Tippitoes Early Education Development Center

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: Tippitoes Early Education Development Center Facility ID: 53000364 Consultant: TURKESHIA MCCORMICK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 325 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance rated license visit. The facility operated with a Three-Star License, issued October 2, 2024 earning five points in the education component, two points in the program component and one quality point for complying with the programmatic option. License restrictions include first and second shift and overnight care and meets enhanced ratios. Upon my arrival, Mrs. Tippett was not at the facility. As I was conducting the walkthrough of the indoor areas, staff member R. Voyce stated that Mrs. Tippit requested that I wait in the office until Mrs. Tippett arrived to assist with today’s visit. Mrs. Tippett arrived at 10:10am. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on May 27, 2025, and a superior rating was received. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 13, 2025. The program’s compliance history was eighty-two (82) percent as of 3/2/2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 3, 2026, and Tippitoes Early Education Development Center, LLC. was listed as current- active. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. Children enrolled were observed during teacher directed activities, free play, routines such as diapering, toileting and handwashing and outdoor play. Infants present, were observed during free play with teachers. Transportation was also monitored during this visit. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was last documented as reviewed for three staff members in 2/2025 and 10/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The last annual health questionnaires on file for four staff members including the director were dated for 2024. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The last emergency information form on file for four providers including the director were last dated for 2024. .0701(a) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan was lsst documented as reviewed for three staff members on 2/2025 and 10/2024. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two staff members who began employment in September 2025 did not receive the training until January 2026. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately on or before March 18, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Turkeshia McCormick, Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was offered on creating a system for the administrator and staff that allows them to periodically check required documentation to ensure that the dates are valid and that all necessary information is included as well as ensuring that compliance is maintained throughout the facility. Utilize the staff file checklist and staff training worksheets that are available on the DCDEE website to assist with keeping track of the required documentation and the timelines. As a reminder, your fire inspection is due by 3/12/2026. Once it is completed, please send the original copy to me within five (5) business days. Also, your next rated license assessment is due by 10/2027. You can visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization to familiarize yourself and your staff with what the new QRIS Pathways process will look like as well as what the requirements are. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with Tamara Tippett. Contact me at Turkeshia McCormick, Child Care Consultant, 910-308-0895, Turkeshia.mccormick@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Tippitoes Early Education Development Center Facility ID: 53000364 Consultant: TURKESHIA MCCORMICK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/3/2026 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 3/3/2026 Age: From 0 To 6 Total Minutes: 325 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance rated license visit. The facility operated with a Three-Star License, issued October 2, 2024 earning five points in the education component, two points in the program component and one quality point for complying with the programmatic option. License restrictions include first and second shift and overnight care and meets enhanced ratios. Upon my arrival, Mrs. Tippett was not at the facility. As I was conducting the walkthrough of the indoor areas, staff member R. Voyce stated that Mrs. Tippit requested that I wait in the office until Mrs. Tippett arrived to assist with today’s visit. Mrs. Tippett arrived at 10:10am. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on May 27, 2025, and a superior rating was received. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 13, 2025. The program’s compliance history was eighty-two (82) percent as of 3/2/2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 3, 2026, and Tippitoes Early Education Development Center, LLC. was listed as current- active. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. Children enrolled were observed during teacher directed activities, free play, routines such as diapering, toileting and handwashing and outdoor play. Infants present, were observed during free play with teachers. Transportation was also monitored during this visit. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was last documented as reviewed for three staff members in 2/2025 and 10/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The last annual health questionnaires on file for four staff members including the director were dated for 2024. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The last emergency information form on file for four providers including the director were last dated for 2024. .0701(a) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan was lsst documented as reviewed for three staff members on 2/2025 and 10/2024. .0607(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two staff members who began employment in September 2025 did not receive the training until January 2026. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately on or before March 18, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Turkeshia McCormick, Child Care Consultant, 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance was offered on creating a system for the administrator and staff that allows them to periodically check required documentation to ensure that the dates are valid and that all necessary information is included as well as ensuring that compliance is maintained throughout the facility. Utilize the staff file checklist and staff training worksheets that are available on the DCDEE website to assist with keeping track of the required documentation and the timelines. As a reminder, your fire inspection is due by 3/12/2026. Once it is completed, please send the original copy to me within five (5) business days. Also, your next rated license assessment is due by 10/2027. You can visit https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization to familiarize yourself and your staff with what the new QRIS Pathways process will look like as well as what the requirements are. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with Tamara Tippett. Contact me at Turkeshia McCormick, Child Care Consultant, 910-308-0895, Turkeshia.mccormick@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: Tippitoes Early Education Development Center Facility ID: 53000364 Consultant: TURKESHIA MCCORMICK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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 for a routine unannounced visit. Tamara Tippit, administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. The facility operated with a Three-Star License, issued October 2, 2024 earning five points in the education component, two points in the program component and one quality point for complying with the programmatic option. License restrictions include first and second shift and overnight care and meets enhanced ratios. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93) percent as of 9/17/2025 and was reviewed with the administrator. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed during the visit and Tippitoes Early Education Development Center, LLC. was listed as current-active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in meals and snacks, group time, free play in activity areas, outdoor play, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Infants enrolled were observed during naptime, tummy time and free play. Children brought lunch from home, and each met the nutritional guidelines and requirements. Five new staff has been employed since my last visit. Those files were reviewed, and violations were found. