God's Little Blessings

10A NCAC 09 .1725 · Violation

Name of Operation: GOD'S LITTLE BLESSINGS Facility ID: 80000164 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 196 Time In: 09:44 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Your last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on April 9, 2025. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 92%. You, Deborah Neely, 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 four-star license effective October 24, 2017, with a capacity of eight children on first shift, second shift, and third shift ages 0-12 years of age. The following restrictions are listed on the license: 1st shift, 2nd shift, 3rd shift, maximum of five preschool children at any time, fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours, and no more than two infants under age 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 children participating in free choice activities indoors and group 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 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. The following violations were observed and cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1741 Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file. The Pet Acknowledgement Form did not include where the animal would be kept during child care operating hours for a child enrolled 10/21/2025. 10 NCAC 09 .1719(b)(3) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The operator has not notified the Division of working and living in the child care facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 2032 The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information. A child enrolled 10/21/2025 did not have a signed statement indicating the receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy maintained in their file. .1726(b)(1-6) 2059 The family child care home operator did not have results of the water sample analysis on file in the home, showing they are free of bacteria and lead hazards. The last bacteriological analysis was completed on November 29, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1)&(2) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: • To ensure the health and safety of children, 10A NCAC 09 .1725 requires a well water sample to have a bacteriological analysis completed every two years. You stated that the Environmental Health Department no longer provides water testing on existing wells. I provided you with a list of private laboratories that conduct water testing as provided on the Rowan County Environmental Health website. • 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 have provided you with a copy of the ABCMS Provider Technical Assistance document. • When enrolling new children, ensure all required paperwork is completed thoroughly and maintained in the child’s file. I recommended that you utilize the Children’s File Checklist that is in the front of each child’s folder by documenting the date each item is received and placed in the file. This will help ensure that all documentation is obtained and allow you to monitor the completion of each child’s file. • Family Child Care Homes are required to complete lead water, lead-based paint, and asbestos testing. This testing was to be conducted prior to May 1, 2025. Please complete these three items here: https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina CONSULTATION: • As discussed during today’s visit and during your Routine Unannounced Visit on October 13, 2025, you will need to consider the QRIS options and make a decision as to the option the facility wishes to pursue for their rated license reassessment. While this facility may begin their rated license reassessment process at any time, you will need to submit the Application for Assessment for a Rated License no later July 1, 2026. You stated today that you are planning to pursue Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality. Please complete the following as you prepare for o Complete the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Family Child Care Homes” electronically by July 1, 2026. o Update your WORKS account. Your last status letter was issued on September 11, 2002. Please update your WORKS account and have your education evaluated as a Family Child Care Home Provider. o Identify CQI goals and begin planning for implementation. o Develop strategies for Family and Community Engagement. o Select and implement a curriculum. (4- and 5-star centers must use an approved curriculum and formative assessment tool for all ages.) o Complete training for selected approved curriculum and formative assessment. o Arranging coaching or training options for yourself. • Per NC General Statute 110-102, the current version of Summary of North Carolina Child Care Law should be posted in a prominent place in the facility and included in the enrollment packet to be given to parents prior to the child’s first day of attendance. The most current Summary of North Carolina Child Care Law was published in November 2025. Please print the updated version, post it in your facility, and add it to your new enrollment packets. I also suggest you regularly check the DCDEE website for updated versions and especially when you receive notification of child care updates. • During today’s visit, we discussed the importance of maintaining a safe and hazard-free environment, including keeping jewelry and plastic bags inaccessible to children. You stated that you are currently in the process of organizing the space where your jewelry is kept and will be locating these items to a space that is inaccessible to children. • 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 31, 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 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: GOD'S LITTLE BLESSINGS Facility ID: 80000164 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/17/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 3/17/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 196 Time In: 09:44 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Your last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted on April 9, 2025. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 92%. You, Deborah Neely, 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 four-star license effective October 24, 2017, with a capacity of eight children on first shift, second shift, and third shift ages 0-12 years of age. The following restrictions are listed on the license: 1st shift, 2nd shift, 3rd shift, maximum of five preschool children at any time, fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours, and no more than two infants under age 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 children participating in free choice activities indoors and group 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 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. The following violations were observed and cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1741 Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file. The Pet Acknowledgement Form did not include where the animal would be kept during child care operating hours for a child enrolled 10/21/2025. 10 NCAC 09 .1719(b)(3) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The operator has not notified the Division of working and living in the child care facility. