Springfield Kids Home Day Care

10A NCAC 09 .1725 · Violation

Name of Operation: SPRINGFIELD KIDS HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000131 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/24/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 10/24/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 138 Time In: 10:02 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to conduct routine monitoring for compliance with child care requirements. This family child care home is operating with a Three (3) Star Rated License, which was issued May 8, 2024. The last annual compliance visit occurred May 5, 2025. Upon arrival to the home Ms. Springfield, the owner, greeted me and invited me in. I stated the purpose of my visit. Together, we conducted a walkthrough of the child care home. There is one preschool child present. The child was observed watching television, having snack, participating in routine activities, such as toileting and handwashing. A partial assessment of the child care requirements was completed today. I monitored program and space requirements, the provider’s training records, capacity and supervision, and general safety. The following violations were observed, cited and technical assistance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. **The providers personal medications were observed in an opened door bedroom and accessible to the child in care. .1719(a)(5) 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. An electrical outlet in the room used to care for the child was observed uncovered. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 729 Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, and electrical cords were accessible to children. A crock-pot was observed in the floor of the kitchen. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(28) 813 House was not free of rodents (untamed mice, rats, squirrels, etc.). **Rodent droppings were observed on the dinning table, on the television table for which the television viewed by the child. Rodent droppings were also observed in the EPR binder the consultant requested to view. The provider was observed brushing the "droppings" on to the floor of the same room the child was being cared for. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(11) 929 Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan. Activity plans observed were documented to be from another child care facility and a school-age activity plan was also present. Neither, of the plans were age-appropriate for the child enrolled and in care during today's visit. G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last fire drill documented was August 2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. Documentation posted showed the last lock-down drill was conducted June 2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1917 Children were not cared for in space designated as the caregiving area on the floor plan provided by the operator. The child was being cared for the personal living space of the home. .1707(7) 1919 A First Aid Information sheet, complete with required information, was not posted for quick referral by staff. .1719(a )(14) 1932 A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement was not provided for children, both indoors and outdoors. The classroom designated as the care space was filled with clutter and appeared to be used for storage. The provider stated she is not currently using the space for care. .1718(a)(9) 1968 Screen time was not limited to a maximum of thirty minutes per day, and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child. Upon my arrival the child in care was observed watching television from 10:05am and periodically throughout my visit. The provider was informed of the time limits required in child care rule, yet did not offer another activity for the child. .1718(b)(2) 2035 Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review. .1718(b)(3) The above violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter sent to my office stating how and when the items of non-compliance were addressed and corrected. The letter should reach my office by or before 5:00 pm, November 7, 2025. Please include the name and facility ID number on your program letterhead. Please close the letter with your electronic signature. If the letter has not been received by my office by 5:00pm, on November 7, 2025, a return visit may be necessary to ensure compliance with childcare requirements. You may submit the letter by email to anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also mail the letter to Anita Graham at: PO Box 665, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Childcare licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important that you are knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements which apply to your program and to always maintain compliance with child care laws. The best practice is to periodically review the childcare laws. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Several of the violations cited today are repeat records violations. Please be advised that repeat violations may result in administrative actions which may result in civil penalties and, up to revocation of your child care license. The provider must address sanitation and pest control concerns immediately by removing rodent droppings from the facility and you must store rodent bait spaces inaccessible to children. The provider must secure all hazardous materials including aerosol spray cans and cleaning products in to locked storage. Protective covers shall be on all electrical outlets within child accessible areas. The providers own medications must also be kept in locked storage and inaccessible to the children. The provider must maintain an organized clean and hazard free facility. All clutter should be removed from all spaces were some level of care is provided for the children. The rugs must be vacuumed, cleaned and maintained for a safe sanitary environment. The provider should ensure that fire and shelter in place drills are conducted and documented as required by child care law. Provider must maintain daily attendance records and age-appropriate activity plans based on childcare requirements. The activity plans should be appropriate for the age of the children enrolled in your program. Currently there is one four-year-old child enrolled in your program. Therefore, school age activity plans are not age appropriate. The provider should limit screen time to 30 minutes per day and document accordingly for children who are three years old and up. Screen time should be used to meet developmental domains and should be documented on the activity log. The provider must use the designated space identified in the floor plan. The space should be cleaned and organized and have free walking space for safe navigation throughout the learning space. Designated centers should be identifiable. If you have any questions, of if can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-894-0609. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@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.110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SPRINGFIELD KIDS HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000131 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/24/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 10/24/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 138 Time In: 10:02 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit has been to conduct routine monitoring for compliance with child care requirements. This family child care home is operating with a Three (3) Star Rated License, which was issued May 8, 2024. The last annual compliance visit occurred May 5, 2025. Upon arrival to the home Ms. Springfield, the owner, greeted me and invited me in. I stated the purpose of my visit. Together, we conducted a walkthrough of the child care home. There is one preschool child present. The child was observed watching television, having snack, participating in routine activities, such as toileting and handwashing. A partial assessment of the child care requirements was completed today. I monitored program and space requirements, the provider’s training records, capacity and supervision, and general safety. The following violations were observed, cited and technical assistance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. **The providers personal medications were observed in an opened door bedroom and accessible to the child in care. .1719(a)(5) 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. An electrical outlet in the room used to care for the child was observed uncovered. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 729 Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, and electrical cords were accessible to children. A crock-pot was observed in the floor of the kitchen. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(28) 813 House was not free of rodents (untamed mice, rats, squirrels, etc.). **Rodent droppings were observed on the dinning table, on the television table for which the television viewed by the child. Rodent droppings were also observed in the EPR binder the consultant requested to view. The provider was observed brushing the "droppings" on to the floor of the same room the child was being cared for. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(11) 929 Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan. Activity plans observed were documented to be from another child care facility and a school-age activity plan was also present. Neither, of the plans were age-appropriate for the child enrolled and in care during today's visit. G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last fire drill documented was August 2025. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. Documentation posted showed the last lock-down drill was conducted June 2025. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1917 Children were not cared for in space designated as the caregiving area on the floor plan provided by the operator. The child was being cared for the personal living space of the home. .1707(7) 1919 A First Aid Information sheet, complete with required information, was not posted for quick referral by staff. .1719(a )(14) 1932 A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement was not provided for children, both indoors and outdoors. The classroom designated as the care space was filled with clutter and appeared to be used for storage. The provider stated she is not currently using the space for care. .1718(a)(9) 1968 Screen time was not limited to a maximum of thirty minutes per day, and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child. Upon my arrival the child in care was observed watching television from 10:05am and periodically throughout my visit. The provider was informed of the time limits required in child care rule, yet did not offer another activity for the child. .1718(b)(2) 2035 Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review. .1718(b)(3) The above violations must be corrected immediately and a compliance letter sent to my office stating how and when the items of non-compliance were addressed and corrected. The letter should reach my office by or before 5:00 pm, November 7, 2025. Please include the name and facility ID number on your program letterhead. Please close the letter with your electronic signature. If the letter has not been received by my office by 5:00pm, on November 7, 2025, a return visit may be necessary to ensure compliance with childcare requirements. You may submit the letter by email to anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also mail the letter to Anita Graham at: PO Box 665, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Childcare licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important that you are knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements which apply to your program and to always maintain compliance with child care laws. The best practice is to periodically review the childcare laws. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/, on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Several of the violations cited today are repeat records violations. Please be advised that repeat violations may result in administrative actions which may result in civil penalties and, up to revocation of your child care license. The provider must address sanitation and pest control concerns immediately by removing rodent droppings from the facility and you must store rodent bait spaces inaccessible to children. The provider must secure all hazardous materials including aerosol spray cans and cleaning products in to locked storage. Protective covers shall be on all electrical outlets within child accessible areas. The providers own medications must also be kept in locked storage and inaccessible to the children. The provider must maintain an organized clean and hazard free facility. All clutter should be removed from all spaces were some level of care is provided for the children. The rugs must be vacuumed, cleaned and maintained for a safe sanitary environment. The provider should ensure that fire and shelter in place drills are conducted and documented as required by child care law. Provider must maintain daily attendance records and age-appropriate activity plans based on childcare requirements. The activity plans should be appropriate for the age of the children enrolled in your program. Currently there is one four-year-old child enrolled in your program. Therefore, school age activity plans are not age appropriate. The provider should limit screen time to 30 minutes per day and document accordingly for children who are three years old and up. Screen time should be used to meet developmental domains and should be documented on the activity log. The provider must use the designated space identified in the floor plan. The space should be cleaned and organized and have free walking space for safe navigation throughout the learning space. Designated centers should be identifiable. If you have any questions, of if can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-894-0609. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@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 .1705 · Violation

