Yourlinda's Home Day Care

10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/7/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 3/7/2024 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 810 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements including the Corrective Action Plan included during an Administrative Action follow up visit after a Provisional License was issued to the facility on September 14th, 2023. Marcia Humphrey, Lead Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. Upon our arrival we were greeted by Yourlinda Farrish, the owner, and she assisted us during today’s visit. A total of two children were present during today’s visit. The children were observed participating in the following activities: toileting and morning snack. During today’s visit limited monitoring of the child care requirements was conducted. The following requirements were monitored safe indoor and outdoor environment, requirements for children’s records, requirements for daily operations, supervision, activity plans, daily schedules, nurture and care of children, sanitation requirements for family child care homes, all hazardous items were locked up, and items related to the Corrective Action Plan (CAP)/Settlement Agreement. To verify compliance with specific requirements, you were given a Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form and FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statements of Responsibility form to complete. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. The following items were observed during today's visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, menu, summary of law posted, activity plan, supervision, staff: child ratio within compliance, supervision, First Aid/CPR/ITS-SIDS training current. We did a full assessment during today's visit. We checked children and staff files during today’s visit. Administrative Action: The Administrative Action, Cover letter, Corrective Action Plan and Provisional license, was posted in the home where it is visible to parents and visitors near the entrance. The program’s compliance history was 79% as of 3/7/24. REVIEW OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN: Stipulation 1: The facility was not in compliance with this item because of violations cited during today’s visit. The owner shall maintain compliance at all times with applicable requirements related to the Corrective Action Plan (CAP)/Settlement Agreement. Stipulation 2: The facility is in compliance with this item. The owner contacted the lead consultant Marcia Humphrey to arrange for a Rules Review of all applicable child care requirements and to provide technical assistance regarding organization of records. The Rules Review was conducted on October 3rd, 2023. Stipulation3: The facility is in compliance with this item. The owner contacted Amy Matthews, child care health consultant and a training visit was conducted on December 27th to discuss health and safety guidance. Stipulation 4: The facility is in compliance with this item. The owner contacted Courtney Harding, program specialist and evaluator to arrange no less than five (5) technical assistance visits for the purpose of modeling developmentally appropriate activities with infants and toddlers’ storage of hazardous materials, planning developmentally appropriate activities and active supervision of children. Courtney Harding made five visits : October 30th, 2023 November 21st,2023 January 18th 2024 February 5th 2024 February 29th 2024 Stipulation 5: The facility has completed this item. Within one month of completing stipulation 2 you shall implement the use of a checklist for ensuring compliance with children’s and program record requirements as well as maintain accurate records at all times. During today’s visit the checklist was observed. Stipulation 6: The facility has completed this item. Within two weeks after completing stipulation 5 you shall develop a written plan for achieving compliance with ensuring a safe indoor and outdoor environment for children. The provider emailed me a written plan on November 7th, 2023. The written plan was approved on November 7th, 2023. Two violations were cited during today’s visit; the topics below were reviewed to ensure the facility stays in compliance. 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. One piece of outdoor equipment is leaning and not inn good repair, with two nails sticking out. The provider stated that the children do not play on that outdoor equipment and that she is getting someone to come out and repair it. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. The provider had a medicine /pill container on the table with in reach of the children. .1719(a)(5) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3-22-24, 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 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 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (a) 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: (1) keep all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items that are potentially hazardous to children. Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene whether or not intended for use by children, shall be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow. In addition, loose nails or screws and splinters shall be removed on inside and outside equipment; (5) medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. (17) check the indoor and outdoor environment daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment and animal waste. The operator shall keep all areas used by the children, indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow and use of outdoor play equipment that is too hot to touch. In addition, loose nails or screws and splinters shall be removed on inside and outside equipment; 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 trainings 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/ . 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: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/7/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 3/7/2024 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 810 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements including the Corrective Action Plan included during an Administrative Action follow up visit after a Provisional License was issued to the facility on September 14th, 2023. Marcia Humphrey, Lead Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. Upon our arrival we were greeted by Yourlinda Farrish, the owner, and she assisted us during today’s visit. A total of two children were present during today’s visit. The children were observed participating in the following activities: toileting and morning snack. During today’s visit limited monitoring of the child care requirements was conducted. The following requirements were monitored safe indoor and outdoor environment, requirements for children’s records, requirements for daily operations, supervision, activity plans, daily schedules, nurture and care of children, sanitation requirements for family child care homes, all hazardous items were locked up, and items related to the Corrective Action Plan (CAP)/Settlement Agreement. To verify compliance with specific requirements, you were given a Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form and FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statements of Responsibility form to complete. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification the information provided is accurate and complete. The following items were observed during today's visit: license posted, and restrictions followed, menu, summary of law posted, activity plan, supervision, staff: child ratio within compliance, supervision, First Aid/CPR/ITS-SIDS training current. We did a full assessment during today's visit. We checked children and staff files during today’s visit. Administrative Action: The Administrative Action, Cover letter, Corrective Action Plan and Provisional license, was posted in the home where it is visible to parents and visitors near the entrance. The program’s compliance history was 79% as of 3/7/24. REVIEW OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN: Stipulation 1: The facility was not in compliance with this item because of violations cited during today’s visit. The owner shall maintain compliance at all times with applicable requirements related to the Corrective Action Plan (CAP)/Settlement Agreement. Stipulation 2: The facility is in compliance with this item. The owner contacted the lead consultant Marcia Humphrey to arrange for a Rules Review of all applicable child care requirements and to provide technical assistance regarding organization of records. The Rules Review was conducted on October 3rd, 2023. Stipulation3: The facility is in compliance with this item. The owner contacted Amy Matthews, child care health consultant and a training visit was conducted on December 27th to discuss health and safety guidance. Stipulation 4: The facility is in compliance with this item. The owner contacted Courtney Harding, program specialist and evaluator to arrange no less than five (5) technical assistance visits for the purpose of modeling developmentally appropriate activities with infants and toddlers’ storage of hazardous materials, planning developmentally appropriate activities and active supervision of children. Courtney Harding made five visits : October 30th, 2023 November 21st,2023 January 18th 2024 February 5th 2024 February 29th 2024 Stipulation 5: The facility has completed this item. Within one month of completing stipulation 2 you shall implement the use of a checklist for ensuring compliance with children’s and program record requirements as well as maintain accurate records at all times. During today’s visit the checklist was observed. Stipulation 6: The facility has completed this item. Within two weeks after completing stipulation 5 you shall develop a written plan for achieving compliance with ensuring a safe indoor and outdoor environment for children. The provider emailed me a written plan on November 7th, 2023. The written plan was approved on November 7th, 2023. Two violations were cited during today’s visit; the topics below were reviewed to ensure the facility stays in compliance. 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. One piece of outdoor equipment is leaning and not inn good repair, with two nails sticking out. The provider stated that the children do not play on that outdoor equipment and that she is getting someone to come out and repair it. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. The provider had a medicine /pill container on the table with in reach of the children. .1719(a)(5) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3-22-24, 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 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 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (a) 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: (1) keep all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items that are potentially hazardous to children. Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene whether or not intended for use by children, shall be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow. In addition, loose nails or screws and splinters shall be removed on inside and outside equipment; (5) medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. (17) check the indoor and outdoor environment daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment and animal waste. The operator shall keep all areas used by the children, indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow and use of outdoor play equipment that is too hot to touch. In addition, loose nails or screws and splinters shall be removed on inside and outside equipment; 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 trainings 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/ . 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: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/13/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 12/13/2023 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 60 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements including the Corrective Action Plan included during an Administrative Action follow up visit after a Provisional License was issued to the facility on September 14th, 2023. Marcia Humphrey, Lead Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. Upon our arrival we were greeted by Yourlinda Farrish, the owner, and she assisted us during today’s visit. The provider did get a criminal background check done on her grandson Julian Farrish DOB:11/12/05, expires 11/9/28. A total of two children were present during today’s visit. The children were observed participating in the following activities: sleeping and playing with toys in the kitchen. During today’s visit limited monitoring of the child care requirements was conducted. The following requirements were monitored safe indoor and outdoor environment, safe sleep practices, requirements for records, requirements for daily operations, supervision, activity plans, daily schedules, nurture and care of children, sanitation requirements for family child care homes, and items related to the Corrective Action Plan (CAP)/Settlement Agreement. Administrative Action: The Administrative Action, Cover letter, Corrective Action Plan and Provisional license, was posted in the home where it is visible to parents and visitors near the entrance. The program’s compliance history was 79% as of 12/13/23. REVIEW OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN: Stipulation 1: The facility was not in compliance with this item because of violations cited during today’s visit. The owner shall maintain compliance at all times with applicable requirements related to the Corrective Action Plan (CAP)/Settlement Agreement. Stipulation 2: The facility is in compliance with this item. The owner contacted the lead consultant Marcia Humphrey to arrange for a Rules Review of all applicable child care requirements and to provide technical assistance regarding organization of records. The Rules Review was on conducted on October 3rd 2023. Stipulation3: The facility isn’t in compliance with this item. The owner contacted Amy Matthews, child care health consultant to arrange a training visit to discuss health and safety guidance. During today’s visit Ms. Farrish was able to get in contact with Amy Matthews and they have scheduled the first training December 27th 2023 at 9 am. Stipulation 4: The facility is in compliance with this item. The owner contacted Courtney Harding, program specialist and evaluator to arrange no less than five (5) technical assistance visits for the purpose of modeling developmentally appropriate activities with infants and toddlers’ storage of hazardous materials, planning developmentally appropriate activities and active supervision of children. Courtney Harding made her first visit on October 30th, 2023. She is scheduled to come 2 more times. As of today, she has come two times. She came in November. Stipulation 5: The facility has completed this item. Within one month of completing stipulation 2 you shall implement the use of a checklist for ensuring compliance with children’s and program record requirements as well as maintain accurate records at all times. During today’s visit the checklist was observed. Stipulation 6: The facility has completed this item. Within two weeks after completing stipulation 5 you shall develop a written plan for achieving compliance with ensuring a safe indoor and outdoor environment for children. The provider emailed me a written plan on November 7th, 2023. The written plan was approved on November 7th 2023. Two violations were cited during today’s visit; the topics below were reviewed to ensure the facility stays in compliance. No correction action letter is needed for the violations cited because the violations were corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. The providers bathroom door was open when we arrived and it is supposed to be locked at all times. .1719 (a) (1) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags were accessible to children. During today's visit plastic bags were hanging on the door knob, Ms. Farrish did move thhe bags during today's visit. .1719(a)(18) 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (a)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: (1) keep all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items that are potentially hazardous to children. Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene whether or not intended for use by children, shall be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow. In addition, loose nails or screws and splinters shall be removed on inside and outside equipment; (18) not have plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed accessible to children under three years of age. This includes materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and Styrofoam, except that Styrofoam plates may be used for food service and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities; For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins 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 .0508 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 11/6/2023 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements including the Corrective Action Plan included during an Administrative Action follow up visit after a Provisional License was issued to the facility on September 14th, 2023. Marcia Humphrey, Lead Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. Upon our arrival we were greeted by Yourlinda Farrish, the owner, and she assisted us during today’s visit. A total of two children were present during today’s visit. The children were observed participating in the following activities: one child was on the potty when we arrived, and one child was in the walker and then put in the play pen while the owner assisted the other child who was on the potty. During today’s visit limited monitoring of the child care requirements was conducted. The following requirements were monitored safe indoor and outdoor environment, safe sleep practices, requirements for records, requirements for daily operations, supervision, nurture and care of children, sanitation requirements for family child care homes, and items related to the Corrective Action Plan (CAP)/Settlement Agreement. Administrative Action: The Administrative Action, Cover letter, Corrective Action Plan and Provisional license, was posted in the home where it is visible to parents and visitors near the entrance. The following violation(s) was documented and observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1960 The written schedule and/or activity plan did not show blocks of time that was developmentally appropriate to the ages of children in care. The activity plan did not the have currnet date. .1718(a)(7)(B) The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 78% as of 11/6/23. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Childcare programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 11-19-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Childcare 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 Childcare ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS (a) The family childcare home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: (6) Developmentally appropriate activities as planned on a written schedule and activity plan. The schedule and activity plan may be combined as one document. Materials or equipment shall be available indoors and outdoors to support the activities listed on the written schedule and activity plan. (7) A written schedule that shall: (A) Show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest; (B) Show times and activities that are developmentally appropriate for the ages of children in care; (C) Reflect daily opportunities for both free choice and guided activities; (D) Include a minimum of one hour of outdoor play throughout the day, if weather conditions permit; (E) Include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors; and (F) For children under two years old, interspersed among the daily events shall be individualized caregiving routines such as eating, napping, and toileting; (3) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, and shall be available for review by the Division. (7) A written schedule that shall: (A) Show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest; (B) Show times and activities that are developmentally appropriate for the ages of children in care; REVIEW OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN: Stipulation 1: The facility was not in compliance with this item because of violations cited during today’s visit. The owner shall maintain compliance at all times with applicable requirements related to the Corrective Action Plan (CAP)/Settlement Agreement. Stipulation 2: The facility is in compliance with this item. The owner contacted the lead consultant Marcia Humphrey to arrange for a Rules Review of all applicable child care requirements and to provide technical assistance regarding organization of records. The Rules Review was on conducted on October 3rd 2023. Stipulation3: The facility isn’t in compliance with this item. The owner contacted Amy Matthews, child care health consultant to arrange a training visit to discuss health and safety guidance. Ms. Farrish has contacted Ms. Matthews several times, however she hasn’t been able to get in contact with Ms. Matthews as of November 6th, 2023. The provider will continue to contact Ms. Amy Matthews to get this stipulation complete. Stipulation 4: The facility is in compliance with this item. The owner contacted Courtney Harding, program specialist and evaluator to arrange no less than five (5) technical assistance visits for the purpose of modeling developmentally appropriate activities with infants and toddlers’ storage of hazardous materials, planning developmentally appropriate activities and active supervision of children. Courtney Harding made her first visit on October 30th, 2023. She is scheduled to come 4 more times. Stipulation 5: The facility has completed this item yet. Within one month of completing stipulation 2 you shall implement the use of a checklist for ensuring compliance with children’s and program record requirements as well as maintain accurate records at all times. During today’s visit the checklist was observed. Stipulation 6: The facility hasn’t completed this item yet. Within two weeks after completing stipulation 5 you shall develop a written plan for achieving compliance with ensuring a safe indoor and outdoor environment for children. The provider is still working on the written plan, you have until November 17th, 2023. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins 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: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 11/6/2023 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements including the Corrective Action Plan included during an Administrative Action follow up visit after a Provisional License was issued to the facility on September 14th, 2023. Marcia Humphrey, Lead Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. Upon our arrival we were greeted by Yourlinda Farrish, the owner, and she assisted us during today’s visit. A total of two children were present during today’s visit. The children were observed participating in the following activities: one child was on the potty when we arrived, and one child was in the walker and then put in the play pen while the owner assisted the other child who was on the potty. During today’s visit limited monitoring of the child care requirements was conducted. The following requirements were monitored safe indoor and outdoor environment, safe sleep practices, requirements for records, requirements for daily operations, supervision, nurture and care of children, sanitation requirements for family child care homes, and items related to the Corrective Action Plan (CAP)/Settlement Agreement. Administrative Action: The Administrative Action, Cover letter, Corrective Action Plan and Provisional license, was posted in the home where it is visible to parents and visitors near the entrance. The following violation(s) was documented and observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1960 The written schedule and/or activity plan did not show blocks of time that was developmentally appropriate to the ages of children in care. The activity plan did not the have currnet date. .1718(a)(7)(B) The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 78% as of 11/6/23. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Childcare programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 11-19-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Childcare 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 Childcare ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS (a) The family childcare home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: (6) Developmentally appropriate activities as planned on a written schedule and activity plan. The schedule and activity plan may be combined as one document. Materials or equipment shall be available indoors and outdoors to support the activities listed on the written schedule and activity plan. (7) A written schedule that shall: (A) Show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest; (B) Show times and activities that are developmentally appropriate for the ages of children in care; (C) Reflect daily opportunities for both free choice and guided activities; (D) Include a minimum of one hour of outdoor play throughout the day, if weather conditions permit; (E) Include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors; and (F) For children under two years old, interspersed among the daily events shall be individualized caregiving routines such as eating, napping, and toileting; (3) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, and shall be available for review by the Division. (7) A written schedule that shall: (A) Show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest; (B) Show times and activities that are developmentally appropriate for the ages of children in care; REVIEW OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN: Stipulation 1: The facility was not in compliance with this item because of violations cited during today’s visit. The owner shall maintain compliance at all times with applicable requirements related to the Corrective Action Plan (CAP)/Settlement Agreement. Stipulation 2: The facility is in compliance with this item. The owner contacted the lead consultant Marcia Humphrey to arrange for a Rules Review of all applicable child care requirements and to provide technical assistance regarding organization of records. The Rules Review was on conducted on October 3rd 2023. Stipulation3: The facility isn’t in compliance with this item. The owner contacted Amy Matthews, child care health consultant to arrange a training visit to discuss health and safety guidance. Ms. Farrish has contacted Ms. Matthews several times, however she hasn’t been able to get in contact with Ms. Matthews as of November 6th, 2023. The provider will continue to contact Ms. Amy Matthews to get this stipulation complete. Stipulation 4: The facility is in compliance with this item. The owner contacted Courtney Harding, program specialist and evaluator to arrange no less than five (5) technical assistance visits for the purpose of modeling developmentally appropriate activities with infants and toddlers’ storage of hazardous materials, planning developmentally appropriate activities and active supervision of children. Courtney Harding made her first visit on October 30th, 2023. She is scheduled to come 4 more times. Stipulation 5: The facility has completed this item yet. Within one month of completing stipulation 2 you shall implement the use of a checklist for ensuring compliance with children’s and program record requirements as well as maintain accurate records at all times. During today’s visit the checklist was observed. Stipulation 6: The facility hasn’t completed this item yet. Within two weeks after completing stipulation 5 you shall develop a written plan for achieving compliance with ensuring a safe indoor and outdoor environment for children. The provider is still working on the written plan, you have until November 17th, 2023. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins 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: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 11/6/2023 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Admin Action Follow-Up Lic Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements including the Corrective Action Plan included during an Administrative Action follow up visit after a Provisional License was issued to the facility on September 14th, 2023. Marcia Humphrey, Lead Child Care Consultant accompanied me during today’s visit. Upon our arrival we were greeted by Yourlinda Farrish, the owner, and she assisted us during today’s visit. A total of two children were present during today’s visit. The children were observed participating in the following activities: one child was on the potty when we arrived, and one child was in the walker and then put in the play pen while the owner assisted the other child who was on the potty. During today’s visit limited monitoring of the child care requirements was conducted. The following requirements were monitored safe indoor and outdoor environment, safe sleep practices, requirements for records, requirements for daily operations, supervision, nurture and care of children, sanitation requirements for family child care homes, and items related to the Corrective Action Plan (CAP)/Settlement Agreement. Administrative Action: The Administrative Action, Cover letter, Corrective Action Plan and Provisional license, was posted in the home where it is visible to parents and visitors near the entrance. The following violation(s) was documented and observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1960 The written schedule and/or activity plan did not show blocks of time that was developmentally appropriate to the ages of children in care. The activity plan did not the have currnet date. .1718(a)(7)(B) The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 78% as of 11/6/23. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Childcare programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 11-19-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Gilette Parker, Childcare 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 Childcare ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance 10A NCAC 09 .0508 ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS (a) All centers shall have a current schedule and activity plan for each group of children posted for reference by parents and by caregivers. The schedule and activity plan may be combined in a single document. 