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 315 When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group. Upon my arrival to the center, there were eight 2 year olds and one 1 year old present in space #1 with one staff member. .0713(a)(1) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. One 1 year old and eight 2 year olds in space #1 were watching Ms. Rachel on the television upon my arrival. .0510(f) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. R. Voyce did not have a current medical report on file and A. Buie who began employment on 4/15/2025, had a medical report on file dated 4/29/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Two staff members who began employment in June 2025 and August 2025, had TB tests that were received March 2024 and May 2024. A staff member who began employment on 4/15/2025 had a TB test dated 4/29/2025. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. C. Rincon began employment on the morning of 9/17/2025 but had a criminal background check that came in prior to end of my visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. C. Rincon-Ruiz did not have a valid qualification letter on file prior to their start date. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 1, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Turkeshia McCormick, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 411, Lillington NC 27546. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was offered on providing alternate activities for children during planned group activities. Children have different attention spans and learn differently. By allowing children the opportunity to continue free play or other free choice activities you lessen the likelihood of possible disruptive behaviors during planned group activities. When you have to continually stop to redirect a child’s attention to the activity, you should take that opportunity to allow them to leave the group if they choose to. You can sometimes try creating different groups such as group A and group B, when completing routines like restroom breaks and handwashing for meals and snacks. This helps with reducing wait times and again preventing possible behavior issues that may arise. During these times, when one group is finished, they could read books quietly or have a small group time and talk about “today’s highlights” in which they tell their friends about the highlight of their day so far. These are just a couple of ideas to get the staff started on brainstorming ways to incorporate other activities that will be useful during transition times. Technical assistance was also offered on maintaining staff files. To ensure that required documentation is completed by the required deadlines, consider creating a system where the files are checked periodically or when new staff are hired, they are checked weekly for the first six (6) weeks and afterwards monthly until they have completed their first ninety (90) days of employment. Technical Assistance was also offered on creating a system for staff that allows them to periodically check required documentation to ensure that the dates are valid and that all necessary information is included as well as ensuring that compliance is maintained throughout the facility. Checking current classroom enrollment prior to enrolling new families can help ensure that staff/child ratio will be maintained. It also lessons the burden on staff and families as the facility maintains compliance and families are not left with the task of finding alternative child care during times when staff/child ratio cannot be met. Technical assistance was also offered on entering current staff into the ABCMS portal routinely checking the portal to ensure that the staff roster is updated. Remember to remove any former employees once they are terminated. Add new employees as soon as they begin employment. Both of these tasks should be done within five (5) business days. Make sure that any aliases or other names are listed on the application as well. This makes it easier to find employees who may have gotten married and have not had a chance to change their last name within the system. At this time, the facility does not have any staff listed. Remember to complete the ABCMS training in moodle. You will not be able to use the system if this training has not been completed. Please keep me updated and once those changes have been made within the system, complete your compliance letter. Contact information for the Criminal Background Check Unit is (919) 814-6401. It is noted that C. Rincon left prior to the end of today's visit. As a reminder, there will be a meeting for center on September 23, 2025, at 12:00pm at the Partnership for Families and Children of Lee County to discuss the QRIS modernization Plan. If you have not already registered yourself or a representative to attend, please contact that office at (919) 774-9496 to receive further information on how to do so. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with Tamara Tippit. Contact me at Turkeshia McCormick, Child Care Consultant, 910-308-0895, Turkeshia.mccormick@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Tippitoes Early Education Development Center Facility ID: 53000364 Consultant: TURKESHIA MCCORMICK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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 for a routine unannounced visit. Tamara Tippit, administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. The facility operated with a Three-Star License, issued October 2, 2024 earning five points in the education component, two points in the program component and one quality point for complying with the programmatic option. License restrictions include first and second shift and overnight care and meets enhanced ratios. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93) percent as of 9/17/2025 and was reviewed with the administrator. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed during the visit and Tippitoes Early Education Development Center, LLC. was listed as current-active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in meals and snacks, group time, free play in activity areas, outdoor play, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Infants enrolled were observed during naptime, tummy time and free play. Children brought lunch from home, and each met the nutritional guidelines and requirements. Five new staff has been employed since my last visit. Those files were reviewed, and violations were found. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 315 When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group. Upon my arrival to the center, there were eight 2 year olds and one 1 year old present in space #1 with one staff member. .0713(a)(1) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. One 1 year old and eight 2 year olds in space #1 were watching Ms. Rachel on the television upon my arrival. .0510(f) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. R. Voyce did not have a current medical report on file and A. Buie who began employment on 4/15/2025, had a medical report on file dated 4/29/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Two staff members who began employment in June 2025 and August 2025, had TB tests that were received March 2024 and May 2024. A staff member who began employment on 4/15/2025 had a TB test dated 4/29/2025. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. C. Rincon began employment on the morning of 9/17/2025 but had a criminal background check that came in prior to end of my visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. C. Rincon-Ruiz did not have a valid qualification letter on file prior to their start date. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 1, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Turkeshia McCormick, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 411, Lillington NC 27546. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was offered on providing alternate activities for children during planned group activities. Children have different attention spans and learn differently. By allowing children the opportunity to continue free play or other free choice activities you lessen the likelihood of possible disruptive behaviors during planned group activities. When you have to continually stop to redirect a child’s attention to the activity, you should take that opportunity to allow them to leave the group if they choose to. You can sometimes try creating different groups such as group A and group B, when completing routines like restroom breaks and handwashing for meals and snacks. This helps with reducing wait times and again preventing possible behavior issues that may arise. During these times, when one group is finished, they could read books quietly or have a small group time and talk about “today’s highlights” in which they tell their friends about the highlight of their day so far. These are just a couple of ideas to get the staff started on brainstorming ways to incorporate other activities that will be useful during transition times. Technical assistance was also offered on maintaining staff files. To ensure that required documentation is completed by the required deadlines, consider creating a system where the files are checked periodically or when new staff are hired, they are checked weekly for the first six (6) weeks and afterwards monthly until they have completed their first ninety (90) days of employment. Technical Assistance was also offered on creating a system for staff that allows them to periodically check required documentation to ensure that the dates are valid and that all necessary information is included as well as ensuring that compliance is maintained throughout the facility. Checking current classroom enrollment prior to enrolling new families can help ensure that staff/child ratio will be maintained. It also lessons the burden on staff and families as the facility maintains compliance and families are not left with the task of finding alternative child care during times when staff/child ratio cannot be met. Technical assistance was also offered on entering current staff into the ABCMS portal routinely checking the portal to ensure that the staff roster is updated. Remember to remove any former employees once they are terminated. Add new employees as soon as they begin employment. Both of these tasks should be done within five (5) business days. Make sure that any aliases or other names are listed on the application as well. This makes it easier to find employees who may have gotten married and have not had a chance to change their last name within the system. At this time, the facility does not have any staff listed. Remember to complete the ABCMS training in moodle. You will not be able to use the system if this training has not been completed. Please keep me updated and once those changes have been made within the system, complete your compliance letter. Contact information for the Criminal Background Check Unit is (919) 814-6401. It is noted that C. Rincon left prior to the end of today's visit. As a reminder, there will be a meeting for center on September 23, 2025, at 12:00pm at the Partnership for Families and Children of Lee County to discuss the QRIS modernization Plan. If you have not already registered yourself or a representative to attend, please contact that office at (919) 774-9496 to receive further information on how to do so. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with Tamara Tippit. Contact me at Turkeshia McCormick, Child Care Consultant, 910-308-0895, Turkeshia.mccormick@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Tippitoes Early Education Development Center Facility ID: 53000364 Consultant: TURKESHIA MCCORMICK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/17/2025 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 9/17/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center 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 for a routine unannounced visit. Tamara Tippit, administrator, assisted me with today’s visit. The facility operated with a Three-Star License, issued October 2, 2024 earning five points in the education component, two points in the program component and one quality point for complying with the programmatic option. License restrictions include first and second shift and overnight care and meets enhanced ratios. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three (93) percent as of 9/17/2025 and was reviewed with the administrator. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed during the visit and Tippitoes Early Education Development Center, LLC. was listed as current-active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today and all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in meals and snacks, group time, free play in activity areas, outdoor play, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Infants enrolled were observed during naptime, tummy time and free play. Children brought lunch from home, and each met the nutritional guidelines and requirements. Five new staff has been employed since my last visit. Those files were reviewed, and violations were found. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with current program and education components as well as the quality point. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 315 When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group. Upon my arrival to the center, there were eight 2 year olds and one 1 year old present in space #1 with one staff member. .0713(a)(1) 544 Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. One 1 year old and eight 2 year olds in space #1 were watching Ms. Rachel on the television upon my arrival. .0510(f) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. R. Voyce did not have a current medical report on file and A. Buie who began employment on 4/15/2025, had a medical report on file dated 4/29/2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Two staff members who began employment in June 2025 and August 2025, had TB tests that were received March 2024 and May 2024. A staff member who began employment on 4/15/2025 had a TB test dated 4/29/2025. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. C. Rincon began employment on the morning of 9/17/2025 but had a criminal background check that came in prior to end of my visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. C. Rincon-Ruiz did not have a valid qualification letter on file prior to their start date. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 1, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Turkeshia McCormick, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 411, Lillington NC 27546. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was offered on providing alternate activities for children during planned group activities. Children have different attention spans and learn differently. By allowing children the opportunity to continue free play or other free choice activities you lessen the likelihood of possible disruptive behaviors during planned group activities. When you have to continually stop to redirect a child’s attention to the activity, you should take that opportunity to allow them to leave the group if they choose to. You can sometimes try creating different groups such as group A and group B, when completing routines like restroom breaks and handwashing for meals and snacks. This helps with reducing wait times and again preventing possible behavior issues that may arise. During these times, when one group is finished, they could read books quietly or have a small group time and talk about “today’s highlights” in which they tell their friends about the highlight of their day so far. These are just a couple of ideas to get the staff started on brainstorming ways to incorporate other activities that will be useful during transition times. Technical assistance was also offered on maintaining staff files. To ensure that required documentation is completed by the required deadlines, consider creating a system where the files are checked periodically or when new staff are hired, they are checked weekly for the first six (6) weeks and afterwards monthly until they have completed their first ninety (90) days of employment. Technical Assistance was also offered on creating a system for staff that allows them to periodically check required documentation to ensure that the dates are valid and that all necessary information is included as well as ensuring that compliance is maintained throughout the facility. Checking current classroom enrollment prior to enrolling new families can help ensure that staff/child ratio will be maintained. It also lessons the burden on staff and families as the facility maintains compliance and families are not left with the task of finding alternative child care during times when staff/child ratio cannot be met. Technical assistance was also offered on entering current staff into the ABCMS portal routinely checking the portal to ensure that the staff roster is updated. Remember to remove any former employees once they are terminated. Add new employees as soon as they begin employment. Both of these tasks should be done within five (5) business days. Make sure that any aliases or other names are listed on the application as well. This makes it easier to find employees who may have gotten married and have not had a chance to change their last name within the system. At this time, the facility does not have any staff listed. Remember to complete the ABCMS training in moodle. You will not be able to use the system if this training has not been completed. Please keep me updated and once those changes have been made within the system, complete your compliance letter. Contact information for the Criminal Background Check Unit is (919) 814-6401. It is noted that C. Rincon left prior to the end of today's visit. As a reminder, there will be a meeting for center on September 23, 2025, at 12:00pm at the Partnership for Families and Children of Lee County to discuss the QRIS modernization Plan. If you have not already registered yourself or a representative to attend, please contact that office at (919) 774-9496 to receive further information on how to do so. