10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: Little Ones Academy Facility ID: 92004032 Consultant: SHAMEQUA WILKERSON-HARRIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2026 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 1/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to assess applicable child-care requirements during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Upon arrival I was greeted by Vanessa Cami, the Director/Owner. You assisted with today’s visit. There was a total of fifty-two (52) children present, aging in range from infants to five (5) years old. The children were observed playing in centers, interacting with the teachers, playing outside, eating lunch, and completing routine tasks. LICENSE STATUS Currently, this Child Care Center operates with a Three (3) star license issued July 22, 2025, earning one (1) point in education, six (6) point in program standards and one (1) quality point. I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed the owner of the facility Little Ones Academy listed as current/active. INSPECTIONS *The last fire drill was conducted on 12/10/25. *The last emergency drill was conducted on 11/18/25. *The last playground inspection was completed 12/9/25. *The last sanitation was completed on 12/17/24 with a ‘Superior’ classification. *The last fire inspection was conducted on 12/9/25, however, a re-inspection will take place after 1/1/2026. The center must provide a permit for the club house on the playground that is being built. MONITORING During today’s visit, a full assessment was conducted, monitoring all space occupied by the children, including the outdoor play environment. New staff CPR/FA, qualification letters, a percentage of old staff and children’s files were reviewed. All spaces were monitored for supervision, staff/child ratios, materials, equipment and required postings. The program records were reviewed for current inspections. Transportation is not provided; therefore, these requirements were not monitored. This facility does have children under 12 months enrolled; therefore safe sleep requirements were monitored and found in compliance. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Air Freshener, clorox wipes, modge podge, and shaving cream was not stored in a looked room or cabinet in the Pre-K4, Pre-k3, and infant classrooms. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Diaper creams were not stored in a locked cabinet or locked container in the infant and two's classrooms. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Diaper creams in the infant and two's classrooms did not have written authorization and/or instructions from the parents to administer. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 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. A staff member hired on 12/15/25 has a medical report on file dated 7/21/23. A staff member hired on 10/6/25 has a medical report on file dated 4/26/18. 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. A staff member hired on 12/15/25 has a TB test on file dated 1/25/23. A staff member hired on 10/6/25 has a TB test on file dated 4/26/18. .0701(a) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today MUST be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be received on or before January 22, 2026, letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how the violation will maintain compliance in the future. Please make sure to include: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number The letter can be emailed to Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 100%. According to NC General Statue 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The following items were discussed during today’s visit to help you maintain quality within your program and to prevent further violations. PRESCRIPTION AND NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION During today’s visit I observed diaper cream stored on the shelf unlocked in the infant, twos and toddler rooms. I discussed with the Administrator to make sure that the diaper cream was stored in a locked cabinet or locked container. I would also recommend retraining all staff on proper storage of medications. Diaper cream in the infant and twos classroom did not have written authorization from parents. The administrator was not aware that diaper cream needed written authorization from parents. The forms were printed out during the visit in preparation to have parents complete at pick-up. I would recommend having all forms and medications reviewed by the administrator before placing them in the classrooms. I would also suggest sending a memo out to parents informing them that authorizations forms must be completed before leaving any medication. STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Clorox wipes, air freshener in an aerosol can, modge podge, and shaving cream were not stored in a locked cabinet in Pre-K4, Pre-K3, and Infant classrooms. To ensure the safety of all children it is important that all cleaning supplies and aerosol can items be stored in a lock cabinet or container out of the reach of children. I would recommend going over your safety practices that include storage of hazardous materials with all staff during your staff meeting. I would also recommend that you view the website Caring For Our Children, https://nrckids.org/CFOC in regard to Chapter 3 Health Promotion and Protection. STAFF FILES Medical and TB reports were older than 12 months for two staff members hired. The administrator was unaware that the staff were to have a medical or tb renewed if they are older than 12 months when hired. I would recommend reviewing all staff files to ensure that all staff are in compliance. I discussed with the Administrator that I am available to assist with questions concerning files. CONSULTATION AND REMINDERS The following items were discussed during today’s visit to improve the quality of your program. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND As of July 11, 2022, criminal record checks are now to be renewed every five (5) years instead of three (3) years. Please make arrangements to complete your 5-year re-qualification before the expiration date. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website (ncchildcare.gov) on a weekly basis to stay up to date on all new policies and rules. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 417-2872. 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

