did not have a medical statement on file for review prior to the first day of employment, which was November 4, 2024. The medial statement must be on file on the first day of employment. We discussed using the Staff File Checklist to help you remember what has to be on file prior to employment. CPR/FIRST AID: M. Rogers began employment on November 4, 2024. Ms. Rogers needed to complete CPR/FA by February 4, 2025. Please have Ms. Rogers complete the training and place the documentation in her file for review. STAFF ORIENTATION: K. Williams began employment on January 21, 2025, and was missing documentation of completion of the first two weeks of orientation. The first two weeks of orientation needed to be completed by February 4, 2025. Ms. Williams also needs to complete the six (6) weeks of orientation by March 4, 2025. You stated you completed the orientation; however, you did not document it on the orientation form. Please use the orientation form to document your staff orientation. ABCMS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK MOODLE TRAINING: You stated you did not complete the ABCMS Moodle training. We discussed the training and how to access it at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. You stated you have created a business NCID and I sent you a link to complete the moodle training. I also emailed you the instructions on how to have your staff connect their existing application to your facility. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. RMINDERS: CPR/FA RENEWAL: The following staff, F. Taylor and K. Taylor, will need to completed CPR and First Aid training on or prior to March 18, 2025. ITS SIDS RENEWAL: The following staff, F. Taylor, A. Manning, and K. Taylor, will need to completed ITS SIDS training on or prior to June 21, 2025. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a family child care home provided. I was not able to locate you on the Clean Water for Us Kids website. You may want to contact 1-888-997-9290 to inquire about your program status. Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for ALL schools and child care facilities within school districts prior to receiving on-site inspections. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. This program is free, covers testing, inspections, and mitigation, and is intended to improve child-occupied facilities across North Carolina. NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA PUDDIN'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 33000505 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2025 Number Present: 26 Completed Date: 3/3/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. F. Taylor, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued on April 6, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 30, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on June 25, 2024, with a “Superior” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on July 5, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twenty-six (26) children from ages zero (0) to four (4) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Lunch: sloppy joe, whole wheat bread, corn, mandarin oranges, and milk. Three (3) new staff files were reviewed today during the visit. The following items were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. M. Rogers did not have a medical statement on file for review prior to the first day of employment, which was November 4, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. M. Rogers began employment on November 4, 2024. Ms. Rogers did not have documentation of completing First Aid. .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. M. Rogers began employment on November 4, 2024. Ms. Rogers did not have documentation of completing CPR. .1102(d) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. K. Williams began employment on January 21, 2025, and was missing documentation of completing the first two weeks of orientation. .1101(a)(b) 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Provider did not complete the ABCMS Moodle training. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 17, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 95%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: MEDICAL ASSESSMENT: M. Rogers did not have a medical statement on file for review prior to the first day of employment, which was November 4, 2024. The medial statement must be on file on the first day of employment. We discussed using the Staff File Checklist to help you remember what has to be on file prior to employment. CPR/FIRST AID: M. Rogers began employment on November 4, 2024. Ms. Rogers needed to complete CPR/FA by February 4, 2025. Please have Ms. Rogers complete the training and place the documentation in her file for review. STAFF ORIENTATION: K. Williams began employment on January 21, 2025, and was missing documentation of completion of the first two weeks of orientation. The first two weeks of orientation needed to be completed by February 4, 2025. Ms. Williams also needs to complete the six (6) weeks of orientation by March 4, 2025. You stated you completed the orientation; however, you did not document it on the orientation form. Please use the orientation form to document your staff orientation. ABCMS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK MOODLE TRAINING: You stated you did not complete the ABCMS Moodle training. We discussed the training and how to access it at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. You stated you have created a business NCID and I sent you a link to complete the moodle training. I also emailed you the instructions on how to have your staff connect their existing application to your facility. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. RMINDERS: CPR/FA RENEWAL: The following staff, F. Taylor and K. Taylor, will need to completed CPR and First Aid training on or prior to March 18, 2025. ITS SIDS RENEWAL: The following staff, F. Taylor, A. Manning, and K. Taylor, will need to completed ITS SIDS training on or prior to June 21, 2025. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a family child care home provided. I was not able to locate you on the Clean Water for Us Kids website. You may want to contact 1-888-997-9290 to inquire about your program status. Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ enrollment deadline has been revised statewide, and schools and child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. The lead-based paint and asbestos enrollment surveys must be completed for ALL schools and child care facilities within school districts prior to receiving on-site inspections. As this is a legislatively mandated effort, facilities are required to meet rule requirements (NC 10A NCAC 41C.1001-1007, NC 154A NCAC 18A.2816). Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ is designed to ensure facilities meet all requirements, receive direct support throughout the participation process, and have access to communication resources. This program is free, covers testing, inspections, and mitigation, and is intended to improve child-occupied facilities across North Carolina. NCID PASSWORD CHANGES: If you have a MYNCID or NCID account, you may have received an email this week announcing changes to the password rules. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. The change will affect state agency staff as well as external users like citizens, providers, and state and local county staff. There is no action you need to take on or before February 23rd. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Strong, unique passwords – along with practicing mindful cybersecurity practices – are key components to protecting your devices and personal information at home and at work. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (ERS-3) UPDATE: Starting February 1, 2025, as part of QRIS Modernization, Session Law 2024-34 states that beginning on February 1, 2025, new child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to use program assessment to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License shall be evaluated using the following, as applicable: • Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (FCCERS-3) • School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated Edition (SACERS-U) The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) has prepared many resources and trainings for child care facilities to use in planning for the new editions of the Environment Rating Scale. The NC Division of Child Development and Early Education is implementing the use of lower threshold scores to assist child care facilities in their shift to the new edition, matching the NC Child Care Commission’s on-going work regarding proposed QRIS rules. This intentional, collaborative planning will ensure a smooth transition regarding program assessment requirements. Hold Harmless remains effective until all new QRIS rules are effective. New child care facilities and child care facilities that choose to move forward with ERS-3 program assessment should work with their consultant to learn more about the changes and revised scores needed to earn points toward their Two through Five Star Rated License. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA PUDDIN'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 33000505 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/30/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 7/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. F. Taylor, Owner, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued on April 6, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 9, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed on June 25, 2024” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on July 5, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twenty-three (23) children from ages zero (0) to five (5) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. T. Battle’s first day of employment was January 1, 2024. Ms. Battle did not have a health assessment on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. T. Battle’s first day of employment was January 1, 2024. Ms. Battle had a negative TB test on file and dated January 26, 2024; however, it was on file after the first day of employment. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. F. Taylor began full-time employment on June 1, 2024. There was no documentation of 16 hours of orientation being completed. .1101(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. H. Hill began employment on January 16, 2024.). Ms. Hill had documentation of first aid on file; however, the documentation was dated July 10, 2024. First Aid should have been completed by April 16, 2024. .