Mona'S Kiddie Care

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Mona's Kiddie Care Facility ID: 19000416 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/11/2026 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 3/11/2026 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 10:55 AM 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 visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance rated license visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued May 19, 2025, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced ratios and 1 quality point for the administrator having documented 10 years of child care administrative work in a licensed child care program. 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. The temporary license was issued March 31, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed March 3, 2026, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted February 17, 2026, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety – three percent as of March 11, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 11, 2026, and Mona's Kiddie Care, LLC was listed as current- active. During today’s visit, I observed children in the indoor learning environments. Children were participating in general personal care routines and free play activities. Teachers were seen walking around the room engaging with children during play. I found supervision, ratios, and interactions to be in compliance. The following were also inspected during today’s visit: program requirements, equipment, furnishings, staff/child ratios, supervision, medication, medication administration, outdoor learning environments, and program records including staff records and children records. Lunch consisted of hotdogs, peas, oranges, bread, and milk. The following was cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Teacher OH did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before March 25, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, 80 Blake Blvd. P.O. Box 4441, Pinehurst, NC 28374, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Mona Scotton, Administrator, Mona’s Kiddie Care, ID # 19000416 Technical Assistance: We discussed the importance of completing required training within the required timelines. The division has a staff file checklist on the division’s website that has all required timelines. You might find this checklist helpful. Today we discussed your star rated license. You plan on applying for a new rated license in May 2026. I sent you an email today with the application. Embedded in the application are hyperlinks to all the required forms. The QRIS Modernization webpage is a great resource if you have questions. You may always call or email any questions to me as well. You showed me some shrubs just outside the fence of the outdoor learning environment. You stated that snakes tend to be found in those shrubs and you worry about them being near the children. I recommend that if you are aware these shrubs attract snakes, I would remove them as children are nearby. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, (910) 473-4649, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: Mona's Kiddie Care Facility ID: 19000416 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 10/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with the applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued May 19, 2025, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced ratios and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented early childhood work experience. 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. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent as of October 9, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on October 9, 2025, and Mona’s Kiddie Care, LLC was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and diapering routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with the current program and education components as well as the quality point. Fire and sanitation inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. The following was cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Teachers OH and DRS did not have a medical report on file that was signed by a health professional with in the last 12 months. 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. Teacher OH did not have a current TB test on file. .0701(a) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Teachers OH and DRS did not have the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy signed in their file. .0608(d)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 23, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, 80 Blake Blvd. P.O. Box 4441, Pinehurst, NC 28374, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Mona Scotton, Administrator, Mona’s Kidde Care, ID # 19000416 Technical Assistance: We discussed using the division staff file checklist to ensure that all required staff file documents are on file consistent with the required timelines given in rule. Please have teacher OH added to your roster in ABCMS Provider portal. They have until October 10, 2025, to be added to the roster. Today, I remeasured your outdoor learning environments as you added a fence dividing two environments. The measurements are as follows: Play area 1: Total Square Feet: 690.03 Total Children at 75 sq ft: 9 Children Total Children at 100 sq ft: 7 Children Play area 2: Total Square Feet: 1247.60 Total Children at 75 sq ft: 17 Children Total Children at 100 sq ft: 12 Children Play area 3: Total Square Feet: 3020.01 Total Children at 75 sq ft: 40 Children Total Children at 100 sq ft: 30 Children We also discussed the new QRIS Pathways to the Stars. You are still speaking with your teachers but as of now you are thinking about Pathway 1 Program Assessment. Please continue to look at the QRIS page on the division's website for additional resources on Pathway 1. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, (910) 473-4649, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Mona's Kiddie Care Facility ID: 19000416 Consultant: BRANDON FRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/9/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 10/9/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:35 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with the applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued May 19, 2025, earning 4 points in the education component, 5 points in the program standards component meeting enhanced ratios and 1 quality point for the child care administrator having at least 10 years of documented early childhood work experience. 