Little Kings AND Queens Child Development Center,

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE KINGS AND QUEENS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Facility ID: 23000390 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/7/2026 Number Present: 21 Completed Date: 7/7/2026 Age: From 0 To 9 Total Minutes: 385 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 03:40 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, Twanette Davenport, Owner/Administrator, and Valerie Brown, Assistant Director, assisted me with the visit today. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on May 23, 2022, earning five (5 points in staff education, seven (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, 2nd shift, overnight, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and meeting enhanced staff/child ratios minus 1. No children are enrolled during 2nd and 3rd shifts 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. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on August 6, 2025. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on July 2, 2026. A superior sanitation classification was issued with zero (0) demerits noted on the grade card. The most recent approved fire inspection for your facility was conducted on July 30, 2025. The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on July 2, 2026, at 1:30pm and recorded. The most recent quarterly shelter in place emergency drill was conducted on July 2, 2026, at 3:15pm and recorded. The most recent monthly playground inspection was completed on July 1, 2026, by Valerie Brown. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent (93%) as of July 6, 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 outdoor gross motor play, lunch, hand washing, naptime, and indoor free play. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Lunch time was observed and children were served bologna and cheese sandwiches on wheat bread, tater tots, applesauce, 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 August 2, 2023. I reminded you that lead-water testing must be completed every three years. I suggested contacting Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids to discuss the process of getting the facility’s water retested. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that LITTLE KINGS AND QUEENS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, required an on-site visit to fulfill North Carolina rule requirements. A certified lead risk assessor did not identify lead-based paint hazards at the facility. There is no requirement to restrict access or to mitigate lead-based paint that is in good condition per 10A NCAC 41C.1004. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ team determined that LITTLE KINGS AND QUEENS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, required an on-site visit to fulfill North Carolina rule requirements. An accredited asbestos professional did not identify asbestos hazards at the facility. There is no requirement to restrict access to or mitigate asbestos-containing materials that are in good condition per 10A NCAC 41C .1003. Rated License Information: You submitted your application for re-assessment during today’s visit, choosing Curriculum and Instructional Quality Pathway #2 option during today’s visit. We discussed that your rated license packet is on hold because two of your staff have “return letters” from DCDEE WORKS. I discussed with you once staff’s education has been updated in the DCDEE WORKS portal and is available for review then the Pathway #2 rated license packet can be evaluated for the education star level. We also discussed that you and lead teachers have not completed the Funny Daffer formative assessment training. I reminded you once this task has been completed to submit the documentation for review. 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 was received and reviewed during today’s visits. •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. •Staff Information and Education Worksheet was submitted during today’s visit. We discussed which staff needed to be listed on the forms. I also answered your questions concerning what information needed to be documented on the forms for each staff. I discussed with you that not all staff had information available for review on the DCDEE WORKS portal. I suggested visiting the DCDEE WORKS webpage for guidance on the two return status letters who are missing education information. •Continuous Quality Improvement Plan for your facility that will be implemented once your new license has been issued. I reviewed Facility’s CQI plan with you and offered suggestions related to Pathway #2. •Continuous Quality Improvement Plan/Professional Development Plan for your individual staff that will be implemented once your new license has been issued. I reviewed staff’s Individual CQI Plan and 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 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 four 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 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Space #2, on June 17, 2026, at 1:00pm and 1:15pm and on June 22, 2026, at 11:15am, an infant six months of age and enrolled on March 31, 2026, sleep position was not documented on the sleep chart. .0606(g) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit was provided: Documenting Safe Sleep Checks: Documents that verify staff members’ compliance with visual checks on infants shall be maintained for a minimum of one month. Visually checking on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes, per your facilities safe sleep policy, is critical in protecting sleeping infants from sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested that you discuss requirements for safe sleep checks as well as sudden infant death syndrome with all staff, especially all staff who work in the classroom for infants. I suggested utilizing the Caring for Our Children resource book for more information pertaining to safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome. I suggested determining how safe sleep checks will be turned in to administrative staff and create a plan to review safe sleep checks prior to filing. I suggested determining how safe sleep checks will be turned in to administrative staff and create a plan to review safe sleep checks weekly and prior to filing. 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 July 21, 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: DCDEE WORKS Accounts: I discussed with you that some of your staff have either a return status letter and/or no information was available for review in the DCDEE WORKS Portal. We discussed updating and/or creating an account on the DCDEE WORKS portal for staff’s education to be evaluated for the upcoming Pathways to the Stars process. The link is the following: https://dcdee.works.nc.gov/ and scroll down to the DCDEE WORKS logon link. An updated DCDEE WORKS account is required for all staff to process the education standard for your program. QRIS Education will be evaluated for administrators and staff who provide direct care to children. Provider Access to ABCMS On July 1, 2026, I reviewed the information available on the ABCMS Portal System for your facility. The information available for review showed that you created a business account for your facility and had linked current staff to your ABCMS Portal account. I reviewed the staff roster available on the ABCMS Portal to the staff and training worksheet with you for accuracy. I reminded you to update the ABCMS Portal if new staff are hired or if staff are terminated. -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Additional trainings for the environment rating scales are available on the NC Rated License Assessment Project website at www.rlap.org. -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 I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting childcare in North Carolina. Reminder: Lead Water Testing: The lead water testing results were completed on August 2, 2023. I reminded you that lead-water testing must be completed every three years. I suggested contacting Clean and Classrooms for Carolina Kids to discuss the process to get the facility’s water retested. 