Name of Operation: SPRINGFIELD KIDS HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000131 Consultant: MARCIA HUMPHREY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/5/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 5/5/2025 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM 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 child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The visit summary was reviewed with the provider, Ms. Elizabeth Springfield and a copy will be emailed to her. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Springfield. I completed a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor environment. There was one (1) preschool child present during the visit. The child was observed sitting on the couch with the provider upon arrival. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 8, 2024. *The last shelter-in-place drill was last completed on 2/2/25. DESIGNATED CHILDREN’S SPACE During today's walk-through it was very hard to determine where the child care space was due to the amount of items observed in the living room and in the three bedrooms located towards the back of the home. The bathroom is located down the hallway to the left and the kitchen is located next to the dinning room. During my observation today the kitchen was very cluttered and I had concerns regarding if the stove was operating correctly to cook food. It appears that activities take place with the one child present in care in the living room. *The outdoor play area is in the front of the home. *The provider informed me of the following: -There are no infants enrolled. -Medication is not being administered to any of the children. -Transportation is not provided at this time. -There have not been any incident/accident reports written. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. The following violations were cited: 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 last completed monthly outdoor inspection was completed on 2/2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 905 Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. The last recorded fire drill was completed on 1/2025. .1721 (e )(2) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The provider only completed 2hrs. of training out of the required eight annual training hours. The provider is required to complete six additional hours of trainings. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. It was observed during today's visit excessive amount of clutter in the kitchen and three bedrooms making the indoor environment unsafe for the one child present in care. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. This was not available for review for the one child currently enrolled in care. GS 110-102 2022 Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame. This was not completed by the provider within the required 5 year timeframe. This was last completed by the provider in 2017. .1703(b) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. .1726(b)&(c) In order to comply with NC Child Care Laws and Rules any violation cited must be corrected IMMEDIATELY. A Compliance letter must be sent by May 19, 2025. The letter must address each violation cited. Please send to my email address Marcia.Humphrey@dhhs.nc.gov and be sure to include the following: *Facility Name *Facility ID number *Each Item numbers TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: I discussed with Ms. Springfield the importance of making sure all necessary paperwork has been received from the child's parent(s)/guardian(s) prior to the child first day or within the required timeframe based on the NC Child Care Rules. The violations cited today where in regards to the shaken baby syndrome policy/summary of the law forms. In addition, I discussed with Ms. Springfield the importance of making sure that on-going trainings have been completed within the required timeframe. Ms. Springfield contacted the local partnership during my visit to speak to the training coordinator regarding health and safety trainings that the provider will need to complete ASAP. The provider stated that she prefers to take trainings in-person with her local resource and referral agency. Lastly, based on my observation of the child care space during today's visit a return visit may be made in the very near future. REMINDERS: *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. If you have any additional questions or concerns I can be reached at (919) 259-5860 or by email at marcia.humphrey@dhhs.nc.gov. You can also reach my Licensing Supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@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 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: SPRINGFIELD KIDS HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000131 Consultant: MARCIA HUMPHREY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/5/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 5/5/2025 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM 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 child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The visit summary was reviewed with the provider, Ms. Elizabeth Springfield and a copy will be emailed to her. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Springfield. I completed a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor environment. There was one (1) preschool child present during the visit. The child was observed sitting on the couch with the provider upon arrival. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 8, 2024. *The last shelter-in-place drill was last completed on 2/2/25. DESIGNATED CHILDREN’S SPACE During today's walk-through it was very hard to determine where the child care space was due to the amount of items observed in the living room and in the three bedrooms located towards the back of the home. The bathroom is located down the hallway to the left and the kitchen is located next to the dinning room. During my observation today the kitchen was very cluttered and I had concerns regarding if the stove was operating correctly to cook food. It appears that activities take place with the one child present in care in the living room. *The outdoor play area is in the front of the home. *The provider informed me of the following: -There are no infants enrolled. -Medication is not being administered to any of the children. -Transportation is not provided at this time. -There have not been any incident/accident reports written. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. The following violations were cited: 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 last completed monthly outdoor inspection was completed on 2/2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 905 Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. The last recorded fire drill was completed on 1/2025. .1721 (e )(2) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The provider only completed 2hrs. of training out of the required eight annual training hours. The provider is required to complete six additional hours of trainings. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. It was observed during today's visit excessive amount of clutter in the kitchen and three bedrooms making the indoor environment unsafe for the one child present in care. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. This was not available for review for the one child currently enrolled in care. GS 110-102 2022 Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame. This was not completed by the provider within the required 5 year timeframe. This was last completed by the provider in 2017. .1703(b) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. .1726(b)&(c) In order to comply with NC Child Care Laws and Rules any violation cited must be corrected IMMEDIATELY. A Compliance letter must be sent by May 19, 2025. The letter must address each violation cited. Please send to my email address Marcia.Humphrey@dhhs.nc.gov and be sure to include the following: *Facility Name *Facility ID number *Each Item numbers TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: I discussed with Ms. Springfield the importance of making sure all necessary paperwork has been received from the child's parent(s)/guardian(s) prior to the child first day or within the required timeframe based on the NC Child Care Rules. The violations cited today where in regards to the shaken baby syndrome policy/summary of the law forms. In addition, I discussed with Ms. Springfield the importance of making sure that on-going trainings have been completed within the required timeframe. Ms. Springfield contacted the local partnership during my visit to speak to the training coordinator regarding health and safety trainings that the provider will need to complete ASAP. The provider stated that she prefers to take trainings in-person with her local resource and referral agency. Lastly, based on my observation of the child care space during today's visit a return visit may be made in the very near future. REMINDERS: *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. If you have any additional questions or concerns I can be reached at (919) 259-5860 or by email at marcia.humphrey@dhhs.nc.gov. You can also reach my Licensing Supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: SPRINGFIELD KIDS HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000131 Consultant: MARCIA HUMPHREY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/5/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 5/5/2025 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM 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 child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The visit summary was reviewed with the provider, Ms. Elizabeth Springfield and a copy will be emailed to her. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Springfield. I completed a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor environment. There was one (1) preschool child present during the visit. The child was observed sitting on the couch with the provider upon arrival. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 8, 2024. *The last shelter-in-place drill was last completed on 2/2/25. DESIGNATED CHILDREN’S SPACE During today's walk-through it was very hard to determine where the child care space was due to the amount of items observed in the living room and in the three bedrooms located towards the back of the home. The bathroom is located down the hallway to the left and the kitchen is located next to the dinning room. During my observation today the kitchen was very cluttered and I had concerns regarding if the stove was operating correctly to cook food. It appears that activities take place with the one child present in care in the living room. *The outdoor play area is in the front of the home. *The provider informed me of the following: -There are no infants enrolled. -Medication is not being administered to any of the children. -Transportation is not provided at this time. -There have not been any incident/accident reports written. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. The following violations were cited: 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 last completed monthly outdoor inspection was completed on 2/2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 905 Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. The last recorded fire drill was completed on 1/2025. .1721 (e )(2) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The provider only completed 2hrs. of training out of the required eight annual training hours. The provider is required to complete six additional hours of trainings. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. It was observed during today's visit excessive amount of clutter in the kitchen and three bedrooms making the indoor environment unsafe for the one child present in care. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. This was not available for review for the one child currently enrolled in care. GS 110-102 2022 Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame. This was not completed by the provider within the required 5 year timeframe. This was last completed by the provider in 2017. .1703(b) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. .1726(b)&(c) In order to comply with NC Child Care Laws and Rules any violation cited must be corrected IMMEDIATELY. A Compliance letter must be sent by May 19, 2025. The letter must address each violation cited. Please send to my email address Marcia.Humphrey@dhhs.nc.gov and be sure to include the following: *Facility Name *Facility ID number *Each Item numbers TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: I discussed with Ms. Springfield the importance of making sure all necessary paperwork has been received from the child's parent(s)/guardian(s) prior to the child first day or within the required timeframe based on the NC Child Care Rules. The violations cited today where in regards to the shaken baby syndrome policy/summary of the law forms. In addition, I discussed with Ms. Springfield the importance of making sure that on-going trainings have been completed within the required timeframe. Ms. Springfield contacted the local partnership during my visit to speak to the training coordinator regarding health and safety