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 2032 The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information. A child enrolled 10/21/2025 did not have a signed statement indicating the receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy maintained in their file. .1726(b)(1-6) 2059 The family child care home operator did not have results of the water sample analysis on file in the home, showing they are free of bacteria and lead hazards. The last bacteriological analysis was completed on November 29, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1)&(2) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: • To ensure the health and safety of children, 10A NCAC 09 .1725 requires a well water sample to have a bacteriological analysis completed every two years. You stated that the Environmental Health Department no longer provides water testing on existing wells. I provided you with a list of private laboratories that conduct water testing as provided on the Rowan County Environmental Health website. • 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 have provided you with a copy of the ABCMS Provider Technical Assistance document. • When enrolling new children, ensure all required paperwork is completed thoroughly and maintained in the child’s file. I recommended that you utilize the Children’s File Checklist that is in the front of each child’s folder by documenting the date each item is received and placed in the file. This will help ensure that all documentation is obtained and allow you to monitor the completion of each child’s file. • Family Child Care Homes are required to complete lead water, lead-based paint, and asbestos testing. This testing was to be conducted prior to May 1, 2025. Please complete these three items here: https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina CONSULTATION: • As discussed during today’s visit and during your Routine Unannounced Visit on October 13, 2025, you will need to consider the QRIS options and make a decision as to the option the facility wishes to pursue for their rated license reassessment. While this facility may begin their rated license reassessment process at any time, you will need to submit the Application for Assessment for a Rated License no later July 1, 2026. You stated today that you are planning to pursue Pathway 2: Classroom and Instructional Quality. Please complete the following as you prepare for o Complete the “Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Family Child Care Homes” electronically by July 1, 2026. o Update your WORKS account. Your last status letter was issued on September 11, 2002. Please update your WORKS account and have your education evaluated as a Family Child Care Home Provider. o Identify CQI goals and begin planning for implementation. o Develop strategies for Family and Community Engagement. o Select and implement a curriculum. (4- and 5-star centers must use an approved curriculum and formative assessment tool for all ages.) o Complete training for selected approved curriculum and formative assessment. o Arranging coaching or training options for yourself. • Per NC General Statute 110-102, the current version of Summary of North Carolina Child Care Law should be posted in a prominent place in the facility and included in the enrollment packet to be given to parents prior to the child’s first day of attendance. The most current Summary of North Carolina Child Care Law was published in November 2025. Please print the updated version, post it in your facility, and add it to your new enrollment packets. I also suggest you regularly check the DCDEE website for updated versions and especially when you receive notification of child care updates. • During today’s visit, we discussed the importance of maintaining a safe and hazard-free environment, including keeping jewelry and plastic bags inaccessible to children. You stated that you are currently in the process of organizing the space where your jewelry is kept and will be locating these items to a space that is inaccessible to children. • 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 31, 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 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

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: GOD'S LITTLE BLESSINGS Facility ID: 80000164 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/14/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 10/14/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 11:45 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. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on April 9, 2025. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 94%. You, Deborah Neely, Owner and Operator, assisted me with the visit. I observed your Four-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 currently 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. One child has been enrolled since the last visit. I monitored their file today. 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 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The arrival time was not documented for one child in care. .1721(e)(6) 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator's ITS-SIDS training expired on 8/11/2025. .1703(a)(4) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A signed statement of receiving the Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not on file for a child enrolled 9/22/2025. GS 110-102 1741 Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file. There was not a signed form acknowledging there were animals located on the premises and where the animals would be kept during operating hours for a child enrolled on 9/22/2025. 10 NCAC 09 .1719(b)(3) Technical Assistance: • To ensure that training, such as ITS SIDS, is completed in a timely manner, I suggest that you put a reminder on your calendar six months prior to the expiration date. This will allow you enough time to find and take the required training. Child Care Resources, Inc. is conducting ITS SIDS training via Zoom on October 15, 2025, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and on October 20, 2025, from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Please plan to attend one of these trainings. You can find the training calendar and enroll here: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/ • When enrolling new children, I suggest that you have a meeting with the parents prior to enrollment to complete all required paperwork. You are currently using the Children’s File Checklist. Use this to guide the enrollment meeting. During the meeting, you can take the time to review the Operational Policies, No Smoking Policy, Child Care Law, and Animal Form. This will ensure that all necessary forms are reviewed and signed documentation can be obtained. • To ensure the safety of children, it is essential that the arrival and departure times of each child are maintained and accurate. Today three of the four children present had a documented arrival time. You stated that someone different dropped off the fourth child and the arrival time was not documented at the time of drop-off. Today you corrected the violation by documenting the arrival time of the fourth child. I suggested that you check behind families as they drop off to ensure arrival time is documented. Consultation: • During today’s visit, we discussed the three QRIS Pathways to the Stars effective July 1, 2025. We covered the operator’s education, the Family and Community Engagement Foundational Practices, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plans. The following steps are how you can begin preparing for the Rated License process: Next Steps by Pathway- If you choose Pathway 1: -Confirm you have an active WORKS accounts. -Complete the QRIS Staff Information and Education Worksheet electronically. -Begin planning for your three-month self-study using the FCCERS-3 book. -Prepare for Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessments. -Access resources, trainings, and outreach via ncrlap.org. -Work with CCR&R or Smart Start for support in preparation. Please contact Betty Trujillo, Early Education Program Manager at Smart Start Rowan for assistance. You can reach her by email: btrujillo@smartstartrowan.org or by phone: (704) 603-3351 -Identify CQI goals and begin planning for implementation. -Develop strategies for Family and Community Engagement. -If four-year-olds are enrolled, select and implement an approved