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. H. Hill began employment on January 16, 2024.). Ms. Hill had documentation of CPR on file; however, the documentation was dated July 10, 2024. CPR should have been completed by April 16, 2024. .1102(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. T. Battle’s first day of employment was January 1, 2024. Ms. Battle did have not documentation of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. The training should have been completed by April 6, 2024. .1102(g) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 13, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 94%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/: CONSULTAITON: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. The children’s records reviewed were well organized and incompliance. Ten percent (10%) or more of existing staff files were monitored and five (5) new staff files were reviewed, and one volunteer file was reviewed. The following items were missing from the staff files. T. Battle’s first day of employment was January 1, 2024. Ms. Battle had a TB test on file and dated January 26, 2024; however, it was on file after the first day of employment. A negative TB test must be completed prior to the first day of employment (this was corrected during the visit). Ms. Battle did not have a health assessment on file for review. A health assessment must be on file prior to the first day of employment. Please continue to use the staff file check list to help you determine when items are required to be on file. Ms. Battle did not documentation of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. The training needed to be completed within 90 days of the first day of employment, which would have been April 6, 2024. Ms. Battle can complete the training at the Positive Childhood Alliance NC website: https://preventchildabusenc.org/ . Once the training has been completed, print the certificate, and retain it in the employee’s file. H. Hill began employment on January 16, 2024. Ms. Hill had a Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment certificate on file; however, the certificate was dated July 5, 2024, the certificate should have been on file by April 16, 2024 (this was corrected during the visit). Ms. Hill had documentation of CPR/FA on file; however, the documentation was dated July 10, 2024. CPR and First Aid should have been completed by April 16, 2024 (this was corrected during the visit). CPR and First Aid needs to be completed within 90 days of hire. F. Taylor began full-time employment on June 1, 2024. There was no documentation of 16 hours of orientation being completed. Please remember orientation must be completed and certain information needs to be reviewed within two (2) weeks of hire and certain information needs to be reviewed within six (6) weeks of hire. Your full orientation should have been completed by July 13, 2024. Please use the staff orientation sheet to help you keep track of the items that need to be reviewed upon hiring. RMINDERS: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357) which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. Your facility was not listed on the Clean Water for Us Kids website. Please contact the Clean Water for Us Kids to follow-up about testing your child care facility for lead and asbestos. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Most of you have completed your initial testing and now it is time for your three-year retest. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA PUDDIN'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 33000505 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/30/2024 Number Present: 23 Completed Date: 7/30/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 245 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. F. Taylor, Owner, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued on April 6, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 9, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed on June 25, 2024” classification “0” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on July 5, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twenty-three (23) children from ages zero (0) to five (5) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. T. Battle’s first day of employment was January 1, 2024. Ms. Battle did not have a health assessment on file for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. T. Battle’s first day of employment was January 1, 2024. Ms. Battle had a negative TB test on file and dated January 26, 2024; however, it was on file after the first day of employment. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. F. Taylor began full-time employment on June 1, 2024. There was no documentation of 16 hours of orientation being completed. .1101(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. H. Hill began employment on January 16, 2024.). Ms. Hill had documentation of first aid on file; however, the documentation was dated July 10, 2024. First Aid should have been completed by April 16, 2024. .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. H. Hill began employment on January 16, 2024.). Ms. Hill had documentation of CPR on file; however, the documentation was dated July 10, 2024. CPR should have been completed by April 16, 2024. .1102(d) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. T. Battle’s first day of employment was January 1, 2024. Ms. Battle did have not documentation of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. The training should have been completed by April 6, 2024. .1102(g) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 13, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 94%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/: CONSULTAITON: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. The children’s records reviewed were well organized and incompliance. Ten percent (10%) or more of existing staff files were monitored and five (5) new staff files were reviewed, and one volunteer file was reviewed. The following items were missing from the staff files. T. Battle’s first day of employment was January 1, 2024. Ms. Battle had a TB test on file and dated January 26, 2024; however, it was on file after the first day of employment. A negative TB test must be completed prior to the first day of employment (this was corrected during the visit). Ms. Battle did not have a health assessment on file for review. A health assessment must be on file prior to the first day of employment. Please continue to use the staff file check list to help you determine when items are required to be on file. Ms. Battle did not documentation of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training. The training needed to be completed within 90 days of the first day of employment, which would have been April 6, 2024. Ms. Battle can complete the training at the Positive Childhood Alliance NC website: https://preventchildabusenc.org/ . Once the training has been completed, print the certificate, and retain it in the employee’s file. H. Hill began employment on January 16, 2024. Ms. Hill had a Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment certificate on file; however, the certificate was dated July 5, 2024, the certificate should have been on file by April 16, 2024 (this was corrected during the visit). Ms. Hill had documentation of CPR/FA on file; however, the documentation was dated July 10, 2024. CPR and First Aid should have been completed by April 16, 2024 (this was corrected during the visit). CPR and First Aid needs to be completed within 90 days of hire. F. Taylor began full-time employment on June 1, 2024. There was no documentation of 16 hours of orientation being completed. Please remember orientation must be completed and certain information needs to be reviewed within two (2) weeks of hire and certain information needs to be reviewed within six (6) weeks of hire. Your full orientation should have been completed by July 13, 2024. Please use the staff orientation sheet to help you keep track of the items that need to be reviewed upon hiring. RMINDERS: DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. START RATED LICENSE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT RATING SYSTEM (QRIS) UPDATE: The Governor signed 12 bills on July 8, 2024. Including the Adjustments to the Appropriations Act (SB 357) which includes the $67.5 million for reduced compensation payments for first two quarters of FY 24-25 and the DHHS Agency Bill (Senate Bill 425) which includes the QRIS provisions: • QRIS modernization (3 new pathways to stars) is now approved (SB 425). • Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. • SB 425 does mean that programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies can move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation certificate for processing. • SB 425 also requires that we move to the ERS-3 versions for ECCERS. ITERS and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. Self-paced online training modules regarding the new assessments will be available in September 2024. • SB 357 provides $67.5 million dollars to continue a reduced level of funding for the compensation portion only of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. Funding is designated for the first two quarters of FY 2024-25 and provides only about 75% of funding needed to maintain compensation payment amounts provided through ARPA funding which ended June 30, 2024. DCDEE will continue to utilize the NC FAST Stabilization Grant portal to distribute funds. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. Your facility was not listed on the Clean Water for Us Kids website. Please contact the Clean Water for Us Kids to follow-up about testing your child care facility for lead and asbestos. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Most of you have completed your initial testing and now it is time for your three-year retest. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA PUDDIN'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 33000505 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. You, M. Williams, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued on April 6, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 31, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed on July 26, 2023” classification “5” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on July 17, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twenty-nine (29) children from ages zero (0) to four (4) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time and interacting with the teacher. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection report on file was dated for July 17, 2023, but the report had not been sent to the child care consultant within one week of the inspection visit. The fire inspection report was given to the consultant during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The following items were broken on the playground: a broken wooden kitchen set, a cracked water table, and a blue slide that leaned to one side, it was not anchored into the ground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space four (4) there was one outlet not cover with a safety plug. The administrator immediately covered the outlet with a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space four (4) there was Aveeno sunscreen that expired in August 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One child's file did not have a signed receipt of the safe sleep policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child's file with a first day of enrollment of May 1, 2023, had an immunization report on file dated for June 13, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 23, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 89%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/: CONSULTAITON: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. The children’s records reviewed were not in compliance. The following items were missing from the records reviewed today, one (1) record had an immunization report on file, but it was dated June 13, 2023, and the child’s enrollment date was May 1, 2023. The immunization report was on file past the 30-day enrollment date (this item was corrected during the visit). One child’s record was missing a signed receipt of the safe sleep policy. A safe sleep policy must be reviewed with the parent/guardian, signed and on file on the child’s first day of enrollment. Ten percent (10%) or more of existing staff files were monitored. The files were found to be in compliance. As a reminder your new staff with the hire date of June 8, 2023, must complete the following items: CPR and First Aid will need to be completed within 90 days of hire, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must be completed within 90 days of hire. The Health and Safety trainings will need to be completed within the first year of hire. The on-ongoing trainings will need to be completed within the first year of hire. HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION: We reviewed the health questionnaire and emergency information forms, and I reminded you these forms need to be completed on or before the first day of employment and yearly after that. We also discussed you having your staff complete these forms at the same time you review your Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) and Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMC) or you will need to keep track of each employee’s first day of employment and have them fill the forms out prior to those dates. MEDICATION: In room four (4) the Aveeno sunscreen had an expiration date of August 2022. You removed the sunscreen from the room, and you said you were going to send it home with the parents. Please remember to have your teachers check the expiration dates on sprays, topical ointments, and other medications at least monthly to ensure they are not used after their expiration dates. SAFETY AND HEALTH: In room four (4), there was an outlet that was not covered. Please make sure you and your staff visually check the outlets daily to make sure each outlet is covered by an outlet protector or is covered by a piece of furniture that cannot be moved by the children. You immediately put an outlet cover in the outlet, this was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS (FIRE INSPECTION): Your last fire inspection was conducted on July 17, 2023. We discussed once an annual fire inspection is conducted the original report must be sent to your child care consultant within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). You made a copy of the fire inspection report and gave me the original, this was corrected during the visit. SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR: On the playground there were several broken items that need to be removed or fixed immediately: a broken wooden kitchen, a cracked water table, and a blue slide that was leaning to one side, the top of the slide was not anchored into the ground and could tip over if a child slides down on it. You immediately removed the broken wooden kitchen and the cracked water table. You said you would let the owner know about the slide and either fix it or remove from the outdoor area. RMINDERS: COHORT THREE (3): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed the following items since your child care center is in cohort three (3). Updating DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. You expressed a possibility of completing the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, or training. We discussed making sure the new employees you hire submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. ON-GOING STAFF TRAINING AND HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: Please review all your staff files for their on-going staff training and Health and Safety Training, these will be reviewed during your annual compliance visit. WORKFORCE-REVISED ‘IN THE FIELD” DEGREES The NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is updating the list of degrees counted as degree in the field for both early childhood/child development and school age. Effective Monday, May 8, 2023, the DCDEE Workforce Education Unit’s determination of degree in the field will now include: For Early Childhood/Child Development • Elementary Education • Psychology • Sociology For School Age • Children and Nature • Outdoor Leadership • Trauma Informed Social Work in Children For NC Pre-K • These changes do not affect any lead NC Pre-K teacher. DCDEE must continue to follow DPI licensure requirements for lead teachers seeking licensure. • These changes do impact NC Pre-K teacher assistants in the NC Pre-K program. More detailed information will be shared as NC Pre-K updates program-related information to reflect this change. Evaluation of degrees will continue to be based on the position(s) requested, coursework completed, and the documented degree(s) awarded on official transcripts. More information will be distributed as the Workforce Education Unit moves towards implementation. Once fully implemented, documentation of the degree type and course of study will display in the individual’s DCDEE WORKS account and on their status letter. For general questions related to this change, please contact the Workforce Education Unit at 919-814-6350. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM NOW ON DCDEE MOODLE: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/login/index.php THE EXPANSION AND ACCESS GRANTS UPDATE: Round 2 Applications Still Under Review. Thank you for your continued patience as DCDEE continues to review Expansion and Access Round 2 applications. Unlike the stabilization grant applications, each of the more than 2,500 round 2 E&A applications has to be read and assessed individually. The Division hopes to award Round 2 grants by late August with payments starting to go out by mid-September. We’ll let you know via this newsletter when the status of Round 2 applications is updated. Round 1 Applicants, if you were awarded a grant, your application status will say “Approved”. • Round 1 award payments to licensed child care providers have been direct deposited. • The remaining Round 1 award payments are expected to go out next week. • Round 1 Awardees, if you haven’t received your grant award funds by August 18th, please contact DCDEE_Support@dhhs.nc.gov. If you applied in the first round but were not awarded a Round 1 E&A grant, your application status remains "Submitted" and is still being considered for Round 2. NEW SANITATION RULES: DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. Trainings specifically for child care center operators will be hosted in the coming months. Stay tuned! TRAINING MODULES AVAIALABLE IN DCDEE MOODLE: The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. Consultants will assist facilities impacted by the changes to the enhanced space requirements. A summary of the changes can be accessed here, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2023 rules, and enroll, if necessary, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents, forms, checklist, and the new child care rules effective July 1, 2023, can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early’s website at https://ncchildcarencdhhs.gov . CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA PUDDIN'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 33000505 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. You, M. Williams, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued on April 6, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 31, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed on July 26, 2023” classification “5” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on July 17, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twenty-nine (29) children from ages zero (0) to four (4) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time and interacting with the teacher. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection report on file was dated for July 17, 2023, but the report had not been sent to the child care consultant within one week of the inspection visit. The fire inspection report was given to the consultant during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The following items were broken on the playground: a broken wooden kitchen set, a cracked water table, and a blue slide that leaned to one side, it was not anchored into the ground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space four (4) there was one outlet not cover with a safety plug. The administrator immediately covered the outlet with a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space four (4) there was Aveeno sunscreen that expired in August 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One child's file did not have a signed receipt of the safe sleep policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child's file with a first day of enrollment of May 1, 2023, had an immunization report on file dated for June 13, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 23, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 89%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/: CONSULTAITON: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. The children’s records reviewed were not in compliance. The following items were missing from the records reviewed today, one (1) record had an immunization report on file, but it was dated June 13, 2023, and the child’s enrollment date was May 1, 2023. The immunization report was on file past the 30-day enrollment date (this item was corrected during the visit). One child’s record was missing a signed receipt of the safe sleep policy. A safe sleep policy must be reviewed with the parent/guardian, signed and on file on the child’s first day of enrollment. Ten percent (10%) or more of existing staff files were monitored. The files were found to be in compliance. As a reminder your new staff with the hire date of June 8, 2023, must complete the following items: CPR and First Aid will need to be completed within 90 days of hire, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must be completed within 90 days of hire. The Health and Safety trainings will need to be completed within the first year of hire. The on-ongoing trainings will need to be completed within the first year of hire. HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION: We reviewed