Ford's Child Care

10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: FORD'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 80000361 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2026 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 3/11/2026 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Your last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on April 3, 2025. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 98%. You, Sheri Ford, Owner and Operator, assisted me with today’s visit. I reviewed with you today the information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, or mailing address. I reviewed your permit with you today. This Family Child Care Home currently operates with a five-star license and is licensed for five children on first, second, and third shift, ages 0-12 with an effective date September 17, 2019. The following restrictions are listed: first shift, second shift, third shift, children in care on ground level only, and serves no more than two infants under the age of one. I observed your License, Emergency Numbers, Emergency Medical Care Plan, tobacco free signage, and NC Summary of Law, posted as required. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Visit Checklist for Family Child Care Homes” during today’s visit. Today children were adequately supervised, staff-child ratios maintained, adequate approved space used, and permit restrictions maintained during the visit. A walk-through of the indoor and outdoor spaces was completed. I observed the chil participating in free choice activities indoors, during lunch, and rest time. There were a variety of materials available to children. Materials and furnishings were found to be developmentally appropriate. You stated that no children currently enrolled take medications or have Medical Action Plans. You stated your program does not provide transportation. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. I verified that you completed the lead water testing required to be completed every three years. Today, I verified that those test results dated October 23, 2024, indicate that the facility’s water is within acceptable limits. I verified that test results for lead-based paint were dated November 12, 2024. You stated that you have completed mitigation for potential lead-based paint hazards. I verified that test results dated November 12, 2024, indicated that the facility is free from asbestos hazards. I monitored your file and children’s files. There has been one new child enrolled since the last visit. You stated that you only have children enrolled on first shift. I received a signed Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers Form and Statement of Responsibility form from you. I reviewed both documents with you during today’s visit. You stated there were no additional caregivers or substitutes at this time. Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete. Rated License Discussion – I received the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” during today’s visit. You have chosen Classroom and Instructional Quality Assessment (Pathway 2). You stated that you wish to earn a five-star license and understand that no more than 4 children under the age of 24 months of the children who are birth to 5 years of age when meeting NCGS 110-91(7)(b)(1). The following have been reviewed for Classroom and Instructional Quality Assessment (Pathway 2): 1) Staff Education Standards: The most recent status letter in WORKS is dated September 26, 2007. Today we discussed that you will need to be evaluated as a Family Child Care Home Provider. 2) Family and Community Engagement Standards Family Child Care Homes: I received the Family and Community Engagement Standards Family Child Care Homes Form during today’s visit. You indicated one (1) communication option, one (1) engagement and leadership options, and one (1) educational opportunity options. I reviewed and verified the plan to meet these options during today’s visit. 3) Family Child Care Home Operator Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Professional Development (PD) Plan: The Family Child Care Home Operator was completed, signed, and verified during today’s visit. 4) Approved Curriculum: You stated that you are purchasing The Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care to use as the approved curriculum. I will need to verify the curriculum once it has arrived. 5) Approved Formative Assessment: The approved formative assessment used is Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRP). I verified the formative assessment during today’s visit. You stated that formative assessments will be shared with families twice a year. 6) Child Care Rule .3206 (e)(9) states that the FCCH operator must complete training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1703(f) of this Chapter. Verification of this training shall be maintained in the operator's personnel file. You stated that you will complete the formative assessment training within the next two weeks. You are scheduled to take training on the curriculum in May 2026. Please submit these certificates to me once they are completed. 7) Coaching/Training Options for Operator: You stated that you will meet coaching/training options outlined in child care rule .3206(e)(10) by completing by completing five (5) hours of coaching or mentoring by the center administrator of a licensed child care center with a star-rating of five stars, an operator of another licensed family child care home with a star-rating of five stars, or a community resource partner. The star rating of this facility will be determined after I receive the documentation regarding: the approved curriculum being used, training related to the approved curriculum and formative assessment, and I monitor to determine your education in WORKS. Star Rated License Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent at all times [NC GS 110-90(4)(d)]. After today's visit the facility's compliance history is at 98%. The following violations were observed and cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. A health assessment was not on file for a child enrolled on November 6, 2025. 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. A child enrolled on November 6, 2025 did not immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: • All children must have a health assessment and immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. To ensure all documents are collected and filed in a timely manner, I suggested that you put a reminder of due dates on the top of their files to serve as a reminder. You corrected item # 911 during today’s visit. The parent of the child emailed the required information for the immunization record. CONSULTATION: • Effective February 2024, the process for reporting child care employees hired or individuals living in your Family Child Care Home changed and is now completed through the ABCMS Provider Portal. Providers are required to obtain access to the ABCMS Provider Portal in order to report new employees or household members within five (5) days of hire or move-in. Access to the Provider Portal is granted by the CBC Unit after you complete the required Moodle training and submit the signed PowerForm available at the conclusion of the training. Once access has been approved, you must log in to the ABCMS Provider Portal to locate the facility’s unique provider code. This code will be shared with employees and household members so they can complete a connecting application to be associated with the Family Child Care Home. You may access the Moodle and ABCMS Provider Portal Guide which provides step-by-step instructions here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Criminal-Background-Check-Unit/Basic-Information If you have any issues or questions regarding the ABCMS Provider Portal, please email DCDEE_ABCMS_PROVIDER@dhhs.nc.gov or you may call (919) 814-8401. Today I printed and left you with a copy of the ABCMS Provider Technical Assistance document. • DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New COMPLIANCE PLAN: All violations cited during today’s visit must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature I must receive your compliance letter no later than March 25, 2026. Please mail or email a signed copy of the letter to: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1078 Faith, NC 28041 Email: ashlynn.vaughan@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. If a letter is not received by the required date an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please Note: Please be aware that any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (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 against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. 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: FORD'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 80000361 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2026 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 3/11/2026 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Your last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on April 3, 2025. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 98%. You, Sheri Ford, Owner and Operator, assisted me with today’s visit. I reviewed with you today the information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, or mailing address. I reviewed your permit with you today. This Family Child Care Home currently operates with a five-star license and is licensed for five children on first, second, and third shift, ages 0-12 with an effective date September 17, 2019. The following restrictions are listed: first shift, second shift, third shift, children in care on ground level only, and serves no more than two infants under the age of one. I observed your License, Emergency Numbers, Emergency Medical Care Plan, tobacco free signage, and NC Summary of Law, posted as required. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Visit Checklist for Family Child Care Homes” during today’s visit. Today children were adequately supervised, staff-child ratios maintained, adequate approved space used, and permit restrictions maintained during the visit. A walk-through of the indoor and outdoor spaces was completed. I observed the chil participating in free choice activities indoors, during lunch, and rest time. There were a variety of materials available to children. Materials and furnishings were found to be developmentally appropriate. You stated that no children currently enrolled take medications or have Medical Action Plans. You stated your program does not provide transportation. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. I verified that you completed the lead water testing required to be completed every three years. Today, I verified that those test results dated October 23, 2024, indicate that the facility’s water is within acceptable limits. I verified that test results for lead-based paint were dated November 12, 2024. You stated that you have completed mitigation for potential lead-based paint hazards. I verified that test results dated November 12, 2024, indicated that the facility is free from asbestos hazards. I monitored your file and children’s files. There has been one new child enrolled since the last visit. You stated that you only have children enrolled on first shift. I received a signed Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers Form and Statement of Responsibility form from you. I reviewed both documents with you during today’s visit. You stated there were no additional caregivers or substitutes at this time. Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete. Rated License Discussion – I received the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” during today’s visit. You have chosen Classroom and Instructional Quality Assessment (Pathway 2). You stated that you wish to earn a five-star license and understand that no more than 4 children under the age of 24 months of the children who are birth to 5 years of age when meeting NCGS 110-91(7)(b)(1). The following have been reviewed for Classroom and Instructional Quality Assessment (Pathway 2): 1) Staff Education Standards: The most recent status letter in WORKS is dated September 26, 2007. Today we discussed that you will need to be evaluated as a Family Child Care Home Provider. 2) Family and Community Engagement Standards Family Child Care Homes: I received the Family and Community Engagement Standards Family Child Care Homes Form during today’s visit. You indicated one (1) communication option, one (1) engagement and leadership options, and one (1) educational opportunity options. I reviewed and verified the plan to meet these options during today’s visit. 3) Family Child Care Home Operator Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Professional Development (PD) Plan: The Family Child Care Home Operator was completed, signed, and verified during today’s visit. 4) Approved Curriculum: You stated that you are purchasing The Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care to use as the approved curriculum. I will need to verify the curriculum once it has arrived. 5) Approved Formative Assessment: The approved formative assessment used is Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRP). I verified the formative assessment during today’s visit. You stated that formative assessments will be shared with families twice a year. 6) Child Care Rule .3206 (e)(9) states that the FCCH operator must complete training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1703(f) of this Chapter. Verification of this training shall be maintained in the operator's personnel file. You stated that you will complete the formative assessment training within the next two weeks. You are scheduled to take training on the curriculum in May 2026. Please submit these certificates to me once they are completed. 7) Coaching/Training Options for Operator: You stated that you will meet coaching/training options outlined in child care rule .3206(e)(10) by completing by completing five (5) hours of coaching or mentoring by the center administrator of a licensed child care center with a star-rating of five stars, an operator of another licensed family child care home with a star-rating of five stars, or a community resource partner. The star rating of this facility will be determined after I receive the documentation regarding: the approved curriculum being used, training related to the approved curriculum and formative assessment, and I monitor to determine your education in WORKS. Star Rated License Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent at all times [NC GS 110-90(4)(d)]. After today's visit the facility's compliance history is at 98%. The following violations were observed and cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. A health assessment was not on file for a child enrolled on November 6, 2025. 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. A child enrolled on November 6, 2025 did not immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: • All children must have a health assessment and immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. To ensure all documents are collected and filed in a timely manner, I suggested that you put a reminder of due dates on the top of their files to serve as a reminder. You corrected item # 911 during today’s visit. The parent of the child emailed the required information for the immunization record. CONSULTATION: • Effective February 2024, the process for reporting child care employees hired or individuals living in your Family Child Care Home changed and is now completed through the ABCMS Provider Portal. Providers are required to obtain access to the ABCMS Provider Portal in order to report new employees or household members within five (5) days of hire or move-in. Access to the Provider Portal is granted by the CBC Unit after you complete the required Moodle training and submit the signed PowerForm available at the conclusion of the training. Once access has been approved, you must log in to the ABCMS Provider Portal to locate the facility’s unique provider code. This code will be shared with employees and household members so they can complete a connecting application to be associated with the Family Child Care Home. You may access the Moodle and ABCMS Provider Portal Guide which provides step-by-step instructions here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Criminal-Background-Check-Unit/Basic-Information If you have any issues or questions regarding the ABCMS Provider Portal, please email DCDEE_ABCMS_PROVIDER@dhhs.nc.gov or you may call (919) 814-8401. Today I printed and left you with a copy of the ABCMS Provider Technical Assistance document. • DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New COMPLIANCE PLAN: All violations cited during today’s visit must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature I must receive your compliance letter no later than March 25, 2026. Please mail or email a signed copy of the letter to: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1078 Faith, NC 28041 Email: ashlynn.vaughan@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. If a letter is not received by the required date an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please Note: Please be aware that any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (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 against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. 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: FORD'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 80000361 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2026 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 3/11/2026 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Your last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on April 3, 2025. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 98%. You, Sheri Ford, Owner and Operator, assisted me with today’s visit. I reviewed with you today the information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, or mailing address. I reviewed your permit with you today. This Family Child Care Home currently operates with a five-star license and is licensed for five children on first, second, and third shift, ages 0-12 with an effective date September 17, 2019. The following restrictions are listed: first shift, second shift, third shift, children in care on ground level only, and serves no more than two infants under the age of one. I observed your License, Emergency Numbers, Emergency Medical Care Plan, tobacco free signage, and NC Summary of Law, posted as required. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Visit Checklist for Family Child Care Homes” during today’s visit. Today children were adequately supervised, staff-child ratios maintained, adequate approved space used, and permit restrictions maintained during the visit. A walk-through of the indoor and outdoor spaces was completed. I observed the chil participating in free choice activities indoors, during lunch, and rest time. There were a variety of materials available to children. Materials and furnishings were found to be developmentally appropriate. You stated that no children currently enrolled take medications or have Medical Action Plans. You stated your program does not provide transportation. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. I verified that you completed the lead water testing required to be completed every three years. Today, I verified that those test results dated October 23, 2024, indicate that the facility’s water is within acceptable limits. I verified that test results for lead-based paint were dated November 12, 2024. You stated that you have completed mitigation for potential lead-based paint hazards. I verified that test results dated November 12, 2024, indicated that the facility is free from asbestos hazards. I monitored your file and children’s files. There has been one new child enrolled since the last visit. You stated that you only have children enrolled on first shift. I received a signed Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers Form and Statement of Responsibility form from you. I reviewed both documents with you during today’s visit. You stated there were no additional caregivers or substitutes at this time. Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete. Rated License Discussion – I received the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” during today’s visit. You have chosen Classroom and Instructional Quality Assessment (Pathway 2). You stated that you wish to earn a five-star license and understand that no more than 4 children under the age of 24 months of the children who are birth to 5 years of age when meeting NCGS 110-91(7)(b)(1). The following have been reviewed for Classroom and Instructional Quality Assessment (Pathway 2): 1) Staff Education Standards: The most recent status letter in WORKS is dated September 26, 2007. Today we discussed that you will need to be evaluated as a Family Child Care Home Provider. 2) Family and Community Engagement Standards Family Child Care Homes: I received the Family and Community Engagement Standards Family Child Care Homes Form during today’s visit. You indicated one (1) communication option, one (1) engagement and leadership options, and one (1) educational opportunity options. I reviewed and verified the plan to meet these options during today’s visit. 3) Family Child Care Home Operator Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Professional Development (PD) Plan: The Family Child Care Home Operator was completed, signed, and verified during today’s visit. 4) Approved Curriculum: You stated that you are purchasing The Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care to use as the approved curriculum. I will need to verify the curriculum once it has arrived. 5) Approved Formative Assessment: The approved formative assessment used is Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRP). I verified the formative assessment during today’s visit. You stated that formative assessments will be shared with families twice a year. 6) Child Care Rule .3206 (e)(9) states that the FCCH operator must complete training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1703(f) of this Chapter. Verification of this training shall be maintained in the operator's personnel file. You stated that you will complete the formative assessment training within the next two weeks. You are scheduled to take training on the curriculum in May 2026. Please submit these certificates to me once they are completed. 7) Coaching/Training Options for Operator: You stated that you will meet coaching/training options outlined in child care rule .3206(e)(10) by completing by completing five (5) hours of coaching or mentoring by the center administrator of a licensed child care center with a star-rating of five stars, an operator of another licensed family child care home with a star-rating of five stars, or a community resource partner. The star rating of this facility will be determined after I receive the documentation regarding: the approved curriculum being used, training related to the approved curriculum and formative assessment, and I monitor to determine your education in WORKS. Star Rated License Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent at all times [NC GS 110-90(4)(d)]. After today's visit the facility's compliance history is at 98%. The following violations were observed and cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. A health assessment was not on file for a child enrolled on November 6, 2025. 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. A child enrolled on November 6, 2025 did not immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: • All children must have a health assessment and immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. To ensure all documents are collected and filed in a timely manner, I suggested that you put a reminder of due dates on the top of their files to serve as a reminder. You corrected item # 911 during today’s visit. The parent of the child emailed the required information for the immunization record. CONSULTATION: • Effective February 2024, the process for reporting child care employees hired or individuals living in your Family Child Care Home changed and is now completed through the ABCMS Provider Portal. Providers are required to obtain access to the ABCMS Provider Portal in order to report new employees or household members within five (5) days of hire or move-in. Access to the Provider Portal is granted by the CBC Unit after you complete the required Moodle training and submit the signed PowerForm available at the conclusion of the training. Once access has been approved, you must log in to the ABCMS Provider Portal to locate the facility’s unique provider code. This code will be shared with employees and household members so they can complete a connecting application to be associated with the Family Child Care Home. You may access the Moodle and ABCMS Provider Portal Guide which provides step-by-step instructions here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Criminal-Background-Check-Unit/Basic-Information If you have any issues or questions regarding the ABCMS Provider Portal, please email DCDEE_ABCMS_PROVIDER@dhhs.nc.gov or you may call (919) 814-8401. Today I printed and left you with a copy of the ABCMS Provider Technical Assistance document. • DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New COMPLIANCE PLAN: All violations cited during today’s visit must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature I must receive your compliance letter no later than March 25, 2026. Please mail or email a signed copy of the letter to: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1078 Faith, NC 28041 Email: ashlynn.vaughan@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. If a letter is not received by the required date an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please Note: Please be aware that any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (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 against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. 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

NCGS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: FORD'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 80000361 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2026 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 3/11/2026 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Your last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on April 3, 2025. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 98%. You, Sheri Ford, Owner and Operator, assisted me with today’s visit. I reviewed with you today the information found in our system. You stated there have been no changes to your phone number, email address, or mailing address. I reviewed your permit with you today. This Family Child Care Home currently operates with a five-star license and is licensed for five children on first, second, and third shift, ages 0-12 with an effective date September 17, 2019. The following restrictions are listed: first shift, second shift, third shift, children in care on ground level only, and serves no more than two infants under the age of one. I observed your License, Emergency Numbers, Emergency Medical Care Plan, tobacco free signage, and NC Summary of Law, posted as required. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Visit Checklist for Family Child Care Homes” during today’s visit. Today children were adequately supervised, staff-child ratios maintained, adequate approved space used, and permit restrictions maintained during the visit. A walk-through of the indoor and outdoor spaces was completed. I observed the chil participating in free choice activities indoors, during lunch, and rest time. There were a variety of materials available to children. Materials and furnishings were found to be developmentally appropriate. You stated that no children currently enrolled take medications or have Medical Action Plans. You stated your program does not provide transportation. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. I verified that you completed the lead water testing required to be completed every three years. Today, I verified that those test results dated October 23, 2024, indicate that the facility’s water is within acceptable limits. I verified that test results for lead-based paint were dated November 12, 2024. You stated that you have completed mitigation for potential lead-based paint hazards. I verified that test results dated November 12, 2024, indicated that the facility is free from asbestos hazards. I monitored your file and children’s files. There has been one new child enrolled since the last visit. You stated that you only have children enrolled on first shift. I received a signed Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers Form and Statement of Responsibility form from you. I reviewed both documents with you during today’s visit. You stated there were no additional caregivers or substitutes at this time. Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete. Rated License Discussion – I received the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers” during today’s visit. You have chosen Classroom and Instructional Quality Assessment (Pathway 2). You stated that you wish to earn a five-star license and understand that no more than 4 children under the age of 24 months of the children who are birth to 5 years of age when meeting NCGS 110-91(7)(b)(1). The following have been reviewed for Classroom and Instructional Quality Assessment (Pathway 2): 1) Staff Education Standards: The most recent status letter in WORKS is dated September 26, 2007. Today we discussed that you will need to be evaluated as a Family Child Care Home Provider. 2) Family and Community Engagement Standards Family Child Care Homes: I received the Family and Community Engagement Standards Family Child Care Homes Form during today’s visit. You indicated one (1) communication option, one (1) engagement and leadership options, and one (1) educational opportunity options. I reviewed and verified the plan to meet these options during today’s visit. 3) Family Child Care Home Operator Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Professional Development (PD) Plan: The Family Child Care Home Operator was completed, signed, and verified during today’s visit. 4) Approved Curriculum: You stated that you are purchasing The Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care to use as the approved curriculum. I will need to verify the curriculum once it has arrived. 5) Approved Formative Assessment: The approved formative assessment used is Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRP). I verified the formative assessment during today’s visit. You stated that formative assessments will be shared with families twice a year. 6) Child Care Rule .3206 (e)(9) states that the FCCH operator must complete training related to the curriculum and formative assessment tool that is used, in addition to applicable requirements in Rule .1703(f) of this Chapter. Verification of this training shall be maintained in the operator's personnel file. You stated that you will complete the formative assessment training within the next two weeks. You are scheduled to take training on the curriculum in May 2026. Please submit these certificates to me once they are completed. 7) Coaching/Training Options for Operator: You stated that you will meet coaching/training options outlined in child care rule .3206(e)(10) by completing by completing five (5) hours of coaching or mentoring by the center administrator of a licensed child care center with a star-rating of five stars, an operator of another licensed family child care home with a star-rating of five stars, or a community resource partner. The star rating of this facility will be determined after I receive the documentation regarding: the approved curriculum being used, training related to the approved curriculum and formative assessment, and I monitor to determine your education in WORKS. Star Rated License Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent at all times [NC GS 110-90(4)(d)]. After today's visit the facility's compliance history is at 98%. The following violations were observed and cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. A health assessment was not on file for a child enrolled on November 6, 2025. 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. A child enrolled on November 6, 2025 did not immunization record on file. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: • All children must have a health assessment and immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. To ensure all documents are collected and filed in a timely manner, I suggested that you put a reminder of due dates on the top of their files to serve as a reminder. You corrected item # 911 during today’s visit. The parent of the child emailed the required information for the immunization record. CONSULTATION: • Effective February 2024, the process for reporting child care employees hired or individuals living in your Family Child Care Home changed and is now completed through the ABCMS Provider Portal. Providers are required to obtain access to the ABCMS Provider Portal in order to report new employees or household members within five (5) days of hire or move-in. Access to the Provider Portal is granted by the CBC Unit after you complete the required Moodle training and submit the signed PowerForm available at the conclusion of the training. Once access has been approved, you must log in to the ABCMS Provider Portal to locate the facility’s unique provider code. This code will be shared with employees and household members so they can complete a connecting application to be associated with the Family Child Care Home. You may access the Moodle and ABCMS Provider Portal Guide which provides step-by-step instructions here: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Criminal-Background-Check-Unit/Basic-Information If you have any issues or questions regarding the ABCMS Provider Portal, please email DCDEE_ABCMS_PROVIDER@dhhs.nc.gov or you may call (919) 814-8401. Today I printed and left you with a copy of the ABCMS Provider Technical Assistance document. • DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New COMPLIANCE PLAN: All violations cited during today’s visit must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed, and dated statement to me at the email/address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your compliance letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature I must receive your compliance letter no later than March 25, 2026. Please mail or email a signed copy of the letter to: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1078 Faith, NC 28041 Email: ashlynn.vaughan@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. If a letter is not received by the required date an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please Note: Please be aware that any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (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 against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FORD'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 80000361 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/3/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 4/3/2025 Age: From 4 To 6 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. Your last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on May 8, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 97%. You, Sheri Ford, Owner and Operator, assisted me with today’s visit. I observed your Five-Star License, Emergency Numbers, Emergency Medical Care Plan, tobacco free signage, and NC Summary of Law, posted as required. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Visit Checklist for Family Child Care Homes” during today’s visit. Today children were adequately supervised, staff-child ratios maintained, adequate approved space used, and permit restrictions maintained during the visit. A walk-through of the indoor and outdoor spaces was completed. I observed the children participating in free choice activities indoors. I observed positive interactions between the provider and children. There were a variety of materials available to children. Materials and furnishings were found to be developmentally appropriate. You stated that no children currently enrolled have medications or Medical Action Plans. You stated that you do not provide transportation. I monitored the program files, your file, and a portion of the children’s files. There have been no new children enrolled since my last visit. I received an updated Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers Form from you and Statement of Responsibility form. Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete. The following violation was observed and cited during this visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill was conducted on 11/5/2024. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) Technical Assistance: • To ensure that emergency drills are conducted every three months, I recommend scheduling all drills for the year in advance. I suggested that you put a note on your calendar to serve as a reminder when the scheduled date approaches. Consultation: • NEW QRIS MODERNIZATION PLAN: The new QRIS Modernization Plan known as “Pathways to Success” is being added to law which includes moving to the use of the updated Environmental Rating Scale (ERS-3 versions) for ITERS, ECERS, and FCCERS, effective February 1, 2025. DCDEE and the NC Child Care Commission will continue the rulemaking process to add the rule language to child care requirements. This process with take several months. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended. Star rated license reassessments are postponed until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. A pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies may now move to a 3- or 5-star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form. Please be reminded any ERS assessment completed on February 1, 2025 and after will be assessed using the ERS-3 versions. • DCDEE WEBSITE RESOURCES: -Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. -Child Care Rules and Laws: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Services/Licensing/Getting-a-License -Training and Professional Development: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development -Required Health and Safety Training: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings -Care for Children Receiving Subsidy: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Providing-Child-Care/Subsidized-Child-Care/Care-for-Children-Receiving-Subsidy -DCDEE Updates, Current Projects, and information applicable to Child Care in NC: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New • ABCMS SYSTEM: The process of notifying the Division of child care providers and household members within five business days has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis. This satisfies the requirement as stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. • Today we discussed that you are required to submit a mitigation plan to indicate the actions taken to address hazards identified by Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. You stated that you will log onto the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids (https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/) today to complete this action. Please send me an email to notify me when this is completed. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (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 against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. COMPLIANCE PLAN: Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received by me no later than 4/17/2025, stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Please mail or email me a signed copy of the letter to: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1078 Faith, NC 28041 Email: ashlynn.vaughan@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. If a letter is not received by the required date an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please Note: Please be aware that any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 330-3722 or by email at ashlynn.vaughan@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: FORD'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 80000361 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/4/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 10/4/2024 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on May 8, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 98%. You, Sheri Ford, Provider, assisted me with the visit. I observed your Five-Star License, Emergency Numbers, Emergency Medical Care Plan, and NC Summary of Law posted as required. Child to staff ratios, group size, supervision, permit restrictions, and adequate and approved space were monitored. A walk-through of the indoor and outdoor spaces was completed. I observed the children participating in free choice activities indoors. You stated that you do not administer any medications and that there are no children enrolled with any medical conditions or allergies. Program records were monitored, including emergency drills, fire drills, monthly outdoor inspections, and incident logs. Criminal Background Checks, CPR and First Aid, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, and ITS SIDS trainings were all monitored. A household member’s qualification letter expired August 12, 2024. This violation must be corrected within fifteen (15) days and a copy of the qualification letter must be sent to me with the required compliance letter. Your signature on all forms served and will serve as verification that the information provided was accurate and complete. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). A household member's qualification letter expired on August 12, 2024. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) Technical Assistance: • To ensure the health and safety of children, it is essential that all household members of the child care provider complete and submit the necessary forms for a criminal background check prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter. We discussed the benefits of having yourself and the household members complete the background check at the same time, as this can serve as a reminder for timely renewals and help maintain a consistent cycle. I also provided guidance on how to access the NC ABCMS system through the DCDEE website to complete this process. Consultation: • LEAD WATER TESTING: FCCH’s are required to complete lead water testing one time. There is a Moodle training that reviews the new rules adopted on January 1, 2024 regarding this new requirement. FCCH’s are required to have lead water testing results by January 1, 2025 at https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina. The lead water test result is required to remain on file at the facility. • LEAD PAINT/ASBESTOS TESTING: FCCH’s should have registered for lead paint/asbestos testing by May 1, 2024. Facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online registration process for lead paint/asbestos testing by November 1, 2024 at https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina. • Visit NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at http://healthychildcare.unc.edu to find the following resources: technical assistance, coaching support, resources, handwashing and diapering posters, monthly newsletters, and a list of approved in-service trainings including, but not limited to, ITS-SIDS training and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training. • Kimberly Cruz, Child Care Health Consultant, is available to provide trainings and technical assistance for your teachers and children. Her email address is kimberly.cruz@rowancountync.gov and her phone number is 704-216-8806. Child care programs are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past eighteen (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 against the facility's license. Any violations cited during a visit may affect your score. COMPLIANCE PLAN: Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received by me no later than 10/18/2024. Your compliance documentation must include the following: • The name of your facility • The ID number of your facility • The date you write the letter • A corrective action statement for each violation stating how you corrected the violation and are now in compliance. • A compliance plan statement for each violation stating how you plan to ensure that you will not have that violation again. • Your signature Please mail or email me a signed copy of the letter to: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1078 Faith, NC 28041 Email: ashlynn.vaughan@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. If a letter is not received by the required date an unannounced follow-up visit may be conducted to confirm the violations were corrected or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A https://www.msn.com/enus/feedNCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Please Note: Please be aware that any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If you state in your compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you today. We appreciate all you and your staff do to serve the children and families in your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by phone at (704) 330-3722 or by email at ashlynn.vaughan@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor, Erin Pickard, at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. 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 .0607 · Violation

Name of Operation: FORD'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 80000361 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/8/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 5/8/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit is to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 23, 2023. The last Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessment was conducted in September 2019. The current Five-Star license effective September 17, 2019, was posted on the wall by the main entrance. This Family Child Care Home is licensed for five children on first, second and third shift. The following restrictions are listed: daytime and overnight; children in care on ground level only and serves no more than two infants under age one. This facility is in Cohort two and will be going the rated license process between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. Upon arrival, I was greeted by you, Sherri Ford, early educator, and owner. The 18-month compliance history is at 98%. I used the "Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes". One child was observed sleeping upon arrival. The children were also observed during, arrival procedures, free choice activities indoors, hand washing routines and lunch. Positive interactions between you and the children were observed throughout today’s visit. I monitored the outdoor play area, outdoor inspections and the emergency drill report. You stated that do provide transportation for field trips during the summer months. I was able to monitor the vehicle insurance that was in your file. The vehicle was not on the premises during today’s visit. The vehicle and registration will be monitored during the next visit. I monitored the program files, your file, and a portion of the children’s files. There are no new children enrolled since my last visit. The following forms were completed during today’s visit: -“VERFICIATION OF REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR OPERTOR AND ADDITIONAL CAREGIVERS” -“FCCH OPERATOR'S STATEMENTS OF RESPONSIBILITY” form. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill (shelter-in-place) was conducted on 1/24/24. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1875 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information. The EPR plan with a date of 9/26/16 did not include the Ready to Go File. .1714(d)(10) 2056 Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. The EPR plan was last updated in 2016. 