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. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety-two percent as of October 9, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on October 9, 2025, and Mona’s Kiddie Care, LLC was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. Infants were engaged in tummy time, napping, and diapering routines. Sleep checks were completed, recorded, and maintained as required. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Files for new staff were reviewed. Rated license requirements were reviewed to ensure compliance was maintained with the current program and education components as well as the quality point. Fire and sanitation inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. The following was cited during today’s inspection. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Teachers OH and DRS did not have a medical report on file that was signed by a health professional with in the last 12 months. 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. Teacher OH did not have a current TB test on file. .0701(a) 1874 The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Teachers OH and DRS did not have the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy signed in their file. .0608(d)(1-4) Child Care programs are expected to always achieve and maintain compliance and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before October 23, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, 80 Blake Blvd. P.O. Box 4441, Pinehurst, NC 28374, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov. If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Mona Scotton, Administrator, Mona’s Kidde Care, ID # 19000416 Technical Assistance: We discussed using the division staff file checklist to ensure that all required staff file documents are on file consistent with the required timelines given in rule. Please have teacher OH added to your roster in ABCMS Provider portal. They have until October 10, 2025, to be added to the roster. Today, I remeasured your outdoor learning environments as you added a fence dividing two environments. The measurements are as follows: Play area 1: Total Square Feet: 690.03 Total Children at 75 sq ft: 9 Children Total Children at 100 sq ft: 7 Children Play area 2: Total Square Feet: 1247.60 Total Children at 75 sq ft: 17 Children Total Children at 100 sq ft: 12 Children Play area 3: Total Square Feet: 3020.01 Total Children at 75 sq ft: 40 Children Total Children at 100 sq ft: 30 Children We also discussed the new QRIS Pathways to the Stars. You are still speaking with your teachers but as of now you are thinking about Pathway 1 Program Assessment. Please continue to look at the QRIS page on the division's website for additional resources on Pathway 1. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Brandon Fry, Child Care Consultant, (910) 473-4649, brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, 910-709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: Mona's Kiddie Care Facility ID: 19000416 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 5/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s (unannounced) visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to the first Temporary Time Period Visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective March 31, 2025 to September 30, 2025, because of a change of location. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with you, Mona Scotton, Owner. I monitored all indoor and outdoor spaces used for child care. Children observed today, were interacting with assigned staff, eating lunch, and resting on individual cots. After rest time the children were observed playing in free choice areas such as fine motor materials, books, blocks, and dramatic play materials. For lunch the children were served chicken and cheese wraps, green beans, apple sauce, and milk. During the visit three (4) staff files, including the administrator’s, and three (3) children’s files were reviewed. In addition, required center program records were also monitored. It is your responsibility to review all files to ensure they are complete and accurate. The following were also observed during today’s visit: staff/child ratios; CPR/FA; storage of hazardous products; adequate/approved space; posted license and permit restrictions. Overall attendance and enrollment were collected today. The attached space, capacity and enrollment worksheet reflects the enrollment and attendance information along with the staff that were present and caring for children today. At the completion of the visit, I reviewed the Visit Summary with you and a computerized copy was also given to you. Violation Number Comment Rule 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Two bags of garden soil with a warning label keep out of reach of children were accessible to children on the playground and gym. This was corrected during the visit when they were removed and placed so they were not accessible to children. .0604(a) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident Logs were not completed as required. This was corrected during the visit when an Incident Log was completed for all incident reports. .0802(g)(1-6) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff evaluations were not completed annually for K.S. and K.T. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. This was not updated annually for R.M. and M. H. .0802(c) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by May 20, 2025, describing how and when the violation/s were corrected. You should email the compliance letter to me at: leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov . If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by May 20, 2025, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today’s, visit your compliance history is 91%. You were given a copy of your compliance history assessment during the visit. Rated License Assessment: Child care centers are still considered “hold harmless” therefore, centers that have changed ownership or changed location can use the previous rated license information. Because you changed location you are not required to remain on the temporary license for six (6) months; however, I can’t process your rated license information until I receive your compliance letter. Education Standard Points: 4 Administrator = 4 Points Lead Teacher = 7 points Program Coordinator = 7 points Group Leader = 7 points Program standards Points: 5 The center meets minimum requirements and enhanced ratios and ITERS-R Score: 5.32, ECERS-R Score: 6.14, and SACERS: 5.2. Rating scale score used to determine point level: 5.55. Quality Point: 1 The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Total Points Earned: 10 Technical Assistance: For children’s gardening you want to choose potting soil that is safe for children. You want to look for products that are free of pesticides, herbicides, and other harmful additives. Some options include certified organic mixes like Miracle-Gro Organic Choice Potting Mix or Espoma Organic Potting Mix. For more information you can visit: Gardening in Preschools | NC State Extension. REMINDERS: You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at 919-819-9348 or, email leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov if you have any questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Mona's Kiddie Care Facility ID: 19000416 Consultant: LEISA A. BENSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 5/6/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 225 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s (unannounced) visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to the first Temporary Time Period Visit. This program currently operates with a temporary license effective March 31, 2025 to September 30, 2025, because of a change of location. Applicable childcare requirements were discussed with you, Mona Scotton, Owner. I monitored all indoor and outdoor spaces used for child care. Children observed today, were interacting with assigned staff, eating lunch, and resting on individual cots. After rest time the children were observed playing in free choice areas such as fine motor materials, books, blocks, and dramatic play materials. For lunch the children were served chicken and cheese wraps, green beans, apple sauce, and milk. During the visit three (4) staff files, including the administrator’s, and three (3) children’s files were reviewed. In addition, required center program records were also monitored. It is your responsibility to review all files to ensure they are complete and accurate. The following were also observed during today’s visit: staff/child ratios; CPR/FA; storage of hazardous products; adequate/approved space; posted license and permit restrictions. Overall attendance and enrollment were collected today. The attached space, capacity and enrollment worksheet reflects the enrollment and attendance information along with the staff that were present and caring for children today. At the completion of the visit, I reviewed the Visit Summary with you and a computerized copy was also given to you. Violation Number Comment Rule 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Two bags of garden soil with a warning label keep out of reach of children were accessible to children on the playground and gym. This was corrected during the visit when they were removed and placed so they were not accessible to children. .0604(a) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident Logs were not completed as required. This was corrected during the visit when an Incident Log was completed for all incident reports. .0802(g)(1-6) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff evaluations were not completed annually for K.S. and K.T. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. This was not updated annually for R.M. and M. H. .0802(c) The violation/s documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be mailed to me by May 20, 2025, describing how and when the violation/s were corrected. You should email the compliance letter to me at: leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov . If you state in the compliance letter that corrections have been made when they have not, this will be considered falsification of information. If you cannot meet the requirements by May 20, 2025, you must contact me with a purposed timeline of the corrections. In some cases, this timeline may be extended. You are required to always maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations. NC GS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past eighteen (18) months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Violations cited during today’s visit, may negatively affect your compliance score. As of today’s, visit your compliance history is 91%. You were given a copy of your compliance history assessment during the visit. Rated License Assessment: Child care centers are still considered “hold harmless” therefore, centers that have changed ownership or changed location can use the previous rated license information. Because you changed location you are not required to remain on the temporary license for six (6) months; however, I can’t process your rated license information until I receive your compliance letter. Education Standard Points: 4 Administrator = 4 Points Lead Teacher = 7 points Program Coordinator = 7 points Group Leader = 7 points Program standards Points: 5 The center meets minimum requirements and enhanced ratios and ITERS-R Score: 5.32, ECERS-R Score: 6.14, and SACERS: 5.2. Rating scale score used to determine point level: 5.55. Quality Point: 1 The child care administrator has at least 10 years of documented child care administration work experience in a licensed program. Total Points Earned: 10 Technical Assistance: For children’s gardening you want to choose potting soil that is safe for children. You want to look for products that are free of pesticides, herbicides, and other harmful additives. Some options include certified organic mixes like Miracle-Gro Organic Choice Potting Mix or Espoma Organic Potting Mix. For more information you can visit: Gardening in Preschools | NC State Extension. REMINDERS: You can visit the DCDEE website at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov for updated information, resources, and provider forms. Please contact me at 919-819-9348 or, email leisa.benson@dhhs.nc.gov if you have any questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times