curriculum. If you choose Pathway 2: -Confirm you have an active WORKS accounts. -Identify CQI goals and begin planning for implementation. -Develop strategies for Family and Community Engagement. -Select and implement a curriculum. (4- and 5-star centers must use an approved curriculum and formative assessment tool for all ages.) -Arranging coaching or training options for the operator. If you choose Pathway 3: -Ensure you have an active WORKS accounts. -If you are accredited through NAFCC, NECPA, AMS, or IMC, you may earn a three star rated license with NO Education standards evaluation. -If you are accredited through NAFCC, NECPA, AMS, or IMC and would like to earn a four or five star rated license, the Education standard evaluation will determine the star rating earned. -If you are accredited through NAEYC, NAC, COGNIA, or your facility is Head Start and/or Early Head Start Education, NO Education standards evaluation is needed. -Documentation of accreditation status and Head Start designation must be submitted to process your star rated license. • The process of notifying the Division of child care providers hired or moving into a child care facility changed in February 2024 and is now captured in ABCMS. You must obtain access to the ABCMS Provider Portal in order to meet the requirement. Access to the Provider Portal is granted by CBC Unit staff after providers have completed the required Moodle training and submit the signed Powerform available at the conclusion of the training. Additional information and instructions are available in the ABCMS Provider Portal Guide. Once you have been notified that access has been granted, log into the provider portal to locate the unique provider code for the facility. Applicants and employees will use this code to create a connecting application to be associated with your facility or Family Child Care Home. You can access this information 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. 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 10/28/2025. 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. • Your signature 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 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: GOD'S LITTLE BLESSINGS Facility ID: 80000164 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/9/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 4/9/2025 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 132 Time In: 09:13 AM Time Out: 11:25 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 10, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 93%. You, Deborah Neely, Operator, assisted me with today’s visit. This facility operates with a four-star license effective October 24, 2017, with a capacity of eight children on first shift, second shift, and third shift ages 0-12 years of age. The following restrictions are listed on the license: 1st shift, 2nd shift, 3rd shift, maximum of five preschool children at any time, fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours, and no more than two infants under age one. I observed your Four-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 and adult directed activities indoors. You stated that no children currently enrolled have medications or Medical Action Plans. You stated your program does not provide transportation. The program files, your file, and all children’s files were monitored. 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. There following violations were observed and cited during this visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Two spray paint cans were located in the outdoor play area used by children. .1719 (a)(7) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. The operator completed health and safety trainings on 2/9/2020. .1703(d)(2) Technical Assistance: • To ensure all hazardous materials are stored properly, complete a daily walkthrough of all indoor and outdoor areas each morning prior to children’s arrival to ensure the areas are free of safety hazards. This routine check helps maintain a safe environment for children. Today, you removed the spray paint cans found in the outside play area and placed them in a locked closet to correct the violation. • Child Care Rule .1703(b) requires health and safety training to be completed every five years. We discussed that you could utilize the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers Form to keep track of when training is due. I also printed out the Health and Safety Training Record form for you to document your health and safety trainings on. You can access the trainings at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ 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. • Due to the recent impacts of Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids enrollment deadline has been revised statewide. Child care facilities that have not yet enrolled should complete the online process by May 31, 2025. You can access enrollment here: https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/enroll/childcarecenter • Your ITS-SIDS training expires 8/11/2025. I recommend that you enroll in the next ITS-SIDS training offered to ensure timely recertification. Smart Start Rowan has a training available on May 27, 2025. 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 4/23/2025. 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 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 .1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: GOD'S LITTLE BLESSINGS Facility ID: 80000164 Consultant: ASHLYNN VAUGHAN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/15/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 10/15/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 125 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. Your last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on May 10, 2024. Your facility’s compliance history score prior to today’s visit was 94%. You, Deborah Neely, Provider, assisted me with the visit. I observed your Four-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 currently 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. One child has been enrolled since the last visit and their file was monitored. 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 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Attendance records were not available for review today. .1721(e)(6) 1853 The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last fire drill was conducted on 7/18/2024. .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) 1893 Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. The application for a child enrolled 8/12/2024 did not include any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics. 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) 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. The application for a child enrolled 8/12/2024 did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of respond required for the health care needs or concerns. .1721 (a ) (3)(D) 2041 Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation. The application for a child enrolled 8/12/2024 did not include the names and phone number of the child's physician. 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(3)(G)(H) Technical Assistance: • Fire drills are required to be completed monthly. To maintain compliance, I suggest setting a reminder or alarm on your phone calendar to alert you that it is due each month. This will help you remember to conduct the drill and document essential details, including the date and time, evacuation duration, and your signature in the fire drill log. • Applications must include information about any allergies (including symptoms and required responses), fears or behavioral characteristics, healthcare needs or concerns (along with symptoms and required responses), and the names and phone numbers of the child's physician. If any of this information does not pertain to the child, please have the parent indicate "N/A." I suggest today that you review applications with families prior to the child starting to ensure all required information is complete. • To ensure the safety of all children, documentation of arrival and departure times must be maintained and made available for review. You stated that you were unsure of the location of your attendance records today. To facilitate this process, I suggest placing a clipboard near the entrance for easy access to these records. Consultation: • Your qualification letter expires on October 30, 2024. We discussed the need for you to complete and submit the required forms for a criminal background check before the qualification letter’s expiration date. I provided instructions on accessing the NC ABCMS system on the DCDEE website to complete this process. I recommend beginning this process as soon as possible to ensure that it is completed prior to October 30, 2024. • 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 10/29/2024. 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 .1725 · Violation