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS (a) The family childcare home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: (6) Developmentally appropriate activities as planned on a written schedule and activity plan. The schedule and activity plan may be combined as one document. Materials or equipment shall be available indoors and outdoors to support the activities listed on the written schedule and activity plan. (7) A written schedule that shall: (A) Show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest; (B) Show times and activities that are developmentally appropriate for the ages of children in care; (C) Reflect daily opportunities for both free choice and guided activities; (D) Include a minimum of one hour of outdoor play throughout the day, if weather conditions permit; (E) Include a daily gross motor activity that may occur indoors or outdoors; and (F) For children under two years old, interspersed among the daily events shall be individualized caregiving routines such as eating, napping, and toileting; (3) documented on a cumulative log or activity plan, and shall be available for review by the Division. (7) A written schedule that shall: (A) Show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest; (B) Show times and activities that are developmentally appropriate for the ages of children in care; REVIEW OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN: Stipulation 1: The facility was not in compliance with this item because of violations cited during today’s visit. The owner shall maintain compliance at all times with applicable requirements related to the Corrective Action Plan (CAP)/Settlement Agreement. Stipulation 2: The facility is in compliance with this item. The owner contacted the lead consultant Marcia Humphrey to arrange for a Rules Review of all applicable child care requirements and to provide technical assistance regarding organization of records. The Rules Review was on conducted on October 3rd 2023. Stipulation3: The facility isn’t in compliance with this item. The owner contacted Amy Matthews, child care health consultant to arrange a training visit to discuss health and safety guidance. Ms. Farrish has contacted Ms. Matthews several times, however she hasn’t been able to get in contact with Ms. Matthews as of November 6th, 2023. The provider will continue to contact Ms. Amy Matthews to get this stipulation complete. Stipulation 4: The facility is in compliance with this item. The owner contacted Courtney Harding, program specialist and evaluator to arrange no less than five (5) technical assistance visits for the purpose of modeling developmentally appropriate activities with infants and toddlers’ storage of hazardous materials, planning developmentally appropriate activities and active supervision of children. Courtney Harding made her first visit on October 30th, 2023. She is scheduled to come 4 more times. Stipulation 5: The facility has completed this item yet. Within one month of completing stipulation 2 you shall implement the use of a checklist for ensuring compliance with children’s and program record requirements as well as maintain accurate records at all times. During today’s visit the checklist was observed. Stipulation 6: The facility hasn’t completed this item yet. Within two weeks after completing stipulation 5 you shall develop a written plan for achieving compliance with ensuring a safe indoor and outdoor environment for children. The provider is still working on the written plan, you have until November 17th, 2023. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins 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 .1703 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable compliance and to verify correction of violations documented during a visit on 7/25/23 and violations listed in the notice of compliance issued 9/14/23. The provisional License was posted effective 9/14/23-3/14/23. I completed a partial assessment of the Child Care Requirements pertinent to an unannounced follow up visit. The provider, Ms. Yourlinda Farrish, was caring for two children, one two-year-old and one eleven-month-old child today. Seven children are currently enrolled. When I arrived, I introduced myself and the purpose of my visit today. Ms. Farrish informed me she was still trying to get ready for the day. I observed a child in a walker in the kitchen and a toddler on the potty in the hallway while Ms. Farrish was in the hallway bathroom putting in her contacts. Ms. Farrish was in the bathroom with the door open, putting in her contacts and getting ready for approximately 20 minutes. Ms. Farrish was talking to a child while she was in the bathroom. After Ms. Farrish was done in the bathroom, she locked the door and then took the child out of the walker and assisted the toddler off the potty and washed her hands. I observed the owner’s records and children records, safe sleep charts, safe sleep policy and poster posted, daily attendance, menu, activity plan, outdoor environment transportation forms and notebook. Children were playing in the kitchen and the child care room. I observed and documented the following violations today. I reviewed the violation items in detail with Ms. Farrish and provided technical assistance. Four violations were cited during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. 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. The indoor area that is used by children was not free of items which are potentially hazardous. There was a knife out on the counter that was in reach of children. One of the two sheds in the outdoor environment was not properly closed or locked. The provider did move the knife during the visit. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 929 Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.During today's visit I didnt observe any developmentally activities written on the schedule and activity plan, nor did I observe any of the children eat. G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) 1101 Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.One child's written permission form had had expired ( D. Newman). .1723(5) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags that can be easily torn apart were accessible to children under the age of three. The provider did correct this during the visit. .1719(a)(18) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-26-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS (a) The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: (1) Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials for a variety of outdoor activities that allow for vigorous play, large and small muscle development, and social, emotional, and intellectual development. For purposes of this Rule "vigorous" means done with force and energy. Each child shall have the opportunity for a minimum of one hour of outdoor play each day that weather conditions permit. The operator shall provide space and time for vigorous indoor activities when children cannot play outdoors; (9) A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement shall be available, both indoors and outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (a) 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: (1) keep all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items that are potentially hazardous to children. Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene whether or not intended for use by children, shall be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow. In addition, loose nails or screws and splinters shall be removed on inside and outside equipment; (18) not have plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed accessible to children under three years of age. This includes materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and Styrofoam, except that Styrofoam plates may be used for food service and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities; 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 written permission from a parent to transport his or her child and notify the parent when and where the child is to be transported, and the name of the transportation provider. Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the home; 10A NCAC 09 .1705 HEALTH AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME OPERATORS (TRANSFERRED TO 10A NCAC 09 .1703) 10A NCAC 09 .1706 NUTRITION STANDARDS (a) Meals and snacks served to children in a Family Child Care Home shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number, and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks at no cost. Program Reminders and helpful information Place health and safety certificates in the owner’s file. During today’s visit the owner’s grandson was present. The owner stated that her grandson doesn’t reside at the home, however it was suggested that he complete a criminal background check because he is at the home while the children are present. Below is the rule reference for you to review. Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (2) "Child care provider" means a person who: Is a member of the household in a family child care home, non licensed child care home, or child care center in a residence and who is over 15 years old, including family members and nonfamily members who use the home on a permanent or temporary basis as their place of residence. During the walk through the outside environment, I observed bags of mulch and sand. These items did not have a keep out of reach or warning label for children, however these items need to be placed on the playground or put away in storage until use. Also, there is a white storage shed near the playground that was not locked. I didn’t observe any items inside, however this shed needs to be locked. Remember that inside and outside areas need to be clean and free of hazards. During the walk through of the indoor area there were plastic bags out and that were accessible to children, even though this violation was corrected during the visit you as the owner need to ensure the indoor environment is clean and free of clutter for the children. During today’s visit, outdoor time and lunch were not observed. According to the facilities schedule these things should have occurred. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins 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 .1705 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable compliance and to verify correction of violations documented during a visit on 7/25/23 and violations listed in the notice of compliance issued 9/14/23. The provisional License was posted effective 9/14/23-3/14/23. I completed a partial assessment of the Child Care Requirements pertinent to an unannounced follow up visit. The provider, Ms. Yourlinda Farrish, was caring for two children, one two-year-old and one eleven-month-old child today. Seven children are currently enrolled. When I arrived, I introduced myself and the purpose of my visit today. Ms. Farrish informed me she was still trying to get ready for the day. I observed a child in a walker in the kitchen and a toddler on the potty in the hallway while Ms. Farrish was in the hallway bathroom putting in her contacts. Ms. Farrish was in the bathroom with the door open, putting in her contacts and getting ready for approximately 20 minutes. Ms. Farrish was talking to a child while she was in the bathroom. After Ms. Farrish was done in the bathroom, she locked the door and then took the child out of the walker and assisted the toddler off the potty and washed her hands. I observed the owner’s records and children records, safe sleep charts, safe sleep policy and poster posted, daily attendance, menu, activity plan, outdoor environment transportation forms and notebook. Children were playing in the kitchen and the child care room. I observed and documented the following violations today. I reviewed the violation items in detail with Ms. Farrish and provided technical assistance. Four violations were cited during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. 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. The indoor area that is used by children was not free of items which are potentially hazardous. There was a knife out on the counter that was in reach of children. One of the two sheds in the outdoor environment was not properly closed or locked. The provider did move the knife during the visit. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 929 Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.During today's visit I didnt observe any developmentally activities written on the schedule and activity plan, nor did I observe any of the children eat. G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) 1101 Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.One child's written permission form had had expired ( D. Newman). .1723(5) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags that can be easily torn apart were accessible to children under the age of three. The provider did correct this during the visit. .1719(a)(18) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-26-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS (a) The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: (1) Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials for a variety of outdoor activities that allow for vigorous play, large and small muscle development, and social, emotional, and intellectual development. For purposes of this Rule "vigorous" means done with force and energy. Each child shall have the opportunity for a minimum of one hour of outdoor play each day that weather conditions permit. The operator shall provide space and time for vigorous indoor activities when children cannot play outdoors; (9) A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement shall be available, both indoors and outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (a) 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: (1) keep all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items that are potentially hazardous to children. Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene whether or not intended for use by children, shall be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow. In addition, loose nails or screws and splinters shall be removed on inside and outside equipment; (18) not have plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed accessible to children under three years of age. This includes materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and Styrofoam, except that Styrofoam plates may be used for food service and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities; 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 written permission from a parent to transport his or her child and notify the parent when and where the child is to be transported, and the name of the transportation provider. Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the home; 10A NCAC 09 .1705 HEALTH AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME OPERATORS (TRANSFERRED TO 10A NCAC 09 .1703) 10A NCAC 09 .1706 NUTRITION STANDARDS (a) Meals and snacks served to children in a Family Child Care Home shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number, and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks at no cost. Program Reminders and helpful information Place health and safety certificates in the owner’s file. During today’s visit the owner’s grandson was present. The owner stated that her grandson doesn’t reside at the home, however it was suggested that he complete a criminal background check because he is at the home while the children are present. Below is the rule reference for you to review. Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (2) "Child care provider" means a person who: Is a member of the household in a family child care home, non licensed child care home, or child care center in a residence and who is over 15 years old, including family members and nonfamily members who use the home on a permanent or temporary basis as their place of residence. During the walk through the outside environment, I observed bags of mulch and sand. These items did not have a keep out of reach or warning label for children, however these items need to be placed on the playground or put away in storage until use. Also, there is a white storage shed near the playground that was not locked. I didn’t observe any items inside, however this shed needs to be locked. Remember that inside and outside areas need to be clean and free of hazards. During the walk through of the indoor area there were plastic bags out and that were accessible to children, even though this violation was corrected during the visit you as the owner need to ensure the indoor environment is clean and free of clutter for the children. During today’s visit, outdoor time and lunch were not observed. According to the facilities schedule these things should have occurred. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins 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 .1706 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable compliance and to verify correction of violations documented during a visit on 7/25/23 and violations listed in the notice of compliance issued 9/14/23. The provisional License was posted effective 9/14/23-3/14/23. I completed a partial assessment of the Child Care Requirements pertinent to an unannounced follow up visit. The provider, Ms. Yourlinda Farrish, was caring for two children, one two-year-old and one eleven-month-old child today. Seven children are currently enrolled. When I arrived, I introduced myself and the purpose of my visit today. Ms. Farrish informed me she was still trying to get ready for the day. I observed a child in a walker in the kitchen and a toddler on the potty in the hallway while Ms. Farrish was in the hallway bathroom putting in her contacts. Ms. Farrish was in the bathroom with the door open, putting in her contacts and getting ready for approximately 20 minutes. Ms. Farrish was talking to a child while she was in the bathroom. After Ms. Farrish was done in the bathroom, she locked the door and then took the child out of the walker and assisted the toddler off the potty and washed her hands. I observed the owner’s records and children records, safe sleep charts, safe sleep policy and poster posted, daily attendance, menu, activity plan, outdoor environment transportation forms and notebook. Children were playing in the kitchen and the child care room. I observed and documented the following violations today. I reviewed the violation items in detail with Ms. Farrish and provided technical assistance. Four violations were cited during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. 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. The indoor area that is used by children was not free of items which are potentially hazardous. There was a knife out on the counter that was in reach of children. One of the two sheds in the outdoor environment was not properly closed or locked. The provider did move the knife during the visit. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 929 Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.During today's visit I didnt observe any developmentally activities written on the schedule and activity plan, nor did I observe any of the children eat. G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) 1101 Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.One child's written permission form had had expired ( D. Newman). .1723(5) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags that can be easily torn apart were accessible to children under the age of three. The provider did correct this during the visit. .1719(a)(18) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-26-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS (a) The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: (1) Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials for a variety of outdoor activities that allow for vigorous play, large and small muscle development, and social, emotional, and intellectual development. For purposes of this Rule "vigorous" means done with force and energy. Each child shall have the opportunity for a minimum of one hour of outdoor play each day that weather conditions permit. The operator shall provide space and time for vigorous indoor activities when children cannot play outdoors; (9) A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement shall be available, both indoors and outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (a) 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: (1) keep all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items that are potentially hazardous to children. Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene whether or not intended for use by children, shall be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow. In addition, loose nails or screws and splinters shall be removed on inside and outside equipment; (18) not have plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed accessible to children under three years of age. This includes materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and Styrofoam, except that Styrofoam plates may be used for food service and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities; 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 written permission from a parent to transport his or her child and notify the parent when and where the child is to be transported, and the name of the transportation provider. Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the home; 10A NCAC 09 .1705 HEALTH AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME OPERATORS (TRANSFERRED TO 10A NCAC 09 .1703) 10A NCAC 09 .1706 NUTRITION STANDARDS (a) Meals and snacks served to children in a Family Child Care Home shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number, and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks at no cost. Program Reminders and helpful information Place health and safety certificates in the owner’s file. During today’s visit the owner’s grandson was present. The owner stated that her grandson doesn’t reside at the home, however it was suggested that he complete a criminal background check because he is at the home while the children are present. Below is the rule reference for you to review. Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (2) "Child care provider" means a person who: Is a member of the household in a family child care home, non licensed child care home, or child care center in a residence and who is over 15 years old, including family members and nonfamily members who use the home on a permanent or temporary basis as their place of residence. During the walk through the outside environment, I observed bags of mulch and sand. These items did not have a keep out of reach or warning label for children, however these items need to be placed on the playground or put away in storage until use. Also, there is a white storage shed near the playground that was not locked. I didn’t observe any items inside, however this shed needs to be locked. Remember that inside and outside areas need to be clean and free of hazards. During the walk through of the indoor area there were plastic bags out and that were accessible to children, even though this violation was corrected during the visit you as the owner need to ensure the indoor environment is clean and free of clutter for the children. During today’s visit, outdoor time and lunch were not observed. According to the facilities schedule these things should have occurred. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins 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: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable compliance and to verify correction of violations documented during a visit on 7/25/23 and violations listed in the notice of compliance issued 9/14/23. The provisional License was posted effective 9/14/23-3/14/23. I completed a partial assessment of the Child Care Requirements pertinent to an unannounced follow up visit. The provider, Ms. Yourlinda Farrish, was caring for two children, one two-year-old and one eleven-month-old child today. Seven children are currently enrolled. When I arrived, I introduced myself and the purpose of my visit today. Ms. Farrish informed me she was still trying to get ready for the day. I observed a child in a walker in the kitchen and a toddler on the potty in the hallway while Ms. Farrish was in the hallway bathroom putting in her contacts. Ms. Farrish was in the bathroom with the door open, putting in her contacts and getting ready for approximately 20 minutes. Ms. Farrish was talking to a child while she was in the bathroom. After Ms. Farrish was done in the bathroom, she locked the door and then took the child out of the walker and assisted the toddler off the potty and washed her hands. I observed the owner’s records and children records, safe sleep charts, safe sleep policy and poster posted, daily attendance, menu, activity plan, outdoor environment transportation forms and notebook. Children were playing in the kitchen and the child care room. I observed and documented the following violations today. I reviewed the violation items in detail with Ms. Farrish and provided technical assistance. Four violations were cited during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. 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. The indoor area that is used by children was not free of items which are potentially hazardous. There was a knife out on the counter that was in reach of children. One of the two sheds in the outdoor environment was not properly closed or locked. The provider did move the knife during the visit. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 929 Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.During today's visit I didnt observe any developmentally activities written on the schedule and activity plan, nor did I observe any of the children eat. G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) 1101 Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.One child's written permission form had had expired ( D. Newman). .1723(5) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags that can be easily torn apart were accessible to children under the age of three. The provider did correct this during the visit. .1719(a)(18) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-26-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS (a) The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: (1) Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials for a variety of outdoor activities that allow for vigorous play, large and small muscle development, and social, emotional, and intellectual development. For purposes of this Rule "vigorous" means done with force and energy. Each child shall have the opportunity for a minimum of one hour of outdoor play each day that weather conditions permit. The operator shall provide space and time for vigorous indoor activities when children cannot play outdoors; (9) A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement shall be available, both indoors and outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (a) 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: (1) keep all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items that are potentially hazardous to children. Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene whether or not intended for use by children, shall be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow. In addition, loose nails or screws and splinters shall be removed on inside and outside equipment; (18) not have plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed accessible to children under three years of age. This includes materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and Styrofoam, except that Styrofoam plates may be used for food service and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities; 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 written permission from a parent to transport his or her child and notify the parent when and where the child is to be transported, and the name of the transportation provider. Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the home; 10A NCAC 09 .1705 HEALTH AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME OPERATORS (TRANSFERRED TO 10A NCAC 09 .1703) 10A NCAC 09 .1706 NUTRITION STANDARDS (a) Meals and snacks served to children in a Family Child Care Home shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number, and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks at no cost. Program Reminders and helpful information Place health and safety certificates in the owner’s file. During today’s visit the owner’s grandson was present. The owner stated that her grandson doesn’t reside at the home, however it was suggested that he complete a criminal background check because he is at the home while the children are present. Below is the rule reference for you to review. Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (2) "Child care provider" means a person who: Is a member of the household in a family child care home, non licensed child care home, or child care center in a residence and who is over 15 years old, including family members and nonfamily members who use the home on a permanent or temporary basis as their place of residence. During the walk through the outside environment, I observed bags of mulch and sand. These items did not have a keep out of reach or warning label for children, however these items need to be placed on the playground or put away in storage until use. Also, there is a white storage shed near the playground that was not locked. I didn’t observe any items inside, however this shed needs to be locked. Remember that inside and outside areas need to be clean and free of hazards. During the walk through of the indoor area there were plastic bags out and that were accessible to children, even though this violation was corrected during the visit you as the owner need to ensure the indoor environment is clean and free of clutter for the children. During today’s visit, outdoor time and lunch were not observed. According to the facilities schedule these things should have occurred. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins 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: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable compliance and to verify correction of violations documented during a visit on 7/25/23 and violations listed in the notice of compliance issued 9/14/23. The provisional License was posted effective 9/14/23-3/14/23. I completed a partial assessment of the Child Care Requirements pertinent to an unannounced follow up visit. The provider, Ms. Yourlinda Farrish, was caring for two children, one two-year-old and one eleven-month-old child today. Seven children are currently enrolled. When I arrived, I introduced myself and the purpose of my visit today. Ms. Farrish informed me she was still trying to get ready for the day. I observed a child in a walker in the kitchen and a toddler on the potty in the hallway while Ms. Farrish was in the hallway bathroom putting in her contacts. Ms. Farrish was in the bathroom with the door open, putting in her contacts and getting ready for approximately 20 minutes. Ms. Farrish was talking to a child while she was in the bathroom. After Ms. Farrish was done in the bathroom, she locked the door and then took the child out of the walker and assisted the toddler off the potty and washed her hands. I observed the owner’s records and children records, safe sleep charts, safe sleep policy and poster posted, daily attendance, menu, activity plan, outdoor environment transportation forms and notebook. Children were playing in the kitchen and the child care room. I observed and documented the following violations today. I reviewed the violation items in detail with Ms. Farrish and provided technical assistance. Four violations were cited during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. 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. The indoor area that is used by children was not free of items which are potentially hazardous. There was a knife out on the counter that was in reach of children. One of the two sheds in the outdoor environment was not properly closed or locked. The provider did move the knife during the visit. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 929 Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.During today's visit I didnt observe any developmentally activities written on the schedule and activity plan, nor did I observe any of the children eat. G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) 1101 Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.One child's written permission form had had expired ( D. Newman). .1723(5) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags that can be easily torn apart were accessible to children under the age of three. The provider did correct this during the visit. .1719(a)(18) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-26-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS (a) The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: (1) Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials for a variety of outdoor activities that allow for vigorous play, large and small muscle development, and social, emotional, and intellectual development. For purposes of this Rule "vigorous" means done with force and energy. Each child shall have the opportunity for a minimum of one hour of outdoor play each day that weather conditions permit. The operator shall provide space and time for vigorous indoor activities when children cannot play outdoors; (9) A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement shall be available, both indoors and outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (a) 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: (1) keep all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items that are potentially hazardous to children. Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene whether or not intended for use by children, shall be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow. In addition, loose nails or screws and splinters shall be removed on inside and outside equipment; (18) not have plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed accessible to children under three years of age. This includes materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and Styrofoam, except that Styrofoam plates may be used for food service and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities; 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 written permission from a parent to transport his or her child and notify the parent when and where the child is to be transported, and the name of the transportation provider. Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the home; 10A NCAC 09 .1705 HEALTH AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME OPERATORS (TRANSFERRED TO 10A NCAC 09 .1703) 10A NCAC 09 .1706 NUTRITION STANDARDS (a) Meals and snacks served to children in a Family Child Care Home shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number, and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks at no cost. Program Reminders and helpful information Place health and safety certificates in the owner’s file. During today’s visit the owner’s grandson was present. The owner stated that her grandson doesn’t reside at the home, however it was suggested that he complete a criminal background check because he is at the home while the children are present. Below is the rule reference for you to review. Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (2) "Child care provider" means a person who: Is a member of the household in a family child care home, non licensed child care home, or child care center in a residence and who is over 15 years old, including family members and nonfamily members who use the home on a permanent or temporary basis as their place of residence. During the walk through the outside environment, I observed bags of mulch and sand. These items did not have a keep out of reach or warning label for children, however these items need to be placed on the playground or put away in storage until use. Also, there is a white storage shed near the playground that was not locked. I didn’t observe any items inside, however this shed needs to be locked. Remember that inside and outside areas need to be clean and free of hazards. During the walk through of the indoor area there were plastic bags out and that were accessible to children, even though this violation was corrected during the visit you as the owner need to ensure the indoor environment is clean and free of clutter for the children. During today’s visit, outdoor time and lunch were not observed. According to the facilities schedule these things should have occurred. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins 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: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable compliance and to verify correction of violations documented during a visit on 7/25/23 and violations listed in the notice of compliance issued 9/14/23. The provisional License was posted effective 9/14/23-3/14/23. I completed a partial assessment of the Child Care Requirements pertinent to an unannounced follow up visit. The provider, Ms. Yourlinda Farrish, was caring for two children, one two-year-old and one eleven-month-old child today. Seven children are currently enrolled. When I arrived, I introduced myself and the purpose of my visit today. Ms. Farrish informed me she was still trying to get ready for the day. I observed a child in a walker in the kitchen and a toddler on the potty in the hallway while Ms. Farrish was in the hallway bathroom putting in her contacts. Ms. Farrish was in the bathroom with the door open, putting in her contacts and getting ready for approximately 20 minutes. Ms. Farrish was talking to a child while she was in the bathroom. After Ms. Farrish was done in the bathroom, she locked the door and then took the child out of the walker and assisted the toddler off the potty and washed her hands. I observed the owner’s records and children records, safe sleep charts, safe sleep policy and poster posted, daily attendance, menu, activity plan, outdoor environment transportation forms and notebook. Children were playing in the kitchen and the child care room. I observed and documented the following violations today. I reviewed the violation items in detail with Ms. Farrish and provided technical assistance. Four violations were cited during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. 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. The indoor area that is used by children was not free of items which are potentially hazardous. There was a knife out on the counter that was in reach of children. One of the two sheds in the outdoor environment was not properly closed or locked. The provider did move the knife during the visit. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 929 Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.During today's visit I didnt observe any developmentally activities written on the schedule and activity plan, nor did I observe any of the children eat. G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) 1101 Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.One child's written permission form had had expired ( D. Newman). .1723(5) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags that can be easily torn apart were accessible to children under the age of three. The provider did correct this during the visit. .1719(a)(18) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-26-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS (a) The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: (1) Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials for a variety of outdoor activities that allow for vigorous play, large and small muscle development, and social, emotional, and intellectual development. For purposes of this Rule "vigorous" means done with force and energy. Each child shall have the opportunity for a minimum of one hour of outdoor play each day that weather conditions permit. The operator shall provide space and time for vigorous indoor activities when children cannot play outdoors; (9) A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement shall be available, both indoors and outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (a) 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: (1) keep all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items that are potentially hazardous to children. Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene whether or not intended for use by children, shall be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow. In addition, loose nails or screws and splinters shall be removed on inside and outside equipment; (18) not have plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed accessible to children under three years of age. This includes materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and Styrofoam, except that Styrofoam plates may be used for food service and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities; 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 written permission from a parent to transport his or her child and notify the parent when and where the child is to be transported, and the name of the transportation provider. Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the home; 10A NCAC 09 .1705 HEALTH AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME OPERATORS (TRANSFERRED TO 10A NCAC 09 .1703) 10A NCAC 09 .1706 NUTRITION STANDARDS (a) Meals and snacks served to children in a Family Child Care Home shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number, and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks at no cost. Program Reminders and helpful information Place health and safety certificates in the owner’s file. During today’s visit the owner’s grandson was present. The owner stated that her grandson doesn’t reside at the home, however it was suggested that he complete a criminal background check because he is at the home while the children are present. Below is the rule reference for you to review. Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (2) "Child care provider" means a person who: Is a member of the household in a family child care home, non licensed child care home, or child care center in a residence and who is over 15 years old, including family members and nonfamily members who use the home on a permanent or temporary basis as their place of residence. During the walk through the outside environment, I observed bags of mulch and sand. These items did not have a keep out of reach or warning label for children, however these items need to be placed on the playground or put away in storage until use. Also, there is a white storage shed near the playground that was not locked. I didn’t observe any items inside, however this shed needs to be locked. Remember that inside and outside areas need to be clean and free of hazards. During the walk through of the indoor area there were plastic bags out and that were accessible to children, even though this violation was corrected during the visit you as the owner need to ensure the indoor environment is clean and free of clutter for the children. During today’s visit, outdoor time and lunch were not observed. According to the facilities schedule these things should have occurred. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins 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

G.S.110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable compliance and to verify correction of violations documented during a visit on 7/25/23 and violations listed in the notice of compliance issued 9/14/23. The provisional License was posted effective 9/14/23-3/14/23. I completed a partial assessment of the Child Care Requirements pertinent to an unannounced follow up visit. The provider, Ms. Yourlinda Farrish, was caring for two children, one two-year-old and one eleven-month-old child today. Seven children are currently enrolled. When I arrived, I introduced myself and the purpose of my visit today. Ms. Farrish informed me she was still trying to get ready for the day. I observed a child in a walker in the kitchen and a toddler on the potty in the hallway while Ms. Farrish was in the hallway bathroom putting in her contacts. Ms. Farrish was in the bathroom with the door open, putting in her contacts and getting ready for approximately 20 minutes. Ms. Farrish was talking to a child while she was in the bathroom. After Ms. Farrish was done in the bathroom, she locked the door and then took the child out of the walker and assisted the toddler off the potty and washed her hands. I observed the owner’s records and children records, safe sleep charts, safe sleep policy and poster posted, daily attendance, menu, activity plan, outdoor environment transportation forms and notebook. Children were playing in the kitchen and the child care room. I observed and documented the following violations today. I reviewed the violation items in detail with Ms. Farrish and provided technical assistance. Four violations were cited during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. 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. The indoor area that is used by children was not free of items which are potentially hazardous. There was a knife out on the counter that was in reach of children. One of the two sheds in the outdoor environment was not properly closed or locked. The provider did move the knife during the visit. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 929 Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.During today's visit I didnt observe any developmentally activities written on the schedule and activity plan, nor did I observe any of the children eat. G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) 1101 Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.One child's written permission form had had expired ( D. Newman). .1723(5) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags that can be easily torn apart were accessible to children under the age of three. The provider did correct this during the visit. .1719(a)(18) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-26-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS (a) The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: (1) Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials for a variety of outdoor activities that allow for vigorous play, large and small muscle development, and social, emotional, and intellectual development. For purposes of this Rule "vigorous" means done with force and energy. Each child shall have the opportunity for a minimum of one hour of outdoor play each day that weather conditions permit. The operator shall provide space and time for vigorous indoor activities when children cannot play outdoors; (9) A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement shall be available, both indoors and outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (a) 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: (1) keep all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items that are potentially hazardous to children. Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene whether or not intended for use by children, shall be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow. In addition, loose nails or screws and splinters shall be removed on inside and outside equipment; (18) not have plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed accessible to children under three years of age. This includes materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and Styrofoam, except that Styrofoam plates may be used for food service and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities; 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 written permission from a parent to transport his or her child and notify the parent when and where the child is to be transported, and the name of the transportation provider. Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the home; 10A NCAC 09 .1705 HEALTH AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME OPERATORS (TRANSFERRED TO 10A NCAC 09 .1703) 10A NCAC 09 .1706 NUTRITION STANDARDS (a) Meals and snacks served to children in a Family Child Care Home shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number, and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks at no cost. Program Reminders and helpful information Place health and safety certificates in the owner’s file. During today’s visit the owner’s grandson was present. The owner stated that her grandson doesn’t reside at the home, however it was suggested that he complete a criminal background check because he is at the home while the children are present. Below is the rule reference for you to review. Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (2) "Child care provider" means a person who: Is a member of the household in a family child care home, non licensed child care home, or child care center in a residence and who is over 15 years old, including family members and nonfamily members who use the home on a permanent or temporary basis as their place of residence. During the walk through the outside environment, I observed bags of mulch and sand. These items did not have a keep out of reach or warning label for children, however these items need to be placed on the playground or put away in storage until use. Also, there is a white storage shed near the playground that was not locked. I didn’t observe any items inside, however this shed needs to be locked. Remember that inside and outside areas need to be clean and free of hazards. During the walk through of the indoor area there were plastic bags out and that were accessible to children, even though this violation was corrected during the visit you as the owner need to ensure the indoor environment is clean and free of clutter for the children. During today’s visit, outdoor time and lunch were not observed. According to the facilities schedule these things should have occurred. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins 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: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: GILETTE PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/12/2023 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 10/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable compliance and to verify correction of violations documented during a visit on 7/25/23 and violations listed in the notice of compliance issued 9/14/23. The provisional License was posted effective 9/14/23-3/14/23. I completed a partial assessment of the Child Care Requirements pertinent to an unannounced follow up visit. The provider, Ms. Yourlinda Farrish, was caring for two children, one two-year-old and one eleven-month-old child today. Seven children are currently enrolled. When I arrived, I introduced myself and the purpose of my visit today. Ms. Farrish informed me she was still trying to get ready for the day. I observed a child in a walker in the kitchen and a toddler on the potty in the hallway while Ms. Farrish was in the hallway bathroom putting in her contacts. Ms. Farrish was in the bathroom with the door open, putting in her contacts and getting ready for approximately 20 minutes. Ms. Farrish was talking to a child while she was in the bathroom. After Ms. Farrish was done in the bathroom, she locked the door and then took the child out of the walker and assisted the toddler off the potty and washed her hands. I observed the owner’s records and children records, safe sleep charts, safe sleep policy and poster posted, daily attendance, menu, activity plan, outdoor environment transportation forms and notebook. Children were playing in the kitchen and the child care room. I observed and documented the following violations today. I reviewed the violation items in detail with Ms. Farrish and provided technical assistance. Four violations were cited during today’s visit; the provider did ask questions about the topics below to ensure the facility stays in compliance. 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. The indoor area that is used by children was not free of items which are potentially hazardous. There was a knife out on the counter that was in reach of children. One of the two sheds in the outdoor environment was not properly closed or locked. The provider did move the knife during the visit. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 929 Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.During today's visit I didnt observe any developmentally activities written on the schedule and activity plan, nor did I observe any of the children eat. G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) 1101 Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.One child's written permission form had had expired ( D. Newman). .1723(5) 1922 Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags that can be easily torn apart were accessible to children under the age of three. The provider did correct this during the visit. .1719(a)(18) The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10-26-23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. 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 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS (a) The family child care home operator (operator or operators) shall provide the following on a daily basis for all children in care: (1) Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials for a variety of outdoor activities that allow for vigorous play, large and small muscle development, and social, emotional, and intellectual development. For purposes of this Rule "vigorous" means done with force and energy. Each child shall have the opportunity for a minimum of one hour of outdoor play each day that weather conditions permit. The operator shall provide space and time for vigorous indoor activities when children cannot play outdoors; (9) A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement shall be available, both indoors and outdoors. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (a) 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: (1) keep all areas used by the children, both indoors and outdoors, clean and orderly and free of items that are potentially hazardous to children. Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene whether or not intended for use by children, shall be stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. This includes the removal of items that a child can swallow. In addition, loose nails or screws and splinters shall be removed on inside and outside equipment; (18) not have plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed accessible to children under three years of age. This includes materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and Styrofoam, except that Styrofoam plates may be used for food service and larger pieces of foam rubber may be used for supervised art activities; 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 written permission from a parent to transport his or her child and notify the parent when and where the child is to be transported, and the name of the transportation provider. Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the home; 10A NCAC 09 .1705 HEALTH AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME OPERATORS (TRANSFERRED TO 10A NCAC 09 .1703) 10A NCAC 09 .1706 NUTRITION STANDARDS (a) Meals and snacks served to children in a Family Child Care Home shall comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are based on the recommended nutrient intake judged by the National Research Council to be adequate for maintaining good nutrition. The types of food, number, and size of servings shall be appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs are incorporated by reference and include subsequent amendments. A copy of the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs is available online at https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks at no cost. Program Reminders and helpful information Place health and safety certificates in the owner’s file. During today’s visit the owner’s grandson was present. The owner stated that her grandson doesn’t reside at the home, however it was suggested that he complete a criminal background check because he is at the home while the children are present. Below is the rule reference for you to review. Article 7 Chapter 110 of the North Carolina General Statutes Child Care Facilities § 110-90.2. Mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. (2) "Child care provider" means a person who: Is a member of the household in a family child care home, non licensed child care home, or child care center in a residence and who is over 15 years old, including family members and nonfamily members who use the home on a permanent or temporary basis as their place of residence. During the walk through the outside environment, I observed bags of mulch and sand. These items did not have a keep out of reach or warning label for children, however these items need to be placed on the playground or put away in storage until use. Also, there is a white storage shed near the playground that was not locked. I didn’t observe any items inside, however this shed needs to be locked. Remember that inside and outside areas need to be clean and free of hazards. During the walk through of the indoor area there were plastic bags out and that were accessible to children, even though this violation was corrected during the visit you as the owner need to ensure the indoor environment is clean and free of clutter for the children. During today’s visit, outdoor time and lunch were not observed. According to the facilities schedule these things should have occurred. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at 919-939-7519 or via email at gilette.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Kaye Adkins 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

GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: BOON TROTT Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/25/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 7/25/2023 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:30 AM Time In: 00:00 AM Time Out: 00:00 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable compliance and to verify the 7/12/2023 violations have been corrected. I completed a partial assessment of the Child Care Requirements pertinent to an unannounced follow up visit. A child was arriving with her mother and entering the home as I arrived. The provider, Ms. Yourlinda Farrish, was caring for 5 preschool age children and 1 school age child today. She told me 2 children were no longer attending the child care home and that 10 children were enrolled currently. I observed a baby sleeping in the kitchen in a car seat when I arrived, and a toddler awake in a playpen watching the other children play. The school age child was sleeping on a mat in the hallway. I observed the children playing in the kitchen and the child care room, being diapered, a baby being fed a bottle, and eating a bowl of cereal. I observed and documented the following violations today. I reviewed the violation items in detail with Ms. Farrish and provided technical assistance. Violation Number Comment Rule 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. There was a mop bucket filled with water in the kitchen. In a bedroom with the door open, there was a Hair, Skin, and Hair Gummies on the dresser within reach of children. The label read "keep out of reach of children". The bathroom door in the hallway was open when I arrived. There was a can of Lysol aerosol spray and various health and beauty products behind the commode and the countertop, accessible to children. This is a repeat violation. .1719 (a) (1) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The provider had an attendance record. However, only two out of six children were recorded present with the arrival time.This is a repeat violation. .1721(e)(6) 1005 Children were not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A one-year old child was awake in a playpen watching other chilldren play when I arrived. He was kept in it until 10:10. This is a repeat violation. GS 110-91(10) 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. There was no safe sleep policy posted in the home. This is a repeat violation. .1724(b) 1944 An infant fell asleep in a seating device and was not moved to a crib, bassinet, mat, or cot. An infant child was asleep in a car seat when I arrived in the home and remained sleeping in it until 10:05 AM. .1724(a)(11) 1948 Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. The sleeping infant was not checked every 15 minutes. The last record of sleep check was July 10. This is a repeat violation. .1724(a)(7) The above violations must be corrected IMMEDIIATETLY. I must receive a compliance letter or statement in writing by 8/8/2023 for the above violations. In the compliance letter, you must include the following: 1.Your Facility Name and ID# 2.Violation item number 3.Explain in detail what you did to correct each violation item. Falsification: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information and an Administrative Action may be issued. Repeat violations may result in an Administrative Action. 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. Technical assistance I discussed the following items with Ms. Farrish and provided technical assistance: >When an infant child falls asleep, the child must be moved and placed in a crib or playpen. >Developmentally appropriate and nurturing care of the children, specifically the toddler who I observed being placed in a playpen while he is awake for a prolonged time during my visits. >Storage of hazardous and potentially hazardous items, including a bucket of water >Heathy and safe environment of your premise of the home must be maintained when children are in care >The indoor and outdoor of your home must be made safe for the children before they arrive >Store the infant child’s carrier away from the other children >Separate each child’s file from the sibling’s rather than mixing them together under one tab. This would help you maintain compliance with having required child care records on file. >Being familiar with the most current child care rules would help you maintain compliance. Visit the above website and review Family Child Care Rule, Section 1700, in the rulebook. >Health and Safety Training: It is time for you to renew the training this year. It must be renewed every 5 years. You may reach out to Person County Partnership for Chilldren to take the training or access it on the DCDEE website, https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. > It is your responsibility to be familiar and up to date on the most current child are rules. Child Care Rulebook (Chapter 7) can be accessed by going to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Go to the Provider tab and hover over it. In the drop-down box Click on Child Care Rules. Scroll down to the North Carolina Child Care Rules and Law section. Click on Chapter 9- Child Care Rules for the most current rules. At the end of the visit, I provided Ms. Farrish an opportunity to ask questions regarding today’s visit and interpretation and implementation of child care requirements applicable to her facility. I remain available to provide assistance upon request. If you have any questions or concerns, you may reach me at (336) 706-2871 or boon.trott@dhhs.nc.gov/. My mailing address is PO BOX 454, 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 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: BOON TROTT Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/25/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 7/25/2023 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 01:30 AM Time In: 00:00 AM Time Out: 00:00 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable compliance and to verify the 7/12/2023 violations have been corrected. I completed a partial assessment of the Child Care Requirements pertinent to an unannounced follow up visit. A child was arriving with her mother and entering the home as I arrived. The