Star Light Home Day Care

10A NCAC 09 .1718 · Violation

Name of Operation: STAR LIGHT HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000113 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2026 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 3/25/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 visit was to monitor for compliance during an annual compliance visit, rated license visit. The program currently operates with a Four-Star License that was issued on November 7, 2022. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 1, 2025. Upon arrival to the Family Child Care home, I was greeted by the provider, Pamela Blackwell, who was present with two preschool children and her adult grandson. The children were observed participating in indoor free play, having morning snacks and preparing lunch. I observed the provider interacting positively with the children. During the visit I monitored indoor and outdoor spaces. The provider was caring for the children in the approved space. The space included a variety of age-appropriate toys and materials. The provider’s license was posted and restrictions maintained. -The last fire drill was conducted on March 3, 2026. -The last shelter in place was conducted November 11, 2025. -The last playground inspection was conducted on November 11, 2025 This program does provide transportation. The vehicle used to transport children was monitored. The registration and insurance were current. Car seats and booster seats were observed in the van used for transportation. The transportation binder was reviewed. The following violations were observed, cited, and technical assistance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. *A two year old was observed participating in a screentime activity. This is a repeat violation* .1718(c) 1846 An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. *The provider's 24 year old family member, with an expired criminal background check, was observed present in the home. It was stated that the family member was temporarily staying their for spring break. The G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. *Broken tree limbs and other debris was observed strown across the playground.* .1719(a)(17) 1962 Activity plans did not include activities intended to stimulate the developmental domains, in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. *The posted activity plans had a date of November 2025 and current activity plans were not made available for review.* 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(A)(i-iv) 2047 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. *Information viewed on incident reports were not documented on incident log. This is a repeat violation.* 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(4) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a compliance letter shall be submitted to my office on or before April 10, 2026. I must receive signed and dated compliance letter that states how and when the violations were corrected. You may email the letter to anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance letter must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature). Please include your first and last name, your program name, and ID number and the items of non-compliance. If the letter does not reach my office on or before April 10, 2026, a return visit may be required to ensure compliance with child care requirements. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Current activity plans must be available daily and weekly for the ages of children enrolled. It is a requirement that all incidents/accidents which may occur during care be documented on the incident log just as it is on the accident report. The log must be available for Division Representative review. Any person 16 years and older who is staying/sleeping at home, either permanently or temporarily must have a valid criminal background check on file and available for Division Representative review. Without a qualifying letter these people shall not be present during the business day. care for the children. Debris, including tree limbs, trash etc., must be removed from the outdoor learning space daily; always making the space useable for the children. The provider has stated that they use the community playground on a regular basis. RATED LICENSE: Age appropriate equipment and materials were available in appropriate centers observed in the space this date. Books a various subject matters in sufficient quantity for the number of children enrolled were observed on shelves and in good condition. The provider has and Associates Degree in ECE/CD more than twenty-five plus years of early childhood education experience, and meets the Five(5)education requirement. Prior to today’s visit a technical assistance conference call was conducted to discuss the pathways. We discussed the pathways further today. You have stated you are still deciding on the curriculum, you will notify me when a decision is made and the curriculum is ordered. Until then please continue visiting the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. and search for QRIS Modernization. All the information and forms are listed. I have also emailed the link to the approved curriculums for your convenience. For more information and guidance. RESOURCES: It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. The best way to stay abreast of changing laws is to periodically visit the DCDEE website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates once completed and after the participants complete a brief survey of the course(s). Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-894-0609. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached 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 .1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: STAR LIGHT HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000113 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2026 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 3/25/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 visit was to monitor for compliance during an annual compliance visit, rated license visit. The program currently operates with a Four-Star License that was issued on November 7, 2022. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 1, 2025. Upon arrival to the Family Child Care home, I was greeted by the provider, Pamela Blackwell, who was present with two preschool children and her adult grandson. The children were observed participating in indoor free play, having morning snacks and preparing lunch. I observed the provider interacting positively with the children. During the visit I monitored indoor and outdoor spaces. The provider was caring for the children in the approved space. The space included a variety of age-appropriate toys and materials. The provider’s license was posted and restrictions maintained. -The last fire drill was conducted on March 3, 2026. -The last shelter in place was conducted November 11, 2025. -The last playground inspection was conducted on November 11, 2025 This program does provide transportation. The vehicle used to transport children was monitored. The registration and insurance were current. Car seats and booster seats were observed in the van used for transportation. The transportation binder was reviewed. The following violations were observed, cited, and technical assistance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. *A two year old was observed participating in a screentime activity. This is a repeat violation* .1718(c) 1846 An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. *The provider's 24 year old family member, with an expired criminal background check, was observed present in the home. It was stated that the family member was temporarily staying their for spring break. The G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. *Broken tree limbs and other debris was observed strown across the playground.* .1719(a)(17) 1962 Activity plans did not include activities intended to stimulate the developmental domains, in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. *The posted activity plans had a date of November 2025 and current activity plans were not made available for review.* 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(A)(i-iv) 2047 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. *Information viewed on incident reports were not documented on incident log. This is a repeat violation.* 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(4) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a compliance letter shall be submitted to my office on or before April 10, 2026. I must receive signed and dated compliance letter that states how and when the violations were corrected. You may email the letter to anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance letter must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature). Please include your first and last name, your program name, and ID number and the items of non-compliance. If the letter does not reach my office on or before April 10, 2026, a return visit may be required to ensure compliance with child care requirements. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Current activity plans must be available daily and weekly for the ages of children enrolled. It is a requirement that all incidents/accidents which may occur during care be documented on the incident log just as it is on the accident report. The log must be available for Division Representative review. Any person 16 years and older who is staying/sleeping at home, either permanently or temporarily must have a valid criminal background check on file and available for Division Representative review. Without a qualifying letter these people shall not be present during the business day. care for the children. Debris, including tree limbs, trash etc., must be removed from the outdoor learning space daily; always making the space useable for the children. The provider has stated that they use the community playground on a regular basis. RATED LICENSE: Age appropriate equipment and materials were available in appropriate centers observed in the space this date. Books a various subject matters in sufficient quantity for the number of children enrolled were observed on shelves and in good condition. The provider has and Associates Degree in ECE/CD more than twenty-five plus years of early childhood education experience, and meets the Five(5)education requirement. Prior to today’s visit a technical assistance conference call was conducted to discuss the pathways. We discussed the pathways further today. You have stated you are still deciding on the curriculum, you will notify me when a decision is made and the curriculum is ordered. Until then please continue visiting the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. and search for QRIS Modernization. All the information and forms are listed. I have also emailed the link to the approved curriculums for your convenience. For more information and guidance. RESOURCES: It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. The best way to stay abreast of changing laws is to periodically visit the DCDEE website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates once completed and after the participants complete a brief survey of the course(s). Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-894-0609. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached 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. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: STAR LIGHT HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000113 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/25/2026 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 3/25/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 01:25 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 visit was to monitor for compliance during an annual compliance visit, rated license visit. The program currently operates with a Four-Star License that was issued on November 7, 2022. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 1, 2025. Upon arrival to the Family Child Care home, I was greeted by the provider, Pamela Blackwell, who was present with two preschool children and her adult grandson. The children were observed participating in indoor free play, having morning snacks and preparing lunch. I observed the provider interacting positively with the children. During the visit I monitored indoor and outdoor spaces. The provider was caring for the children in the approved space. The space included a variety of age-appropriate toys and materials. The provider’s license was posted and restrictions maintained. -The last fire drill was conducted on March 3, 2026. -The last shelter in place was conducted November 11, 2025. -The last playground inspection was conducted on November 11, 2025 This program does provide transportation. The vehicle used to transport children was monitored. The registration and insurance were current. Car seats and booster seats were observed in the van used for transportation. The transportation binder was reviewed. The following violations were observed, cited, and technical assistance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. *A two year old was observed participating in a screentime activity. This is a repeat violation* .1718(c) 1846 An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. *The provider's 24 year old family member, with an expired criminal background check, was observed present in the home. It was stated that the family member was temporarily staying their for spring break. The G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. *Broken tree limbs and other debris was observed strown across the playground.* .1719(a)(17) 1962 Activity plans did not include activities intended to stimulate the developmental domains, in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. *The posted activity plans had a date of November 2025 and current activity plans were not made available for review.* 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(A)(i-iv) 2047 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. *Information viewed on incident reports were not documented on incident log. This is a repeat violation.* 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(4) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a compliance letter shall be submitted to my office on or before April 10, 2026. I must receive signed and dated compliance letter that states how and when the violations were corrected. You may email the letter to anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance letter must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature). Please include your first and last name, your program name, and ID number and the items of non-compliance. If the letter does not reach my office on or before April 10, 2026, a return visit may be required to ensure compliance with child care requirements. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Current activity plans must be available daily and weekly for the ages of children enrolled. It is a requirement that all incidents/accidents which may occur during care be documented on the incident log just as it is on the accident report. The log must be available for Division Representative review. Any person 16 years and older who is staying/sleeping at home, either permanently or temporarily must have a valid criminal background check on file and available for Division Representative review. Without a qualifying letter these people shall not be present during the business day. care for the children. Debris, including tree limbs, trash etc., must be removed from the outdoor learning space daily; always making the space useable for the children. The provider has stated that they use the community playground on a regular basis. RATED LICENSE: Age appropriate equipment and materials were available in appropriate centers observed in the space this date. Books a various subject matters in sufficient quantity for the number of children enrolled were observed on shelves and in good condition. The provider has and Associates Degree in ECE/CD more than twenty-five plus years of early childhood education experience, and meets the Five(5)education requirement. Prior to today’s visit a technical assistance conference call was conducted to discuss the pathways. We discussed the pathways further today. You have stated you are still deciding on the curriculum, you will notify me when a decision is made and the curriculum is ordered. Until then please continue visiting the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. and search for QRIS Modernization. All the information and forms are listed. I have also emailed the link to the approved curriculums for your convenience. For more information and guidance. RESOURCES: It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. The best way to stay abreast of changing laws is to periodically visit the DCDEE website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates once completed and after the participants complete a brief survey of the course(s). Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-894-0609. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached 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 .1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: STAR LIGHT HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000113 Consultant: ANITA GRAHAM Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/11/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 12/11/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 75 Time In: 12:50 PM Time Out: 02:05 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 for compliance with all applicable Child Care Requirements for Routine Unannounced visit. The program currently operates with a Four (4)-Star Child-Care License that was issued on November 7th, 2022. Upon arrival to this Family Child Care Home, I was greeted by the owner, Ms. Pamela. Blackwell, I stated the purpose of my visit and Ms. Blackwell assisted me during the visit. Attendance was taken and observations made. There are three (3) preschool age children present this date, The children range in age from one (1) to four (4) years old. The children were observed participating in indoor free play, routines and having lunch. Together, we conducted a walk-through of the facility, both in the indoor and outdoor areas. The following items were monitored during today's visit: license posted, and restrictions maintained, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan, emergency numbers posted, first aid poster posted, daily schedule, activity plan, storage of hazardous materials and substances, CPR/First Aid and SIDS training completed as required, and Criminal Record was current. Emergency drills were conducted as required. The outdoor inspections were up to date. The following violation was observed, cited, and technical assistance was provided. Violation Number Comment Rule 2047 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The provider did not have an incident log available for Division Representative review. 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(4) The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a compliance letter shall be submitted to my office on or before December 23, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that states how and when the violations were corrected. You may email the information letter to anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance letter must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: Your first and last name, your program name, and ID number. If the letter does not reach my office on or before December 23, 2025, a return visit may be required to ensure compliance with child care requirements. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: It is a child care requirement that all incidents/accidents which may occur during the care day shall be documented on the incident log. The log must be available for Division Representative review. RESOURCES: It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. The best way to stay abreast of changing laws is to periodically visit the DCDEE website: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates once completed and after the participants complete a brief survey of the course(s). Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at anita.c.graham@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-894-0609. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached 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 .1712 · Violation

Name of Operation: STAR LIGHT HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000113 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:20 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 your program for compliance with all applicable Child Care Requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit with a rated license. The program currently operates with a Four-Star Child-Care License that was issued on November 7th, 2022. You, Ms. P. Blackwell, assisted me with the visit. Your program’s license is still in hold harmless. The home's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent (95%) as of 4/1/25. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed four (4) children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. The children at the family child care home were engaging in morning free play. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs of the children. The following items were observed in compliance during today's visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan, emergency numbers posted, first aid poster posted, daily schedule, activity plan, storage of hazardous materials and substances, , CPR/First Aid and SIDS training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. The last fire drill was conducted on 3/31/25. The last shelter-in-place and lock down drills were conducted on 12-15-24. One was due in March. The last Outdoor inspection was completed on 2-13-25. One was not documented in March 2025. Staff and two new children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Seven violations were observed, two were corrected during today’s visit. The provider did ask questions pertaining to staying in compliance and technical assistance and consultation information was given. Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Screen time was used for children under the age of three. .1718(c) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. Health questionnaire was not completed annually. .1703(a)(1) 1103 For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. For each child transported the provider did not have a photograph. .1723(13) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. One child's file did not have a written plan of care before the first day the child attended the home. .1712(e )(6) 1821 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. The caregiver did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants 12 months or younger. .1724(a)(8)&(f) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The operator did not conduct and or document a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. A outdoor check was not completed for the month of March. .1719(a)(17) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4-15-25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance 10A NCAC 09 .1723 TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS To assure the safety of children whenever they are transported, the operator, or any other transportation provider, shall: have identifying information in the vehicle about each child being transported, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a)(3) of this Section; 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: records of monthly playground inspections documented on a checklist provided by the Division; A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/playground.pdf; records of lockdown or shelter-in-place drills as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102, giving the date each drill was held, the time of day, the length of time taken to get into designated locations and the signature of the person who conducted the drill. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/EPR_EmergencyDrillLog_Centers.pdf Screen time, including television, videos, video games, and computer usage, shall be prohibited for children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES To assure the health of children through proper sanitation, the family child care home operator shall: collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT The operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to the following: prior to enrollment of children in a family child care home, and before new animals come into the family child care home, the family child care home operator shall obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during operating hours. This documentation shall be maintained in each child's file. 10A NCAC 09 .1712 WRITTEN PLAN OF CARE The acknowledgment and written parental permission shall be retained in the child's record as long as the child is enrolled at the home and a copy of each document shall be maintained on file for review by the Division. Program Reminders and things to do Update Emergency Preparedness Plan in portal and print off updates Ms. Pam needs 4 more on-going training hours before 4/10/25. Two children’s files need a pet acknowledgement form. J. Richardson needs to have the application completed. Lead Water Test Link https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Recognizing and Responding training Link https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/ Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .1718 · Violation