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with Tamara Tippit. Contact me at Turkeshia McCormick, Child Care Consultant, 910-308-0895, Turkeshia.mccormick@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Tippitoes Early Education Development Center Facility ID: 53000364 Consultant: TURKESHIA MCCORMICK Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/18/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 3/18/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance rated license visit. Tamara Tippett, administrator/owner, assisted me with the visit. The facility operated with a Three-Star License, issued October 2, 2024 earning five points in the education component, two points in the program component and one quality point for complying with the programmatic option. License restrictions include first and second shift and overnight care and meets enhanced ratios. Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, accompanied me during today's visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on June 19, 2024, and a superior rating was received. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 13, 2025 and was submitted during the visit. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one (91) percent as of 3/17/2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 18, 2025, and TippiToes Early Education Development Center, LLC. was listed as current- active. I visited each indoor and outdoor space. Children enrolled were observed during teacher directed activities, free play, routines such as diapering, toileting and handwashing and outdoor play. Transportation was previously approved and it was monitored during this visit. Morning snack consisted of cheerios, apples and milk. The following violation was cited during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. T. Wright did not receive documented orientation during the first 6 weeks. .1101(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 1, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Turkeshia McCormick, Child Care Consultant, PO Box 411, Lillington NC 27546. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 During today's visit we discussed that the Administrator information must be updated. A Pre-Service for Administrator form was left with you during today's visit. Please complete the form and submit it to me by April 1, 2025. Technical assistance was offered reviewing the children’s records to ensure that all documentation prior to enrollment is complete or accurate. Also periodically review staff files to ensure any required documentation is up to date and on file. Technical assistance was also offered on the following subjects. When completing staff orientation make sure that it is centered on your center operations. CPR/First Aid trainings are valid for two (2) years. Please be sure to monitor the temperature of the building throughout the day. The temperature needs to be between 65-85 degrees throughout the building. For any infant spaces the temperature would need to be between 65-75 degrees. We also discussed the possible addition on a space for infants. Once you have received the necessary inspections (typically approval from Environmental Health), contact me to conduct a visit to approve the space. Keep in mind that the Administrator as well as any staff that work in the classroom for infants must have current ITS-SIDS training. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with Mrs. Tippett. Contact me at Turkeshia McCormick, Child Care Consultant, 910-308-0895, Turkeshia.mccormick@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: Tippitoes Early Education Development Center Facility ID: 53000364 Consultant: JENNIFER H BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0924-016A Visit Date: 10/7/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 10/7/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 45 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 10:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to follow-up regarding allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. Turkeshia McCormick, Child Care Consultant, was also present and assisted me during the visit. Tamara Tippit, Owner, accompanied us during a walk-through of the facility. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. During today's visit, one staff member was caring for ten children, ages one to four years old. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A written, dated, and signed letter of compliance must be submitted to me within one week, by October 14, 2024, describing how and when the violations were corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. The letter of compliance should be emailed or mailed to Jennifer Byrd, Investigations Consultant 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200 Telephone-910-785-1486 Fax number- 919-715-1013 Email Jennifer.H.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov or Melissa Loehr, Supervisor Melissa.Loehr@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: Tippitoes Early Education Development Center Facility ID: 53000364 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/12/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 8/12/2024 Age: From 2 To 8 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to the Third Temporary Time Period Visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective April 1, 2024, to October 1, 2024. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Tamara Tippit, Owner. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on June 19, 2024. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 6, 2024. The children observed today, were interacting with assigned staff, playing in free choice areas such as fine motor materials, books, blocks, and dramatic play materials, and whole group art activity. Staff adequately supervised children. The children were served cereal, milk, and sliced bananas for breakfast. I was not able to monitor two (2) new staff and one (1) volunteer file because they were not available for review. All center program records were also monitored. It is the center’s responsibility to review all files for completeness. The following were also observed during today’s visit: supervision; staff/child ratios; CPR/FA; storage of hazardous products & medication; adequate/approved space; posted license; program records; program records; and permit restrictions. Overall attendance and enrollment were collected today. The attached space, capacity and enrollment worksheet reflects the enrollment and attendance information along with the staff that were present and caring for children today. According to Mrs. Tippit there has been no change to her contact information. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Mrs. Tippit and a computerized copy was given to her. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Cleaning items and aerosol dispenser were not kept in locked storage. The door to the office/storage room that contained the items was locked during the visit; therefore, it was corrected during the visit. .2820(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Two new staff files and one volunteer file were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter-in-place or lockdown-drills were not practiced every three months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by August 26, 2024, stating that the violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to the following address: Leisa Benson 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by August 26, 2024, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today’s, visit your compliance history is 90%. I discussed with you that I cannot process your rated license application until I receive your compliance letter. N. Christian is no longer the administrator. Her last day was July 22, 2024. Rated License Assessment: In order to maintain subsidy payments at the end of the temporary time period, the facility must transition to a three to five star rated license. Education Standards: Two (2) new staff have been hired. They have submitted their updated education information to WORKS to be evaluated. I discussed with you that if their education has not been evaluated by August 26, 2024, I will have to use the education information they have at that time. Program standards: they will meet enhanced staff/child ratio. They will let me know what quality point they will meet by August 26, 2024. Technical Assistance: Required In-service training hours for staff