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10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: Little Ones Academy Facility ID: 92004032 Consultant: SHAMEQUA WILKERSON-HARRIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/8/2026 Number Present: 52 Completed Date: 1/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to assess applicable child-care requirements during your annual compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. Upon arrival I was greeted by Vanessa Cami, the Director/Owner. You assisted with today’s visit. There was a total of fifty-two (52) children present, aging in range from infants to five (5) years old. The children were observed playing in centers, interacting with the teachers, playing outside, eating lunch, and completing routine tasks. LICENSE STATUS Currently, this Child Care Center operates with a Three (3) star license issued July 22, 2025, earning one (1) point in education, six (6) point in program standards and one (1) quality point. I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed the owner of the facility Little Ones Academy listed as current/active. INSPECTIONS *The last fire drill was conducted on 12/10/25. *The last emergency drill was conducted on 11/18/25. *The last playground inspection was completed 12/9/25. *The last sanitation was completed on 12/17/24 with a ‘Superior’ classification. *The last fire inspection was conducted on 12/9/25, however, a re-inspection will take place after 1/1/2026. The center must provide a permit for the club house on the playground that is being built. MONITORING During today’s visit, a full assessment was conducted, monitoring all space occupied by the children, including the outdoor play environment. New staff CPR/FA, qualification letters, a percentage of old staff and children’s files were reviewed. All spaces were monitored for supervision, staff/child ratios, materials, equipment and required postings. The program records were reviewed for current inspections. Transportation is not provided; therefore, these requirements were not monitored. This facility does have children under 12 months enrolled; therefore safe sleep requirements were monitored and found in compliance. The following violations were observed and documented during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Air Freshener, clorox wipes, modge podge, and shaving cream was not stored in a looked room or cabinet in the Pre-K4, Pre-k3, and infant classrooms. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Diaper creams were not stored in a locked cabinet or locked container in the infant and two's classrooms. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Diaper creams in the infant and two's classrooms did not have written authorization and/or instructions from the parents to administer. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) 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. A staff member hired on 12/15/25 has a medical report on file dated 7/21/23. A staff member hired on 10/6/25 has a medical report on file dated 4/26/18. 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. A staff member hired on 12/15/25 has a TB test on file dated 1/25/23. A staff member hired on 10/6/25 has a TB test on file dated 4/26/18. .0701(a) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules any violations cited today MUST be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be received on or before January 22, 2026, letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how the violation will maintain compliance in the future. Please make sure to include: -Facility name -Facility ID number -Each item number The letter can be emailed to Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today’s visit, the program’s compliance history was 100%. According to NC General Statue 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The following items were discussed during today’s visit to help you maintain quality within your program and to prevent further violations. PRESCRIPTION AND NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION During today’s visit I observed diaper cream stored on the shelf unlocked in the infant, twos and toddler rooms. I discussed with the Administrator to make sure that the diaper cream was stored in a locked cabinet or locked container. I would also recommend retraining all staff on proper storage of medications. Diaper cream in the infant and twos classroom did not have written authorization from parents. The administrator was not aware that diaper cream needed written authorization from parents. The forms were printed out during the visit in preparation to have parents complete at pick-up. I would recommend having all forms and medications reviewed by the administrator before placing them in the classrooms. I would also suggest sending a memo out to parents informing them that authorizations forms must be completed before leaving any medication. STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Clorox wipes, air freshener in an aerosol can, modge podge, and shaving cream were not stored in a locked cabinet in Pre-K4, Pre-K3, and Infant classrooms. To ensure the safety of all children it is important that all cleaning supplies and aerosol can items be stored in a lock cabinet or container out of the reach of children. I would recommend going over your safety practices that include storage of hazardous materials with all staff during your staff meeting. I would also recommend that you view the website Caring For Our Children, https://nrckids.org/CFOC in regard to Chapter 3 Health Promotion and Protection. STAFF FILES Medical and TB reports were older than 12 months for two staff members hired. The administrator was unaware that the staff were to have a medical or tb renewed if they are older than 12 months when hired. I would recommend reviewing all staff files to ensure that all staff are in compliance. I discussed with the Administrator that I am available to assist with questions concerning files. CONSULTATION AND REMINDERS The following items were discussed during today’s visit to improve the quality of your program. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND As of July 11, 2022, criminal record checks are now to be renewed every five (5) years instead of three (3) years. Please make arrangements to complete your 5-year re-qualification before the expiration date. AGENCY UPDATES Please remember to check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website (ncchildcare.gov) on a weekly basis to stay up to date on all new policies and rules. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me at Shamequa.Wilkerson-Harris@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919 417-2872. 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