Name of Operation: GOD'S LITTLE BLESSINGS Facility ID: 80000164 Consultant: ERIN PICKARD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during an annual compliance visit. You, Deborah Neely, Owner/Operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility has a four star license with a capacity of eight on first, second, and third shifts. The following license restrictions are being followed: maximum of five preschool children at any time, serves no more than two infants under age one, and fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours. The facility’s four star license, NC child care law summary, daily schedule, First Aid poster, non-smoking sign, and safe sleep policy were prominently posted. Permit restrictions, supervision and capacity were observed in compliance. Your facility’s current compliance history is 92% prior to today’s visit. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes”. I reviewed 5 children’s files today. There are five preschool children enrolled on first shift, and four preschool children were in attendance today. The children were observed participating in free choice play in the play room, completing routines, eating lunch, and transitioning to nap. The provider serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. Lunch consisted of milk, macaroni and cheese, green beans, apple sauce, and bread. The provider participates in the child care food program. You have current criminal background check, CPR, First Aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire, and health and safety trainings on file. You will need to complete 10 on-going training hours by June 29, 2024. Please print all training certificates and put them on file for monitoring during the next visit. During today's visit all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. The children have access to the play room, bathroom, and outside play area. Material and equipment inside and outside were monitored and found to be developmentally appropriate for the age range served. You stated that you are not using the fenced in area at this time because the landscaping paper is pulling up and one of the swings needs to be repaired. In the meantime, the children play in the back and front yard. I observed riding toys and materials available to them in the backyard. Due to the children walking through your kitchen, and the laundry room and two extra bedrooms being located right next to the bathroom used by children, these rooms should be locked if there are hazardous items inside, or the hazardous items should be locked in a cabinet. Your home is on well water. The last well water test was completed on 11/29/23. Your two pets’ vaccinations were monitored and found in compliance. You stated that you do not provide transportation, but that you have a vehicle for emergencies. I monitored daily arrival and departure records, a fire extinguisher that was located in the kitchen, and storage of hazardous materials and medications. The emergency drill log documenting the latest fire drill and shelter-in-place drills both completed on April 22, 2024 was monitored in compliance. Outdoor inspections were reviewed and last completed on April 22, 2024. There is an electrically operated (with battery back up) smoke detector located in the hallway of the home. We tested the alarm today and it sounded. The following violations were cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The following hazards were observed outdoors: a propane tank was not stored in a locked area, the seat of one bicycle had peeled off leaving the foam padding exposed. The following hazards were observed inside: the laundry room containing cleaning chemicals was left unlocked, the providers prescription and over-the-counter medication was store in a cabinet unlocked in the kitchen, hand sanitizer was stored below five feet, and clorox wipes was stored in an unlocked cabinet below five feet. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 904 Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review. An emergeny medical care plan was not on file at the facility for review. .1713 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 on 4/8/24 did not have a health assessment on file within 30 days. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. One child enrolled on 4/8/24 did not have an immunization record on file within 30 days. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. One child enrolled on 4/8/24 did not have a receipt one file that parents received the facility's operational policies. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) 1857 The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was not on file for review. .1714(c) 1931 Telephone numbers for the fire department, law enforcement office, emergency medical service, and poison control were not posted in a location visible in the home. Emergency numbers were not posted at the facility. .1719(a )(12) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. One child enrolled on 4/8/24 did not have a receipt one file that parents received the facility's smoking and tobacco restriction policy. .1719(a)(11) Technical assistance was given in the following areas: 1. Each morning before children arrive to the facility, check for hazards inside and outside. Remove or lock them so that they are not accessible to children. 2. I printed a copy of the emergency medical care plan form for you to complete and post in the room used for childcare. 3. The Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) should be reviewed annually and updated as needed. In order to verify that the EPR plan is reviewed annually, print the first page of the EPR plan each year and add it to your EPR notebook for monitoring purposes. 4. I printed a copy of the emergency numbers form for you to complete and post in the room used for childcare. 5. Children newly enrolled should have a health assessment and immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment. I suggest setting reminders on your phone to assist in remembering when these are required to be on file. 6. A signed receipt that parents have received the facility’s operational policies and smoking restriction policy should be on file the first day of attendance/enrollment. You may use the File Checklist for Children’s records form found on DCDEE’s website to check off each item that is required to be in each child’s file to ensure that all required paperwork is on file within the required timeframes. Consultation was given in the following areas: 1. We reviewed the due dates for all of your training. You can utilize the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form to track when training is due. All health and safety trainings, including Child Maltreatment training, are due to be completed every five years. CPR and First Aid training are due to be completed every two years. ITS-SIDS training is due to be completed every three years. 