provider, Ms. Yourlinda Farrish, was caring for 5 preschool age children and 1 school age child today. She told me 2 children were no longer attending the child care home and that 10 children were enrolled currently. I observed a baby sleeping in the kitchen in a car seat when I arrived, and a toddler awake in a playpen watching the other children play. The school age child was sleeping on a mat in the hallway. I observed the children playing in the kitchen and the child care room, being diapered, a baby being fed a bottle, and eating a bowl of cereal. I observed and documented the following violations today. I reviewed the violation items in detail with Ms. Farrish and provided technical assistance. Violation Number Comment Rule 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. There was a mop bucket filled with water in the kitchen. In a bedroom with the door open, there was a Hair, Skin, and Hair Gummies on the dresser within reach of children. The label read "keep out of reach of children". The bathroom door in the hallway was open when I arrived. There was a can of Lysol aerosol spray and various health and beauty products behind the commode and the countertop, accessible to children. This is a repeat violation. .1719 (a) (1) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The provider had an attendance record. However, only two out of six children were recorded present with the arrival time.This is a repeat violation. .1721(e)(6) 1005 Children were not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A one-year old child was awake in a playpen watching other chilldren play when I arrived. He was kept in it until 10:10. This is a repeat violation. GS 110-91(10) 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. There was no safe sleep policy posted in the home. This is a repeat violation. .1724(b) 1944 An infant fell asleep in a seating device and was not moved to a crib, bassinet, mat, or cot. An infant child was asleep in a car seat when I arrived in the home and remained sleeping in it until 10:05 AM. .1724(a)(11) 1948 Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. The sleeping infant was not checked every 15 minutes. The last record of sleep check was July 10. This is a repeat violation. .1724(a)(7) The above violations must be corrected IMMEDIIATETLY. I must receive a compliance letter or statement in writing by 8/8/2023 for the above violations. In the compliance letter, you must include the following: 1.Your Facility Name and ID# 2.Violation item number 3.Explain in detail what you did to correct each violation item. Falsification: If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information and an Administrative Action may be issued. Repeat violations may result in an Administrative Action. 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. Technical assistance I discussed the following items with Ms. Farrish and provided technical assistance: >When an infant child falls asleep, the child must be moved and placed in a crib or playpen. >Developmentally appropriate and nurturing care of the children, specifically the toddler who I observed being placed in a playpen while he is awake for a prolonged time during my visits. >Storage of hazardous and potentially hazardous items, including a bucket of water >Heathy and safe environment of your premise of the home must be maintained when children are in care >The indoor and outdoor of your home must be made safe for the children before they arrive >Store the infant child’s carrier away from the other children >Separate each child’s file from the sibling’s rather than mixing them together under one tab. This would help you maintain compliance with having required child care records on file. >Being familiar with the most current child care rules would help you maintain compliance. Visit the above website and review Family Child Care Rule, Section 1700, in the rulebook. >Health and Safety Training: It is time for you to renew the training this year. It must be renewed every 5 years. You may reach out to Person County Partnership for Chilldren to take the training or access it on the DCDEE website, https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. > It is your responsibility to be familiar and up to date on the most current child are rules. Child Care Rulebook (Chapter 7) can be accessed by going to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Go to the Provider tab and hover over it. In the drop-down box Click on Child Care Rules. Scroll down to the North Carolina Child Care Rules and Law section. Click on Chapter 9- Child Care Rules for the most current rules. At the end of the visit, I provided Ms. Farrish an opportunity to ask questions regarding today’s visit and interpretation and implementation of child care requirements applicable to her facility. I remain available to provide assistance upon request. If you have any questions or concerns, you may reach me at (336) 706-2871 or boon.trott@dhhs.nc.gov/. My mailing address is PO BOX 454, 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

10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: BOON TROTT Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/12/2023 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 7/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:46 AM Time Out: 01:04 PM Time In: 02:48 PM Time Out: 03:50 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance and to verify the 6/29/2023 violations have been corrected. I completed a partial assessment of the Child Care Requirements, pertinent to an unannounced follow up visit, including the children’s record. The provider, Ms. Yourlinda Farrish, was present and caring for 2 school age children and 6 preschool age children. I observed the children gathered and playing in the kitchen, eating a bowl of cereal, having a screen time, and otherwise sitting at the child sized table without any toys or materials during most of the morning. I observed the infants in seating devices. A baby stayed in a car seat then a carrier, and the 7 month infant child was left in the “Gym” that looked similar to a walker most of the morning. I observed an infant being bottle fed, and both infants sleeping in the playpen. The television in the kitchen was on until 11:30. I observed and documented the following violations today. I discussed the violation items in detail with Ms. Farrish and provided technical assistance. Violation Number Comment Rule 102 Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. 6 preschool children and 2 school age children were present throughout my visit. GS 110-91(7)(b) 517 Each day, a child aged 12 months or younger was not given the opportunity for supervised play while positioned on his/her stomach while awake and alert. Two infant children were placed in a sitting device most of the morning. They were awake and alert. .1718(a)(5) 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. The television was on in the kitchen when I arrived until 10:45. All the children were gathered in the kitchen most of the morning. One and two year old children were sitting in the high chairs behind the children using the tablets. .1718(c) 605 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until able to hold his or her own bottle. Bottles were propped. An infant child who could not hold the bottle was not held while being bottle fed. The provider fed the bottle of milk by holding the bottle up with her hand while the baby remained in the baby carrier. This is a repeat violation. .1706(k) 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. There was a mop bucket on the kitchen floor. It was filled with water. There was a bottle of hand sanitizer and a lip balm in the kitchen accessible to the children. .1719 (a) (1) 804 Soiled diapers were not placed in a covered, leak-proof container which was not emptied and cleaned daily. I observed a blue grocery bag containing soiled diapers hanging on the hallway bathroom door knob. Another bag containing a child's soiled clothing was under a chair in the kitchen. .1725(a)(6)(D) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. One child did not have an health assessment on file as required. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. One child did not have the immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The provider documented the time of arrival for only 3 of the 8 chilldren on the attendance record. This is a repeat violation. .1721(e)(6) 1005 Children were not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child's developmental needs. One infant child stayed in an infant seat and then a carrier and the other infant child in a 'Gym' which resembled a walker without wheels during most of my visit. The only toys they had access to were a few toys that were attached to the sitting devices. This is a repeat violation. GS 110-91(10) 1101 Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child. One child did not have a parent's written permission to transport on file. One child's travel permission had expired on 5/11/2023. This is a repeat violation. .1723(5) 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. The safe sleep policy the provider adopted was not posted in the home. This is a repeat violation. .1724(b) 1945 Items that are prohibited to be an infants sleep space, eg. pillows, wedges, blankets, toys, bumper pads, quilts, loose bedding, towels, and wash cloths were present in the crib with a sleeping infant. There was a thin blanket in a playpen where an infant child was sleeping in a child care room. There were two soft toys in the playpen where the other infant child was sleeping. This is a repeat violation. .1724(a )(3) 1948 Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. Two sleeping infant children were not visually checked for over 20 minutes. .1724(a)(7) 1968 Screen time was not limited to a maximum of thirty minutes per day, and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child. 2 preschool and 2 school age children were on the tablet from 11 to 12 o'clock. Television was on when I arrived until 10:45. .1718(b)(2) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. There was no record the policy was given to the parents for two children. .1726(b)&(c) 2035 Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review. When I asked the provider if she keeps a cumulative screen time log, she said "No". It was not entered in the activity plan either. .1718(b)(3) The above violations must be corrected IMMEDIIATETLY. I must receive a compliance letter/statement in writing by 7/26/2023 for the above violations. In the compliance letter, you must include the following: 1.Your Facility Name and ID# 2.Violation item number 3.Explain in detail what you did to correct each violation item. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information and an Administrative Action may be issued. Repeat violations may result in an Administrative Action. 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. Your compliance history score as of 7/11/2023 was 85%. Technical assistance I discussed the following items with Ms. Farrish and provided technical assistance: >Capacity: No more than 5 preschool children and 3 additional school age children are allowed at any one time >Developmentally appropriate, nurturing care of the children >Tummy time when infants are awake >Safe sleep practices >Storage of bio hazards such as soiled diapers and soiled clothing >Storage of hazardous and potentially hazardous items >Standing water and drowning >Written Plan of Care >Written travel permission on file for each child >Standing travel permission from parents are good for 12 months >Any broken items must be removed immediately and discarded or repaired >Heathy and safe environment of your premise of the home must be maintained when children are in care >Screen time: Prohibited for children under the age 3. That means they should be provided alternate activities away from the screen. For older children, no more than 30 minutes a day or no more than 2.5 hours a week of educational materials. Television also counts as a screen time activity. >Keep in mind your whole premise is licensed meaning the entire house and the outdoor property is. >Cumulative log for screen time activities must be recorded and available for review >Provider forms and documents are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. >Health and Safety Training: It is time for you to retake the training this year. It must be completed every 5 years. You must print each certificate and record each training in the Health and Safety Log. The log is accessed on the DCDEE website. You may reach out to Person County Partnership for Chilldren to take the training or access it on the DCDEE website, https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. This training is counted toward your annual on-going training hours. > It is your responsibility to be familiar and up to date on the most current child are rules. Child Care Rulebook (Chapter 7) can be accessed by going to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Go to the Provider tab and hover over it. In the drop-down box Click on Child Care Rules. Scroll down to the North Carolina Child Care Rules and Law section. Click on Chapter 9- Child Care Rules for the most current rules. >I strongly recommend that you visit the above DCDEE website, access the Child Care Rulebook, and review Family Child Home Child Care Rules (Section 1700). Being familiar with the most current child care rules would help you maintain compliance. At the end of the visit, I provided Ms. Farrish an opportunity to ask questions regarding today’s visit and interpretation and implementation of child care requirements applicable to her facility. I remain available to provide technical assistance upon request. You may also reach out to the Partnership at 336-599-3773 for technical assistance. If you have any questions or concerns, you may reach me 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: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: BOON TROTT Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/12/2023 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 7/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:46 AM Time Out: 01:04 PM Time In: 02:48 PM Time Out: 03:50 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance and to verify the 6/29/2023 violations have been corrected. I completed a partial assessment of the Child Care Requirements, pertinent to an unannounced follow up visit, including the children’s record. The provider, Ms. Yourlinda Farrish, was present and caring for 2 school age children and 6 preschool age children. I observed the children gathered and playing in the kitchen, eating a bowl of cereal, having a screen time, and otherwise sitting at the child sized table without any toys or materials during most of the morning. I observed the infants in seating devices. A baby stayed in a car seat then a carrier, and the 7 month infant child was left in the “Gym” that looked similar to a walker most of the morning. I observed an infant being bottle fed, and both infants sleeping in the playpen. The television in the kitchen was on until 11:30. I observed and documented the following violations today. I discussed the violation items in detail with Ms. Farrish and provided technical assistance. Violation Number Comment Rule 102 Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. 