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: LITTLE KINGS AND QUEENS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Facility ID: 23000390 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/6/2025 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 8/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 297 Time In: 09:33 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 unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor your compliance with all applicable child care requirements including health and safety requirements. You, Valerie Brown, Assistant Director, assisted me with the visit today. The Secretary of State website was checked on August 4, 2025, and your business Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center, is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Tiffani Sims, 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 5-star rated license issued on May 23, 2022, earning five (5 points in staff education, seven (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, 2nd shift, overnight, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and meeting enhanced staff/child ratios minus 1. No children are enrolled during 2nd and 3rd shifts During today’s visit, the children were observed indoor free play, art activities, bottle feeding, lunch time, and nap time. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on July 30, 2025. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on July 15, 2025. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last shelter in place drill was completed on July 15, 2025, at 9:15am and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on August 4, 2025. The last fire drill was completed on August 1, 2025, at 9am and recorded. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. We discussed if your facility provided transportation. You stated that at this time transportation services were not being provided. I reminded you that before children can be transported, I must make another visit to inspect the vehicle and review all required documents. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Five (5) children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. One (1) staff file was reviewed, and three (3) new staff 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 visit 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 at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space #1, on August 5, 2025, four children departure times were not documented. On July 25, 2025, one child’s arrival time was not documented in Space #1. In Space # 3, on August 4, 2025, one child’s departure time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 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 May 6, 2025, did not have documentation on file not available for review of completing the required first aid training within ninety days of employment. The staff member needed to complete the required by August 6, 2025. .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 May 6, 2025, did not have documentation on file not available for review of completing the required CPR training within ninety days of employment. The staff member needed to complete the CPR training by August 6, 2025. .1102(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member employed on July 12, 2024, did not have available on file for review of completing the Medication in Child Care Health and Safety training by the required due date of July 12, 2025. .1102(a) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit was provided: -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 with staff of the procedures of recording sign-in and sign-out times. I also suggested that the closing teacher in each classroom checks the daily sign-in and sign-out documentation to ensure each child present has been checked in and out for the day. I suggested that you follow up with the closing staff to ensure accurate records are maintained. First Aid/CPR training I discussed with you that staff must have a current CPR and First Aid training to care for children. I suggested using the staff file checklist and highlighting when specific trainings are needed to be renewed. I also suggested reviewing the Staff and training worksheet to monitoring when specific trainings are needed to be renewed. I also discussed with you that if these training courses were not available in Cleveland County within the ninety days requirement that your staff can seek these training courses in another county. Health and Safety Training (1st year of employment): I discussed with you that the newly hired staff must complete all of the Health and Safety training within one year of their hired date. I suggested using either a calendar and write when specific trainings are due and also use the staff checklist and highlighting specific due dates to ensure that trainings are completed within the required due date. 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-nine percent (99%). 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 20, 2025. 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: -Provider Access to ABCMS On August 4, 2025, I reviewed the information available on the ABCMS Portal System for your facility. The information available for review showed that you created a business account for your facility and had linked current staff to your ABCMS Portal account. I reviewed the staff roster available on the ABCMS Portal to the staff and training worksheet with you for accuracy. I reminded you to update the ABCMS Portal if new staff are hired or if staff are terminated. -Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Lead Testing: Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments We discussed the results available on the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website for lead testing water testing, lead-based paint testing, and asbestos testing for your facility. The last lead water testing results were dated August 2, 2023. The lead-based paint testing was conducted on September 24, 2024, and found that no lead-based paint hazards were identified. The asbestos testing results were completed on November 1, 2024, and no asbestos hazards were identified. You may review your results by visiting https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/. -Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information For more information on the new QRIS system, please visit the DCDEE website, homepage click the What’s new Tab and click onto the QRIS System link. I discussed with you the three different pathways available through the new QRIS System and the resources available for review on the DCDEE website. -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. Additional trainings on the environment rating scales are available on the NC Rated License Assessment Project website at www.rlap.org. -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 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: LITTLE KINGS AND QUEENS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Facility ID: 23000390 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/20/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 8/20/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 11:25 AM Time Out: 02:20 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, Valerie Brown, Assistant Director, assisted me with the visit today. The Secretary of State website was checked on August 19, 2024, and your business Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center, is active and in good standing. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify me, Tiffani Sims, 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 5-star rated license issued on May 23, 2022, earning five (5 points in staff education, seven (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, 2nd shift, overnight, meets enhanced ratios, meets enhanced space, and meeting enhanced staff/child ratios minus 1. No children are enrolled on 2nd and 3rd shifts. During today’s visit, the children were observed during naptime and snack time. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on August 13, 2024. The next fire inspection is due by August 13, 2025. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on July 1, 2024. A “superior” classification was issued with four (4) demerits noted on the grade card. The next sanitation inspection needs to be completed by July 31, 2025. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last shelter in place drill was completed on July 9, 2024, at 9:00am and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on August 2, 2024. The last fire drill was completed on August 1, 2024, at 8:45am and recorded. A complete walkthrough of licensed indoor and outdoor spaces was conducted. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Four (4) children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. Two (2) staff file were reviewed, and one (1) staff file was 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 violation was observed during the visit today. I discussed this violation 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. In Space #1, on August 1, 2024, one child’s departure time was not documented. In Space #2, on July 23, 2024, one child’s departure time was not documented. In Space #4, on August 2, 2024, one child’s departure time was not documented. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violation observed during today’s visit was provided: -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 each day. I suggested creating a system and review with staff of the procedures of recording arrival and departure times. I also suggested as part of the classroom mid-day and closing procedures that staff check the arrival and departure sheets to ensure accurate records are documented. 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-nine percent (99%). 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 September 3, 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 Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS system is implemented. Programs still have the option to choose to voluntarily complete the star rated license reassessment if they so desire. -Cicadas and Snakes Copperheads are prevalent right now due to all the cicadas emerging and may be found around bases of trees and at the base of playground slides -Natural Learning Initiative: The Green Desk (Resource) For natural learning environment resources, consider using The Green Desk that is provided by the Natural Learning Initiative. The Green Desk contains numerous resources meant to improve outdoor learning environments and promote health, natural child development, physical activity, and nature-based learning. To access this page, Go to www.naturalearning.org, hover on the link for ‘resources’, click on the link for ‘The Green Desk’. -Child Care Rule Effective January 1, 2024 Lead Testing: I discussed with you the results of the lead testing from the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Your facility was exempt from the lead-paint and asbestos testing. Your facility’s lead water testing was completed and reported on August 2, 2024. There are no results available for review of the lead-based paint and asbestos testing. You stated that been completed and you are waiting for the results. Child Care Rule .0601(f)- Safe Environments Rule Amendment- This rule was amended to include the specific requirements that child care centers must be free of asbestos hazards. This is in addition to the existing requirement that they be free of lead poisoning hazards. In addition to the updates to this rule, 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816 require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. -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. -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. -Challenging Behaviors Helpline by Healthy Social Behavior Project The Healthy Social Behavior Project is offering technical assistance with challenging behaviors to programs. I shared with you information on the Challenging Behaviors Helpline. Please see the link below for more information. 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. 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: LITTLE KINGS AND QUEENS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Facility ID: 23000390 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/31/2023 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 8/31/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 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, Twanette Davenport, Owner/Administrator, and Valerie Brown, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit today. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed on August 30, 2023, and Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center was listed as current and active. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on May 23, 2022, earning five (5) points in staff education, seven (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, 2nd shift, overnight care, enhanced ratios minus 1, and enhanced space. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on August 16, 2023. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on April 26, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with seven (7) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last shelter in place drill was completed on July 10, 2023, at 10:30am and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on August 2, 2023. The last fire drill was completed on August 2, 2023, at 9:10am 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 outdoor gross motor play, indoor free play, art activities, and story time. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Five (5) children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. Two (2) staff files were reviewed and one (1) new staff file was 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 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on April 4, 2021, had a health assessment on file for review dated November 23, 2021. The health assessment needed to be on file for review by May 4, 2021. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on April 4, 2021, had an immunization record on file for review that was dated November 23, 2021. The immunization recorded needed to be on file for review by May 4, 2021. One child enrolled on December 13, 2021, had an immunization record on file for review that was dated February 10, 2022. The immunization recorded needed to be on file for review by January 13, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit was provided: -Children’s Health Assessments/Immunization Records: I reminded you, Twanette Davenport, that children’s health assessments and immunization records are required to be on file for review within thirty (30) days of a child’s enrollment. We discussed creating a schedule and putting specific dates on a calendar as a reminder when children’s health assessments and immunization records are due as a way to ensure accurate records are kept. I also suggested you use the children’s file checklist to document when required records are due. 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-three (93) %. 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 September 14, 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: -Upcoming Training Announcement- Children’s Environmental Health has set up virtual trainings for child care center operators on the newly readopted child care sanitation rules. The dates for the trainings are September 20, 2023, and September 26, 2023; both scheduled from 9:00am – 11:30am. These trainings are identical, so only one will need to be attended. -Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information I shared with you, Twanette Davenport, your child care program, Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center, is in cohort #3 for resuming the star rated license reassessment. Your child care program’s prep year will begin on July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Your child care program’s reassessment year will begin on July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. For more information, please visit the DCDEE website under the providers tab. You will then scroll to Licensing tab, scroll to the Star Rated License tab, and then click on to the Resuming Star Rated License tab. The link is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. -Health and Safety Trainings We discussed staff completing the required Health/Safety trainings. -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. ChildCareStrongNC Managing COVID-19 Cases in Child Care Facilities Toolkit: Published March 23, 2020, updated September 6, 2022. Link to the latest toolkit is https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/nc-interim-guidance-child-care-settings-0/download?attachment 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

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE KINGS AND QUEENS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Facility ID: 23000390 Consultant: TIFFANI SIMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/31/2023 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 8/31/2023 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 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, Twanette Davenport, Owner/Administrator, and Valerie Brown, Lead Teacher, assisted me with the visit today. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed on August 30, 2023, and Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center was listed as current and active. The facility currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued on May 23, 2022, earning five (5) points in staff education, seven (7) points in the program standards, and one (1) quality point. The program's license restrictions include the following: daytime care, 2nd shift, overnight care, enhanced ratios minus 1, and enhanced space. Inspections/Emergency Drills: Fire Inspection: The last fire inspection was completed on August 16, 2023. Sanitation Inspection: The last sanitation inspection was completed on April 26, 2023. A “superior” classification was issued with seven (7) demerits noted on the grade card. Emergency Drills/Playground Inspections: The last shelter in place drill was completed on July 10, 2023, at 10:30am and recorded. The last playground inspection was completed on August 2, 2023. The last fire drill was completed on August 2, 2023, at 9:10am 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 outdoor gross motor play, indoor free play, art activities, and story time. Files Reviewed: Children’s files, program files, and staff files were monitored today. Five (5) children's files were reviewed during today’s visit. Two (2) staff files were reviewed and one (1) new staff file was 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 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on April 4, 2021, had a health assessment on file for review dated November 23, 2021. The health assessment needed to be on file for review by May 4, 2021. GS110-91(1) 1323 Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on April 4, 2021, had an immunization record on file for review that was dated November 23, 2021. The immunization recorded needed to be on file for review by May 4, 2021. One child enrolled on December 13, 2021, had an immunization record on file for review that was dated February 10, 2022. The immunization recorded needed to be on file for review by January 13, 2022. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) The following Technical Assistance regarding the violations observed during today’s visit was provided: -Children’s Health Assessments/Immunization Records: I reminded you, Twanette Davenport, that children’s health assessments and immunization records are required to be on file for review within thirty (30) days of a child’s enrollment. We discussed creating a schedule and putting specific dates on a calendar as a reminder when children’s health assessments and immunization records are due as a way to ensure accurate records are kept. I also suggested you use the children’s file checklist to document when required records are due. 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-three (93) %. 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 September 14, 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: -Upcoming Training Announcement- Children’s Environmental Health has set up virtual trainings for child care center operators on the newly readopted child care sanitation rules. The dates for the trainings are September 20, 2023, and September 26, 2023; both scheduled from 9:00am – 11:30am. These trainings are identical, so only one will need to be attended. -Resuming Star Rated License Reassessment Information I shared with you, Twanette Davenport, your child care program, Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center, is in cohort #3 for resuming the star rated license reassessment. Your child care program’s prep year will begin on July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Your child care program’s reassessment year will begin on July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. For more information, please visit the DCDEE website under the providers tab. You will then scroll to Licensing tab, scroll to the Star Rated License tab, and then click on to the Resuming Star Rated License tab. The link is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/Resuming-Star-Rated-License -On-going Trainings: Please visit Moodle on the DCDEE website to obtain necessary on-going training hours as required annually. -Health and Safety Trainings We discussed staff completing the required Health/Safety trainings. -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. ChildCareStrongNC Managing COVID-19 Cases in Child Care Facilities Toolkit: Published March 23, 2020, updated September 6, 2022. Link to the latest toolkit is https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/nc-interim-guidance-child-care-settings-0/download?attachment 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