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: -Schedule your emergency drills quarterly and place dates in your calendar on your phone so that it will alert you when they need to be done. -We discussed that you are required to monitor the EPR Plan annually. Add to your calendar as a reminder. Here is the link to access your EPR Plan: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx#. You are also required to have a hard copy that is accessible at all times. Review to make sure you have all the required information. Refer back to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE -We discussed that you need to include the location of the Ready to Go File. I gave you a copy of the list of things that need to be in the file. CONSULTATION: -It’s time to enroll your family child care home in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. You stated that have registered already for this program. -We discussed reaching out to the North Carolina Rated Licensing Project (NCRLAP) during your preparation year for the rated license process. I gave you a flyer explaining what services they can provide. -We discussed that you will need six additional in-service training hours by May 22nd. The NCRLAP (https://www.ncrlap.org/) has virtual trainings available for free and https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ does as well. There is a Moodle training that reviews the new rules that came into effect January 1, 2024. REQUIRED RESPONSE: Violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written/typed, signed and dated statement to me at the address noted below or email me detailing how the violations were corrected with exact dates and details including how you plan to prevent reoccurrence of such violations which must be received by May 22, 2024. Failure to correct the violation(s) and send the written statement by the established deadline listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit or an administrative action may be recommended based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2200. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, please contact me at: 704-594-0149 or carolyn.conley@dhhs.nc.gov. or my supervisor Erin Pickard at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Carolyn Conley Lead Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Post Office Box 835 Kannapolis, NC 28082-083 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 .1714 · Violation

Name of Operation: FORD'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 80000361 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/8/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 5/8/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit is to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 23, 2023. The last Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessment was conducted in September 2019. The current Five-Star license effective September 17, 2019, was posted on the wall by the main entrance. This Family Child Care Home is licensed for five children on first, second and third shift. The following restrictions are listed: daytime and overnight; children in care on ground level only and serves no more than two infants under age one. This facility is in Cohort two and will be going the rated license process between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. Upon arrival, I was greeted by you, Sherri Ford, early educator, and owner. The 18-month compliance history is at 98%. I used the "Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes". One child was observed sleeping upon arrival. The children were also observed during, arrival procedures, free choice activities indoors, hand washing routines and lunch. Positive interactions between you and the children were observed throughout today’s visit. I monitored the outdoor play area, outdoor inspections and the emergency drill report. You stated that do provide transportation for field trips during the summer months. I was able to monitor the vehicle insurance that was in your file. The vehicle was not on the premises during today’s visit. The vehicle and registration will be monitored during the next visit. I monitored the program files, your file, and a portion of the children’s files. There are no new children enrolled since my last visit. The following forms were completed during today’s visit: -“VERFICIATION OF REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR OPERTOR AND ADDITIONAL CAREGIVERS” -“FCCH OPERATOR'S STATEMENTS OF RESPONSIBILITY” form. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill (shelter-in-place) was conducted on 1/24/24. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1875 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information. The EPR plan with a date of 9/26/16 did not include the Ready to Go File. .1714(d)(10) 2056 Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. The EPR plan was last updated in 2016. 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: -Schedule your emergency drills quarterly and place dates in your calendar on your phone so that it will alert you when they need to be done. -We discussed that you are required to monitor the EPR Plan annually. Add to your calendar as a reminder. Here is the link to access your EPR Plan: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx#. You are also required to have a hard copy that is accessible at all times. Review to make sure you have all the required information. Refer back to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE -We discussed that you need to include the location of the Ready to Go File. I gave you a copy of the list of things that need to be in the file. CONSULTATION: -It’s time to enroll your family child care home in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. You stated that have registered already for this program. -We discussed reaching out to the North Carolina Rated Licensing Project (NCRLAP) during your preparation year for the rated license process. I gave you a flyer explaining what services they can provide. -We discussed that you will need six additional in-service training hours by May 22nd. The NCRLAP (https://www.ncrlap.org/) has virtual trainings available for free and https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ does as well. There is a Moodle training that reviews the new rules that came into effect January 1, 2024. REQUIRED RESPONSE: Violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written/typed, signed and dated statement to me at the address noted below or email me detailing how the violations were corrected with exact dates and details including how you plan to prevent reoccurrence of such violations which must be received by May 22, 2024. Failure to correct the violation(s) and send the written statement by the established deadline listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit or an administrative action may be recommended based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2200. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, please contact me at: 704-594-0149 or carolyn.conley@dhhs.nc.gov. or my supervisor Erin Pickard at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Carolyn Conley Lead Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Post Office Box 835 Kannapolis, NC 28082-083 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 .2200 · Violation

Name of Operation: FORD'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 80000361 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/8/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 5/8/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit is to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 23, 2023. The last Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessment was conducted in September 2019. The current Five-Star license effective September 17, 2019, was posted on the wall by the main entrance. This Family Child Care Home is licensed for five children on first, second and third shift. The following restrictions are listed: daytime and overnight; children in care on ground level only and serves no more than two infants under age one. This facility is in Cohort two and will be going the rated license process between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. Upon arrival, I was greeted by you, Sherri Ford, early educator, and owner. The 18-month compliance history is at 98%. I used the "Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes". One child was observed sleeping upon arrival. The children were also observed during, arrival procedures, free choice activities indoors, hand washing routines and lunch. Positive interactions between you and the children were observed throughout today’s visit. I monitored the outdoor play area, outdoor inspections and the emergency drill report. You stated that do provide transportation for field trips during the summer months. I was able to monitor the vehicle insurance that was in your file. The vehicle was not on the premises during today’s visit. The vehicle and registration will be monitored during the next visit. I monitored the program files, your file, and a portion of the children’s files. There are no new children enrolled since my last visit. The following forms were completed during today’s visit: -“VERFICIATION OF REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR OPERTOR AND ADDITIONAL CAREGIVERS” -“FCCH OPERATOR'S STATEMENTS OF RESPONSIBILITY” form. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1854 The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill (shelter-in-place) was conducted on 1/24/24. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) 1875 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information. The EPR plan with a date of 9/26/16 did not include the Ready to Go File. .1714(d)(10) 2056 Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. The EPR plan was last updated in 2016. 