Kidz Konnection

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION Facility ID: 51000440 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2026 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 7/2/2026 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by lead teacher S. McDaniel, S. Stancil director and J. Frink owner operator. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. I was accompanied by Ms. Stancil as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of three (3) classrooms, the kitchen. The children were observed during naptime and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was observed and in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status: Currently this center operates with a three-star rated license issued November 7, 2019. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed March 6, 2026, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 8 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on June 12, 2025. The last documented fire drill was conducted on July 1, 2026, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on July 1, 2026, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on July 1, 2026. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance logs, safe sleep checks, and transportation. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed on 6/12/25 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 601 Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below Refrigerator did not have a thermometer to read the temperature. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Aerosol can of bug spray was in a cabinet that was not locked. .2820(b) 858 Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags and diaper sleeves bags were accessible to children under three years of age. .0604(q) To comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by July 16, 2026. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made and the violations cited again. Please send the letter to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, the 18-month compliance history for this facility was 77%. Technical Assistance: During today’s visit, we discussed that aerosol cans need to be in a locked cabinet. As a reminder, anything that reads keeps out of reach should not be accessible to children. During today’s visit, I observed plastic bag material in the classroom designated for infant and toddler children. As a reminder, plastic bag should not be accessible to children under three years of age. During today’s visit, Ms. Stancil stated that the fire inspection has not been completed due to the loss of a fire inspector. Ms. Stancil stated that she will reach out to see if they have someone to complete the inspection. Thank you for your time today. Please contact me at tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 252-326-1867 with any questions or If I can provide additional assistance. You can also contact Licensing Supervisor, Teraesa Leak at 919-971-7765 or by email at Teraesa.Leak@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION Facility ID: 51000440 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 2/13/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 01:20 PM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of child care law were posted. Files for staff members hired since the 7-2-25 annual compliance visit were reviewed. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 2-4-26. An outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 2-2-26. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 1-2-26. An approved fire inspection was completed on 6-12-25. A sanitation inspection was completed on 10-20-25 with eight demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed getting up from snack and having a party for Valentine’s Day. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for the infant children was not current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A file was not available for one staff member. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were ten (10) children ages 2 to 5 with one caregiver. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A Mountain Dew was sitting on a shelf in the classroom for the infant children. .0901(i) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 2-27-26. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two-week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION Facility ID: 51000440 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 2/13/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 01:20 PM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of child care law were posted. Files for staff members hired since the 7-2-25 annual compliance visit were reviewed. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 2-4-26. An outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 2-2-26. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 1-2-26. An approved fire inspection was completed on 6-12-25. A sanitation inspection was completed on 10-20-25 with eight demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed getting up from snack and having a party for Valentine’s Day. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for the infant children was not current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A file was not available for one staff member. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were ten (10) children ages 2 to 5 with one caregiver. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A Mountain Dew was sitting on a shelf in the classroom for the infant children. .0901(i) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 2-27-26. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two-week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION Facility ID: 51000440 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2026 Number Present: 13 Completed Date: 2/13/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 01:20 PM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, activity plans, daily schedules, staff/child ratios, emergency medical care plan, emergency telephone numbers and a summary of child care law were posted. Files for staff members hired since the 7-2-25 annual compliance visit were reviewed. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 2-4-26. An outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 2-2-26. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 1-2-26. An approved fire inspection was completed on 6-12-25. A sanitation inspection was completed on 10-20-25 with eight demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed getting up from snack and having a party for Valentine’s Day. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for the infant children was not current. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A file was not available for one staff member. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were ten (10) children ages 2 to 5 with one caregiver. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A Mountain Dew was sitting on a shelf in the classroom for the infant children. .0901(i) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 2-27-26. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two-week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION Facility ID: 51000440 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/2/2025 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 7/2/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 140 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. I was greeted by C. McDaniel who assisted with the visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Staff/child ratios, supervision, use of space and capacity were monitored for compliance. The permit, sanitation, evacuation, safe arrival and departure procedures, first aid chart, menus, daily schedules, activity plans, summary of NC Child Care Law and staff/child ratios were posted at the time of the visit. The storage of medication and hazardous products was also monitored for compliance. No new staff had been hired since your 2-26-25 routine unannounced visit. A percentage of existing staff members were reviewed and the information on the Staff and Training worksheet was verified. A sample of children's records were reviewed, and the worksheets were completed. The last outdoor inspection was documented as conducted on 7-1-25. A fire drill was documented as conducted on 7-1-25 at 8:15 am with an evacuation time of three minutes. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 7-1-25 at 8:02 am. A fire inspection was completed on 6-12-25. There were some items that needed to be corrected so another visit is scheduled for 7-12-25. A sanitation inspection was last completed on 4-14-25 with six demerits and a superior classification. The children were observed in free play activities, playing outside and participating in a teacher directed activity. Lunch today consisted of a bologna sandwich, carrots, oranges and milk. The corporation status of Kidz Konnection was verified as current and active during the visit using the Secretary of State's website. A three-star child care center with four points in education, two points in program and one quality point was issued to you on 11-7-19. Based on the information provided and on observations made during the visit, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule for the preschool age children was not posted. GS 110-91(12);.0508(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 new staff member did not complete first aid within three months of hire. .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. CPR was not completed within three months of hire by one staff member. .1102(d) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Health and Safety training was not completed by three staff members within a year of hire. .1102(a) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. BSAC was not completed within three months of hire by the school age group leader. .2510(j) At the time of today's visit, our area has been experiencing extreme heat with temperatures in excess of 100 degrees. We discussed several concerns presented by these high temperatures and ways to address them: - Outdoor time must be limited to no more than fifteen minutes and must occur in the early hours of the day. Please refer to your weather watch chart for further instructions for your youngest children in care, as well as those with special health concerns that may be made worse when exposed to high temperatures. - While outside, please pay special attention to all children and staff members to watch for signs of heat exhaustion including heavy sweating, pale or clammy skin, headaches, dizziness, weakness, vomiting and/or a fast, weak pulse. Heat strokes are considered a medical emergency and require immediate medical attention. Symptoms of heat stroke include a dangerously high body temperature (104 or higher), hot and dry skin, confusion, rapid pulse and potential loss of consciousness. If you suspect a child or staff member is experiencing either of these conditions, please seek medical attention. - Drinking water must be freely available to all children and should be provided during outdoor play, as well as immediately upon re-entry into the facility following outdoor play. - Your building must remain at 85 degrees or less based on Environmental Health requirements. Please refer to your Safe Sleep Policy regarding the temperature requirement for classrooms where infants are present. If you are not able to maintain these temperatures, you would need to move the children to spaces where the temperature can be maintained or consider closing until the air conditioning can be repaired. - Before transporting children, please ensure that the air conditioning on each vehicle is working and that the vehicles can be adequately cooled. I recommended that you limit off-premises activities that include outdoor activities during this extreme weather. Today I observed that the covers on the equipment in the classroom for the infant children was soiled. You need to remove the covers and wash them or replace the covers or the equipment. There was a mop bucket full of water sitting on the deck by the back door. Standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitos. Please empty the bucket and and turn it upside down to prevent the water from collecting in the bucket. I reminded you today that all ongoing training must be completed by 8-6-25. Once the training has been completed please send me an email regarding each staff member and the hours required and completed. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 7-16-25. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me if you have questions pertaining to your compliance letter or if you will not be able to meet the two week timeframe for submission of your compliance letter. Please contact me at 919-819-9302 or at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. Please use the following address for mailing items to me: Paula Davis PO Box 696 Pine Level, NC 27568 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION Facility ID: 51000440 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/26/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 2/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 01:10 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose for today's unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. C. McDaniel assisted with the visit, I completed a general walk-through of the indoor areas, which consisted of four (4) classrooms, and the kitchen. The children were observed eating snack and playing during the visit. For snack the children had Goldfish and juice. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a three-star rated license issued November 7, 2019. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed October 7, 2025, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 9 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on January 2, 2025. The last documented fire drill was conducted on February 3, 2025, the last documented shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 2, 2025, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on February 3, 2025. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratios were not posted for the school age children and the preschool age children. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for the toddler children was not dated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was no surfacing under the geodesic dome. .0605(j) 717 Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. There were no fall zones under the geodesic dome. .0605(l)(1-2) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident logs were not being maintained. .0802(g)(1-6) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted in the classroom for the infant children. .0606(b) 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 new staff member did not complete first aid training within the required timeframe. .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 new staff member did not complete CPR training within the required timeframe. .1102(d) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The caregiver in the classroom for the infant children did not have verification of ITS-SIDS training, .1102(f) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The EPR plan was last updated on April-12-2018. .0607(d)(8) 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. Based on the Staff/Training worksheet the Prevention of Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with the new staff member prior to providing care. .0608(d)(1-4) 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. One new employee did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training within the required timeframe. .1102(g) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One new staff member did not complete BSAC within the required timeframe. .2510(j) Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, we discussed G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on a regular basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. The information sessions on the QRIS Modernization, you can watch recordings of the webinars for parents and providers, including one with live Spanish translation. Check out the QRIS Modernization page for videos, new resources and updates. 