2. Your criminal background check (CBC) will expire on October 30, 2024. I suggest completing that process to obtain a new CBC three to six months prior to it expiring. 3. On January 1, 2024, two new FCCH Rules were passed that require FCCH facilities to have a lead water test completed by January 1, 2025, and to register for a lead paint/asbestos test. Both of these tests can be completed for free through www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.com. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES (a)(2) collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. For operators that submit an application for licensure after the effective date of this Rule, water samples shall be collected by the operator and tested during the application process. For all other family child care homes, water samples shall be collected by the operator and tested within 12 months of the effective date of this Rule. NCAC 09 .1707 BUILDING REQUIREMENTS The applicant shall ensure that the family child care home complies with the following requirements: (2) all family child care homes must be free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7) and asbestos hazards. Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received by me no later than 5/24/24, stating how each violation was corrected. Please mail or email me the letter to Erin.Pickard@dhhs.nc.gov or P.O. Box 971, Kannapolis, NC 28082. 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/en-us/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. 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. Contact Erin Pickard at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0153 if you have any questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09. 1715 · Violation

Name of Operation: GOD'S LITTLE BLESSINGS Facility ID: 80000164 Consultant: ERIN PICKARD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during an annual compliance visit. You, Deborah Neely, Owner/Operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility has a four star license with a capacity of eight on first, second, and third shifts. The following license restrictions are being followed: maximum of five preschool children at any time, serves no more than two infants under age one, and fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours. The facility’s four star license, NC child care law summary, daily schedule, First Aid poster, non-smoking sign, and safe sleep policy were prominently posted. Permit restrictions, supervision and capacity were observed in compliance. Your facility’s current compliance history is 92% prior to today’s visit. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes”. I reviewed 5 children’s files today. There are five preschool children enrolled on first shift, and four preschool children were in attendance today. The children were observed participating in free choice play in the play room, completing routines, eating lunch, and transitioning to nap. The provider serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. Lunch consisted of milk, macaroni and cheese, green beans, apple sauce, and bread. The provider participates in the child care food program. You have current criminal background check, CPR, First Aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire, and health and safety trainings on file. You will need to complete 10 on-going training hours by June 29, 2024. Please print all training certificates and put them on file for monitoring during the next visit. During today's visit all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. The children have access to the play room, bathroom, and outside play area. Material and equipment inside and outside were monitored and found to be developmentally appropriate for the age range served. You stated that you are not using the fenced in area at this time because the landscaping paper is pulling up and one of the swings needs to be repaired. In the meantime, the children play in the back and front yard. I observed riding toys and materials available to them in the backyard. Due to the children walking through your kitchen, and the laundry room and two extra bedrooms being located right next to the bathroom used by children, these rooms should be locked if there are hazardous items inside, or the hazardous items should be locked in a cabinet. Your home is on well water. The last well water test was completed on 11/29/23. Your two pets’ vaccinations were monitored and found in compliance. You stated that you do not provide transportation, but that you have a vehicle for emergencies. I monitored daily arrival and departure records, a fire extinguisher that was located in the kitchen, and storage of hazardous materials and medications. The emergency drill log documenting the latest fire drill and shelter-in-place drills both completed on April 22, 2024 was monitored in compliance. Outdoor inspections were reviewed and last completed on April 22, 2024. There is an electrically operated (with battery back up) smoke detector located in the hallway of the home. We tested the alarm today and it sounded. The following violations were cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The following hazards were observed outdoors: a propane tank was not stored in a locked area, the seat of one bicycle had peeled off leaving the foam padding exposed. The following hazards were observed inside: the laundry room containing cleaning chemicals was left unlocked, the providers prescription and over-the-counter medication was store in a cabinet unlocked in the kitchen, hand sanitizer was stored below five feet, and clorox wipes was stored in an unlocked cabinet below five feet. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 904 Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review. An emergeny medical care plan was not on file at the facility for review. .1713 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 on 4/8/24 did not have a health assessment on file within 30 days. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. One child enrolled on 4/8/24 did not have an immunization record on file within 30 days. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. One child enrolled on 4/8/24 did not have a receipt one file that parents received the facility's operational policies. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) 1857 The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was not on file for review. .1714(c) 1931 Telephone numbers for the fire department, law enforcement office, emergency medical service, and poison control were not posted in a location visible in the home. Emergency numbers were not posted at the facility. .1719(a )(12) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. One child enrolled on 4/8/24 did not have a receipt one file that parents received the facility's smoking and tobacco restriction policy. .1719(a)(11) Technical assistance was given in the following areas: 1. Each morning before children arrive to the facility, check for hazards inside and outside. Remove or lock them so that they are not accessible to children. 2. I printed a copy of the emergency medical care plan form for you to complete and post in the room used for childcare. 3. The Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) should be reviewed annually and updated as needed. In order to verify that the EPR plan is reviewed annually, print the first page of the EPR plan each year and add it to your EPR notebook for monitoring purposes. 4. I printed a copy of the emergency numbers form for you to complete and post in the room used for childcare. 