Name of Operation: STAR LIGHT HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000113 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:20 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 your program for compliance with all applicable Child Care Requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit with a rated license. The program currently operates with a Four-Star Child-Care License that was issued on November 7th, 2022. You, Ms. P. Blackwell, assisted me with the visit. Your program’s license is still in hold harmless. The home's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent (95%) as of 4/1/25. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed four (4) children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. The children at the family child care home were engaging in morning free play. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs of the children. The following items were observed in compliance during today's visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan, emergency numbers posted, first aid poster posted, daily schedule, activity plan, storage of hazardous materials and substances, , CPR/First Aid and SIDS training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. The last fire drill was conducted on 3/31/25. The last shelter-in-place and lock down drills were conducted on 12-15-24. One was due in March. The last Outdoor inspection was completed on 2-13-25. One was not documented in March 2025. Staff and two new children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Seven violations were observed, two were corrected during today’s visit. The provider did ask questions pertaining to staying in compliance and technical assistance and consultation information was given. Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Screen time was used for children under the age of three. .1718(c) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. Health questionnaire was not completed annually. .1703(a)(1) 1103 For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. For each child transported the provider did not have a photograph. .1723(13) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. One child's file did not have a written plan of care before the first day the child attended the home. .1712(e )(6) 1821 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. The caregiver did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants 12 months or younger. .1724(a)(8)&(f) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The operator did not conduct and or document a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. A outdoor check was not completed for the month of March. .1719(a)(17) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4-15-25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance 10A NCAC 09 .1723 TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS To assure the safety of children whenever they are transported, the operator, or any other transportation provider, shall: have identifying information in the vehicle about each child being transported, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a)(3) of this Section; 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: records of monthly playground inspections documented on a checklist provided by the Division; A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/playground.pdf; records of lockdown or shelter-in-place drills as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102, giving the date each drill was held, the time of day, the length of time taken to get into designated locations and the signature of the person who conducted the drill. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/EPR_EmergencyDrillLog_Centers.pdf Screen time, including television, videos, video games, and computer usage, shall be prohibited for children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES To assure the health of children through proper sanitation, the family child care home operator shall: collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT The operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to the following: prior to enrollment of children in a family child care home, and before new animals come into the family child care home, the family child care home operator shall obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during operating hours. This documentation shall be maintained in each child's file. 10A NCAC 09 .1712 WRITTEN PLAN OF CARE The acknowledgment and written parental permission shall be retained in the child's record as long as the child is enrolled at the home and a copy of each document shall be maintained on file for review by the Division. Program Reminders and things to do Update Emergency Preparedness Plan in portal and print off updates Ms. Pam needs 4 more on-going training hours before 4/10/25. Two children’s files need a pet acknowledgement form. J. Richardson needs to have the application completed. Lead Water Test Link https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Recognizing and Responding training Link https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/ Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: STAR LIGHT HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000113 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:20 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 your program for compliance with all applicable Child Care Requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit with a rated license. The program currently operates with a Four-Star Child-Care License that was issued on November 7th, 2022. You, Ms. P. Blackwell, assisted me with the visit. Your program’s license is still in hold harmless. The home's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent (95%) as of 4/1/25. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed four (4) children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. The children at the family child care home were engaging in morning free play. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs of the children. The following items were observed in compliance during today's visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan, emergency numbers posted, first aid poster posted, daily schedule, activity plan, storage of hazardous materials and substances, , CPR/First Aid and SIDS training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. The last fire drill was conducted on 3/31/25. The last shelter-in-place and lock down drills were conducted on 12-15-24. One was due in March. The last Outdoor inspection was completed on 2-13-25. One was not documented in March 2025. Staff and two new children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Seven violations were observed, two were corrected during today’s visit. The provider did ask questions pertaining to staying in compliance and technical assistance and consultation information was given. Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Screen time was used for children under the age of three. .1718(c) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. Health questionnaire was not completed annually. .1703(a)(1) 1103 For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. For each child transported the provider did not have a photograph. .1723(13) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. One child's file did not have a written plan of care before the first day the child attended the home. .1712(e )(6) 1821 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. The caregiver did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants 12 months or younger. .1724(a)(8)&(f) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The operator did not conduct and or document a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. A outdoor check was not completed for the month of March. .1719(a)(17) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4-15-25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance 10A NCAC 09 .1723 TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS To assure the safety of children whenever they are transported, the operator, or any other transportation provider, shall: have identifying information in the vehicle about each child being transported, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a)(3) of this Section; 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: records of monthly playground inspections documented on a checklist provided by the Division; A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/playground.pdf; records of lockdown or shelter-in-place drills as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102, giving the date each drill was held, the time of day, the length of time taken to get into designated locations and the signature of the person who conducted the drill. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/EPR_EmergencyDrillLog_Centers.pdf Screen time, including television, videos, video games, and computer usage, shall be prohibited for children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES To assure the health of children through proper sanitation, the family child care home operator shall: collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT The operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to the following: prior to enrollment of children in a family child care home, and before new animals come into the family child care home, the family child care home operator shall obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during operating hours. This documentation shall be maintained in each child's file. 10A NCAC 09 .1712 WRITTEN PLAN OF CARE The acknowledgment and written parental permission shall be retained in the child's record as long as the child is enrolled at the home and a copy of each document shall be maintained on file for review by the Division. Program Reminders and things to do Update Emergency Preparedness Plan in portal and print off updates Ms. Pam needs 4 more on-going training hours before 4/10/25. Two children’s files need a pet acknowledgement form. J. Richardson needs to have the application completed. Lead Water Test Link https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Recognizing and Responding training Link https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/ Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .1723 · Violation

