Kids World Child Development Center

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS WORLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 23000181 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/15/2026 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 6/15/2026 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety, and to complete a rated license assessment. You, Courtney Lail, assisted me with the visit today. The facility currently operates with a four-star rated license issued on July 18, 2019, earning four (4) points in staff education, five (5) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care and second shifts, children less than 3 years old in rooms with direct exits only, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year -old children are enrolled. Creative Curriculum is the approved curriculum the facility is currently using. No children are enrolled during second shift. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 16, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on May 29, 2026. A superior sanitation classification was issued with six (6) demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on February 12, 2026, for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on June 8, 2026, at 9:35am and recorded. The most recent quarterly shelter in place emergency drill was conducted on April 14, 2026, at 10:05am and recorded. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on June 1, 2026, by Courtney Lail. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred percent (100%) as of June 12, 2026. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; 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 indoor free play, outdoor gross motor, hand washing, diapering, lunch, and naptime. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Lunch time was observed and children were served hamburger patties, green beans, applesauce, wheat bread, and milk. We discussed the test results that were available for review on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website for lead testing water testing, lead-based paint testing, and asbestos testing for your facility. The lead water testing results were completed on April 23, 2024. On June 12, 2026, I checked the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, and it stated The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that KIDS WORLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER was exempt from the lead-based paint assessment requirements. The facility provided the appropriate documentation to show all buildings were built after 1978 and no lead-based paint was used in order to meet the building age exemption criteria per 10A NCAC 41C.1004. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that KIDS WORLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER was exempt from asbestos inspection requirements. The facility provided the appropriate documentation to show all buildings were built after 1988 to meet the building age exemption criteria per 10A NCAC 41C .1003. No additional action is required by the facility. Rated License Information: You submitted your application for re-assessment on May 29, 2026, choosing Curriculum and Instructional Quality Pathway #2 option. We discussed that you are not ready to submit your QRIS Pathway #2 Packet during today’s visit. We also discussed that you wanted to resubmit your packet in early September 2026. Your new Star License will be determined once all programmatic requirements and staff education have been verified. The following QRIS Pathway #2 documents were reviewed during today’s visit. •Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers. •Family and Community Engagement Standards plan that will be implemented once your new license has been issued. I reviewed your plan with you during today’s visit and offered suggestions on possible goals pertaining to Pathway #2 requirements. You wanted to update your plan and submitted it at a later date. •Staff Information and Education Worksheet was not completed. I discussed with you which staff member needed to be listed on the form. I also answered your questions concerning what information needed to be documented on the forms for each staff. I discussed with you that staff needed to either create and/or update their DCDEE WORKS accounts. •Continuous Quality Improvement Plan for your facility was reviewed during today's visit and offered suggestions related to Pathway #2. This plan will be updated and submitted at a later date. •Continuous Quality Improvement Plan/Professional Development Plans for seven staffs were reviewed during the visit today. I offered suggestions on possible goals related to Pathway #2. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for two (2) new staff and one (1) existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. A sample of seven (7) children’s records were reviewed. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violations were observed during the visit today. I discussed these violations with you in detail at the end of the visit. A printed copy of the visit summary was reviewed, signed, and left with you at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. In Space 1, twenty-two (22) giant foam blocks were accessible to children two years of age. The classroom had seven children two years of age present during today’s visit. .0604(q) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Identifying information, such as photographs and emergency information form for twenty-two school-age, was not documented in their emergency information file used for transportation. This information was not available for review for all school-age children enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Twenty-two school-age children enrolled as of June 15, 2026, did not have available for review an updated travel authorization form. .1003(i)(j) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit was provided: Foam Materials: Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed must be inaccessible to children under three years of age. I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. This violation was corrected during the visit. Emergency and identifying information for transportation- -We discussed that emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form must be in the vehicle for each child being transported. I suggested that you obtain a picture of children being transported prior to or on the first day of enrollment before the child is transported to ensure compliance with this requirement. If the child’s parent does not provide you with a picture of the child, request permission to take a picture of the child for transportation requirement purposes. Comments: 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. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by June 29, 2026. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation: Formative Assessments Information: Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) Infant/Toddler California Department of Education, 2015 https://www.desiredresults.us/ Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) Preschool California Department of Education, 2015 https://www.desiredresults.us/ Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me, Tiffani Sims, at 828-417-1648. You may also contact my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at tiffani.sims@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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS WORLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 23000181 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/15/2026 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 6/15/2026 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 370 Time In: 09:05 AM Time Out: 03:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit, including health and safety, and to complete a rated license assessment. You, Courtney Lail, assisted me with the visit today. The facility currently operates with a four-star rated license issued on July 18, 2019, earning four (4) points in staff education, five (5) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care and second shifts, children less than 3 years old in rooms with direct exits only, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum as required for all four- and five-star licensed facilities where four-year -old children are enrolled. Creative Curriculum is the approved curriculum the facility is currently using. No children are enrolled during second shift. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on July 16, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on May 29, 2026. A superior sanitation classification was issued with six (6) demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on February 12, 2026, for daytime care only. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on June 8, 2026, at 9:35am and recorded. The most recent quarterly shelter in place emergency drill was conducted on April 14, 2026, at 10:05am and recorded. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on June 1, 2026, by Courtney Lail. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred percent (100%) as of June 12, 2026. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; 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 indoor free play, outdoor gross motor, hand washing, diapering, lunch, and naptime. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Lunch time was observed and children were served hamburger patties, green beans, applesauce, wheat bread, and milk. We discussed the test results that were available for review on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website for lead testing water testing, lead-based paint testing, and asbestos testing for your facility. The lead water testing results were completed on April 23, 2024. On June 12, 2026, I checked the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, and it stated The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that KIDS WORLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER was exempt from the lead-based paint assessment requirements. The facility provided the appropriate documentation to show all buildings were built after 1978 and no lead-based paint was used in order to meet the building age exemption criteria per 10A NCAC 41C.1004. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that KIDS WORLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER was exempt from asbestos inspection requirements. The facility provided the appropriate documentation to show all buildings were built after 1988 to meet the building age exemption criteria per 10A NCAC 41C .1003. No additional action is required by the facility. Rated License Information: You submitted your application for re-assessment on May 29, 2026, choosing Curriculum and Instructional Quality Pathway #2 option. We discussed that you are not ready to submit your QRIS Pathway #2 Packet during today’s visit. We also discussed that you wanted to resubmit your packet in early September 2026. Your new Star License will be determined once all programmatic requirements and staff education have been verified. The following QRIS Pathway #2 documents were reviewed during today’s visit. •Application for Assessment for a Rated License for Centers. •Family and Community Engagement Standards plan that will be implemented once your new license has been issued. I reviewed your plan with you during today’s visit and offered suggestions on possible goals pertaining to Pathway #2 requirements. You wanted to update your plan and submitted it at a later date. •Staff Information and Education Worksheet was not completed. I discussed with you which staff member needed to be listed on the form. I also answered your questions concerning what information needed to be documented on the forms for each staff. I discussed with you that staff needed to either create and/or update their DCDEE WORKS accounts. •Continuous Quality Improvement Plan for your facility was reviewed during today's visit and offered suggestions related to Pathway #2. This plan will be updated and submitted at a later date. •Continuous Quality Improvement Plan/Professional Development Plans for seven staffs were reviewed during the visit today. I offered suggestions on possible goals related to Pathway #2. You provided me with applicable program, staff, and children’s records for review. Files for two (2) new staff and one (1) existing staff, and applicable records for all staff were reviewed. All staff were listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. A sample of seven (7) children’s records were reviewed. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violations were observed during the visit today. I discussed these violations with you in detail at the end of the visit. A printed copy of the visit summary was reviewed, signed, and left with you at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 861 Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. In Space 1, twenty-two (22) giant foam blocks were accessible to children two years of age. The classroom had seven children two years of age present during today’s visit. .0604(q) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Identifying information, such as photographs and emergency information form for twenty-two school-age, was not documented in their emergency information file used for transportation. This information was not available for review for all school-age children enrolled. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) 1125 Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Twenty-two school-age children enrolled as of June 15, 2026, did not have available for review an updated travel authorization form. .1003(i)(j) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit was provided: Foam Materials: Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed must be inaccessible to children under three years of age. I suggested that administrative staff monitor all classrooms for children under three years of age daily to ensure plastic grocery bags, plastic packaging, small toys, small art supplies, and other potential choking hazards are inaccessible to children or removed from the classroom. I suggested that you review safety requirements with all staff members individually and during an upcoming staff meeting. I suggested that you create a daily safety checklist for staff to utilize each day to ensure a safe environment. This violation was corrected during the visit. Emergency and identifying information for transportation- -We discussed that emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form must be in the vehicle for each child being transported. I suggested that you obtain a picture of children being transported prior to or on the first day of enrollment before the child is transported to ensure compliance with this requirement. If the child’s parent does not provide you with a picture of the child, request permission to take a picture of the child for transportation requirement purposes. Comments: 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. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by June 29, 2026. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation: Formative Assessments Information: Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) Infant/Toddler California Department of Education, 2015 https://www.desiredresults.us/ Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) Preschool California Department of Education, 2015 https://www.desiredresults.us/ Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the "What's New" tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. Thank you for your time and assistance today. If you have any questions about today’s visit, please contact me, Tiffani Sims, at 828-417-1648. You may also contact my supervisor, Tammy McGalliard Tammy.McGalliard@dhhs.nc.gov . If I can be of further assistance, you may contact me at tiffani.sims@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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS WORLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 23000181 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements including health and safety requirements. You, Courtney Lail, Administrator, assisted me with the visit today. The Secretary of State website was checked on February 20, 2024, and your business Kids World Child Development Center is not listed. If any changes to the Sole Proprietorship need to be made or you decide to sale your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. The facility currently operates with a four-star rated license issued on July 18, 2019, earning four points in staff education, five points in the program standards, and one quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care and second shifts, children less than 3 years old in rooms with direct exits only, meets enhanced space, and meets enhanced ratios. No children are enrolled on 2nd shift. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on February 19, 2024. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on November 8, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with eight (8) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The shelter in place emergency drill was completed on January 5, 2024, at 10:00am and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on February 1, 2024. The last fire drill was completed on February 6, 2024, at 4:25pm and recorded. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and children were observed during indoor free play and teacher directed activities. You, Courtney Lail, Administrator, stated one (1) new staff have been hired since your most recent annual compliance visit conducted on August 9, 2023. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Playground Safety, ITS-SIDS, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. The following violation(s) of child care requirements were observed and documented during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On February 15, 2024, one child’s departure time was not documented. On February 13, 2024, four children’s departure times were not documented. On January 25, 2024, one child’s arrive time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit: -Arrival/Departure Times As a reminder, daily sign-in and sign-out times must be recorded when children arrive and depart the child care facility to ensure accurate records are kept. I suggested creating a system and review the system with staff the procedures of recording sign-in and sign-out times daily to ensure accurate records are kept. Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was ninety-two percent (92%). Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by March 6, 2024. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation: -Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information I shared information concerning resuming the star rated license reassessment. Kids World Child Development Center is in cohort #2 for resuming the star rated license reassessment. Your child care program’s prep year will begin on July 1, 2024, and go on June 30, 2025. Your child care program’s reassessment year will begin on July 1, 2025, and go on through June 30, 2026. For more information, please visit the DCDEE website under the providers tab. You will then scroll to the Licensing tab, scroll to the Star Rated License tab, and then click on the Resuming Star Rated License tab. The link is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License -COVID-19 Information and Resources: I shared information and resources about COVID-19 vaccines, visit MySpot.nc.gov, call the CDC-INFO Contact Center at 800-CDC-INFO, or visit ncdhhs.gov/LHD to contact a local health department. Read the CDC’s full statement about recommending the updated COVID-19 vaccine for the fall/winter virus season. Info/Guidance for Educators & Child Care Providers Link: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/guidance-for-educators-and-child-care-providers Current Guidance for COVID-19 Protection – link below https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. -How to Access Health and Safety Training on DCDEE Moodle I have provided information and on how to access CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care or Medication in Child Care trainings on Moodle: 1. If you can log into Moodle with your MyNCID but need support with completing CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care or Medication in Child Care training, use this contact form: healthychildcare.unc.edu/contact-us-form If you cannot log into Moodle, try visiting https://myncid.nc.gov/ for technical support unlocking or resetting your NCID password. 2. If you still cannot access Moodle, one alternative to completing the CCDF Health and Safety in Child Care Trainings or Medication in Child Care training on Moodle is to contact a primary Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) for training options: healthychildcare.unc.edu/find-a-cchc. However, while CCHCs have the ability to provide CCDF trainings equivalent to what is available in Moodle, their capacity is dependent on their current working priorities. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of North Carolina. 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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS WORLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 23000181 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements including health and safety requirements. You, Courtney Lail, assisted me with the visit today. The last annual compliance visit was completed on September 8, 2022. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed on August 7, 2023, and Gerald W. Lail, Owner, and/or Kids World Child Development was not listed. The facility currently operates with a four-star rated license issued on July 18, 2019, earning four points in staff education, five points in the program standards, and one quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care and second shifts, children less than 3 years old in rooms with direct exits only, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on February 20, 2023. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on May 18, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with twelve demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last shelter in place drill was completed on July 13, 2023, at 10:25am and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on August 8, 2023. The last fire drill was completed on July 10, 2023, at 10:00am and recorded. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and children were observed during indoor free play, music and movement, and outdoor gross motor play. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Six (6) children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. One (1) staff file was reviewed, and four (4) new staffs files were reviewed today. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violations were observed during the walk through today. I discussed these violations with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On July 14, 2023, one child arrival time was not documented. On August 2, 2023, three children’s departure times were not documented. On August 8, 2023, one child’s departure time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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. One staff member employed on June 26, 2023, did not have documentation on file for review prior to first day of employment a medical assessment. The medical assessment available for review was dated July 2, 2023. 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. One staff member employed on April 20, 2023, did not have documentation on file for review a current TB test that was dated within twelve months. The TB test documentation available for review was dated August 6, 2021. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on April 20, 2023, did not have documentation on file for review of a current First Aid training. The documentation for review for First Aid training was dated July 27, 2023, and had expired. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on April 20, 2023, did not have documentation on file for review of a current CPR training. The documentation for review for CPR training was dated July 27, 2023, and had expired. .1102(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on February 4, 2022, had a health assessment on file for review dated May 26, 2023. The health assessment needed to be on file for review by March 4, 2022. GS110-91(1) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit was provided: -Arrival/Departure Times We discussed daily sign-in and sign-out times must be recorded when children arrive and depart the child care facility to ensure accurate records are kept. I suggested creating a system and review with staff of the procedures of recording sign-in and sign-out times daily to ensure accurate records are kept. -Children’s Health Assessments: I reminded you that children’s health assessment records are required to be on file within thirty (30) days of a child’s enrollment. We discussed creating a schedule on a calendar as a reminder when children’s health assessments and other documentation is due for children’s records. -Staff Medical Report and TB Test Screenings: We discussed staff medical reports and tb test screenings documentation for new staff cannot be older than twelve months and are required to be on file prior to the staff’s first day of employment. -Documentation of Training (CPR/First Aid): We discussed reviewing all staff files to ensure the required training documentation is on file and available for review. I suggested creating a calendar of when staff need to complete trainings and/or highlight on the staff file checklist when specific training must be completed. Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was ninety-six (96) %. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by August 23, 2023. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation: -Staff’s Works Account We discussed all staff need to create and/or update their DCDEE WORKS account in order for their education to be evaluated. I provided you with the link to the DCDEE WORKS webpage. The link is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/dcdee-works. -On-going Trainings/On-going training Documentation Form: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. We discussed either staff and/or you, Courtney Lail, to record training hours documentation on the on-going training record form found on the DCDEE to ensure staff are completing the required number of trainings hours annually. -Health and Safety Trainings/Health and Safety Training Record We discussed staff completing the required Health/Safety trainings. We discussed either staff and/or you, Courtney Lail, to record Healthy and Safety training hours documentation on the Health and Safety training record form found on the DCDEE to ensure staff are completing the required Healthy and Safety training with the specific due dates. -Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -Criminal Background Check Legislative Changes: The 2022-2023 Appropriations Bill (HB 103) signed by Governor Cooper on July 11, 2022, made two important changes to North Carolina General Statute 110-90-2 regarding child care Criminal Background Checks. 1. The period for background check qualification renewals was revised from three years to five years. 2. The provisional qualification period was reduced to forty-five days. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. -Children’s Applications: We discussed all blanks on a child’s application must be complete. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the c 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: KIDS WORLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 23000181 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements including health and safety requirements. You, Courtney Lail, assisted me with the visit today. The last annual compliance visit was completed on September 8, 2022. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed on August 7, 2023, and Gerald W. Lail, Owner, and/or Kids World Child Development was not listed. The facility currently operates with a four-star rated license issued on July 18, 2019, earning four points in staff education, five points in the program standards, and one quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care and second shifts, children less than 3 years old in rooms with direct exits only, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on February 20, 2023. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on May 18, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with twelve demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last shelter in place drill was completed on July 13, 2023, at 10:25am and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on August 8, 2023. The last fire drill was completed on July 10, 2023, at 10:00am and recorded. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and children were observed during indoor free play, music and movement, and outdoor gross motor play. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Six (6) children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. One (1) staff file was reviewed, and four (4) new staffs files were reviewed today. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violations were observed during the walk through today. I discussed these violations with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On July 14, 2023, one child arrival time was not documented. On August 2, 2023, three children’s departure times were not documented. On August 8, 2023, one child’s departure time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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. One staff member employed on June 26, 2023, did not have documentation on file for review prior to first day of employment a medical assessment. The medical assessment available for review was dated July 2, 2023. 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. One staff member employed on April 20, 2023, did not have documentation on file for review a current TB test that was dated within twelve months. The TB test documentation available for review was dated August 6, 2021. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on April 20, 2023, did not have documentation on file for review of a current First Aid training. The documentation for review for First Aid training was dated July 27, 2023, and had expired. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on April 20, 2023, did not have documentation on file for review of a current CPR training. The documentation for review for CPR training was dated July 27, 2023, and had expired. .1102(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on February 4, 2022, had a health assessment on file for review dated May 26, 2023. The health assessment needed to be on file for review by March 4, 2022. GS110-91(1) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit was provided: -Arrival/Departure Times We discussed daily sign-in and sign-out times must be recorded when children arrive and depart the child care facility to ensure accurate records are kept. I suggested creating a system and review with staff of the procedures of recording sign-in and sign-out times daily to ensure accurate records are kept. -Children’s Health Assessments: I reminded you that children’s health assessment records are required to be on file within thirty (30) days of a child’s enrollment. We discussed creating a schedule on a calendar as a reminder when children’s health assessments and other documentation is due for children’s records. -Staff Medical Report and TB Test Screenings: We discussed staff medical reports and tb test screenings documentation for new staff cannot be older than twelve months and are required to be on file prior to the staff’s first day of employment. -Documentation of Training (CPR/First Aid): We discussed reviewing all staff files to ensure the required training documentation is on file and available for review. I suggested creating a calendar of when staff need to complete trainings and/or highlight on the staff file checklist when specific training must be completed. Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was ninety-six (96) %. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by August 23, 2023. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation: -Staff’s Works Account We discussed all staff need to create and/or update their DCDEE WORKS account in order for their education to be evaluated. I provided you with the link to the DCDEE WORKS webpage. The link is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/dcdee-works. -On-going Trainings/On-going training Documentation Form: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. We discussed either staff and/or you, Courtney Lail, to record training hours documentation on the on-going training record form found on the DCDEE to ensure staff are completing the required number of trainings hours annually. -Health and Safety Trainings/Health and Safety Training Record We discussed staff completing the required Health/Safety trainings. We discussed either staff and/or you, Courtney Lail, to record Healthy and Safety training hours documentation on the Health and Safety training record form found on the DCDEE to ensure staff are completing the required Healthy and Safety training with the specific due dates. -Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -Criminal Background Check Legislative Changes: The 2022-2023 Appropriations Bill (HB 103) signed by Governor Cooper on July 11, 2022, made two important changes to North Carolina General Statute 110-90-2 regarding child care Criminal Background Checks. 1. The period for background check qualification renewals was revised from three years to five years. 2. The provisional qualification period was reduced to forty-five days. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. -Children’s Applications: We discussed all blanks on a child’s application must be complete. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the c 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS WORLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Facility ID: 23000181 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/9/2023 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 8/9/2023 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements including health and safety requirements. You, Courtney Lail, assisted me with the visit today. The last annual compliance visit was completed on September 8, 2022. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed on August 7, 2023, and Gerald W. Lail, Owner, and/or Kids World Child Development was not listed. The facility currently operates with a four-star rated license issued on July 18, 2019, earning four points in staff education, five points in the program standards, and one quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care and second shifts, children less than 3 years old in rooms with direct exits only, meets enhanced space, and enhanced ratios. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on February 20, 2023. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on May 18, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with twelve demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last shelter in place drill was completed on July 13, 2023, at 10:25am and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on August 8, 2023. The last fire drill was completed on July 10, 2023, at 10:00am and recorded. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Staff and children were observed during indoor free play, music and movement, and outdoor gross motor play. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Six (6) children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. One (1) staff file was reviewed, and four (4) new staffs files were reviewed today. I discussed the Staff and Training Worksheet and the Children’s Record form with you today. Both forms were completed and verified during the visit. The following violations were observed during the walk through today. I discussed these violations with you in detail at the end of the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On July 14, 2023, one child arrival time was not documented. On August 2, 2023, three children’s departure times were not documented. On August 8, 2023, one child’s departure time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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. One staff member employed on June 26, 2023, did not have documentation on file for review prior to first day of employment a medical assessment. The medical assessment available for review was dated July 2, 2023. 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. One staff member employed on April 20, 2023, did not have documentation on file for review a current TB test that was dated within twelve months. The TB test documentation available for review was dated August 6, 2021. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on April 20, 2023, did not have documentation on file for review of a current First Aid training. The documentation for review for First Aid training was dated July 27, 2023, and had expired. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member employed on April 20, 2023, did not have documentation on file for review of a current CPR training. The documentation for review for CPR training was dated July 27, 2023, and had expired. .1102(d) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on February 4, 2022, had a health assessment on file for review dated May 26, 2023. The health assessment needed to be on file for review by March 4, 2022. GS110-91(1) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit was provided: -Arrival/Departure Times We discussed daily sign-in and sign-out times must be recorded when children arrive and depart the child care facility to ensure accurate records are kept. I suggested creating a system and review with staff of the procedures of recording sign-in and sign-out times daily to ensure accurate records are kept. -Children’s Health Assessments: I reminded you that children’s health assessment records are required to be on file within thirty (30) days of a child’s enrollment. We discussed creating a schedule on a calendar as a reminder when children’s health assessments and other documentation is due for children’s records. -Staff Medical Report and TB Test Screenings: We discussed staff medical reports and tb test screenings documentation for new staff cannot be older than twelve months and are required to be on file prior to the staff’s first day of employment. -Documentation of Training (CPR/First Aid): We discussed reviewing all staff files to ensure the required training documentation is on file and available for review. I suggested creating a calendar of when staff need to complete trainings and/or highlight on the staff file checklist when specific training must be completed. Compliance History: You must maintain at least 75% Compliance History for each 18-month period as required. Prior to today’s visit your compliance history was ninety-six (96) %. Please note any violations cited during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. Repeated violations or violations left unresolved may lead to a recommended administrative action. Compliance Letter: You must correct the violations found during today's visit immediately. Please send me a letter verifying compliance by August 23, 2023. Please include in that letter each item number and explain in detail how you corrected each violation and what plan will be implemented to prevent these violations from occurring again. Please sign the letter, include your facility name, ID number, visit date and mail the letter to my mailing address below or email the letter to me at tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov Tiffani Sims PO Box 185 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above will result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. Consultation: -Staff’s Works Account We discussed all staff need to create and/or update their DCDEE WORKS account in order for their education to be evaluated. I provided you with the link to the DCDEE WORKS webpage. The link is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/dcdee-works. -On-going Trainings/On-going training Documentation Form: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. We discussed either staff and/or you, Courtney Lail, to record training hours documentation on the on-going training record form found on the DCDEE to ensure staff are completing the required number of trainings hours annually. -Health and Safety Trainings/Health and Safety Training Record We discussed staff completing the required Health/Safety trainings. We discussed either staff and/or you, Courtney Lail, to record Healthy and Safety training hours documentation on the Health and Safety training record form found on the DCDEE to ensure staff are completing the required Healthy and Safety training with the specific due dates. -Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. Please see the link below for more information. I shared the flier with you with information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Website Link: https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/challenging-behaviors-helpline To speak to a Healthy Social Behavior Specialist, please contact the helpline at 1-888-600-1685 Option 1. -Moodle Support: The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle support. To get help with Moodle, email at DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. -Criminal Background Check Legislative Changes: The 2022-2023 Appropriations Bill (HB 103) signed by Governor Cooper on July 11, 2022, made two important changes to North Carolina General Statute 110-90-2 regarding child care Criminal Background Checks. 1. The period for background check qualification renewals was revised from three years to five years. 2. The provisional qualification period was reduced to forty-five days. DCDEE Updates: What’s New Tab Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest COVID-19 information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. -Children’s Applications: We discussed all blanks on a child’s application must be complete. If I can be of assistance in the future, or if you have any questions about this visit, please feel free to contact me at Tiffani Sims; PO Box 185, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; (828) 417-1648; tiffani.sims@dhhs.nc.gov or my supervisor Tammy McGalliard at tammy.mcgalliard@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time today. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the c 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