5. Children newly enrolled should have a health assessment and immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment. I suggest setting reminders on your phone to assist in remembering when these are required to be on file. 6. A signed receipt that parents have received the facility’s operational policies and smoking restriction policy should be on file the first day of attendance/enrollment. You may use the File Checklist for Children’s records form found on DCDEE’s website to check off each item that is required to be in each child’s file to ensure that all required paperwork is on file within the required timeframes. Consultation was given in the following areas: 1. We reviewed the due dates for all of your training. You can utilize the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form to track when training is due. All health and safety trainings, including Child Maltreatment training, are due to be completed every five years. CPR and First Aid training are due to be completed every two years. ITS-SIDS training is due to be completed every three years. 2. Your criminal background check (CBC) will expire on October 30, 2024. I suggest completing that process to obtain a new CBC three to six months prior to it expiring. 3. On January 1, 2024, two new FCCH Rules were passed that require FCCH facilities to have a lead water test completed by January 1, 2025, and to register for a lead paint/asbestos test. Both of these tests can be completed for free through www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.com. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES (a)(2) collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. For operators that submit an application for licensure after the effective date of this Rule, water samples shall be collected by the operator and tested during the application process. For all other family child care homes, water samples shall be collected by the operator and tested within 12 months of the effective date of this Rule. NCAC 09 .1707 BUILDING REQUIREMENTS The applicant shall ensure that the family child care home complies with the following requirements: (2) all family child care homes must be free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7) and asbestos hazards. Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received by me no later than 5/24/24, stating how each violation was corrected. Please mail or email me the letter to Erin.Pickard@dhhs.nc.gov or P.O. Box 971, Kannapolis, NC 28082. 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/en-us/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. 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. Contact Erin Pickard at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0153 if you have any questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: GOD'S LITTLE BLESSINGS Facility ID: 80000164 Consultant: ERIN PICKARD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during an annual compliance visit. You, Deborah Neely, Owner/Operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility has a four star license with a capacity of eight on first, second, and third shifts. The following license restrictions are being followed: maximum of five preschool children at any time, serves no more than two infants under age one, and fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours. The facility’s four star license, NC child care law summary, daily schedule, First Aid poster, non-smoking sign, and safe sleep policy were prominently posted. Permit restrictions, supervision and capacity were observed in compliance. Your facility’s current compliance history is 92% prior to today’s visit. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes”. I reviewed 5 children’s files today. There are five preschool children enrolled on first shift, and four preschool children were in attendance today. The children were observed participating in free choice play in the play room, completing routines, eating lunch, and transitioning to nap. The provider serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. Lunch consisted of milk, macaroni and cheese, green beans, apple sauce, and bread. The provider participates in the child care food program. You have current criminal background check, CPR, First Aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire, and health and safety trainings on file. You will need to complete 10 on-going training hours by June 29, 2024. Please print all training certificates and put them on file for monitoring during the next visit. During today's visit all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. The children have access to the play room, bathroom, and outside play area. Material and equipment inside and outside were monitored and found to be developmentally appropriate for the age range served. You stated that you are not using the fenced in area at this time because the landscaping paper is pulling up and one of the swings needs to be repaired. In the meantime, the children play in the back and front yard. I observed riding toys and materials available to them in the backyard. Due to the children walking through your kitchen, and the laundry room and two extra bedrooms being located right next to the bathroom used by children, these rooms should be locked if there are hazardous items inside, or the hazardous items should be locked in a cabinet. Your home is on well water. The last well water test was completed on 11/29/23. Your two pets’ vaccinations were monitored and found in compliance. You stated that you do not provide transportation, but that you have a vehicle for emergencies. I monitored daily arrival and departure records, a fire extinguisher that was located in the kitchen, and storage of hazardous materials and medications. The emergency drill log documenting the latest fire drill and shelter-in-place drills both completed on April 22, 2024 was monitored in compliance. Outdoor inspections were reviewed and last completed on April 22, 2024. There is an electrically operated (with battery back up) smoke detector located in the hallway of the home. We tested the alarm today and it sounded. The following violations were cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The following hazards were observed outdoors: a propane tank was not stored in a locked area, the seat of one bicycle had peeled off leaving the foam padding exposed. The following hazards were observed inside: the laundry room containing cleaning chemicals was left unlocked, the providers prescription and over-the-counter medication was store in a cabinet unlocked in the kitchen, hand sanitizer was stored below five feet, and clorox wipes was stored in an unlocked cabinet below five feet. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 904 Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review. An emergeny medical care plan was not on file at the facility for review. .1713 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 on 4/8/24 did not have a health assessment on file within 30 days. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. One child enrolled on 4/8/24 did not have an immunization record on file within 30 days. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. One child enrolled on 4/8/24 did not have a receipt one file that parents received the facility's operational policies. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) 1857 The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was not on file for review. .1714(c) 1931 Telephone numbers for the fire department, law enforcement office, emergency medical service, and poison control were not posted in a location visible in the home. Emergency numbers were not posted at the facility. .1719(a )(12) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. One child enrolled on 4/8/24 did not have a receipt one file that parents received the facility's smoking and tobacco restriction policy. .1719(a)(11) Technical assistance was given in the following areas: 1. Each morning before children arrive to the facility, check for hazards inside and outside. Remove or lock them so that they are not accessible to children. 