G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOUSE OF POOH'S Facility ID: 31000202 Consultant: CARLA HANCHEY-EDWARDS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/26/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 6/26/2025 Age: From 2 To 6 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 10:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable Family Child Care Home requirements during an annual compliance visit. An annual compliance monitoring checklist was used. You completed the FCCH and Centers in a Residence Statements of Responsibility and the FCCH Verification Form. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification that the information is accurate and complete. Today your additional caregiver who is your live-in daughter was present, and all the information was completed. This program currently operates with a four-star license, issued August 2, 2024. During the visit, the inside and outside areas of your home were monitored. During the visit there were three preschool and one school-aged child present. The children were observed playing with toys and later the additional caregiver was observed reading a story to the children. The childcare room and the bathroom the children use were observed. Smoke detector, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, steps, toys, and materials were all monitored for compliance. The permit, emergency numbers, schedule and NC Summary of the Child Care Law were posted. Qualifying letters, CPR / First Aid, health questionnaire, emergency procedures, and children's records were also monitored for compliance. The lunch menu for today consisted of tuna, bread, lettuce, tomato, fruit, and milk. Your last fire inspection was completed 2/25/25. Your last fire drill was completed 6/10/25 and monthly outdoor playground inspection was dated 5/13/25 and a violation was documented. Your last EPR drill was a shelter-in-place completed 6/11/25. I reminded you this must be completed every three months and documentation kept on file for review. I recommend that you place your due dates on a calendar or a spreadsheet to help in maintaining compliance. The following violation was documented and corrected during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The monthly playground check on file was dated 5/13/25. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. Technical assistance regarding the following items were reviewed with you today. All flexibilities expired, except for the flexibilities related to the star rated license. Please be reminded that a monthly outdoor inspection must be completed and documented and on file for review. Remember to check your playground daily prior to the children going outside to play. I reminded you that the health and safety training courses have been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and they are free of charge. I discussed various other training resources, including those online and in-person. Remember continuing professional development training provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills needed to provide a quality child care program. Please be reminded that the health and safety training courses are required to be completed every five years. CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is a program designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in buildings. By May 31, 2025 all facilities must have enrolled for lead in paint, and water, and asbestos at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and sign up is available on the website www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and resources for Pathways to the Stars regarding the proposed QRIS rules are available at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization . For the most up to date information, copies of sample forms, and copies of the child care requirements, you were encouraged to periodically visit the Division's website and click on the What’s New tab at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov Please contact me at 910-824-0500 or email at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if I may be of assistance. 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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G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HOUSE OF POOH'S Facility ID: 31000202 Consultant: CARLA HANCHEY-EDWARDS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/25/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 65 Time In: 10:55 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Today I reviewed your email address with you, and you stated nothing has changed. You stated your live-in daughter is your additional caregiver if needed. This program currently operates with a four-star license, issued August 2, 2023. The hold harmless has been extended until further notice. During the visit, the inside and outside of your home was monitored. Upon arrival you stated you have three children present, ranging from age 2 to 4 years of age. The children were observed playing with toys in the childcare room. The childcare room and the bathroom the children use was observed during today’s visit. Smoke detector, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, steps, toys, and materials were all monitored for compliance. The permit, emergency numbers, schedule and NC Summary of the Child Care Law were posted. CPR / First Aid, and health questionnaire were also monitored for compliance. The lunch menu consisted of chicken strips, rolls, mashed potatoes, pineapple, and milk. Your last fire drill and monthly playground inspections were dated 3/14/25. Your last EPR drill was a shelter-in-place dated 1/14/25. I reminded you this must be completed every three months and documentation kept on file for review. Please be reminded to complete your EPR drill on a different day than your monthly fire drills. Four violations were documented and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Aerosol can spray, bleach, and a container of disinfectant hand towels were not kept in locked storage in the bathroom the children use. .1719 (a)(7) 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. One electrical outlet was not covered in the bathroom the children use. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. Two dogs rabie vaccinations expired 3/14/25. Both dogs received a new rabie's vaccination with an expiration date of 3/18/28. .1719(b)(1) 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted. .1724(b) Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. Technical assistance regarding the following items were reviewed with you today. Today I reviewed with you aerosol cans and other hazardous items must be in locked storage to ensure a safe environment for children in care. Please be reminded the locked storage area or cabinet needs to be secure with an electronic, key, combination or magnetic locking device and kept out of reach of children. CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. I reminded you the health and safety training courses have been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and they are free of charge. I discussed various other training resources, including those online and in-person. Remember continuing professional development training provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills needed to provide a quality child care program. Please be reminded the health and safety training courses are required to be completed every five years. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is a program designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in buildings. By May 31, 2025 all facilities must enroll for lead in paint, and water, and asbestos at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and sign up is available on the website www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. For the most up to date information, copies of sample forms, and copies of the child care requirements, you were encouraged to periodically visit the Division's website and click on the What’s New tab at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov Please contact me at 910-824-0500 or email at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if I may be of assistance . 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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