the health questionnaire and emergency information forms, and I reminded you these forms need to be completed on or before the first day of employment and yearly after that. We also discussed you having your staff complete these forms at the same time you review your Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) and Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMC) or you will need to keep track of each employee’s first day of employment and have them fill the forms out prior to those dates. MEDICATION: In room four (4) the Aveeno sunscreen had an expiration date of August 2022. You removed the sunscreen from the room, and you said you were going to send it home with the parents. Please remember to have your teachers check the expiration dates on sprays, topical ointments, and other medications at least monthly to ensure they are not used after their expiration dates. SAFETY AND HEALTH: In room four (4), there was an outlet that was not covered. Please make sure you and your staff visually check the outlets daily to make sure each outlet is covered by an outlet protector or is covered by a piece of furniture that cannot be moved by the children. You immediately put an outlet cover in the outlet, this was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS (FIRE INSPECTION): Your last fire inspection was conducted on July 17, 2023. We discussed once an annual fire inspection is conducted the original report must be sent to your child care consultant within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). You made a copy of the fire inspection report and gave me the original, this was corrected during the visit. SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR: On the playground there were several broken items that need to be removed or fixed immediately: a broken wooden kitchen, a cracked water table, and a blue slide that was leaning to one side, the top of the slide was not anchored into the ground and could tip over if a child slides down on it. You immediately removed the broken wooden kitchen and the cracked water table. You said you would let the owner know about the slide and either fix it or remove from the outdoor area. RMINDERS: COHORT THREE (3): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed the following items since your child care center is in cohort three (3). Updating DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. You expressed a possibility of completing the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, or training. We discussed making sure the new employees you hire submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. ON-GOING STAFF TRAINING AND HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: Please review all your staff files for their on-going staff training and Health and Safety Training, these will be reviewed during your annual compliance visit. WORKFORCE-REVISED ‘IN THE FIELD” DEGREES The NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is updating the list of degrees counted as degree in the field for both early childhood/child development and school age. Effective Monday, May 8, 2023, the DCDEE Workforce Education Unit’s determination of degree in the field will now include: For Early Childhood/Child Development • Elementary Education • Psychology • Sociology For School Age • Children and Nature • Outdoor Leadership • Trauma Informed Social Work in Children For NC Pre-K • These changes do not affect any lead NC Pre-K teacher. DCDEE must continue to follow DPI licensure requirements for lead teachers seeking licensure. • These changes do impact NC Pre-K teacher assistants in the NC Pre-K program. More detailed information will be shared as NC Pre-K updates program-related information to reflect this change. Evaluation of degrees will continue to be based on the position(s) requested, coursework completed, and the documented degree(s) awarded on official transcripts. More information will be distributed as the Workforce Education Unit moves towards implementation. Once fully implemented, documentation of the degree type and course of study will display in the individual’s DCDEE WORKS account and on their status letter. For general questions related to this change, please contact the Workforce Education Unit at 919-814-6350. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM NOW ON DCDEE MOODLE: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/login/index.php THE EXPANSION AND ACCESS GRANTS UPDATE: Round 2 Applications Still Under Review. Thank you for your continued patience as DCDEE continues to review Expansion and Access Round 2 applications. Unlike the stabilization grant applications, each of the more than 2,500 round 2 E&A applications has to be read and assessed individually. The Division hopes to award Round 2 grants by late August with payments starting to go out by mid-September. We’ll let you know via this newsletter when the status of Round 2 applications is updated. Round 1 Applicants, if you were awarded a grant, your application status will say “Approved”. • Round 1 award payments to licensed child care providers have been direct deposited. • The remaining Round 1 award payments are expected to go out next week. • Round 1 Awardees, if you haven’t received your grant award funds by August 18th, please contact DCDEE_Support@dhhs.nc.gov. If you applied in the first round but were not awarded a Round 1 E&A grant, your application status remains "Submitted" and is still being considered for Round 2. NEW SANITATION RULES: DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. Trainings specifically for child care center operators will be hosted in the coming months. Stay tuned! TRAINING MODULES AVAIALABLE IN DCDEE MOODLE: The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. Consultants will assist facilities impacted by the changes to the enhanced space requirements. A summary of the changes can be accessed here, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2023 rules, and enroll, if necessary, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents, forms, checklist, and the new child care rules effective July 1, 2023, can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early’s website at https://ncchildcarencdhhs.gov . CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA PUDDIN'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 33000505 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. You, M. Williams, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued on April 6, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 31, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed on July 26, 2023” classification “5” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on July 17, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twenty-nine (29) children from ages zero (0) to four (4) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time and interacting with the teacher. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection report on file was dated for July 17, 2023, but the report had not been sent to the child care consultant within one week of the inspection visit. The fire inspection report was given to the consultant during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The following items were broken on the playground: a broken wooden kitchen set, a cracked water table, and a blue slide that leaned to one side, it was not anchored into the ground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space four (4) there was one outlet not cover with a safety plug. The administrator immediately covered the outlet with a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space four (4) there was Aveeno sunscreen that expired in August 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One child's file did not have a signed receipt of the safe sleep policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child's file with a first day of enrollment of May 1, 2023, had an immunization report on file dated for June 13, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 23, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 89%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/: CONSULTAITON: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. The children’s records reviewed were not in compliance. The following items were missing from the records reviewed today, one (1) record had an immunization report on file, but it was dated June 13, 2023, and the child’s enrollment date was May 1, 2023. The immunization report was on file past the 30-day enrollment date (this item was corrected during the visit). One child’s record was missing a signed receipt of the safe sleep policy. A safe sleep policy must be reviewed with the parent/guardian, signed and on file on the child’s first day of enrollment. Ten percent (10%) or more of existing staff files were monitored. The files were found to be in compliance. As a reminder your new staff with the hire date of June 8, 2023, must complete the following items: CPR and First Aid will need to be completed within 90 days of hire, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must be completed within 90 days of hire. The Health and Safety trainings will need to be completed within the first year of hire. The on-ongoing trainings will need to be completed within the first year of hire. HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION: We reviewed the health questionnaire and emergency information forms, and I reminded you these forms need to be completed on or before the first day of employment and yearly after that. We also discussed you having your staff complete these forms at the same time you review your Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) and Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMC) or you will need to keep track of each employee’s first day of employment and have them fill the forms out prior to those dates. MEDICATION: In room four (4) the Aveeno sunscreen had an expiration date of August 2022. You removed the sunscreen from the room, and you said you were going to send it home with the parents. Please remember to have your teachers check the expiration dates on sprays, topical ointments, and other medications at least monthly to ensure they are not used after their expiration dates. SAFETY AND HEALTH: In room four (4), there was an outlet that was not covered. Please make sure you and your staff visually check the outlets daily to make sure each outlet is covered by an outlet protector or is covered by a piece of furniture that cannot be moved by the children. You immediately put an outlet cover in the outlet, this was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS (FIRE INSPECTION): Your last fire inspection was conducted on July 17, 2023. We discussed once an annual fire inspection is conducted the original report must be sent to your child care consultant within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). You made a copy of the fire inspection report and gave me the original, this was corrected during the visit. SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR: On the playground there were several broken items that need to be removed or fixed immediately: a broken wooden kitchen, a cracked water table, and a blue slide that was leaning to one side, the top of the slide was not anchored into the ground and could tip over if a child slides down on it. You immediately removed the broken wooden kitchen and the cracked water table. You said you would let the owner know about the slide and either fix it or remove from the outdoor area. RMINDERS: COHORT THREE (3): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed the following items since your child care center is in cohort three (3). Updating DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. You expressed a possibility of completing the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, or training. We discussed making sure the new employees you hire submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. ON-GOING STAFF TRAINING AND HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: Please review all your staff files for their on-going staff training and Health and Safety Training, these will be reviewed during your annual compliance visit. WORKFORCE-REVISED ‘IN THE FIELD” DEGREES The NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is updating the list of degrees counted as degree in the field for both early childhood/child development and school age. Effective Monday, May 8, 2023, the DCDEE Workforce Education Unit’s determination of degree in the field will now include: For Early Childhood/Child Development • Elementary Education • Psychology • Sociology For School Age • Children and Nature • Outdoor Leadership • Trauma Informed Social Work in Children For NC Pre-K • These changes do not affect any lead NC Pre-K teacher. DCDEE must continue to follow DPI licensure requirements for lead teachers seeking licensure. • These changes do impact NC Pre-K teacher assistants in the NC Pre-K program. More detailed information will be shared as NC Pre-K updates program-related information to reflect this change. Evaluation of degrees will continue to be based on the position(s) requested, coursework completed, and the documented degree(s) awarded on official transcripts. More information will be distributed as the Workforce Education Unit moves towards implementation. Once fully implemented, documentation of the degree type and course of study will display in the individual’s DCDEE WORKS account and on their status letter. For general questions related to this change, please contact the Workforce Education Unit at 919-814-6350. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM NOW ON DCDEE MOODLE: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/login/index.php THE EXPANSION AND ACCESS GRANTS UPDATE: Round 2 Applications Still Under Review. Thank you for your continued patience as DCDEE continues to review Expansion and Access Round 2 applications. Unlike the stabilization grant applications, each of the more than 2,500 round 2 E&A applications has to be read and assessed individually. The Division hopes to award Round 2 grants by late August with payments starting to go out by mid-September. We’ll let you know via this newsletter when the status of Round 2 applications is updated. Round 1 Applicants, if you were awarded a grant, your application status will say “Approved”. • Round 1 award payments to licensed child care providers have been direct deposited. • The remaining Round 1 award payments are expected to go out next week. • Round 1 Awardees, if you haven’t received your grant award funds by August 18th, please contact DCDEE_Support@dhhs.nc.gov. If you applied in the first round but were not awarded a Round 1 E&A grant, your application status remains "Submitted" and is still being considered for Round 2. NEW SANITATION RULES: DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. Trainings specifically for child care center operators will be hosted in the coming months. Stay tuned! TRAINING MODULES AVAIALABLE IN DCDEE MOODLE: The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. Consultants will assist facilities impacted by the changes to the enhanced space requirements. A summary of the changes can be accessed here, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2023 rules, and enroll, if necessary, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents, forms, checklist, and the new child care rules effective July 1, 2023, can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early’s website at https://ncchildcarencdhhs.gov . CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA PUDDIN'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 33000505 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. You, M. Williams, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued on April 6, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 31, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed on July 26, 2023” classification “5” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on July 17, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twenty-nine (29) children from ages zero (0) to four (4) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time and interacting with the teacher. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection report on file was dated for July 17, 2023, but the report had not been sent to the child care consultant within one week of the inspection visit. The fire inspection report was given to the consultant during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The following items were broken on the playground: a broken wooden kitchen set, a cracked water table, and a blue slide that leaned to one side, it was not anchored into the ground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space four (4) there was one outlet not cover with a safety plug. The administrator immediately covered the outlet with a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space four (4) there was Aveeno sunscreen that expired in August 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One child's file did not have a signed receipt of the safe sleep policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child's file with a first day of enrollment of May 1, 2023, had an immunization report on file dated for June 13, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 23, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 89%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/: CONSULTAITON: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. The children’s records reviewed were not in compliance. The following items were missing from the records reviewed today, one (1) record had an immunization report on file, but it was dated June 13, 2023, and the child’s enrollment date was May 1, 2023. The immunization report was on file past the 30-day enrollment date (this item was corrected during the visit). One child’s record was missing a signed receipt of the safe sleep policy. A safe sleep policy must be reviewed with the parent/guardian, signed and on file on the child’s first day of enrollment. Ten percent (10%) or more of existing staff files were monitored. The files were found to be in compliance. As a reminder your new staff with the hire date of June 8, 2023, must complete the following items: CPR and First Aid will need to be completed within 90 days of hire, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must be completed within 90 days of hire. The Health and Safety trainings will need to be completed within the first year of hire. The on-ongoing trainings will need to be completed within the first year of hire. HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION: We reviewed the health questionnaire and emergency information forms, and I reminded you these forms need to be completed on or before the first day of employment and yearly after that. We also discussed you having your staff complete these forms at the same time you review your Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) and Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMC) or you will need to keep track of each employee’s first day of employment and have them fill the forms out prior to those dates. MEDICATION: In room four (4) the Aveeno sunscreen had an expiration date of August 2022. You removed the sunscreen from the room, and you said you were going to send it home with the parents. Please remember to have your teachers check the expiration dates on sprays, topical ointments, and other medications at least monthly to ensure they are not used after their expiration dates. SAFETY AND HEALTH: In room four (4), there was an outlet that was not covered. Please make sure you and your staff visually check the outlets daily to make sure each outlet is covered by an outlet protector or is covered by a piece of furniture that cannot be moved by the children. You immediately put an outlet cover in the outlet, this was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS (FIRE INSPECTION): Your last fire inspection was conducted on July 17, 2023. We discussed once an annual fire inspection is conducted the original report must be sent to your child care consultant within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). You made a copy of the fire inspection report and gave me the original, this was corrected during the visit. SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR: On the playground there were several broken items that need to be removed or fixed immediately: a broken wooden kitchen, a cracked water table, and a blue slide that was leaning to one side, the top of the slide was not anchored into the ground and could tip over if a child slides down on it. You immediately removed the broken wooden kitchen and the cracked water table. You said you would let the owner know about the slide and either fix it or remove from the outdoor area. RMINDERS: COHORT THREE (3): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed the following items since your child care center is in cohort three (3). Updating DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. You expressed a possibility of completing the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, or training. We discussed making sure the new employees you hire submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. ON-GOING STAFF TRAINING AND HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: Please review all your staff files for their on-going staff training and Health and Safety Training, these will be reviewed during your annual compliance visit. WORKFORCE-REVISED ‘IN THE FIELD” DEGREES The NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is updating the list of degrees counted as degree in the field for both early childhood/child development and school age. Effective Monday, May 8, 2023, the DCDEE Workforce Education Unit’s determination of degree in the field will now include: For Early Childhood/Child Development • Elementary Education • Psychology • Sociology For School Age • Children and Nature • Outdoor Leadership • Trauma Informed Social Work in Children For NC Pre-K • These changes do not affect any lead NC Pre-K teacher. DCDEE must continue to follow DPI licensure requirements for lead teachers seeking licensure. • These changes do impact NC Pre-K teacher assistants in the NC Pre-K program. More detailed information will be shared as NC Pre-K updates program-related information to reflect this change. Evaluation of degrees will continue to be based on the position(s) requested, coursework completed, and the documented degree(s) awarded on official transcripts. More information will be distributed as the Workforce Education Unit moves towards implementation. Once fully implemented, documentation of the degree type and course of study will display in the individual’s DCDEE WORKS account and on their status letter. For general questions related to this change, please contact the Workforce Education Unit at 919-814-6350. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM NOW ON DCDEE MOODLE: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/login/index.php THE EXPANSION AND ACCESS GRANTS UPDATE: Round 2 Applications Still Under Review. Thank you for your continued patience as DCDEE continues to review Expansion and Access Round 2 applications. Unlike the stabilization grant applications, each of the more than 2,500 round 2 E&A applications has to be read and assessed individually. The Division hopes to award Round 2 grants by late August with payments starting to go out by mid-September. We’ll let you know via this newsletter when the status of Round 2 applications is updated. Round 1 Applicants, if you were awarded a grant, your application status will say “Approved”. • Round 1 award payments to licensed child care providers have been direct deposited. • The remaining Round 1 award payments are expected to go out next week. • Round 1 Awardees, if you haven’t received your grant award funds by August 18th, please contact DCDEE_Support@dhhs.nc.gov. If you applied in the first round but were not awarded a Round 1 E&A grant, your application status remains "Submitted" and is still being considered for Round 2. NEW SANITATION RULES: DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. Trainings specifically for child care center operators will be hosted in the coming months. Stay tuned! TRAINING MODULES AVAIALABLE IN DCDEE MOODLE: The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. Consultants will assist facilities impacted by the changes to the enhanced space requirements. A summary of the changes can be accessed here, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2023 rules, and enroll, if necessary, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents, forms, checklist, and the new child care rules effective July 1, 2023, can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early’s website at https://ncchildcarencdhhs.gov . CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA PUDDIN'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 33000505 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. You, M. Williams, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued on April 6, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 31, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed on July 26, 2023” classification “5” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on July 17, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twenty-nine (29) children from ages zero (0) to four (4) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time and interacting with the teacher. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection report on file was dated for July 17, 2023, but the report had not been sent to the child care consultant within one week of the inspection visit. The fire inspection report was given to the consultant during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The following items were broken on the playground: a broken wooden kitchen set, a cracked water table, and a blue slide that leaned to one side, it was not anchored into the ground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space four (4) there was one outlet not cover with a safety plug. The administrator immediately covered the outlet with a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space four (4) there was Aveeno sunscreen that expired in August 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One child's file did not have a signed receipt of the safe sleep policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child's file with a first day of enrollment of May 1, 2023, had an immunization report on file dated for June 13, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 23, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 89%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/: CONSULTAITON: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. The children’s records reviewed were not in compliance. The following items were missing from the records reviewed today, one (1) record had an immunization report on file, but it was dated June 13, 2023, and the child’s enrollment date was May 1, 2023. The immunization report was on file past the 30-day enrollment date (this item was corrected during the visit). One child’s record was missing a signed receipt of the safe sleep policy. A safe sleep policy must be reviewed with the parent/guardian, signed and on file on the child’s first day of enrollment. Ten percent (10%) or more of existing staff files were monitored. The files were found to be in compliance. As a reminder your new staff with the hire date of June 8, 2023, must complete the following items: CPR and First Aid will need to be completed within 90 days of hire, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must be completed within 90 days of hire. The Health and Safety trainings will need to be completed within the first year of hire. The on-ongoing trainings will need to be completed within the first year of hire. HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION: We reviewed the health questionnaire and emergency information forms, and I reminded you these forms need to be completed on or before the first day of employment and yearly after that. We also discussed you having your staff complete these forms at the same time you review your Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) and Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMC) or you will need to keep track of each employee’s first day of employment and have them fill the forms out prior to those dates. MEDICATION: In room four (4) the Aveeno sunscreen had an expiration date of August 2022. You removed the sunscreen from the room, and you said you were going to send it home with the parents. Please remember to have your teachers check the expiration dates on sprays, topical ointments, and other medications at least monthly to ensure they are not used after their expiration dates. SAFETY AND HEALTH: In room four (4), there was an outlet that was not covered. Please make sure you and your staff visually check the outlets daily to make sure each outlet is covered by an outlet protector or is covered by a piece of furniture that cannot be moved by the children. You immediately put an outlet cover in the outlet, this was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS (FIRE INSPECTION): Your last fire inspection was conducted on July 17, 2023. We discussed once an annual fire inspection is conducted the original report must be sent to your child care consultant within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). You made a copy of the fire inspection report and gave me the original, this was corrected during the visit. SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR: On the playground there were several broken items that need to be removed or fixed immediately: a broken wooden kitchen, a cracked water table, and a blue slide that was leaning to one side, the top of the slide was not anchored into the ground and could tip over if a child slides down on it. You immediately removed the broken wooden kitchen and the cracked water table. You said you would let the owner know about the slide and either fix it or remove from the outdoor area. RMINDERS: COHORT THREE (3): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed the following items since your child care center is in cohort three (3). Updating DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. You expressed a possibility of completing the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, or training. We discussed making sure the new employees you hire submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. ON-GOING STAFF TRAINING AND HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: Please review all your staff files for their on-going staff training and Health and Safety Training, these will be reviewed during your annual compliance visit. WORKFORCE-REVISED ‘IN THE FIELD” DEGREES The NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is updating the list of degrees counted as degree in the field for both early childhood/child development and school age. Effective Monday, May 8, 2023, the DCDEE Workforce Education Unit’s determination of degree in the field will now include: For Early Childhood/Child Development • Elementary Education • Psychology • Sociology For School Age • Children and Nature • Outdoor Leadership • Trauma Informed Social Work in Children For NC Pre-K • These changes do not affect any lead NC Pre-K teacher. DCDEE must continue to follow DPI licensure requirements for lead teachers seeking licensure. • These changes do impact NC Pre-K teacher assistants in the NC Pre-K program. More detailed information will be shared as NC Pre-K updates program-related information to reflect this change. Evaluation of degrees will continue to be based on the position(s) requested, coursework completed, and the documented degree(s) awarded on official transcripts. More information will be distributed as the Workforce Education Unit moves towards implementation. Once fully implemented, documentation of the degree type and course of study will display in the individual’s DCDEE WORKS account and on their status letter. For general questions related to this change, please contact the Workforce Education Unit at 919-814-6350. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM NOW ON DCDEE MOODLE: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/login/index.php THE EXPANSION AND ACCESS GRANTS UPDATE: Round 2 Applications Still Under Review. Thank you for your continued patience as DCDEE continues to review Expansion and Access Round 2 applications. Unlike the stabilization grant applications, each of the more than 2,500 round 2 E&A applications has to be read and assessed individually. The Division hopes to award Round 2 grants by late August with payments starting to go out by mid-September. We’ll let you know via this newsletter when the status of Round 2 applications is updated. Round 1 Applicants, if you were awarded a grant, your application status will say “Approved”. • Round 1 award payments to licensed child care providers have been direct deposited. • The remaining Round 1 award payments are expected to go out next week. • Round 1 Awardees, if you haven’t received your grant award funds by August 18th, please contact DCDEE_Support@dhhs.nc.gov. If you applied in the first round but were not awarded a Round 1 E&A grant, your application status remains "Submitted" and is still being considered for Round 2. NEW SANITATION RULES: DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. Trainings specifically for child care center operators will be hosted in the coming months. Stay tuned! TRAINING MODULES AVAIALABLE IN DCDEE MOODLE: The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. Consultants will assist facilities impacted by the changes to the enhanced space requirements. A summary of the changes can be accessed here, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2023 rules, and enroll, if necessary, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents, forms, checklist, and the new child care rules effective July 1, 2023, can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early’s website at https://ncchildcarencdhhs.gov . CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA PUDDIN'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 33000505 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. You, M. Williams, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued on April 6, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 31, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed on July 26, 2023” classification “5” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on July 17, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twenty-nine (29) children from ages zero (0) to four (4) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time and interacting with the teacher. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection report on file was dated for July 17, 2023, but the report had not been sent to the child care consultant within one week of the inspection visit. The fire inspection report was given to the consultant during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The following items were broken on the playground: a broken wooden kitchen set, a cracked water table, and a blue slide that leaned to one side, it was not anchored into the ground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space four (4) there was one outlet not cover with a safety plug. The administrator immediately covered the outlet with a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space four (4) there was Aveeno sunscreen that expired in August 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One child's file did not have a signed receipt of the safe sleep policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child's file with a first day of enrollment of May 1, 2023, had an immunization report on file dated for June 13, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 23, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 89%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/: CONSULTAITON: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. The children’s records reviewed were not in compliance. The following items were missing from the records reviewed today, one (1) record had an immunization report on file, but it was dated June 13, 2023, and the child’s enrollment date was May 1, 2023. The immunization report was on file past the 30-day enrollment date (this item was corrected during the visit). One child’s record was missing a signed receipt of the safe sleep policy. A safe sleep policy must be reviewed with the parent/guardian, signed and on file on the child’s first day of enrollment. Ten percent (10%) or more of existing staff files were monitored. The files were found to be in compliance. As a reminder your new staff with the hire date of June 8, 2023, must complete the following items: CPR and First Aid will need to be completed within 90 days of hire, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must be completed within 90 days of hire. The Health and Safety trainings will need to be completed within the first year of hire. The on-ongoing trainings will need to be completed within the first year of hire. HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION: We reviewed the health questionnaire and emergency information forms, and I reminded you these forms need to be completed on or before the first day of employment and yearly after that. We also discussed you having your staff complete these forms at the same time you review your Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) and Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMC) or you will need to keep track of each employee’s first day of employment and have them fill the forms out prior to those dates. MEDICATION: In room four (4) the Aveeno sunscreen had an expiration date of August 2022. You removed the sunscreen from the room, and you said you were going to send it home with the parents. Please remember to have your teachers check the expiration dates on sprays, topical ointments, and other medications at least monthly to ensure they are not used after their expiration dates. SAFETY AND HEALTH: In room four (4), there was an outlet that was not covered. Please make sure you and your staff visually check the outlets daily to make sure each outlet is covered by an outlet protector or is covered by a piece of furniture that cannot be moved by the children. You immediately put an outlet cover in the outlet, this was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS (FIRE INSPECTION): Your last fire inspection was conducted on July 17, 2023. We discussed once an annual fire inspection is conducted the original report must be sent to your child care consultant within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). You made a copy of the fire inspection report and gave me the original, this was corrected during the visit. SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR: On the playground there were several broken items that need to be removed or fixed immediately: a broken wooden kitchen, a cracked water table, and a blue slide that was leaning to one side, the top of the slide was not anchored into the ground and could tip over if a child slides down on it. You immediately removed the broken wooden kitchen and the cracked water table. You said you would let the owner know about the slide and either fix it or remove from the outdoor area. RMINDERS: COHORT THREE (3): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed the following items since your child care center is in cohort three (3). Updating DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. You expressed a possibility of completing the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, or training. We discussed making sure the new employees you hire submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. ON-GOING STAFF TRAINING AND HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: Please review all your staff files for their on-going staff training and Health and Safety Training, these will be reviewed during your annual compliance visit. WORKFORCE-REVISED ‘IN THE FIELD” DEGREES The NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is updating the list of degrees counted as degree in the field for both early childhood/child development and school age. Effective Monday, May 8, 2023, the DCDEE Workforce Education Unit’s determination of degree in the field will now include: For Early Childhood/Child Development • Elementary Education • Psychology • Sociology For School Age • Children and Nature • Outdoor Leadership • Trauma Informed Social Work in Children For NC Pre-K • These changes do not affect any lead NC Pre-K teacher. DCDEE must continue to follow DPI licensure requirements for lead teachers seeking licensure. • These changes do impact NC Pre-K teacher assistants in the NC Pre-K program. More detailed information will be shared as NC Pre-K updates program-related information to reflect this change. Evaluation of degrees will continue to be based on the position(s) requested, coursework completed, and the documented degree(s) awarded on official transcripts. More information will be distributed as the Workforce Education Unit moves towards implementation. Once fully implemented, documentation of the degree type and course of study will display in the individual’s DCDEE WORKS account and on their status letter. For general questions related to this change, please contact the Workforce Education Unit at 919-814-6350. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM NOW ON DCDEE MOODLE: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/login/index.php THE EXPANSION AND ACCESS GRANTS UPDATE: Round 2 Applications Still Under Review. Thank you for your continued patience as DCDEE continues to review Expansion and Access Round 2 applications. Unlike the stabilization grant applications, each of the more than 2,500 round 2 E&A applications has to be read and assessed individually. The Division hopes to award Round 2 grants by late August with payments starting to go out by mid-September. We’ll let you know via this newsletter when the status of Round 2 applications is updated. Round 1 Applicants, if you were awarded a grant, your application status will say “Approved”. • Round 1 award payments to licensed child care providers have been direct deposited. • The remaining Round 1 award payments are expected to go out next week. • Round 1 Awardees, if you haven’t received your grant award funds by August 18th, please contact DCDEE_Support@dhhs.nc.gov. If you applied in the first round but were not awarded a Round 1 E&A grant, your application status remains "Submitted" and is still being considered for Round 2. NEW SANITATION RULES: DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. Trainings specifically for child care center operators will be hosted in the coming months. Stay tuned! TRAINING MODULES AVAIALABLE IN DCDEE MOODLE: The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. Consultants will assist facilities impacted by the changes to the enhanced space requirements. A summary of the changes can be accessed here, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2023 rules, and enroll, if necessary, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents, forms, checklist, and the new child care rules effective July 1, 2023, can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early’s website at https://ncchildcarencdhhs.gov . CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: MA PUDDIN'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 33000505 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 305 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an unannounced annual compliance visit. You, M. Williams, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license issued on April 6, 2022, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for having an age/developmentally appropriate curriculum. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 31, 2022. The sanitation inspection was completed on July 26, 2023” classification “5” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on July 17, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Twenty-nine (29) children from ages zero (0) to four (4) were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time and interacting with the teacher. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection report on file was dated for July 17, 2023, but the report had not been sent to the child care consultant within one week of the inspection visit. The fire inspection report was given to the consultant during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The following items were broken on the playground: a broken wooden kitchen set, a cracked water table, and a blue slide that leaned to one side, it was not anchored into the ground. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space four (4) there was one outlet not cover with a safety plug. The administrator immediately covered the outlet with a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space four (4) there was Aveeno sunscreen that expired in August 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) 893 A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One child's file did not have a signed receipt of the safe sleep policy. 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child's file with a first day of enrollment of May 1, 2023, had an immunization report on file dated for June 13, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 23, 2023, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address on file with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 89%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. CORPORATION STATUS: Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC. is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Ma Puddin’s Child Care LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes to the corporation status, please contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. The corporation status for your program must always remain current and active. Failure to comply may affect your license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/: CONSULTAITON: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. The children’s records reviewed were not in compliance. The following items were missing from the records reviewed today, one (1) record had an immunization report on file, but it was dated June 13, 2023, and the child’s enrollment date was May 1, 2023. The immunization report was on file past the 30-day enrollment date (this item was corrected during the visit). One child’s record was missing a signed receipt of the safe sleep policy. A safe sleep policy must be reviewed with the parent/guardian, signed and on file on the child’s first day of enrollment. Ten percent (10%) or more of existing staff files were monitored. The files were found to be in compliance. As a reminder your new staff with the hire date of June 8, 2023, must complete the following items: CPR and First Aid will need to be completed within 90 days of hire, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment must be completed within 90 days of hire. The Health and Safety trainings will need to be completed within the first year of hire. The on-ongoing trainings will need to be completed within the first year of hire. HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION: We reviewed the health questionnaire and emergency information forms, and I reminded you these forms need to be completed on or before the first day of employment and yearly after that. We also discussed you having your staff complete these forms at the same time you review your Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) and Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMC) or you will need to keep track of each employee’s first day of employment and have them fill the forms out prior to those dates. MEDICATION: In room four (4) the Aveeno sunscreen had an expiration date of August 2022. You removed the sunscreen from the room, and you said you were going to send it home with the parents. Please remember to have your teachers check the expiration dates on sprays, topical ointments, and other medications at least monthly to ensure they are not used after their expiration dates. SAFETY AND HEALTH: In room four (4), there was an outlet that was not covered. Please make sure you and your staff visually check the outlets daily to make sure each outlet is covered by an outlet protector or is covered by a piece of furniture that cannot be moved by the children. You immediately put an outlet cover in the outlet, this was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS (FIRE INSPECTION): Your last fire inspection was conducted on July 17, 2023. We discussed once an annual fire inspection is conducted the original report must be sent to your child care consultant within one week of the inspection visit on the form provided by the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). You made a copy of the fire inspection report and gave me the original, this was corrected during the visit. SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR: On the playground there were several broken items that need to be removed or fixed immediately: a broken wooden kitchen, a cracked water table, and a blue slide that was leaning to one side, the top of the slide was not anchored into the ground and could tip over if a child slides down on it. You immediately removed the broken wooden kitchen and the cracked water table. You said you would let the owner know about the slide and either fix it or remove from the outdoor area. RMINDERS: COHORT THREE (3): You had questions about what cohort you were in for the Star Rated License Renewal. We discussed the following items since your child care center is in cohort three (3). Updating DCDEE WORKS with any additional education you may have completed. You expressed a possibility of completing the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, or training. We discussed making sure the new employees you hire submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. ON-GOING STAFF TRAINING AND HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: Please review all your staff files for their on-going staff training and Health and Safety Training, these will be reviewed during your annual compliance visit. WORKFORCE-REVISED ‘IN THE FIELD” DEGREES The NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is updating the list of degrees counted as degree in the field for both early childhood/child development and school age. Effective Monday, May 8, 2023, the DCDEE Workforce Education Unit’s determination of degree in the field will now include: For Early Childhood/Child Development • Elementary Education • Psychology • Sociology For School Age • Children and Nature • Outdoor Leadership • Trauma Informed Social Work in Children For NC Pre-K • These changes do not affect any lead NC Pre-K teacher. DCDEE must continue to follow DPI licensure requirements for lead teachers seeking licensure. • These changes do impact NC Pre-K teacher assistants in the NC Pre-K program. More detailed information will be shared as NC Pre-K updates program-related information to reflect this change. Evaluation of degrees will continue to be based on the position(s) requested, coursework completed, and the documented degree(s) awarded on official transcripts. More information will be distributed as the Workforce Education Unit moves towards implementation. Once fully implemented, documentation of the degree type and course of study will display in the individual’s DCDEE WORKS account and on their status letter. For general questions related to this change, please contact the Workforce Education Unit at 919-814-6350. EARLY CHILDHOOD EQUIVALENCY EXAM NOW ON DCDEE MOODLE: The North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam is a new pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. Applicants who achieve a score of 80% or higher on the NC Early Childhood Equivalency Exam earn the new North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate. This certificate is equivalent to a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and will qualify the individual to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. To take the exam, go to DCDEE Moodle and select Early Childhood Professional Development/Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)/North Carolina Early Childhood Equivalency Exam: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/login/index.php THE EXPANSION AND ACCESS GRANTS UPDATE: Round 2 Applications Still Under Review. Thank you for your continued patience as DCDEE continues to review Expansion and Access Round 2 applications. Unlike the stabilization grant applications, each of the more than 2,500 round 2 E&A applications has to be read and assessed individually. The Division hopes to award Round 2 grants by late August with payments starting to go out by mid-September. We’ll let you know via this newsletter when the status of Round 2 applications is updated. Round 1 Applicants, if you were awarded a grant, your application status will say “Approved”. • Round 1 award payments to licensed child care providers have been direct deposited. • The remaining Round 1 award payments are expected to go out next week. • Round 1 Awardees, if you haven’t received your grant award funds by August 18th, please contact DCDEE_Support@dhhs.nc.gov. If you applied in the first round but were not awarded a Round 1 E&A grant, your application status remains "Submitted" and is still being considered for Round 2. NEW SANITATION RULES: DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. Trainings specifically for child care center operators will be hosted in the coming months. Stay tuned! TRAINING MODULES AVAIALABLE IN DCDEE MOODLE: The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2023 child care rule changes. The Child Care Commission revised rules related to staff/child ratios for multi-age groups; cooperative arrangements; and enhanced space requirements. These rule changes may or may not impact your facility. The multi-age group staff/child ratio changes support a previous rule change submitted by Early Head Start and the new rule for defining cooperative arrangements provides clarification to a previous change in statute. Consultants will assist facilities impacted by the changes to the enhanced space requirements. A summary of the changes can be accessed here, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2023 rules, and enroll, if necessary, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, learn how to navigate Moodle. To access Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. RESOURCES: • The most current provider documents, forms, checklist, and the new child care rules effective July 1, 2023, can be found on the Division of Child Development and Early’s website at https://ncchildcarencdhhs.gov . CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times