2. I printed a copy of the emergency medical care plan form for you to complete and post in the room used for childcare. 3. The Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) should be reviewed annually and updated as needed. In order to verify that the EPR plan is reviewed annually, print the first page of the EPR plan each year and add it to your EPR notebook for monitoring purposes. 4. I printed a copy of the emergency numbers form for you to complete and post in the room used for childcare. 5. Children newly enrolled should have a health assessment and immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment. I suggest setting reminders on your phone to assist in remembering when these are required to be on file. 6. A signed receipt that parents have received the facility’s operational policies and smoking restriction policy should be on file the first day of attendance/enrollment. You may use the File Checklist for Children’s records form found on DCDEE’s website to check off each item that is required to be in each child’s file to ensure that all required paperwork is on file within the required timeframes. Consultation was given in the following areas: 1. We reviewed the due dates for all of your training. You can utilize the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form to track when training is due. All health and safety trainings, including Child Maltreatment training, are due to be completed every five years. CPR and First Aid training are due to be completed every two years. ITS-SIDS training is due to be completed every three years. 2. Your criminal background check (CBC) will expire on October 30, 2024. I suggest completing that process to obtain a new CBC three to six months prior to it expiring. 3. On January 1, 2024, two new FCCH Rules were passed that require FCCH facilities to have a lead water test completed by January 1, 2025, and to register for a lead paint/asbestos test. Both of these tests can be completed for free through www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.com. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES (a)(2) collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. For operators that submit an application for licensure after the effective date of this Rule, water samples shall be collected by the operator and tested during the application process. For all other family child care homes, water samples shall be collected by the operator and tested within 12 months of the effective date of this Rule. NCAC 09 .1707 BUILDING REQUIREMENTS The applicant shall ensure that the family child care home complies with the following requirements: (2) all family child care homes must be free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7) and asbestos hazards. Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received by me no later than 5/24/24, stating how each violation was corrected. Please mail or email me the letter to Erin.Pickard@dhhs.nc.gov or P.O. Box 971, Kannapolis, NC 28082. 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/en-us/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. 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. Contact Erin Pickard at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0153 if you have any questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: GOD'S LITTLE BLESSINGS Facility ID: 80000164 Consultant: ERIN PICKARD Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/10/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/10/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 02:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during an annual compliance visit. You, Deborah Neely, Owner/Operator, assisted me with today’s visit. Your facility has a four star license with a capacity of eight on first, second, and third shifts. The following license restrictions are being followed: maximum of five preschool children at any time, serves no more than two infants under age one, and fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours. The facility’s four star license, NC child care law summary, daily schedule, First Aid poster, non-smoking sign, and safe sleep policy were prominently posted. Permit restrictions, supervision and capacity were observed in compliance. Your facility’s current compliance history is 92% prior to today’s visit. I used the “Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes”. I reviewed 5 children’s files today. There are five preschool children enrolled on first shift, and four preschool children were in attendance today. The children were observed participating in free choice play in the play room, completing routines, eating lunch, and transitioning to nap. The provider serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. Lunch consisted of milk, macaroni and cheese, green beans, apple sauce, and bread. The provider participates in the child care food program. You have current criminal background check, CPR, First Aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire, and health and safety trainings on file. You will need to complete 10 on-going training hours by June 29, 2024. Please print all training certificates and put them on file for monitoring during the next visit. During today's visit all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. The children have access to the play room, bathroom, and outside play area. Material and equipment inside and outside were monitored and found to be developmentally appropriate for the age range served. You stated that you are not using the fenced in area at this time because the landscaping paper is pulling up and one of the swings needs to be repaired. In the meantime, the children play in the back and front yard. I observed riding toys and materials available to them in the backyard. Due to the children walking through your kitchen, and the laundry room and two extra bedrooms being located right next to the bathroom used by children, these rooms should be locked if there are hazardous items inside, or the hazardous items should be locked in a cabinet. Your home is on well water. The last well water test was completed on 11/29/23. Your two pets’ vaccinations were monitored and found in compliance. You stated that you do not provide transportation, but that you have a vehicle for emergencies. I monitored daily arrival and departure records, a fire extinguisher that was located in the kitchen, and storage of hazardous materials and medications. The emergency drill log documenting the latest fire drill and shelter-in-place drills both completed on April 22, 2024 was monitored in compliance. Outdoor inspections were reviewed and last completed on April 22, 2024. There is an electrically operated (with battery back up) smoke detector located in the hallway of the home. We tested the alarm today and it sounded. The following violations were cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 701 All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The following hazards were observed outdoors: a propane tank was not stored in a locked area, the seat of one bicycle had peeled off leaving the foam padding exposed. The following hazards were observed inside: the laundry room containing cleaning chemicals was left unlocked, the providers prescription and over-the-counter medication was store in a cabinet unlocked in the kitchen, hand sanitizer was stored below five feet, and clorox wipes was stored in an unlocked cabinet below five feet. .1719(a)(1)&(17) 904 Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review. An emergeny medical care plan was not on file at the facility for review. .1713 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 on 4/8/24 did not have a health assessment on file within 30 days. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. One child enrolled on 4/8/24 did not have an immunization record on file within 30 days. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 1828 The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. One child enrolled on 4/8/24 did not have a receipt one file that parents received the facility's operational policies. 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) 1857 The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was not on file for review. .1714(c) 1931 Telephone numbers for the fire department, law enforcement office, emergency medical service, and poison control were not posted in a location visible in the home. Emergency numbers were not posted at the facility. .1719(a )(12) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. One child enrolled on 4/8/24 did not have a receipt one file that parents received the facility's smoking and tobacco restriction policy. .1719(a)(11) Technical assistance was given in the following areas: 1. Each morning before children arrive to the facility, check for hazards inside and outside. Remove or lock them so that they are not accessible to children. 2. I printed a copy of the emergency medical care plan form for you to complete and post in the room used for childcare. 3. The Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) should be reviewed annually and updated as needed. In order to verify that the EPR plan is reviewed annually, print the first page of the EPR plan each year and add it to your EPR notebook for monitoring purposes. 4. I printed a copy of the emergency numbers form for you to complete and post in the room used for childcare. 5. Children newly enrolled should have a health assessment and immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment. I suggest setting reminders on your phone to assist in remembering when these are required to be on file. 6. A signed receipt that parents have received the facility’s operational policies and smoking restriction policy should be on file the first day of attendance/enrollment. You may use the File Checklist for Children’s records form found on DCDEE’s website to check off each item that is required to be in each child’s file to ensure that all required paperwork is on file within the required timeframes. Consultation was given in the following areas: 1. We reviewed the due dates for all of your training. You can utilize the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form to track when training is due. All health and safety trainings, including Child Maltreatment training, are due to be completed every five years. CPR and First Aid training are due to be completed every two years. ITS-SIDS training is due to be completed every three years. 2. Your criminal background check (CBC) will expire on October 30, 2024. I suggest completing that process to obtain a new CBC three to six months prior to it expiring. 3. On January 1, 2024, two new FCCH Rules were passed that require FCCH facilities to have a lead water test completed by January 1, 2025, and to register for a lead paint/asbestos test. Both of these tests can be completed for free through www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.com. 10A NCAC 09 .1725 SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES (a)(2) collect and submit samples of water from each water outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. Results of the analysis shall be on file in the home. For operators that submit an application for licensure after the effective date of this Rule, water samples shall be collected by the operator and tested during the application process. For all other family child care homes, water samples shall be collected by the operator and tested within 12 months of the effective date of this Rule. NCAC 09 .1707 BUILDING REQUIREMENTS The applicant shall ensure that the family child care home complies with the following requirements: (2) all family child care homes must be free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7) and asbestos hazards. Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received by me no later than 5/24/24, stating how each violation was corrected. Please mail or email me the letter to Erin.Pickard@dhhs.nc.gov or P.O. Box 971, Kannapolis, NC 28082. 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/en-us/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. 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. Contact Erin Pickard at erin.pickard@dhhs.nc.gov or 704-594-0153 if you have any questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2200 · Violation

Name of Operation: GOD'S LITTLE BLESSINGS Facility ID: 80000164 Consultant: CAROLYN CONLEY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/12/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/12/2023 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 01:00 PM Time Out: 02:30 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 June 8, 2023. Upon arrival, I was greeted by you, Deborah Neely, provider, and I stated the reason for my visit. The current Four-Star license effective October 24, 2017, was posted on the wall. Your Family Child Care Home is licensed for eight children on first, second and third shift 0-12 years of age. The restrictions on your license are daytime and overnight; maximum of five preschool children at any time; fireplace/woodstove not used during operating hours and no more than two infants under age one. We discussed that your program is in cohort one which means you will go through the rated licensing process between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024 is your preparation year. We discussed reaching out to Smart Start Rowan and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) for technical assistance. We also discussed completing the three month self-study so that you can get more than one point in program standards. I observed the children during nap time. 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. I monitored the well water test document that was completed on November 29, 2023. I monitored your pets rabies vaccination that was competed on December 4, 2023. Your CPR and First aid certification expired on in August 2023. You stated that you were scheduled to attend a training on December 5th and the class was cancelled. In the meantime, you have attempted to find another class. You stated that you are on a waiting list for one in Statesville if someone cancels. As of right now the only class you stated you can find with openings is taking place on January 10, 2024. I contacted another facility during the visit which is holding a CPR/FA training on 12/14/23 and gave you information to register. You stated that you do not administer any medications and that there are no children enrolled with any medical conditions or allergies. There were three 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 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator's First Aid certification expired on 8/15/23. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator's CPR certification expired on 8/15/23. .1703(a)(3) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: -Place a reminder in your phone 3 months prior to your CPR/FA expiring to look for the training and register. This will prevent having your CPR/FA certification expire. CONSULTATION: -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. The ncrlap.org website is a great resource to use for your 3 month study. -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. Contact Jennifer Misenheimer, Early Education Program Lead at Smart Start Rowan, at (704) 603-3351 for technical assistance as you prepare for the rated license process. -Visit the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s website: ncrlap.org. There are training and resources available for the Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessments. 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 November 26, 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