Name of Operation: STAR LIGHT HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000113 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:20 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 your program for compliance with all applicable Child Care Requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit with a rated license. The program currently operates with a Four-Star Child-Care License that was issued on November 7th, 2022. You, Ms. P. Blackwell, assisted me with the visit. Your program’s license is still in hold harmless. The home's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent (95%) as of 4/1/25. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed four (4) children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. The children at the family child care home were engaging in morning free play. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs of the children. The following items were observed in compliance during today's visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan, emergency numbers posted, first aid poster posted, daily schedule, activity plan, storage of hazardous materials and substances, , CPR/First Aid and SIDS training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. The last fire drill was conducted on 3/31/25. The last shelter-in-place and lock down drills were conducted on 12-15-24. One was due in March. The last Outdoor inspection was completed on 2-13-25. One was not documented in March 2025. Staff and two new children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Seven violations were observed, two were corrected during today’s visit. The provider did ask questions pertaining to staying in compliance and technical assistance and consultation information was given. Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Screen time was used for children under the age of three. .1718(c) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. Health questionnaire was not completed annually. .1703(a)(1) 1103 For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. For each child transported the provider did not have a photograph. .1723(13) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. One child's file did not have a written plan of care before the first day the child attended the home. .1712(e )(6) 1821 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. The caregiver did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants 12 months or younger. .1724(a)(8)&(f) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The operator did not conduct and or document a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. A outdoor check was not completed for the month of March. .1719(a)(17) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4-15-25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance 10A NCAC 09 .1723 TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS To assure the safety of children whenever they are transported, the operator, or any other transportation provider, shall: have identifying information in the vehicle about each child being transported, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a)(3) of this Section; 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: records of monthly playground inspections documented on a checklist provided by the Division; A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/playground.pdf; records of lockdown or shelter-in-place drills as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102, giving the date each drill was held, the time of day, the length of time taken to get into designated locations and the signature of the person who conducted the drill. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/EPR_EmergencyDrillLog_Centers.pdf Screen time, including television, videos, video games, and computer usage, shall be prohibited for children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES To assure the health of children through proper sanitation, the family child care home operator shall: collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT The operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to the following: prior to enrollment of children in a family child care home, and before new animals come into the family child care home, the family child care home operator shall obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during operating hours. This documentation shall be maintained in each child's file. 10A NCAC 09 .1712 WRITTEN PLAN OF CARE The acknowledgment and written parental permission shall be retained in the child's record as long as the child is enrolled at the home and a copy of each document shall be maintained on file for review by the Division. Program Reminders and things to do Update Emergency Preparedness Plan in portal and print off updates Ms. Pam needs 4 more on-going training hours before 4/10/25. Two children’s files need a pet acknowledgement form. J. Richardson needs to have the application completed. Lead Water Test Link https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Recognizing and Responding training Link https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/ Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .1725 · Violation

Name of Operation: STAR LIGHT HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000113 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:20 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 your program for compliance with all applicable Child Care Requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit with a rated license. The program currently operates with a Four-Star Child-Care License that was issued on November 7th, 2022. You, Ms. P. Blackwell, assisted me with the visit. Your program’s license is still in hold harmless. The home's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent (95%) as of 4/1/25. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed four (4) children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. The children at the family child care home were engaging in morning free play. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs of the children. The following items were observed in compliance during today's visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan, emergency numbers posted, first aid poster posted, daily schedule, activity plan, storage of hazardous materials and substances, , CPR/First Aid and SIDS training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. The last fire drill was conducted on 3/31/25. The last shelter-in-place and lock down drills were conducted on 12-15-24. One was due in March. The last Outdoor inspection was completed on 2-13-25. One was not documented in March 2025. Staff and two new children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Seven violations were observed, two were corrected during today’s visit. The provider did ask questions pertaining to staying in compliance and technical assistance and consultation information was given. Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Screen time was used for children under the age of three. .1718(c) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. Health questionnaire was not completed annually. .1703(a)(1) 1103 For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. For each child transported the provider did not have a photograph. .1723(13) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. One child's file did not have a written plan of care before the first day the child attended the home. .1712(e )(6) 1821 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. The caregiver did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants 12 months or younger. .1724(a)(8)&(f) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The operator did not conduct and or document a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. A outdoor check was not completed for the month of March. .1719(a)(17) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4-15-25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance 10A NCAC 09 .1723 TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS To assure the safety of children whenever they are transported, the operator, or any other transportation provider, shall: have identifying information in the vehicle about each child being transported, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a)(3) of this Section; 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: records of monthly playground inspections documented on a checklist provided by the Division; A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/playground.pdf; records of lockdown or shelter-in-place drills as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102, giving the date each drill was held, the time of day, the length of time taken to get into designated locations and the signature of the person who conducted the drill. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/EPR_EmergencyDrillLog_Centers.pdf Screen time, including television, videos, video games, and computer usage, shall be prohibited for children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES To assure the health of children through proper sanitation, the family child care home operator shall: collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT The operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to the following: prior to enrollment of children in a family child care home, and before new animals come into the family child care home, the family child care home operator shall obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during operating hours. This documentation shall be maintained in each child's file. 10A NCAC 09 .1712 WRITTEN PLAN OF CARE The acknowledgment and written parental permission shall be retained in the child's record as long as the child is enrolled at the home and a copy of each document shall be maintained on file for review by the Division. Program Reminders and things to do Update Emergency Preparedness Plan in portal and print off updates Ms. Pam needs 4 more on-going training hours before 4/10/25. Two children’s files need a pet acknowledgement form. J. Richardson needs to have the application completed. Lead Water Test Link https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Recognizing and Responding training Link https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/ Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: STAR LIGHT HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000113 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:20 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 your program for compliance with all applicable Child Care Requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit with a rated license. The program currently operates with a Four-Star Child-Care License that was issued on November 7th, 2022. You, Ms. P. Blackwell, assisted me with the visit. Your program’s license is still in hold harmless. The home's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent (95%) as of 4/1/25. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed four (4) children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. The children at the family child care home were engaging in morning free play. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs of the children. The following items were observed in compliance during today's visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan, emergency numbers posted, first aid poster posted, daily schedule, activity plan, storage of hazardous materials and substances, , CPR/First Aid and SIDS training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. The last fire drill was conducted on 3/31/25. The last shelter-in-place and lock down drills were conducted on 12-15-24. One was due in March. The last Outdoor inspection was completed on 2-13-25. One was not documented in March 2025. Staff and two new children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Seven violations were observed, two were corrected during today’s visit. The provider did ask questions pertaining to staying in compliance and technical assistance and consultation information was given. Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Screen time was used for children under the age of three. .1718(c) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. Health questionnaire was not completed annually. .1703(a)(1) 1103 For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. For each child transported the provider did not have a photograph. .1723(13) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. One child's file did not have a written plan of care before the first day the child attended the home. .1712(e )(6) 1821 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. The caregiver did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants 12 months or younger. .1724(a)(8)&(f) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The operator did not conduct and or document a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. A outdoor check was not completed for the month of March. .1719(a)(17) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4-15-25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance 10A NCAC 09 .1723 TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS To assure the safety of children whenever they are transported, the operator, or any other transportation provider, shall: have identifying information in the vehicle about each child being transported, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a)(3) of this Section; 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: records of monthly playground inspections documented on a checklist provided by the Division; A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/playground.pdf; records of lockdown or shelter-in-place drills as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102, giving the date each drill was held, the time of day, the length of time taken to get into designated locations and the signature of the person who conducted the drill. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/EPR_EmergencyDrillLog_Centers.pdf Screen time, including television, videos, video games, and computer usage, shall be prohibited for children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES To assure the health of children through proper sanitation, the family child care home operator shall: collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT The operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to the following: prior to enrollment of children in a family child care home, and before new animals come into the family child care home, the family child care home operator shall obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during operating hours. This documentation shall be maintained in each child's file. 10A NCAC 09 .1712 WRITTEN PLAN OF CARE The acknowledgment and written parental permission shall be retained in the child's record as long as the child is enrolled at the home and a copy of each document shall be maintained on file for review by the Division. Program Reminders and things to do Update Emergency Preparedness Plan in portal and print off updates Ms. Pam needs 4 more on-going training hours before 4/10/25. Two children’s files need a pet acknowledgement form. J. Richardson needs to have the application completed. Lead Water Test Link https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Recognizing and Responding training Link https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/ Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0102 · Violation

Name of Operation: STAR LIGHT HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000113 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/1/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/1/2025 Age: From 0 To 3 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:20 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 your program for compliance with all applicable Child Care Requirements for an unannounced annual compliance visit with a rated license. The program currently operates with a Four-Star Child-Care License that was issued on November 7th, 2022. You, Ms. P. Blackwell, assisted me with the visit. Your program’s license is still in hold harmless. The home's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent (95%) as of 4/1/25. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed four (4) children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. The children at the family child care home were engaging in morning free play. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs of the children. The following items were observed in compliance during today's visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, summary of law posted, attendance taken daily, emergency medical care plan, emergency numbers posted, first aid poster posted, daily schedule, activity plan, storage of hazardous materials and substances, , CPR/First Aid and SIDS training completed as required, and Criminal Record Checks completed as required. The last fire drill was conducted on 3/31/25. The last shelter-in-place and lock down drills were conducted on 12-15-24. One was due in March. The last Outdoor inspection was completed on 2-13-25. One was not documented in March 2025. Staff and two new children’s files were monitored during today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Seven violations were observed, two were corrected during today’s visit. The provider did ask questions pertaining to staying in compliance and technical assistance and consultation information was given. Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Screen time was used for children under the age of three. .1718(c) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. Health questionnaire was not completed annually. .1703(a)(1) 1103 For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. For each child transported the provider did not have a photograph. .1723(13) 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. One child's file did not have a written plan of care before the first day the child attended the home. .1712(e )(6) 1821 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. The caregiver did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants 12 months or younger. .1724(a)(8)&(f) 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The operator did not conduct and or document a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1920 Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. A outdoor check was not completed for the month of March. .1719(a)(17) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4-15-25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Also, please provide information regarding how the facility will maintain compliance in the future. Please be aware that any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Child Care Consultant (202 Edinburgh Street) Stem, NC 27581 Gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance 10A NCAC 09 .1723 TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS To assure the safety of children whenever they are transported, the operator, or any other transportation provider, shall: have identifying information in the vehicle about each child being transported, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a)(3) of this Section; 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: records of monthly playground inspections documented on a checklist provided by the Division; A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/playground.pdf; records of lockdown or shelter-in-place drills as defined in 10A NCAC 09 .0102, giving the date each drill was held, the time of day, the length of time taken to get into designated locations and the signature of the person who conducted the drill. A copy of the form may be found on the Division's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/pdf_forms/EPR_EmergencyDrillLog_Centers.pdf Screen time, including television, videos, video games, and computer usage, shall be prohibited for children under three years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES To assure the health of children through proper sanitation, the family child care home operator shall: collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT The operator of a family child care home (operator) shall provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of children in care, including but not limited to the following: prior to enrollment of children in a family child care home, and before new animals come into the family child care home, the family child care home operator shall obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during operating hours. This documentation shall be maintained in each child's file. 10A NCAC 09 .1712 WRITTEN PLAN OF CARE The acknowledgment and written parental permission shall be retained in the child's record as long as the child is enrolled at the home and a copy of each document shall be maintained on file for review by the Division. Program Reminders and things to do Update Emergency Preparedness Plan in portal and print off updates Ms. Pam needs 4 more on-going training hours before 4/10/25. Two children’s files need a pet acknowledgement form. J. Richardson needs to have the application completed. Lead Water Test Link https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ Recognizing and Responding training Link https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/ Agency Information The North Carolina Child Care Rules and Laws are on the Division’s website. Please visit the Division’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and in compliance with these rules and laws. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These training courses are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/. Additional resource links https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp https://www.childcareaware.org/ https://www.naeyc.org/ https://nrckids.org/CFOC https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/new-recognizing-responding-online-course/. Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 919-939-7519. My supervisor Kaye Adkins can be reached at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: STAR LIGHT HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000113 Consultant: BOON TROTT Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/10/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 220 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:20 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 child care requirements during an Annual Compliance with Rated License Visit at this family child care home. Upon arrival, I was invited in by the provider, Pamela Blackwell, who was caring for three children. One additional child arrived a short time later. I conducted a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas. I observed the children playing with the toys and materials, creating an art work, and the infant child being held. Ms. Blackwell told me she does not administer medications as a policy. I monitored transportation requirements and approved Ms. Blackwell for transportation. Ms. Blackwell provides transportation when completing a routine task by going to the bank once a week. The vehicle used is Honda Odyssey. Transportation requirements were met. I observed the following violation and reviewed the items with Ms. Blackwell in detail and provided technical assistance. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. "A piece of the wooden door to the playhouse has broken off. The long piece of wood was sharp and protruding. The paint on door was chipping off." .1719(a)(1)&(17) The violation documented above shall be corrected immediately. I must receive a compliance letter/statement from you by 4/24/2024. If I don’t receive the letter by the date from you, there may be a follow up visit. In the letter/statement, be sure to include the following information: 1. Your facility name and ID# 2. Visit date 3. Violation item number 4. How (explain) and when the violations were corrected- Be specific 5. Your name/signature The letter/statement may be emailed or mailed to: boon.trott@dhhs.nc.gov or P.O, Box 1374, Mebane, NC 27302. Compliance: Child care providers are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in an issuance of provisional license or other administrative action. Technical Assistance provided: >Make sure all required information is entered/completed on Written Plan of Care and Transportation Permission form. For the details on the requirement, refer to child care rule 1712 and Child Care Rule 1723. The rulebook is accessed on the Division’s website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Go to the Provider Tab. >Rated License Assessment (RLA): I discussed the RLA process with Ms. Blackwell. She earned 4 stars with 7 points in Education, 2 points in Program Standard, and 1 Quality Point. She told me she is not interested in Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS) Assessment. However, in order to maintain 2 points in Program Standards, a Self-Study must be completed. Visit www.ncrlap.org and click on the Resource tab to learn more about Self-Study. Program Standards and Self-Study: In order to score 2 points or higher in Program Standards, a documentation of self-study and self-assessment using the Family Child Care Rating Scale over a 3-month time period is needed. To score 3 points or higher, you must be assessed for FCCERS and score 4 points or higher in FCCERS. > Provider Forms and Documents can be accessed on Be mindful that you are using the most current forms and documents for they are updated periodically. You may access them at the Division’s website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. >You are required to complete 12 hours of annual on-going training. You completed 10 hours. Register and complete 2 additional hours of training by 4/25/2024. 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 states 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. I reviewed today’s visit with Ms. Bagley and provided her an opportunity to ask me questions regarding the visit and interpretation and implementation of child care requirements. You may reach me at boon.trott@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-706-2871 if you have any questions or concerns. My mailing address is P.O, Box 1374, Mebane, NC 27302. 