1. When on the Moodle homepage, scroll down past the three square boxes to find directions to self-register for various training opportunities. 2. If you do not access a training opportunity for 150 days, the training will be suspended. To regain access, email a request to set status to “active” including the name of the training course to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. 3. Send any questions about DCDEE Moodle trainings to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. If you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived. An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached by phone 919-819-9302 or by email paula.davis@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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION Facility ID: 51000440 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/26/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 2/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 01:10 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose for today's unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. C. McDaniel assisted with the visit, I completed a general walk-through of the indoor areas, which consisted of four (4) classrooms, and the kitchen. The children were observed eating snack and playing during the visit. For snack the children had Goldfish and juice. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a three-star rated license issued November 7, 2019. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed October 7, 2025, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 9 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on January 2, 2025. The last documented fire drill was conducted on February 3, 2025, the last documented shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 2, 2025, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on February 3, 2025. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratios were not posted for the school age children and the preschool age children. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for the toddler children was not dated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was no surfacing under the geodesic dome. .0605(j) 717 Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. There were no fall zones under the geodesic dome. .0605(l)(1-2) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident logs were not being maintained. .0802(g)(1-6) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted in the classroom for the infant children. .0606(b) 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 new staff member did not complete first aid training within the required timeframe. .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 new staff member did not complete CPR training within the required timeframe. .1102(d) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The caregiver in the classroom for the infant children did not have verification of ITS-SIDS training, .1102(f) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The EPR plan was last updated on April-12-2018. .0607(d)(8) 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. Based on the Staff/Training worksheet the Prevention of Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with the new staff member prior to providing care. .0608(d)(1-4) 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. One new employee did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training within the required timeframe. .1102(g) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One new staff member did not complete BSAC within the required timeframe. .2510(j) Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, we discussed G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on a regular basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. The information sessions on the QRIS Modernization, you can watch recordings of the webinars for parents and providers, including one with live Spanish translation. Check out the QRIS Modernization page for videos, new resources and updates. 1. When on the Moodle homepage, scroll down past the three square boxes to find directions to self-register for various training opportunities. 2. If you do not access a training opportunity for 150 days, the training will be suspended. To regain access, email a request to set status to “active” including the name of the training course to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. 3. Send any questions about DCDEE Moodle trainings to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. If you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived. An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached by phone 919-819-9302 or by email paula.davis@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION Facility ID: 51000440 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/26/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 2/26/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 01:10 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose for today's unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. C. McDaniel assisted with the visit, I completed a general walk-through of the indoor areas, which consisted of four (4) classrooms, and the kitchen. The children were observed eating snack and playing during the visit. For snack the children had Goldfish and juice. **Current License Status Currently this center operates with a three-star rated license issued November 7, 2019. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed October 7, 2025, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 9 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on January 2, 2025. The last documented fire drill was conducted on February 3, 2025, the last documented shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 2, 2025, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on February 3, 2025. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratios were not posted for the school age children and the preschool age children. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for the toddler children was not dated. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was no surfacing under the geodesic dome. .0605(j) 717 Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. There were no fall zones under the geodesic dome. .0605(l)(1-2) 853 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident logs were not being maintained. .0802(g)(1-6) 892 The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted in the classroom for the infant children. .0606(b) 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 new staff member did not complete first aid training within the required timeframe. .