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: -Schedule your emergency drills quarterly and place dates in your calendar on your phone so that it will alert you when they need to be done. -We discussed that you are required to monitor the EPR Plan annually. Add to your calendar as a reminder. Here is the link to access your EPR Plan: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx#. You are also required to have a hard copy that is accessible at all times. Review to make sure you have all the required information. Refer back to 10A NCAC 09 .0607 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE -We discussed that you need to include the location of the Ready to Go File. I gave you a copy of the list of things that need to be in the file. CONSULTATION: -It’s time to enroll your family child care home in the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure. This program is an expansion of Clean Water for Carolina Kids, which previously tested all child care centers in the state for lead in water at drinking and food preparation taps. You stated that have registered already for this program. -We discussed reaching out to the North Carolina Rated Licensing Project (NCRLAP) during your preparation year for the rated license process. I gave you a flyer explaining what services they can provide. -We discussed that you will need six additional in-service training hours by May 22nd. The NCRLAP (https://www.ncrlap.org/) has virtual trainings available for free and https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ does as well. There is a Moodle training that reviews the new rules that came into effect January 1, 2024. REQUIRED RESPONSE: Violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written/typed, signed and dated statement to me at the address noted below or email me detailing how the violations were corrected with exact dates and details including how you plan to prevent reoccurrence of such violations which must be received by May 22, 2024. Failure to correct the violation(s) and send the written statement by the established deadline listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit or an administrative action may be recommended based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2200. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, please contact me at: 704-594-0149 or carolyn.conley@dhhs.nc.gov. or my supervisor Erin Pickard at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Carolyn Conley Lead Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Post Office Box 835 Kannapolis, NC 28082-083 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 .2200 · Violation

Name of Operation: FORD'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 80000361 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/29/2023 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 11/29/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 23, 2023. The current Five-Star license effective September 17, 2019, was posted on the wall by the main entrance. The last Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessment was conducted in September 2019. This program is part of cohort two and will be completing the rated license process between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. This Family Child Care Home is licensed for five children on first, second and third shift. The following restrictions are listed: daytime and overnight; children in care on ground level only and serves no more than two infants under age one. The current 18-month compliance history is 98%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by you, Sheri Ford, provider/owner. I observed the children during free choice activities indoors, hand-washing routines, lunch and nap time. I observed positive interactions between you and the children throughout the visit. I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratios, CPR and First Aid, special training, criminal background checks completed, ITS-SIDS training, general safety, discipline, Emergency Medical Care Plan, storage of hazardous products, adequate/approved space, program records, posted license and restrictions met. You completed ITS-SIDS, CPR and First aid training in August 2023. You stated that you do not administer any medications and that there are no children enrolled with any medical conditions or allergies. There were two new children enrolled since my last visit and their files were monitored. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 enrolled in August 2023 did not have a copy of the health assessment. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1895 Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. A child that was enrolled in August 2023 had an application on file that did not have the "Health Care Needs" section completed. .1721 (a ) (3)(D) 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. Two children that were enrolled in August 2023 did have documentation that the families received this policy. .1726(b)&(c) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/RESOURCES: -We discussed that the shaken baby policy needs to be reviewed with families with children five years of age and under. The families will need to sign and date acknowledging that they received and reviewed the policy. Place this documentation in each child’s file. -We discussed that applications need to include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. If there are no needs or concerns, families need to write "NA". -We discussed the chirping noise that smoke detectors make when there is battery is low. A good rule of thumb is to replace the batteries when you change the clocks for daylight savings. -We discussed not placing new children's files with the others until you have received all completed documents from the families. This would be a visual reminder that the file is not complete. Use the children's file checklist that can be found under "Provider Documents" on the DCDEE website. - CC RULE .2828(b) address the Enhanced Program Standards for a Rated License and documentation of a self-study and self-assessment using the Family Child Care Rating Scale over a 3-month time period. Documentation such as an ERS book with score sheets, self-assessments and program adjustments will be reviewed by the Division as part of the rated license assessment. You will need to complete this to be eligible for two points in program standards and to be eligible to keep your four-star license. The ncrlap.org website is a great resource. -The summary of the law has been updated and can be found on the DCDEE website under “Provider Documents”. You will want to print it and post it and make sure to give to any newly enrolled families. -You are required to monitor the EPR Plan annually. Add to your calendar as a reminder. Monitor it when you complete your Health Questionnaire or Professional Development Plan. Here is the link to access your EPR Plan: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx# -The North Carolina Child Care Resource and Referral Council (CCR&R) now has a challenging behavior helpline that staff can call and peak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classrooms: 1-888-600-1685 option 1. -As part of the budget bill, NC General Statute 110-86(2) defining family child care homes (FCCH) and NC General Statute 110-91(7)(b) regarding FCCH capacity was revised. You stated that you were aware of this and you are not interested in increasing your capacity at this time. RESPONSE: Violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written/typed, signed and dated statement to me at the address noted below or email me detailing how the violations were corrected with exact dates and details including how you plan to prevent reoccurrence of such violations which must be received by December 13, 2023. Failure to correct the violation(s) and send the written statement by the established deadline listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit or an administrative action may be recommended based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2200. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, please contact me at: 704-594-0149 or carolyn.conley@dhhs.nc.gov. or my supervisor Erin Pickard at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Carolyn Conley Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Post Office Box 835 Kannapolis, NC 28082-0835 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: FORD'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 80000361 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/29/2023 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 11/29/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 23, 2023. The current Five-Star license effective September 17, 2019, was posted on the wall by the main entrance. The last Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessment was conducted in September 2019. This program is part of cohort two and will be completing the rated license process between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. This Family Child Care Home is licensed for five children on first, second and third shift. The following restrictions are listed: daytime and overnight; children in care on ground level only and serves no more than two infants under age one. The current 18-month compliance history is 98%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by you, Sheri Ford, provider/owner. I observed the children during free choice activities indoors, hand-washing routines, lunch and nap time. I observed positive interactions between you and the children throughout the visit. I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratios, CPR and First Aid, special training, criminal background checks completed, ITS-SIDS training, general safety, discipline, Emergency Medical Care Plan, storage of hazardous products, adequate/approved space, program records, posted license and restrictions met. You completed ITS-SIDS, CPR and First aid training in August 2023. You stated that you do not administer any medications and that there are no children enrolled with any medical conditions or allergies. There were two new children enrolled since my last visit and their files were monitored. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 enrolled in August 2023 did not have a copy of the health assessment. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1895 Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. A child that was enrolled in August 2023 had an application on file that did not have the "Health Care Needs" section completed. .1721 (a ) (3)(D) 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. Two children that were enrolled in August 2023 did have documentation that the families received this policy. .1726(b)&(c) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/RESOURCES: -We discussed that the shaken baby policy needs to be reviewed with families with children five years of age and under. The families will need to sign and date acknowledging that they received and reviewed the policy. Place this documentation in each child’s file. -We discussed that applications need to include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. If there are no needs or concerns, families need to write "NA". -We discussed the chirping noise that smoke detectors make when there is battery is low. A good rule of thumb is to replace the batteries when you change the clocks for daylight savings. -We discussed not placing new children's files with the others until you have received all completed documents from the families. This would be a visual reminder that the file is not complete. Use the children's file checklist that can be found under "Provider Documents" on the DCDEE website. - CC RULE .2828(b) address the Enhanced Program Standards for a Rated License and documentation of a self-study and self-assessment using the Family Child Care Rating Scale over a 3-month time period. Documentation such as an ERS book with score sheets, self-assessments and program adjustments will be reviewed by the Division as part of the rated license assessment. You will need to complete this to be eligible for two points in program standards and to be eligible to keep your four-star license. The ncrlap.org website is a great resource. -The summary of the law has been updated and can be found on the DCDEE website under “Provider Documents”. You will want to print it and post it and make sure to give to any newly enrolled families. -You are required to monitor the EPR Plan annually. Add to your calendar as a reminder. Monitor it when you complete your Health Questionnaire or Professional Development Plan. Here is the link to access your EPR Plan: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx# -The North Carolina Child Care Resource and Referral Council (CCR&R) now has a challenging behavior helpline that staff can call and peak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classrooms: 1-888-600-1685 option 1. -As part of the budget bill, NC General Statute 110-86(2) defining family child care homes (FCCH) and NC General Statute 110-91(7)(b) regarding FCCH capacity was revised. You stated that you were aware of this and you are not interested in increasing your capacity at this time. RESPONSE: Violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written/typed, signed and dated statement to me at the address noted below or email me detailing how the violations were corrected with exact dates and details including how you plan to prevent reoccurrence of such violations which must be received by December 13, 2023. Failure to correct the violation(s) and send the written statement by the established deadline listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit or an administrative action may be recommended based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2200. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, please contact me at: 704-594-0149 or carolyn.conley@dhhs.nc.gov. or my supervisor Erin Pickard at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Carolyn Conley Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Post Office Box 835 Kannapolis, NC 28082-0835 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: FORD'S CHILD CARE Facility ID: 80000361 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/29/2023 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 11/29/2023 Age: From 4 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 23, 2023. The current Five-Star license effective September 17, 2019, was posted on the wall by the main entrance. The last Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessment was conducted in September 2019. This program is part of cohort two and will be completing the rated license process between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. This Family Child Care Home is licensed for five children on first, second and third shift. The following restrictions are listed: daytime and overnight; children in care on ground level only and serves no more than two infants under age one. The current 18-month compliance history is 98%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by you, Sheri Ford, provider/owner. I observed the children during free choice activities indoors, hand-washing routines, lunch and nap time. I observed positive interactions between you and the children throughout the visit. I monitored the following items: supervision, staff/child ratios, CPR and First Aid, special training, criminal background checks completed, ITS-SIDS training, general safety, discipline, Emergency Medical Care Plan, storage of hazardous products, adequate/approved space, program records, posted license and restrictions met. You completed ITS-SIDS, CPR and First aid training in August 2023. You stated that you do not administer any medications and that there are no children enrolled with any medical conditions or allergies. There were two new children enrolled since my last visit and their files were monitored. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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 enrolled in August 2023 did not have a copy of the health assessment. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1895 Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. A child that was enrolled in August 2023 had an application on file that did not have the "Health Care Needs" section completed. .1721 (a ) (3)(D) 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. Two children that were enrolled in August 2023 did have documentation that the families received this policy. .1726(b)&(c) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/RESOURCES: -We discussed that the shaken baby policy needs to be reviewed with families with children five years of age and under. The families will need to sign and date acknowledging that they received and reviewed the policy. Place this documentation in each child’s file. -We discussed that applications need to include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. If there are no needs or concerns, families need to write "NA". -We discussed the chirping noise that smoke detectors make when there is battery is low. A good rule of thumb is to replace the batteries when you change the clocks for daylight savings. -We discussed not placing new children's files with the others until you have received all completed documents from the families. This would be a visual reminder that the file is not complete. Use the children's file checklist that can be found under "Provider Documents" on the DCDEE website. - CC RULE .2828(b) address the Enhanced Program Standards for a Rated License and documentation of a self-study and self-assessment using the Family Child Care Rating Scale over a 3-month time period. Documentation such as an ERS book with score sheets, self-assessments and program adjustments will be reviewed by the Division as part of the rated license assessment. You will need to complete this to be eligible for two points in program standards and to be eligible to keep your four-star license. The ncrlap.org website is a great resource. -The summary of the law has been updated and can be found on the DCDEE website under “Provider Documents”. You will want to print it and post it and make sure to give to any newly enrolled families. -You are required to monitor the EPR Plan annually. Add to your calendar as a reminder. Monitor it when you complete your Health Questionnaire or Professional Development Plan. Here is the link to access your EPR Plan: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/portal.aspx# -The North Carolina Child Care Resource and Referral Council (CCR&R) now has a challenging behavior helpline that staff can call and peak to a Behavior Support Advisor for advice and resources specific to the challenging behaviors in their classrooms: 1-888-600-1685 option 1. -As part of the budget bill, NC General Statute 110-86(2) defining family child care homes (FCCH) and NC General Statute 110-91(7)(b) regarding FCCH capacity was revised. You stated that you were aware of this and you are not interested in increasing your capacity at this time. RESPONSE: Violations must be corrected immediately. You shall submit a written/typed, signed and dated statement to me at the address noted below or email me detailing how the violations were corrected with exact dates and details including how you plan to prevent reoccurrence of such violations which must be received by December 13, 2023. Failure to correct the violation(s) and send the written statement by the established deadline listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit or an administrative action may be recommended based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2200. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions, please contact me at: 704-594-0149 or carolyn.conley@dhhs.nc.gov. or my supervisor Erin Pickard at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov. Carolyn Conley Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Post Office Box 835 Kannapolis, NC 28082-0835 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