6 preschool children and 2 school age children were present throughout my visit. GS 110-91(7)(b) 517 Each day, a child aged 12 months or younger was not given the opportunity for supervised play while positioned on his/her stomach while awake and alert. Two infant children were placed in a sitting device most of the morning. They were awake and alert. .1718(a)(5) 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. The television was on in the kitchen when I arrived until 10:45. All the children were gathered in the kitchen most of the morning. One and two year old children were sitting in the high chairs behind the children using the tablets. .1718(c) 605 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until able to hold his or her own bottle. Bottles were propped. An infant child who could not hold the bottle was not held while being bottle fed. The provider fed the bottle of milk by holding the bottle up with her hand while the baby remained in the baby carrier. This is a repeat violation. .1706(k) 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. There was a mop bucket on the kitchen floor. It was filled with water. There was a bottle of hand sanitizer and a lip balm in the kitchen accessible to the children. .1719 (a) (1) 804 Soiled diapers were not placed in a covered, leak-proof container which was not emptied and cleaned daily. I observed a blue grocery bag containing soiled diapers hanging on the hallway bathroom door knob. Another bag containing a child's soiled clothing was under a chair in the kitchen. .1725(a)(6)(D) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. One child did not have an health assessment on file as required. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. One child did not have the immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The provider documented the time of arrival for only 3 of the 8 chilldren on the attendance record. This is a repeat violation. .1721(e)(6) 1005 Children were not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child's developmental needs. One infant child stayed in an infant seat and then a carrier and the other infant child in a 'Gym' which resembled a walker without wheels during most of my visit. The only toys they had access to were a few toys that were attached to the sitting devices. This is a repeat violation. GS 110-91(10) 1101 Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child. One child did not have a parent's written permission to transport on file. One child's travel permission had expired on 5/11/2023. This is a repeat violation. .1723(5) 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. The safe sleep policy the provider adopted was not posted in the home. This is a repeat violation. .1724(b) 1945 Items that are prohibited to be an infants sleep space, eg. pillows, wedges, blankets, toys, bumper pads, quilts, loose bedding, towels, and wash cloths were present in the crib with a sleeping infant. There was a thin blanket in a playpen where an infant child was sleeping in a child care room. There were two soft toys in the playpen where the other infant child was sleeping. This is a repeat violation. .1724(a )(3) 1948 Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. Two sleeping infant children were not visually checked for over 20 minutes. .1724(a)(7) 1968 Screen time was not limited to a maximum of thirty minutes per day, and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child. 2 preschool and 2 school age children were on the tablet from 11 to 12 o'clock. Television was on when I arrived until 10:45. .1718(b)(2) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. There was no record the policy was given to the parents for two children. .1726(b)&(c) 2035 Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review. When I asked the provider if she keeps a cumulative screen time log, she said "No". It was not entered in the activity plan either. .1718(b)(3) The above violations must be corrected IMMEDIIATETLY. I must receive a compliance letter/statement in writing by 7/26/2023 for the above violations. In the compliance letter, you must include the following: 1.Your Facility Name and ID# 2.Violation item number 3.Explain in detail what you did to correct each violation item. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information and an Administrative Action may be issued. Repeat violations may result in an Administrative Action. 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. Your compliance history score as of 7/11/2023 was 85%. Technical assistance I discussed the following items with Ms. Farrish and provided technical assistance: >Capacity: No more than 5 preschool children and 3 additional school age children are allowed at any one time >Developmentally appropriate, nurturing care of the children >Tummy time when infants are awake >Safe sleep practices >Storage of bio hazards such as soiled diapers and soiled clothing >Storage of hazardous and potentially hazardous items >Standing water and drowning >Written Plan of Care >Written travel permission on file for each child >Standing travel permission from parents are good for 12 months >Any broken items must be removed immediately and discarded or repaired >Heathy and safe environment of your premise of the home must be maintained when children are in care >Screen time: Prohibited for children under the age 3. That means they should be provided alternate activities away from the screen. For older children, no more than 30 minutes a day or no more than 2.5 hours a week of educational materials. Television also counts as a screen time activity. >Keep in mind your whole premise is licensed meaning the entire house and the outdoor property is. >Cumulative log for screen time activities must be recorded and available for review >Provider forms and documents are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. >Health and Safety Training: It is time for you to retake the training this year. It must be completed every 5 years. You must print each certificate and record each training in the Health and Safety Log. The log is accessed on the DCDEE website. You may reach out to Person County Partnership for Chilldren to take the training or access it on the DCDEE website, https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. This training is counted toward your annual on-going training hours. > It is your responsibility to be familiar and up to date on the most current child are rules. Child Care Rulebook (Chapter 7) can be accessed by going to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Go to the Provider tab and hover over it. In the drop-down box Click on Child Care Rules. Scroll down to the North Carolina Child Care Rules and Law section. Click on Chapter 9- Child Care Rules for the most current rules. >I strongly recommend that you visit the above DCDEE website, access the Child Care Rulebook, and review Family Child Home Child Care Rules (Section 1700). Being familiar with the most current child care rules would help you maintain compliance. At the end of the visit, I provided Ms. Farrish an opportunity to ask questions regarding today’s visit and interpretation and implementation of child care requirements applicable to her facility. I remain available to provide technical assistance upon request. You may also reach out to the Partnership at 336-599-3773 for technical assistance. If you have any questions or concerns, you may reach me 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 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: YOURLINDA'S HOME DAY CARE Facility ID: 73000016 Consultant: BOON TROTT Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/12/2023 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 7/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 09:46 AM Time Out: 01:04 PM Time In: 02:48 PM Time Out: 03:50 PM List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance and to verify the 6/29/2023 violations have been corrected. I completed a partial assessment of the Child Care Requirements, pertinent to an unannounced follow up visit, including the children’s record. The provider, Ms. Yourlinda Farrish, was present and caring for 2 school age children and 6 preschool age children. I observed the children gathered and playing in the kitchen, eating a bowl of cereal, having a screen time, and otherwise sitting at the child sized table without any toys or materials during most of the morning. I observed the infants in seating devices. A baby stayed in a car seat then a carrier, and the 7 month infant child was left in the “Gym” that looked similar to a walker most of the morning. I observed an infant being bottle fed, and both infants sleeping in the playpen. The television in the kitchen was on until 11:30. I observed and documented the following violations today. I discussed the violation items in detail with Ms. Farrish and provided technical assistance. Violation Number Comment Rule 102 Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. 6 preschool children and 2 school age children were present throughout my visit. GS 110-91(7)(b) 517 Each day, a child aged 12 months or younger was not given the opportunity for supervised play while positioned on his/her stomach while awake and alert. Two infant children were placed in a sitting device most of the morning. They were awake and alert. .1718(a)(5) 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. The television was on in the kitchen when I arrived until 10:45. All the children were gathered in the kitchen most of the morning. One and two year old children were sitting in the high chairs behind the children using the tablets. .1718(c) 605 Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until able to hold his or her own bottle. Bottles were propped. An infant child who could not hold the bottle was not held while being bottle fed. The provider fed the bottle of milk by holding the bottle up with her hand while the baby remained in the baby carrier. This is a repeat violation. .1706(k) 702 Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. There was a mop bucket on the kitchen floor. It was filled with water. There was a bottle of hand sanitizer and a lip balm in the kitchen accessible to the children. .1719 (a) (1) 804 Soiled diapers were not placed in a covered, leak-proof container which was not emptied and cleaned daily. I observed a blue grocery bag containing soiled diapers hanging on the hallway bathroom door knob. Another bag containing a child's soiled clothing was under a chair in the kitchen. .1725(a)(6)(D) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. One child did not have an health assessment on file as required. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. One child did not have the immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The provider documented the time of arrival for only 3 of the 8 chilldren on the attendance record. This is a repeat violation. .1721(e)(6) 1005 Children were not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child's developmental needs. One infant child stayed in an infant seat and then a carrier and the other infant child in a 'Gym' which resembled a walker without wheels during most of my visit. The only toys they had access to were a few toys that were attached to the sitting devices. This is a repeat violation. GS 110-91(10) 1101 Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child. One child did not have a parent's written permission to transport on file. One child's travel permission had expired on 5/11/2023. This is a repeat violation. .1723(5) 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. The safe sleep policy the provider adopted was not posted in the home. This is a repeat violation. .1724(b) 1945 Items that are prohibited to be an infants sleep space, eg. pillows, wedges, blankets, toys, bumper pads, quilts, loose bedding, towels, and wash cloths were present in the crib with a sleeping infant. There was a thin blanket in a playpen where an infant child was sleeping in a child care room. There were two soft toys in the playpen where the other infant child was sleeping. This is a repeat violation. .1724(a )(3) 1948 Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. Two sleeping infant children were not visually checked for over 20 minutes. .1724(a)(7) 1968 Screen time was not limited to a maximum of thirty minutes per day, and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child. 2 preschool and 2 school age children were on the tablet from 11 to 12 o'clock. Television was on when I arrived until 10:45. .1718(b)(2) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. There was no record the policy was given to the parents for two children. .1726(b)&(c) 2035 Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review. When I asked the provider if she keeps a cumulative screen time log, she said "No". It was not entered in the activity plan either. .1718(b)(3) The above violations must be corrected IMMEDIIATETLY. I must receive a compliance letter/statement in writing by 7/26/2023 for the above violations. In the compliance letter, you must include the following: 1.Your Facility Name and ID# 2.Violation item number 3.Explain in detail what you did to correct each violation item. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information and an Administrative Action may be issued. Repeat violations may result in an Administrative Action. 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. Your compliance history score as of 7/11/2023 was 85%. Technical assistance I discussed the following items with Ms. Farrish and provided technical assistance: >Capacity: No more than 5 preschool children and 3 additional school age children are allowed at any one time >Developmentally appropriate, nurturing care of the children >Tummy time when infants are awake >Safe sleep practices >Storage of bio hazards such as soiled diapers and soiled clothing >Storage of hazardous and potentially hazardous items >Standing water and drowning >Written Plan of Care >Written travel permission on file for each child >Standing travel permission from parents are good for 12 months >Any broken items must be removed immediately and discarded or repaired >Heathy and safe environment of your premise of the home must be maintained when children are in care >Screen time: Prohibited for children under the age 3. That means they should be provided alternate activities away from the screen. For older children, no more than 30 minutes a day or no more than 2.5 hours a week of educational materials. Television also counts as a screen time activity. >Keep in mind your whole premise is licensed meaning the entire house and the outdoor property is. >Cumulative log for screen time activities must be recorded and available for review >Provider forms and documents are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. >Health and Safety Training: It is time for you to retake the training this year. It must be completed every 5 years. You must print each certificate and record each training in the Health and Safety Log. The log is accessed on the DCDEE website. You may reach out to Person County Partnership for Chilldren to take the training or access it on the DCDEE website, https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. This training is counted toward your annual on-going training hours. > It is your responsibility to be familiar and up to date on the most current child are rules. Child Care Rulebook (Chapter 7) can be accessed by going to the DCDEE Website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Go to the Provider tab and hover over it. In the drop-down box Click on Child Care Rules. Scroll down to the North Carolina Child Care Rules and Law section. Click on Chapter 9- Child Care Rules for the most current rules. >I strongly recommend that you visit the above DCDEE website, access the Child Care Rulebook, and review Family Child Home Child Care Rules (Section 1700). Being familiar with the most current child care rules would help you maintain compliance. At the end of the visit, I provided Ms. Farrish an opportunity to ask questions regarding today’s visit and interpretation and implementation of child care requirements applicable to her facility. I remain available to provide technical assistance upon request. You may also reach out to the Partnership at 336-599-3773 for technical assistance. If you have any questions or concerns, you may reach me 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