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 new staff member did not complete CPR training within the required timeframe. .1102(d) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The caregiver in the classroom for the infant children did not have verification of ITS-SIDS training, .1102(f) 1821 The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The EPR plan was last updated on April-12-2018. .0607(d)(8) 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. Based on the Staff/Training worksheet the Prevention of Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with the new staff member prior to providing care. .0608(d)(1-4) 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. One new employee did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training within the required timeframe. .1102(g) 1921 Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One new staff member did not complete BSAC within the required timeframe. .2510(j) Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, we discussed G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS on a regular basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-6401 and someone will assist you. The information sessions on the QRIS Modernization, you can watch recordings of the webinars for parents and providers, including one with live Spanish translation. Check out the QRIS Modernization page for videos, new resources and updates. 1. When on the Moodle homepage, scroll down past the three square boxes to find directions to self-register for various training opportunities. 2. If you do not access a training opportunity for 150 days, the training will be suspended. To regain access, email a request to set status to “active” including the name of the training course to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. 3. Send any questions about DCDEE Moodle trainings to dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov. If you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived. An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached by phone 919-819-9302 or by email paula.davis@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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION Facility ID: 51000440 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 3/19/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 04:45 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements during your Routine Unannounced visit. Computer generated documentation was completed during the visit and reviewed with you. A copy was provided for you today. Owner J. Keith was present and assisted with the visit. Ratio, group size, supervision, capacity and approved space were in compliance. The license, restrictions and emergency care plan were posted. CPR, First-Aid and storage of hazardous materials were monitored and in compliance. The NC Child Care Law was posted. Safety requirements, indoor learning environment, safe sleep practices, emergency preparedness and response and prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma requirements were reviewed and in compliance. Four new staff had been hired since the 8-17-23 annual visit. The new staff files were reviewed today. I observed the children playing in the classroom and eating snack. For snack the children had cheese crackers and juice. Monthly fire drills and playground inspections were reviewed and current. Your facility information and e-mail address were reviewed, and no changes were made. The last fire inspection was dated 08-30-2023. Your last sanitation inspection was dated 11-27-2023. Please be reminded to contact your local Fire Inspector, to request that an inspection be completed for your facility, before the previous inspections are a year old. You can place your due dates on a calendar or spreadsheet to help you maintain compliance in this area. The last emergency drill was completed on 11-1-23. Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. A staff/child ratio chart was not posted in space #1. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in space #1. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Verification that the EMC was reviewed with staff was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 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. A medical statement was not on file for one new staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A health questionnaire was not available for one new staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information was not available for one new staff member. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Orientation was not completed for one new staff member. .1101(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. First aid was not completed within the first 90 days of employment for two new employees. .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. CPR training was not completed within the first 90 days of employment for two new employees. .1102(d) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. Verification that personnel policies were discussed at employment was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill was completed on 11-1-23. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Verification of a review f=of the EPR plan was not available for one new staff member. .0607(f) 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. Verification of completion of Prevention of Shaken Baby was not available in one new staff file. .0608(d)(1-4) During today’s visit, although violations were not observed or documented, clarification and technical assistance regarding the following items were reviewed; All health and safety trainings have now been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on our website free of charge. To access training in the Moodle platform, you will need to login with your NCID - the same NCID that used for WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal. I observed that all applicable staff have completed the 5-year renewal for the required health and safety trainings. Professional development training and education provides early childhood staff with the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties and provide quality child care. Training is an on-going process which prepares educators to develop and expand upon their skills and knowledge. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in child care. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than 4-2-2024. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your compliance letter is mailed in a timely manner and that you allow for delays with the mail service. If your compliance letter is mailed, a handwritten signature must be included. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding violations that were corrected and a specific plan to correct the remaining violations. If you have any questions, you can contact me at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 919-819-9302. 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: KIDZ KONNECTION Facility ID: 51000440 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 3/19/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 04:45 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements during your Routine Unannounced visit. Computer generated documentation was completed during the visit and reviewed with you. A copy was provided for you today. Owner J. Keith was present and assisted with the visit. Ratio, group size, supervision, capacity and approved space were in compliance. The license, restrictions and emergency care plan were posted. CPR, First-Aid and storage of hazardous materials were monitored and in compliance. The NC Child Care Law was posted. Safety requirements, indoor learning environment, safe sleep practices, emergency preparedness and response and prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma requirements were reviewed and in compliance. Four new staff had been hired since the 8-17-23 annual visit. The new staff files were reviewed today. I observed the children playing in the classroom and eating snack. For snack the children had cheese crackers and juice. Monthly fire drills and playground inspections were reviewed and current. Your facility information and e-mail address were reviewed, and no changes were made. The last fire inspection was dated 08-30-2023. Your last sanitation inspection was dated 11-27-2023. Please be reminded to contact your local Fire Inspector, to request that an inspection be completed for your facility, before the previous inspections are a year old. You can place your due dates on a calendar or spreadsheet to help you maintain compliance in this area. The last emergency drill was completed on 11-1-23. Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. A staff/child ratio chart was not posted in space #1. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in space #1. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Verification that the EMC was reviewed with staff was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 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. A medical statement was not on file for one new staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A health questionnaire was not available for one new staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information was not available for one new staff member. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Orientation was not completed for one new staff member. .1101(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. First aid was not completed within the first 90 days of employment for two new employees. .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. CPR training was not completed within the first 90 days of employment for two new employees. .1102(d) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. Verification that personnel policies were discussed at employment was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill was completed on 11-1-23. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Verification of a review f=of the EPR plan was not available for one new staff member. .0607(f) 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. Verification of completion of Prevention of Shaken Baby was not available in one new staff file. .0608(d)(1-4) During today’s visit, although violations were not observed or documented, clarification and technical assistance regarding the following items were reviewed; All health and safety trainings have now been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on our website free of charge. To access training in the Moodle platform, you will need to login with your NCID - the same NCID that used for WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal. I observed that all applicable staff have completed the 5-year renewal for the required health and safety trainings. Professional development training and education provides early childhood staff with the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties and provide quality child care. Training is an on-going process which prepares educators to develop and expand upon their skills and knowledge. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in child care. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than 4-2-2024. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your compliance letter is mailed in a timely manner and that you allow for delays with the mail service. If your compliance letter is mailed, a handwritten signature must be included. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding violations that were corrected and a specific plan to correct the remaining violations. If you have any questions, you can contact me at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 919-819-9302. 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 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION Facility ID: 51000440 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 3/19/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 04:45 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements during your Routine Unannounced visit. Computer generated documentation was completed during the visit and reviewed with you. A copy was provided for you today. Owner J. Keith was present and assisted with the visit. Ratio, group size, supervision, capacity and approved space were in compliance. The license, restrictions and emergency care plan were posted. CPR, First-Aid and storage of hazardous materials were monitored and in compliance. The NC Child Care Law was posted. Safety requirements, indoor learning environment, safe sleep practices, emergency preparedness and response and prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma requirements were reviewed and in compliance. Four new staff had been hired since the 8-17-23 annual visit. The new staff files were reviewed today. I observed the children playing in the classroom and eating snack. For snack the children had cheese crackers and juice. Monthly fire drills and playground inspections were reviewed and current. Your facility information and e-mail address were reviewed, and no changes were made. The last fire inspection was dated 08-30-2023. Your last sanitation inspection was dated 11-27-2023. Please be reminded to contact your local Fire Inspector, to request that an inspection be completed for your facility, before the previous inspections are a year old. You can place your due dates on a calendar or spreadsheet to help you maintain compliance in this area. The last emergency drill was completed on 11-1-23. Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. A staff/child ratio chart was not posted in space #1. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in space #1. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Verification that the EMC was reviewed with staff was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 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. A medical statement was not on file for one new staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A health questionnaire was not available for one new staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information was not available for one new staff member. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Orientation was not completed for one new staff member. .1101(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. First aid was not completed within the first 90 days of employment for two new employees. .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. CPR training was not completed within the first 90 days of employment for two new employees. .1102(d) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. Verification that personnel policies were discussed at employment was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill was completed on 11-1-23. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Verification of a review f=of the EPR plan was not available for one new staff member. .0607(f) 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. Verification of completion of Prevention of Shaken Baby was not available in one new staff file. .0608(d)(1-4) During today’s visit, although violations were not observed or documented, clarification and technical assistance regarding the following items were reviewed; All health and safety trainings have now been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on our website free of charge. To access training in the Moodle platform, you will need to login with your NCID - the same NCID that used for WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal. I observed that all applicable staff have completed the 5-year renewal for the required health and safety trainings. Professional development training and education provides early childhood staff with the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties and provide quality child care. Training is an on-going process which prepares educators to develop and expand upon their skills and knowledge. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in child care. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than 4-2-2024. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your compliance letter is mailed in a timely manner and that you allow for delays with the mail service. If your compliance letter is mailed, a handwritten signature must be included. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding violations that were corrected and a specific plan to correct the remaining violations. If you have any questions, you can contact me at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 919-819-9302. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION Facility ID: 51000440 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/19/2024 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 3/19/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 01:40 PM Time Out: 04:45 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements during your Routine Unannounced visit. Computer generated documentation was completed during the visit and reviewed with you. A copy was provided for you today. Owner J. Keith was present and assisted with the visit. Ratio, group size, supervision, capacity and approved space were in compliance. The license, restrictions and emergency care plan were posted. CPR, First-Aid and storage of hazardous materials were monitored and in compliance. The NC Child Care Law was posted. Safety requirements, indoor learning environment, safe sleep practices, emergency preparedness and response and prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma requirements were reviewed and in compliance. Four new staff had been hired since the 8-17-23 annual visit. The new staff files were reviewed today. I observed the children playing in the classroom and eating snack. For snack the children had cheese crackers and juice. Monthly fire drills and playground inspections were reviewed and current. Your facility information and e-mail address were reviewed, and no changes were made. The last fire inspection was dated 08-30-2023. Your last sanitation inspection was dated 11-27-2023. Please be reminded to contact your local Fire Inspector, to request that an inspection be completed for your facility, before the previous inspections are a year old. You can place your due dates on a calendar or spreadsheet to help you maintain compliance in this area. The last emergency drill was completed on 11-1-23. Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. A staff/child ratio chart was not posted in space #1. .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 415 A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in space #1. GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Verification that the EMC was reviewed with staff was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 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. A medical statement was not on file for one new staff member. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A health questionnaire was not available for one new staff member. .0701(a) 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information was not available for one new staff member. .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Orientation was not completed for one new staff member. .1101(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. First aid was not completed within the first 90 days of employment for two new employees. .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. CPR training was not completed within the first 90 days of employment for two new employees. .1102(d) 1230 Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. Verification that personnel policies were discussed at employment was not available. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill was completed on 11-1-23. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1825 All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Verification of a review f=of the EPR plan was not available for one new staff member. .0607(f) 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. Verification of completion of Prevention of Shaken Baby was not available in one new staff file. .0608(d)(1-4) During today’s visit, although violations were not observed or documented, clarification and technical assistance regarding the following items were reviewed; All health and safety trainings have now been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on our website free of charge. To access training in the Moodle platform, you will need to login with your NCID - the same NCID that used for WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal. I observed that all applicable staff have completed the 5-year renewal for the required health and safety trainings. Professional development training and education provides early childhood staff with the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties and provide quality child care. Training is an on-going process which prepares educators to develop and expand upon their skills and knowledge. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in child care. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than 4-2-2024. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your compliance letter is mailed in a timely manner and that you allow for delays with the mail service. If your compliance letter is mailed, a handwritten signature must be included. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding violations that were corrected and a specific plan to correct the remaining violations. If you have any questions, you can contact me at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 919-819-9302. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDZ KONNECTION Facility ID: 51000440 Consultant: PAULA DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/17/2023 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 8/17/2023 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an Annual Compliance visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Upon arrival I was greeted by the administrator, K. Wilkins who assisted with the visit. Ratio, group size, supervision, capacity, and approved space were in compliance. The license, restrictions, and emergency care plan were posted. CPR, First-Aid, and storage of hazardous materials were monitored. The NC Child Care Law was posted. The children were observed participating in free-play activities and eating lunch. For lunch the children had spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, oranges and peaches, and milk. During today’s review I monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, medications, outdoor area, and transportation and all items were in compliance. I reviewed children’s records and the completed staff and training worksheets. Your signature on these forms will serve as further verification the information provided is accurate and complete. Your facility information and e-mail address were reviewed, and no changes were made. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last approved fire inspection was received on 6-15-22. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The geodesic dome was not installed over surfacing as required. .0605(j) 717 Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. The geodesic dome did not have surfacing as required. .0605(l)(1-2) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than September 1, 2023. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your compliance letter is mailed in a timely manner and that you allow for delays with the mail service. If your compliance letter is mailed, a handwritten signature must be included. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violations documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct all violations within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding violations that were corrected and a specific plan to correct the remaining violations. If you have any questions, you can contact me at paula.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 919-819-9302. My mailing address is PO Box 696, Pine Level, NC 27568. 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