trainings that the provider will need to complete ASAP. The provider stated that she prefers to take trainings in-person with her local resource and referral agency. Lastly, based on my observation of the child care space during today's visit a return visit may be made in the very near future. REMINDERS: *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. If you have any additional questions or concerns I can be reached at (919) 259-5860 or by email at marcia.humphrey@dhhs.nc.gov. You can also reach my Licensing Supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SPRINGFIELD KIDS HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000131 Consultant: MARCIA HUMPHREY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/5/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 5/5/2025 Age: From 3 To 3 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 11:45 AM Time Out: 01:15 PM 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 child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. The visit summary was reviewed with the provider, Ms. Elizabeth Springfield and a copy will be emailed to her. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Springfield. I completed a general walk through of the indoor and outdoor environment. There was one (1) preschool child present during the visit. The child was observed sitting on the couch with the provider upon arrival. INSPECTIONS *The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 8, 2024. *The last shelter-in-place drill was last completed on 2/2/25. DESIGNATED CHILDREN’S SPACE During today's walk-through it was very hard to determine where the child care space was due to the amount of items observed in the living room and in the three bedrooms located towards the back of the home. The bathroom is located down the hallway to the left and the kitchen is located next to the dinning room. During my observation today the kitchen was very cluttered and I had concerns regarding if the stove was operating correctly to cook food. It appears that activities take place with the one child present in care in the living room. *The outdoor play area is in the front of the home. *The provider informed me of the following: -There are no infants enrolled. -Medication is not being administered to any of the children. -Transportation is not provided at this time. -There have not been any incident/accident reports written. During this visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements monitored today. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. The following violations were cited: 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 last completed monthly outdoor inspection was completed on 2/2025. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) 905 Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. The last recorded fire drill was completed on 1/2025. .1721 (e )(2) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The provider only completed 2hrs. of training out of the required eight annual training hours. The provider is required to complete six additional hours of trainings. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. It was observed during today's visit excessive amount of clutter in the kitchen and three bedrooms making the indoor environment unsafe for the one child present in care. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. This was not available for review for the one child currently enrolled in care. GS 110-102 2022 Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame. This was not completed by the provider within the required 5 year timeframe. This was last completed by the provider in 2017. .1703(b) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. .1726(b)&(c) In order to comply with NC Child Care Laws and Rules any violation cited must be corrected IMMEDIATELY. A Compliance letter must be sent by May 19, 2025. The letter must address each violation cited. Please send to my email address Marcia.Humphrey@dhhs.nc.gov and be sure to include the following: *Facility Name *Facility ID number *Each Item numbers TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: I discussed with Ms. Springfield the importance of making sure all necessary paperwork has been received from the child's parent(s)/guardian(s) prior to the child first day or within the required timeframe based on the NC Child Care Rules. The violations cited today where in regards to the shaken baby syndrome policy/summary of the law forms. In addition, I discussed with Ms. Springfield the importance of making sure that on-going trainings have been completed within the required timeframe. Ms. Springfield contacted the local partnership during my visit to speak to the training coordinator regarding health and safety trainings that the provider will need to complete ASAP. The provider stated that she prefers to take trainings in-person with her local resource and referral agency. Lastly, based on my observation of the child care space during today's visit a return visit may be made in the very near future. REMINDERS: *Please check the Division of Child Development and Early Education website: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov frequently and click the “what’s new” tab to stay informed of all updates available to you. If you have any additional questions or concerns I can be reached at (919) 259-5860 or by email at marcia.humphrey@dhhs.nc.gov. You can also reach my Licensing Supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@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 .1705 · Violation

Name of Operation: SPRINGFIELD KIDS HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000131 Consultant: BOON TROTT Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/8/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 5/8/2024 Age: From 2 To 2 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements during an Annual Compliance Visit. This home is operating with a three-star rated license, earned with 2 points in program standards, 5 points in education, and 1 quality point. Upon arrival, I was in by the provider, Elizabeth Springfield. She was caring for one child. No infant child was enrolled. I completed a walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor learning environment. I observed the child playing with the toys and materials, being held and comforted by the provider, having the diaper changed, and going outside. I observed the following violations today. I reviewed the items with Ms. Springfield and provided technical assistance. Violation Number Comment Rule 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. "The provider did not have a completed Health Questionnaire form on file." .1703(a)(1) 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). "The provider's five year criminal back ground check expired 4/25/2024." G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. "The provider completed three hours out of eight required annual on-going training hours." GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. "The provider did not complete the ITS-SIDS training every three years." .1703(a)(4) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. "There was no record of conducting a shelter-in or lockdown drills for over a year." .