were discussed with you along with how to calculate in-service training hours. All in-service training hours should be logged on the On-Going Training Documentation Form. Copies of certificates should be kept in each staff’s file and available for review by a representative of DCDEE. Their fire and sanitation inspections were current; however, I discussed with them that when they receive their fire inspection, it should be submitted to their assigned consultant within one (1) week of the inspection. They should also send their sanitation inspection to their assigned consultant. I also discussed with them that it is their responsibility to ensure that inspections are conducted annually so they may want to set up a tracking system for when they are due. You have purchased a minibus. I reviewed the transportation requirements with you. I discussed with you that any driver of a bus that is designed to transport 16 or more persons, or that has a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, is required to obtain a CDL in the applicable class with a passenger endorsement. For additional information you can visit: www.buckleupnc.org or, toll-free 800-672-4527. You can’t provide transportation until you have been approved. You can contact your assigned consultant when you are ready to be approved. Reminders: You can visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. You should complete Playground Safety Training within the first six (6) months of licensure. You can reach me at 919-819-9348, or email: leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Tippitoes Early Education Development Center Facility ID: 53000364 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/12/2024 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 8/12/2024 Age: From 2 To 8 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to the Third Temporary Time Period Visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective April 1, 2024, to October 1, 2024. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Tamara Tippit, Owner. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on June 19, 2024. The last fire inspection was conducted on March 6, 2024. The children observed today, were interacting with assigned staff, playing in free choice areas such as fine motor materials, books, blocks, and dramatic play materials, and whole group art activity. Staff adequately supervised children. The children were served cereal, milk, and sliced bananas for breakfast. I was not able to monitor two (2) new staff and one (1) volunteer file because they were not available for review. All center program records were also monitored. It is the center’s responsibility to review all files for completeness. The following were also observed during today’s visit: supervision; staff/child ratios; CPR/FA; storage of hazardous products & medication; adequate/approved space; posted license; program records; program records; and permit restrictions. Overall attendance and enrollment were collected today. The attached space, capacity and enrollment worksheet reflects the enrollment and attendance information along with the staff that were present and caring for children today. According to Mrs. Tippit there has been no change to her contact information. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Mrs. Tippit and a computerized copy was given to her. Violation Number Comment Rule 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Cleaning items and aerosol dispenser were not kept in locked storage. The door to the office/storage room that contained the items was locked during the visit; therefore, it was corrected during the visit. .2820(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Two new staff files and one volunteer file were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter-in-place or lockdown-drills were not practiced every three months. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by August 26, 2024, stating that the violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov or mailed to the following address: Leisa Benson 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by August 26, 2024, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today’s, visit your compliance history is 90%. I discussed with you that I cannot process your rated license application until I receive your compliance letter. N. Christian is no longer the administrator. Her last day was July 22, 2024. Rated License Assessment: In order to maintain subsidy payments at the end of the temporary time period, the facility must transition to a three to five star rated license. Education Standards: Two (2) new staff have been hired. They have submitted their updated education information to WORKS to be evaluated. I discussed with you that if their education has not been evaluated by August 26, 2024, I will have to use the education information they have at that time. Program standards: they will meet enhanced staff/child ratio. They will let me know what quality point they will meet by August 26, 2024. Technical Assistance: Required In-service training hours for staff were discussed with you along with how to calculate in-service training hours. All in-service training hours should be logged on the On-Going Training Documentation Form. Copies of certificates should be kept in each staff’s file and available for review by a representative of DCDEE. Their fire and sanitation inspections were current; however, I discussed with them that when they receive their fire inspection, it should be submitted to their assigned consultant within one (1) week of the inspection. They should also send their sanitation inspection to their assigned consultant. I also discussed with them that it is their responsibility to ensure that inspections are conducted annually so they may want to set up a tracking system for when they are due. You have purchased a minibus. I reviewed the transportation requirements with you. I discussed with you that any driver of a bus that is designed to transport 16 or more persons, or that has a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, is required to obtain a CDL in the applicable class with a passenger endorsement. For additional information you can visit: www.buckleupnc.org or, toll-free 800-672-4527. You can’t provide transportation until you have been approved. You can contact your assigned consultant when you are ready to be approved. Reminders: You can visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. You should complete Playground Safety Training within the first six (6) months of licensure. You can reach me at 919-819-9348, or email: leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: Tippitoes Early Education Development Center Facility ID: 53000364 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/11/2024 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 7/11/2024 Age: From 3 To 8 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 12:15 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to the second Temporary Time Period Visit. The facility was issued a Temporary License effective May 21, 2024, to October 1, 2024. Tamara Tippit, Administrator, was present. She accompanied me while I monitored the indoor and outdoor spaces used for child care. During this visit the children were observed during naptime and playing outside. Appropriate interactions were observed between the children and teachers. Teachers adequately supervised children. For afternoon snack the children will be served apple slices, cucumber slices, water, and milk. During the visit three (3) children’s files were randomly selected and reviewed. All staff files were monitored during the First Temporary Time Period Visit conducted on May 14, 2024. No new staff have been hired since then so, staff files were not monitored during this visit; however, I did review the Staff and Training Worksheet that was completed on May 14, 2024, to verify that all information was current. According to you all required documentation is on file for all staff and current. All center program records were also monitored. It is the center’s responsibility to review all files for completeness. Overall attendance and enrollment were collected today. The attached space, capacity and enrollment worksheet reflects the enrollment and attendance information along with the staff that were present and caring for children today. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Mrs. Tippit and a computerized copy was given to her. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One outlet was not covered in classroom one where children were napping. This was corrected when the outlet was covered with an outlet cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The enrollment date was not on the statement. This was corrected when the enrollment date was added. .1804(b) Two violations were cited and corrected during the visit; therefore, you are not required to submit a compliance letter to me. Rated License: During this visit you were given the application to apply for a Two through Five Star Rated License. This should be submitted to me no later than July 25, 2024. You stated that you do not want to have the ERS Assessment conducted. I reviewed with you that in order to receive more than two (2) points in program standards you would have to have the ERS Assessment conducted. I reviewed the Quality Point Form for the Two Through Five Star Rated License Child Care Center and a copy was also given to you. I also reviewed the Program Standards Worksheet—Center with you and a copy was given to you. In order to continue to be eligible for subsidy you must receive at least a 3star rated license. The Temporary License cannot be extended. Technical Assistance: Required In-service training hours for staff were discussed with you along with how to calculate in-service training hours. All in-service training hours should be logged on the On-Going Training Documentation Form. I provided you with a copy during todays and copies of certificates should be kept in each staff’s file and available for review by a representative of DCDEE. Health and Safety training topics must be completed within the first year of employment and then within every five (5) years after. Documentation of the training must be kept on file for review. You should record the training on the Health and Safety Training Record Form. This form can be found on the DCDEE website. Health and Safety Training may be found on the DCDEE website using the Moodle platform. You can access information for the Health and Safety Trainings by visiting: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Training-and-Professional-Development/Health-and-Safety-Trainings You completed the EPR Training on May 21, 2024. I discussed with you that following the completion of the EPR in Child Care training, the trained staff member of the center, shall develop the EPR Plan within (4) four months. You can access the EPR template on the NC Risk Management Portal website. Once you are on the NC Risk Management Portal website, use the ‘Getting Started’ instructions listed to the right-side of the page. REMINDERS: Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. If you have questions, you can contact me at (919) 819-9348 or, email: leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: Tippitoes Early Education Development Center Facility ID: 53000364 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/14/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to the first Temporary Time Period Visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective April 1, 2024, to October 1, 2024. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Mrs. Tamara Tippit, Owner/Administrator. Mrs. Tippit accompanied me as I conducted a walkthrough of the indoor spaces used for child care. I was not able to monitor the outdoor space due to the weather (it was raining); however, I did observe their most recent Playground Inspection Checklist and there were no issues noted. Children were observed during free play activities, eating lunch, and napping. Children were adequately supervised. For breakfast the children were served waffles, bananas, and milk. The children brought lunch from home. If a food component was missing from what the children brought for lunch the center provided the missing component. Three (3) staff files were reviewed including the administrator’s file. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. In addition, required center program records were also monitored. It is the center’s responsibility to review all files to ensure they are complete and accurate. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Mrs. Tippit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. This was not completed and posted in two classrooms. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 445 For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. Toys that were labeled for children 3 and up were accessible to 2 year old's. .0510 (e ) (1)(A-G) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The door to the kitchen was closed but it was not locked (the lock was not in good repair) so, children could access the kitchen. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Toys that were stored in plastic bags were accessible to two year old's. .0604(q) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. This information was not on file for two children enrolled. .0802(c)(2) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by May 28, 2024, stating that all violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by May 28, 2024, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today’s, visit your compliance history is 89%. Rated License Assessment: In order to maintain subsidy payments at the end of the temporary time period, the facility must transition to a three to five star rated license. Education Standards: The education of the Administrator, Lead Teachers, Teachers, and Group Leaders will be assessed for points for the star rated license. It is imperative to submit official transcripts directly to DCDEE and have employees submit all other information using “WORKS” (Workforce online reporting and knowledge system) no later than September 1, 2024. All staff education should be current before the fifth month of the temporary time period as a rated license will need to be processed before the end date of the temporary license. Program Standards: The center may receive 2 points in program standards by meeting enhanced staff child ratios or enhanced space and by providing the required activity centers and supplemental centers. To receive more than 2 points in program standards, the facility will need to have an Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment and score at least a 4.0 on each of the scales. Be sure to visit www.ncrlap.org to familiarize you and your staff with the different assessments. Also, if you meet the requirements for a 4-5 star rated license and plan to provide care to 4 year old’s you will be required to have a curriculum that has been approved by DCDEE. You can review the approved curriculum by visiting: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Read/nc-child-care-commission-approved-early-childhood-four-year-old-curricula-2018 Quality Bonus Point: While the facility may meet more than one possible quality point, the facility can only earn a maximum of one quality bonus point. During the visit I gave you a copy of the Quality Point Form for the Two Through Five Star Rated License for Child Care Centers for your review. Total points and Star Rated License Information: The total points received in both education and program standards and the quality bonus point will determine the star license issued to your center. To receive a three star license the facility must earn at least seven points. To receive a four star license the facility must earn at least ten points. To receive a five star license the facility must earn at least thirteen points. Technical Assistance: Quality Child Care: Providing quality child care is essential for children. There is ample research demonstrating that high quality child care experiences have many benefits to children and society and that quality child care is linked to children’s improved school performance. Classrooms with a planned curriculum have a more positive impact on child outcomes than one with no set curriculum. A comprehensive curriculum will address all areas of a child’s development including social and emotional, physical and health, cognition and general knowledge, and language and communication. For example, activities promoting literacy, math and science concepts, music and art are typically included. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules at all times. Periodically review the child care law and rules. Visit the DCDEE website and click on the “What’s New” tab to stay abreast of all updates. Trainings: Health and Safety training topics must be completed within the first year of employment and then within every five (5) years after. Documentation of training must be kept on file for review. Complete the health and safety training record as found on the DCDEE website. Health and Safety trainings may be found on the DCDEE website using the Moodle platform. Centers and family child care homes have (1) one year from the date of their initial license to complete the Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Training. When staff trained in EPR leaves employment, the center or family child care home must ensure another staff person completes the required training within four months of the vacancy. To find an Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Child Care training, you can visit: https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/for-early-educators/epr-trainers/ or you can contact your local CCR&R agency or Partnership for Children nearest you. Playground Safety Training addresses playground safety hazards, playground supervision, maintenance and general upkeep of the outdoor learning environment, and age and developmentally appropriate playground materials and equipment. To meet requirements for Playground Safety training, at least one staff member shall complete the training. If you are employed with a North Carolina licensed child care center, this training may be required as part of your professional development. Completion of playground safety training shall be included in the number of hours needed to meet annual on-going training requirements. If required to comply with Rule .1102(e), you shall have six months from the date of employment, or from the date a vacancy occurs, to complete the required safety training. A certificate of completion of this course shall be maintained and available for review upon request. Playground Safety training may be received in-person, or through real-time virtual training. Distance learning shall not be permitted for playground safety training. To see if a Playground Safety Training is available in your local community, please reach out to your local CCR&R or Partnership for Children. REMINDERS: You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at 919-819-9348 or, email leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov 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: Tippitoes Early Education Development Center Facility ID: 53000364 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/14/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to the first Temporary Time Period Visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective April 1, 2024, to October 1, 2024. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Mrs. Tamara Tippit, Owner/Administrator. Mrs. Tippit accompanied me as I conducted a walkthrough of the indoor spaces used for child care. I was not able to monitor the outdoor space due to the weather (it was raining); however, I did observe their most recent Playground Inspection Checklist and there were no issues noted. Children were observed during free play activities, eating lunch, and napping. Children were adequately supervised. For breakfast the children were served waffles, bananas, and milk. The children brought lunch from home. If a food component was missing from what the children brought for lunch the center provided the missing component. Three (3) staff files were reviewed including the administrator’s file. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. In addition, required center program records were also monitored. It is the center’s responsibility to review all files to ensure they are complete and accurate. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Mrs. Tippit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. This was not completed and posted in two classrooms. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 445 For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. Toys that were labeled for children 3 and up were accessible to 2 year old's. .0510 (e ) (1)(A-G) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The door to the kitchen was closed but it was not locked (the lock was not in good repair) so, children could access the kitchen. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Toys that were stored in plastic bags were accessible to two year old's. .0604(q) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. This information was not on file for two children enrolled. .0802(c)(2) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by May 28, 2024, stating that all violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by May 28, 2024, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today’s, visit your compliance history is 89%. Rated License Assessment: In order to maintain subsidy payments at the end of the temporary time period, the facility must transition to a three to five star rated license. Education Standards: The education of the Administrator, Lead Teachers, Teachers, and Group Leaders will be assessed for points for the star rated license. It is imperative to submit official transcripts directly to DCDEE and have employees submit all other information using “WORKS” (Workforce online reporting and knowledge system) no later than September 1, 2024. All staff education should be current before the fifth month of the temporary time period as a rated license will need to be processed before the end date of the temporary license. Program Standards: The center may receive 2 points in program standards by meeting enhanced staff child ratios or enhanced space and by providing the required activity centers and supplemental centers. To receive more than 2 points in program standards, the facility will need to have an Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment and score at least a 4.0 on each of the scales. Be sure to visit www.ncrlap.org to familiarize you and your staff with the different assessments. Also, if you meet the requirements for a 4-5 star rated license and plan to provide care to 4 year old’s you will be required to have a curriculum that has been approved by DCDEE. You can review the approved curriculum by visiting: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Read/nc-child-care-commission-approved-early-childhood-four-year-old-curricula-2018 Quality Bonus Point: While the facility may meet more than one possible quality point, the facility can only earn a maximum of one quality bonus point. During the visit I gave you a copy of the Quality Point Form for the Two Through Five Star Rated License for Child Care Centers for your review. Total points and Star Rated License Information: The total points received in both education and program standards and the quality bonus point will determine the star license issued to your center. To receive a three star license the facility must earn at least seven points. To receive a four star license the facility must earn at least ten points. To receive a five star license the facility must earn at least thirteen points. Technical Assistance: Quality Child Care: Providing quality child care is essential for children. There is ample research demonstrating that high quality child care experiences have many benefits to children and society and that quality child care is linked to children’s improved school performance. Classrooms with a planned curriculum have a more positive impact on child outcomes than one with no set curriculum. A comprehensive curriculum will address all areas of a child’s development including social and emotional, physical and health, cognition and general knowledge, and language and communication. For example, activities promoting literacy, math and science concepts, music and art are typically included. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules at all times. Periodically review the child care law and rules. Visit the DCDEE website and click on the “What’s New” tab to stay abreast of all updates. Trainings: Health and Safety training topics must be completed within the first year of employment and then within every five (5) years after. Documentation of training must be kept on file for review. Complete the health and safety training record as found on the DCDEE website. Health and Safety trainings may be found on the DCDEE website using the Moodle platform. Centers and family child care homes have (1) one year from the date of their initial license to complete the Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Training. When staff trained in EPR leaves employment, the center or family child care home must ensure another staff person completes the required training within four months of the vacancy. To find an Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Child Care training, you can visit: https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/for-early-educators/epr-trainers/ or you can contact your local CCR&R agency or Partnership for Children nearest you. Playground Safety Training addresses playground safety hazards, playground supervision, maintenance and general upkeep of the outdoor learning environment, and age and developmentally appropriate playground materials and equipment. To meet requirements for Playground Safety training, at least one staff member shall complete the training. If you are employed with a North Carolina licensed child care center, this training may be required as part of your professional development. Completion of playground safety training shall be included in the number of hours needed to meet annual on-going training requirements. If required to comply with Rule .1102(e), you shall have six months from the date of employment, or from the date a vacancy occurs, to complete the required safety training. A certificate of completion of this course shall be maintained and available for review upon request. Playground Safety training may be received in-person, or through real-time virtual training. Distance learning shall not be permitted for playground safety training. To see if a Playground Safety Training is available in your local community, please reach out to your local CCR&R or Partnership for Children. REMINDERS: You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at 919-819-9348 or, email leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Tippitoes Early Education Development Center Facility ID: 53000364 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/14/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 270 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 01:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to the first Temporary Time Period Visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective April 1, 2024, to October 1, 2024. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with Mrs. Tamara Tippit, Owner/Administrator. Mrs. Tippit accompanied me as I conducted a walkthrough of the indoor spaces used for child care. I was not able to monitor the outdoor space due to the weather (it was raining); however, I did observe their most recent Playground Inspection Checklist and there were no issues noted. Children were observed during free play activities, eating lunch, and napping. Children were adequately supervised. For breakfast the children were served waffles, bananas, and milk. The children brought lunch from home. If a food component was missing from what the children brought for lunch the center provided the missing component. Three (3) staff files were reviewed including the administrator’s file. Three (3) children’s files were monitored. In addition, required center program records were also monitored. It is the center’s responsibility to review all files to ensure they are complete and accurate. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Mrs. Tippit. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. This was not completed and posted in two classrooms. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 445 For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. Toys that were labeled for children 3 and up were accessible to 2 year old's. .0510 (e ) (1)(A-G) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The door to the kitchen was closed but it was not locked (the lock was not in good repair) so, children could access the kitchen. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Toys that were stored in plastic bags were accessible to two year old's. .0604(q) 1314 Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. This information was not on file for two children enrolled. .0802(c)(2) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by May 28, 2024, stating that all violation/s have been corrected. The letter can be emailed to me at leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov. If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by May 28, 2024, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 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. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today’s, visit your compliance history is 89%. Rated License Assessment: In order to maintain subsidy payments at the end of the temporary time period, the facility must transition to a three to five star rated license. Education Standards: The education of the Administrator, Lead Teachers, Teachers, and Group Leaders will be assessed for points for the star rated license. It is imperative to submit official transcripts directly to DCDEE and have employees submit all other information using “WORKS” (Workforce online reporting and knowledge system) no later than September 1, 2024. All staff education should be current before the fifth month of the temporary time period as a rated license will need to be processed before the end date of the temporary license. Program Standards: The center may receive 2 points in program standards by meeting enhanced staff child ratios or enhanced space and by providing the required activity centers and supplemental centers. To receive more than 2 points in program standards, the facility will need to have an Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment and score at least a 4.0 on each of the scales. Be sure to visit www.ncrlap.org to familiarize you and your staff with the different assessments. Also, if you meet the requirements for a 4-5 star rated license and plan to provide care to 4 year old’s you will be required to have a curriculum that has been approved by DCDEE. You can review the approved curriculum by visiting: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Read/nc-child-care-commission-approved-early-childhood-four-year-old-curricula-2018 Quality Bonus Point: While the facility may meet more than one possible quality point, the facility can only earn a maximum of one quality bonus point. During the visit I gave you a copy of the Quality Point Form for the Two Through Five Star Rated License for Child Care Centers for your review. Total points and Star Rated License Information: The total points received in both education and program standards and the quality bonus point will determine the star license issued to your center. To receive a three star license the facility must earn at least seven points. To receive a four star license the facility must earn at least ten points. To receive a five star license the facility must earn at least thirteen points. Technical Assistance: Quality Child Care: Providing quality child care is essential for children. There is ample research demonstrating that high quality child care experiences have many benefits to children and society and that quality child care is linked to children’s improved school performance. Classrooms with a planned curriculum have a more positive impact on child outcomes than one with no set curriculum. A comprehensive curriculum will address all areas of a child’s development including social and emotional, physical and health, cognition and general knowledge, and language and communication. For example, activities promoting literacy, math and science concepts, music and art are typically included. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and rules at all times. Periodically review the child care law and rules. Visit the DCDEE website and click on the “What’s New” tab to stay abreast of all updates. Trainings: Health and Safety training topics must be completed within the first year of employment and then within every five (5) years after. Documentation of training must be kept on file for review. Complete the health and safety training record as found on the DCDEE website. Health and Safety trainings may be found on the DCDEE website using the Moodle platform. Centers and family child care homes have (1) one year from the date of their initial license to complete the Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) Training. When staff trained in EPR leaves employment, the center or family child care home must ensure another staff person completes the required training within four months of the vacancy. To find an Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Child Care training, you can visit: https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/for-early-educators/epr-trainers/ or you can contact your local CCR&R agency or Partnership for Children nearest you. Playground Safety Training addresses playground safety hazards, playground supervision, maintenance and general upkeep of the outdoor learning environment, and age and developmentally appropriate playground materials and equipment. To meet requirements for Playground Safety training, at least one staff member shall complete the training. If you are employed with a North Carolina licensed child care center, this training may be required as part of your professional development. Completion of playground safety training shall be included in the number of hours needed to meet annual on-going training requirements. If required to comply with Rule .1102(e), you shall have six months from the date of employment, or from the date a vacancy occurs, to complete the required safety training. A certificate of completion of this course shall be maintained and available for review upon request. Playground Safety training may be received in-person, or through real-time virtual training. Distance learning shall not be permitted for playground safety training. To see if a Playground Safety Training is available in your local community, please reach out to your local CCR&R or Partnership for Children. REMINDERS: You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at 919-819-9348 or, email leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov 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