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: STAR LIGHT HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000113 Consultant: BOON TROTT Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/17/2023 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 8/17/2023 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 112 Time In: 09:43 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM 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. This family child care home is operating with a four star rated license serving no more than two infants under the one year of age. The last annual compliance visit occurred on 4/25/2023. Upon arrival, I was invited in by a substitute caregiver S. Daniel, the provider’s sister. I informed her the purpose of my visit. Ms. Daniel was caring for two children when I arrived. Another child arrived a little later. Ms. Daniel informed me the provider Pam Blackwell was gone to a doctor’s appointment in Chapel Hill. She telephoned Ms. Blackwell. I informed Ms. Blackwell the purpose of my visit and inquired about the location of the records for my review. Ms. Daniel was informed by Ms. Blackwell where to find the records, and she gathered them for me. A partial assessment of the child care requirements was completed today. I conducted a walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor learning environment. I observed the children playing with the toys and materials, and watching a kiddie show on the television. I was not able to complete the enrollment of the children today since there were no attendance records available and Ms. Daniel did not know the information. Ms. Blackwell is to email me the enrollment information per instruction I left with Ms. Daniels by 8/18/2023. I will email you the computer generated enrollment page separately after I receive the information from you. Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. A two year old child was allowed to watch a children's show on the television with the five year old children. .1718(c) 920 Records were not made available for review. Attendance/sign in and out, outdoor play are check, fire drill, and emergency drill records were not available for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1713 The written plan of care did not specify times for completing routine tasks and did not include those times on the written schedule. The written plan of care did not have any information entered in Part 2 regarding the tasks schedule. .1712(e)(1) The above violations must be corrected immediately. I must receive a compliance statement/letter by email or mail no later than 8/31/2023. In the letter, include the following information: 1. Your facility name and ID# 2. Visit date 3. Violation item number 4. How and when the violation was corrected (Be specific) 5. Your name and position My email address is boon.trott@dhhs.nc.gov, and the mailing address is PO Box 1374, Mebane, NC 27302. Compliance: Child care operators are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 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. Reminder Email me each child's name, related to you or not, shift enrolled, days of attendance, and the times of attendance by 8/18/2023. Technical Assistance >Screen time requirements, child care rule .1718 (b-d) for children. Children under 3 years of age are prohibited from screen time. However, 3 year old and older children may have screen time limited to no more than 30 minutes per day and no more than 2.5 hours per week per child. Screen time must be recorded daily on the accumulative log and available for the DCDEE representative’s review. For completing homework assignments, screen time for school-age children may exceed 30 minutes. Screen time includes television, videos, video games, and tablets and/or other computer usage. >For screen time, you must keep a daily log as indicated in the above rule. >Substitute Caregiver. >Written Plan of Care. > It is the child care 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/. For child care Rules, go 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 for the most current rules. If you have questions or concerns, I may be reached at 336-706-2871 or Boon.Trott@dhhs.nc.gov. My mailing address is PO Box 1374, Mebane, NC 27302. 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 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: STAR LIGHT HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000113 Consultant: BOON TROTT Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/17/2023 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 8/17/2023 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 112 Time In: 09:43 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM 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. This family child care home is operating with a four star rated license serving no more than two infants under the one year of age. The last annual compliance visit occurred on 4/25/2023. Upon arrival, I was invited in by a substitute caregiver S. Daniel, the provider’s sister. I informed her the purpose of my visit. Ms. Daniel was caring for two children when I arrived. Another child arrived a little later. Ms. Daniel informed me the provider Pam Blackwell was gone to a doctor’s appointment in Chapel Hill. She telephoned Ms. Blackwell. I informed Ms. Blackwell the purpose of my visit and inquired about the location of the records for my review. Ms. Daniel was informed by Ms. Blackwell where to find the records, and she gathered them for me. A partial assessment of the child care requirements was completed today. I conducted a walkthrough of the indoor and outdoor learning environment. I observed the children playing with the toys and materials, and watching a kiddie show on the television. I was not able to complete the enrollment of the children today since there were no attendance records available and Ms. Daniel did not know the information. Ms. Blackwell is to email me the enrollment information per instruction I left with Ms. Daniels by 8/18/2023. I will email you the computer generated enrollment page separately after I receive the information from you. Violation Number Comment Rule 543 Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. A two year old child was allowed to watch a children's show on the television with the five year old children. .1718(c) 920 Records were not made available for review. Attendance/sign in and out, outdoor play are check, fire drill, and emergency drill records were not available for review. G.S. 110-91(9) 1713 The written plan of care did not specify times for completing routine tasks and did not include those times on the written schedule. The written plan of care did not have any information entered in Part 2 regarding the tasks schedule. .1712(e)(1) The above violations must be corrected immediately. I must receive a compliance statement/letter by email or mail no later than 8/31/2023. In the letter, include the following information: 1. Your facility name and ID# 2. Visit date 3. Violation item number 4. How and when the violation was corrected (Be specific) 5. Your name and position My email address is boon.trott@dhhs.nc.gov, and the mailing address is PO Box 1374, Mebane, NC 27302. Compliance: Child care operators are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care requirements at all times. GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 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. Reminder Email me each child's name, related to you or not, shift enrolled, days of attendance, and the times of attendance by 8/18/2023. Technical Assistance >Screen time requirements, child care rule .1718 (b-d) for children. Children under 3 years of age are prohibited from screen time. However, 3 year old and older children may have screen time limited to no more than 30 minutes per day and no more than 2.5 hours per week per child. Screen time must be recorded daily on the accumulative log and available for the DCDEE representative’s review. For completing homework assignments, screen time for school-age children may exceed 30 minutes. Screen time includes television, videos, video games, and tablets and/or other computer usage. >For screen time, you must keep a daily log as indicated in the above rule. >Substitute Caregiver. >Written Plan of Care. > It is the child care 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/. For child care Rules, go 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 for the most current rules. If you have questions or concerns, I may be reached at 336-706-2871 or Boon.Trott@dhhs.nc.gov. My mailing address is PO Box 1374, Mebane, NC 27302. 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