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. "The provider has not completed a Health and Safety Training since 2017." .1703(d)(2) During today's visit, Ms. Springfield called the Person Co. Partnership to verify she took the ITS-SIDS training and the Health and Safety training. The person on the phone did not see a record where the provider completed the two training. She told us the specialist who could verify was not in and won’t return until the end of this week. The above violations must be corrected immediately. I must receive a compliance statement/ letter by email or mail by 5/22/2024. In the letter, include the following information: 1. Your facility ID# and Name 2. Visit date 3. Violation item number(s) 4. How and when the violation was corrected (Be specific) 5. Your signature/name and position My email address is boon.trott@dhhs.nc.gov, and the mailing address is PO Box 1374, Mebane, NC 27302. Rated License Assessment >Rated license Assessment: You are in Cohort 1. You are in preparation year until June 30, 2024. Then the rated license assessed year begins. Ms. Springfield told me she is not interested in completing the Family Chilld Care Environment Rating Scale. Rated License Assessment Packet (Application for 2-5 star rated license reassessment) and send to me by 5/17/2024. There may not be any pending violation corrections before your license can be reassessed. >If applicable, submit any new education information to WORKS in a timely manner. If you need assistance, Workforce Education Unit, the contact information is : Phone: 919-814-6350 or Toll Free 1-800-859-0829 or Email: dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov (Monday- Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). It is very important to request to be evaluated for the caregiver’s position or positions she/he is interested in. Technical Assistance >I discussed with Ms. Springfield a possible administrative action as a consequence for repeat violations. >Criminal Background Check (CBC) is good for five years. Your CBC expired 4/25/2024. Rule # The process for the Criminal Background Check has changed. The system you’d access is now called ABCMS. Applicants will log into ABCMS using their NCID and password, make application, pay the $26.50 fee for the background check and print the fingerprint release form to take to their local law enforcement office to be fingerprinted. You can also learn more about the background check by accessing the website, https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Home. Providers are encouraged to complete the Moodle training first regarding the check. This is child care rule .2703. Once results have been received and the fingerprints processed by the Division of Child Development and Early Education Criminal Background Check Unit, the applicant will be notified by email that they can then log back into ABCMS using their NCID and password to see the results. Approved applicants can print their qualification letter directly from ABCMS. If you have questions about the background check process, please call (919) 814-6401 or email DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. >Health and Safety (HS) Training- After the initial training, you are required to renew it every 5 years. Health and Safety Training hours count toward the required annual on-going training hours. You may access the HS Training on the Division’s website, https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. This is child care rule .1703 (b) (d). >Emergency lock down or shelter in drill must be completed every 3 months and recorded. This is child care rule .1719 and .1721. >On-going training hours you are required to take annually is 8 hours. Prorated monthly, you should be taking 0.67 hours each month. This is chilld care rule .1703(d). Other Information Weighted blankets or vests: 1.Blankets of any type are prohibited for children aged 0 to 12 months, per .0606(a)(2) Safe Sleep Policy. The current child care rules specifically state no blankets or other items can be used/placed with a sleeping infant aged 12 months or younger. 2.Weighted blankets or vests can potentially restrict a child’s movement; therefore, they are prohibited for use unless a therapist requests and approves the use. A therapist can only approve the use for children 13 months or older. 3.If the use of a weighted blanket or vest is something a facility wants to consider using, you’d need to contact me prior to use to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. >It is the childcare operator’s responsibility to be familiar and up to date on the most current child are rules. Child Care Rulebook as well as the Provider Forms and Documents can be accessed by going to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Childcare Rules may be accessed by going to the Provider tab and hover over it. In the drop-down box Click on Child Care Rules. Scroll down to North Carolina Child Care Rules and Law section. Click on Chapter 9- Child Care Rules. >Be sure the forms/documents you are using are the most current versions which align with the current childcare rules. Visit the DCDEE website above to access the Provider Forms and Documents. I provided Ms. Springfield an opportunity to ask questions regarding today’s visit and interpretation and the implementation of childcare requirements applicable to the facility. If you have any questions or concerns, you may reach me at 336-706-2871 or email me at boon.trott@dhhs.nc.gov. My mailing address is P.O. Box 1374, Mebane, NC 27302. The contact information for my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, is 336-580-2527 or kaye.adkins@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: SPRINGFIELD KIDS HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000131 Consultant: BOON TROTT Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/8/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 5/8/2024 Age: From 2 To 2 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements during an Annual Compliance Visit. This home is operating with a three-star rated license, earned with 2 points in program standards, 5 points in education, and 1 quality point. Upon arrival, I was in by the provider, Elizabeth Springfield. She was caring for one child. No infant child was enrolled. I completed a walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor learning environment. I observed the child playing with the toys and materials, being held and comforted by the provider, having the diaper changed, and going outside. I observed the following violations today. I reviewed the items with Ms. Springfield and provided technical assistance. Violation Number Comment Rule 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. "The provider did not have a completed Health Questionnaire form on file." .1703(a)(1) 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). "The provider's five year criminal back ground check expired 4/25/2024." G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. "The provider completed three hours out of eight required annual on-going training hours." GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. "The provider did not complete the ITS-SIDS training every three years." .1703(a)(4) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. "There was no record of conducting a shelter-in or lockdown drills for over a year." .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. "The provider has not completed a Health and Safety Training since 2017." .1703(d)(2) During today's visit, Ms. Springfield called the Person Co. Partnership to verify she took the ITS-SIDS training and the Health and Safety training. The person on the phone did not see a record where the provider completed the two training. She told us the specialist who could verify was not in and won’t return until the end of this week. The above violations must be corrected immediately. I must receive a compliance statement/ letter by email or mail by 5/22/2024. In the letter, include the following information: 1. Your facility ID# and Name 2. Visit date 3. Violation item number(s) 4. How and when the violation was corrected (Be specific) 5. Your signature/name and position My email address is boon.trott@dhhs.nc.gov, and the mailing address is PO Box 1374, Mebane, NC 27302. Rated License Assessment >Rated license Assessment: You are in Cohort 1. You are in preparation year until June 30, 2024. Then the rated license assessed year begins. Ms. Springfield told me she is not interested in completing the Family Chilld Care Environment Rating Scale. Rated License Assessment Packet (Application for 2-5 star rated license reassessment) and send to me by 5/17/2024. There may not be any pending violation corrections before your license can be reassessed. >If applicable, submit any new education information to WORKS in a timely manner. If you need assistance, Workforce Education Unit, the contact information is : Phone: 919-814-6350 or Toll Free 1-800-859-0829 or Email: dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov (Monday- Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). It is very important to request to be evaluated for the caregiver’s position or positions she/he is interested in. Technical Assistance >I discussed with Ms. Springfield a possible administrative action as a consequence for repeat violations. >Criminal Background Check (CBC) is good for five years. Your CBC expired 4/25/2024. Rule # The process for the Criminal Background Check has changed. The system you’d access is now called ABCMS. Applicants will log into ABCMS using their NCID and password, make application, pay the $26.50 fee for the background check and print the fingerprint release form to take to their local law enforcement office to be fingerprinted. You can also learn more about the background check by accessing the website, https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Home. Providers are encouraged to complete the Moodle training first regarding the check. This is child care rule .2703. Once results have been received and the fingerprints processed by the Division of Child Development and Early Education Criminal Background Check Unit, the applicant will be notified by email that they can then log back into ABCMS using their NCID and password to see the results. Approved applicants can print their qualification letter directly from ABCMS. If you have questions about the background check process, please call (919) 814-6401 or email DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. >Health and Safety (HS) Training- After the initial training, you are required to renew it every 5 years. Health and Safety Training hours count toward the required annual on-going training hours. You may access the HS Training on the Division’s website, https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. This is child care rule .1703 (b) (d). >Emergency lock down or shelter in drill must be completed every 3 months and recorded. This is child care rule .1719 and .1721. >On-going training hours you are required to take annually is 8 hours. Prorated monthly, you should be taking 0.67 hours each month. This is chilld care rule .1703(d). Other Information Weighted blankets or vests: 1.Blankets of any type are prohibited for children aged 0 to 12 months, per .0606(a)(2) Safe Sleep Policy. The current child care rules specifically state no blankets or other items can be used/placed with a sleeping infant aged 12 months or younger. 2.Weighted blankets or vests can potentially restrict a child’s movement; therefore, they are prohibited for use unless a therapist requests and approves the use. A therapist can only approve the use for children 13 months or older. 3.If the use of a weighted blanket or vest is something a facility wants to consider using, you’d need to contact me prior to use to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. >It is the childcare operator’s responsibility to be familiar and up to date on the most current child are rules. Child Care Rulebook as well as the Provider Forms and Documents can be accessed by going to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Childcare Rules may be accessed by going to the Provider tab and hover over it. In the drop-down box Click on Child Care Rules. Scroll down to North Carolina Child Care Rules and Law section. Click on Chapter 9- Child Care Rules. >Be sure the forms/documents you are using are the most current versions which align with the current childcare rules. Visit the DCDEE website above to access the Provider Forms and Documents. I provided Ms. Springfield an opportunity to ask questions regarding today’s visit and interpretation and the implementation of childcare requirements applicable to the facility. If you have any questions or concerns, you may reach me at 336-706-2871 or email me at boon.trott@dhhs.nc.gov. My mailing address is P.O. Box 1374, Mebane, NC 27302. The contact information for my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, is 336-580-2527 or kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SPRINGFIELD KIDS HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000131 Consultant: BOON TROTT Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/8/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 5/8/2024 Age: From 2 To 2 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements during an Annual Compliance Visit. This home is operating with a three-star rated license, earned with 2 points in program standards, 5 points in education, and 1 quality point. Upon arrival, I was in by the provider, Elizabeth Springfield. She was caring for one child. No infant child was enrolled. I completed a walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor learning environment. I observed the child playing with the toys and materials, being held and comforted by the provider, having the diaper changed, and going outside. I observed the following violations today. I reviewed the items with Ms. Springfield and provided technical assistance. Violation Number Comment Rule 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. "The provider did not have a completed Health Questionnaire form on file." .1703(a)(1) 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). "The provider's five year criminal back ground check expired 4/25/2024." G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. "The provider completed three hours out of eight required annual on-going training hours." GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. "The provider did not complete the ITS-SIDS training every three years." .1703(a)(4) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. "There was no record of conducting a shelter-in or lockdown drills for over a year." .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. "The provider has not completed a Health and Safety Training since 2017." .1703(d)(2) During today's visit, Ms. Springfield called the Person Co. Partnership to verify she took the ITS-SIDS training and the Health and Safety training. The person on the phone did not see a record where the provider completed the two training. She told us the specialist who could verify was not in and won’t return until the end of this week. The above violations must be corrected immediately. I must receive a compliance statement/ letter by email or mail by 5/22/2024. In the letter, include the following information: 1. Your facility ID# and Name 2. Visit date 3. Violation item number(s) 4. How and when the violation was corrected (Be specific) 5. Your signature/name and position My email address is boon.trott@dhhs.nc.gov, and the mailing address is PO Box 1374, Mebane, NC 27302. Rated License Assessment >Rated license Assessment: You are in Cohort 1. You are in preparation year until June 30, 2024. Then the rated license assessed year begins. Ms. Springfield told me she is not interested in completing the Family Chilld Care Environment Rating Scale. Rated License Assessment Packet (Application for 2-5 star rated license reassessment) and send to me by 5/17/2024. There may not be any pending violation corrections before your license can be reassessed. >If applicable, submit any new education information to WORKS in a timely manner. If you need assistance, Workforce Education Unit, the contact information is : Phone: 919-814-6350 or Toll Free 1-800-859-0829 or Email: dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov (Monday- Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). It is very important to request to be evaluated for the caregiver’s position or positions she/he is interested in. Technical Assistance >I discussed with Ms. Springfield a possible administrative action as a consequence for repeat violations. >Criminal Background Check (CBC) is good for five years. Your CBC expired 4/25/2024. Rule # The process for the Criminal Background Check has changed. The system you’d access is now called ABCMS. Applicants will log into ABCMS using their NCID and password, make application, pay the $26.50 fee for the background check and print the fingerprint release form to take to their local law enforcement office to be fingerprinted. You can also learn more about the background check by accessing the website, https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Home. Providers are encouraged to complete the Moodle training first regarding the check. This is child care rule .2703. Once results have been received and the fingerprints processed by the Division of Child Development and Early Education Criminal Background Check Unit, the applicant will be notified by email that they can then log back into ABCMS using their NCID and password to see the results. Approved applicants can print their qualification letter directly from ABCMS. If you have questions about the background check process, please call (919) 814-6401 or email DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. >Health and Safety (HS) Training- After the initial training, you are required to renew it every 5 years. Health and Safety Training hours count toward the required annual on-going training hours. You may access the HS Training on the Division’s website, https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. This is child care rule .1703 (b) (d). >Emergency lock down or shelter in drill must be completed every 3 months and recorded. This is child care rule .1719 and .1721. >On-going training hours you are required to take annually is 8 hours. Prorated monthly, you should be taking 0.67 hours each month. This is chilld care rule .1703(d). Other Information Weighted blankets or vests: 1.Blankets of any type are prohibited for children aged 0 to 12 months, per .0606(a)(2) Safe Sleep Policy. The current child care rules specifically state no blankets or other items can be used/placed with a sleeping infant aged 12 months or younger. 2.Weighted blankets or vests can potentially restrict a child’s movement; therefore, they are prohibited for use unless a therapist requests and approves the use. A therapist can only approve the use for children 13 months or older. 3.If the use of a weighted blanket or vest is something a facility wants to consider using, you’d need to contact me prior to use to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. >It is the childcare operator’s responsibility to be familiar and up to date on the most current child are rules. Child Care Rulebook as well as the Provider Forms and Documents can be accessed by going to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Childcare Rules may be accessed by going to the Provider tab and hover over it. In the drop-down box Click on Child Care Rules. Scroll down to North Carolina Child Care Rules and Law section. Click on Chapter 9- Child Care Rules. >Be sure the forms/documents you are using are the most current versions which align with the current childcare rules. Visit the DCDEE website above to access the Provider Forms and Documents. I provided Ms. Springfield an opportunity to ask questions regarding today’s visit and interpretation and the implementation of childcare requirements applicable to the facility. If you have any questions or concerns, you may reach me at 336-706-2871 or email me at boon.trott@dhhs.nc.gov. My mailing address is P.O. Box 1374, Mebane, NC 27302. The contact information for my supervisor, Kaye Adkins, is 336-580-2527 or kaye.adkins@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